Over 28,000 Persons Obtained Maltese Citizenship Within 12 Years
A total of 28,045 people acquired citizenship in Malta from 2013 until 2024. The Minister of Home Affairs in Malta, …
EU/Schengen
Several EU Countries Pause Syrians’ Asylum Applications Until Country’s Safety Is Reviewed
Following the end of Assad’s rule in Syria, European governments have and are considering taking action regarding asylum applications filed …
Portugal Will Need Up to 100,000 Foreign Workers per Year to Fill Labour Shortages, Study Says
A new study carried out in Portugal named Migrations and Human Rights has revealed that the country will continue to …
Bangladesh Calls on EU to Move Schengen Visa Services to Its Capital
Muhammad Yunus, Bangladeshi’s interim government head, has called on European countries to open their visa centres for Bangladeshis in the …
Luxembourg Rules Out Legal Action Against Germany Over Border Controls, PM Confirms
The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, has said his country will not take Germany to the European Union’s top …
Germany May Extend Border Controls With Luxembourg Beyond March 2025
Border controls between Germany and Luxembourg may be extended beyond March 2025, when the rule is set to come to …
Italy Introduces New Visa Rules for International Students Starting in 2025
The Italian government has introduced changes to visa rules for international students and all others applying for a long-term visa …
From New Travel Rules to Golden Visas & Schengen Expansion: Key Changes Coming to EU in 2025
The next year, 2025, will bring significant changes to travel and policies in the EU. While 2024 was filled with …
Austria Ends Decade-Long Veto on Schengen Accession for Romania & Bulgaria
Austria’s decade-long veto on Schengen accession for Romania and Bulgaria has finally been lifted, paving the way for full Schengen …
Czechia’s System for Randomly Picking Visa Applicants Disrupting Travel for Non-EU Residents in Ireland
In response to a high volume of Schengen visa applications, the Czech authorities have implemented an algorithm that randomly picks …