Growth of International Population in Italy by 2023 As of early 2023, over five million foreign citizens—both from EU and non-EU nations—resided in Italy, according to data from Noi Italia, a rise of 111,000 from 2022. 8.7% of Italy’s population was foreign-born at the beginning of the previous year. Over [...]
Increased Ticket Prices for the Eiffel Tower and Upkeep Needed. The Paris council decided to increase the cost to assist the preservation of the landmark, thus visitors to the Eiffel Tower in Paris will now have to pay €35 instead of the previous €29.10. All adult visitors are affected by [...]
Shortages in the Healthcare Sector Affecting EU Countries, the 2023 EURES Report Indicates The 2023 EURES report on shortages and surpluses states that a number of EU nations are facing severe shortages in healthcare-related professions. By providing accelerated work visa procedures for foreign workers, EU countries are attempting to alleviate [...]
On the website of Greece’s Ministry of Migration and Asylum, an electronic platform will be available as of June 10, 2024, for employers to submit applications to hire Egyptian seasonal workers in the agricultural industry. Greece and Egypt recently came to an agreement in May of this year with the [...]
Following Georgia’s enactment of the contentious “foreign agents” law, EU member states may choose to halt the visa-free travel of Georgian citizens for a period of six months, according to EU Ambassador to Georgia Paweł Herczyński. Ambassador Herczyński stated in an interview that member states are presently discussing potential actions [...]
The Dominican Republic is still working to get the European Union to grant visas for travel. President Luis Abinader and President Sergio Mattarella of Italy recently met to talk about perhaps removing the need for visas for citizens of the Dominican Republic. President Abinader used the occasion to address the [...]
A statement from the Ministry of Immigration and Integration states that the cost to apply for Danish citizenship would go up from 4,000 DKK (€536) to 6,000 DKK (€804). The increased price, according to the Ministry, is meant to more accurately represent the expenses associated with processing applications. The Minister [...]
A new hiking trail has just opened in Italy’s stunning Dolomites mountain range. Named the Cammino Retico, after the ancient Raeti people, this circular route spans 170 kilometers and can be completed in seven days. The trail connects various remote villages between the Veneto and Trentino regions, promoting slow and [...]
Requirements for Schengen Travel Insurance All nationals of third countries requesting a Schengen visa are required to have Schengen travel insurance, as per European Parliament Regulation (EC) No 810/2009. This insurance guarantees applicants their financial security in the event of unanticipated medical emergency when traveling through the Schengen Area. The [...]
Turbulence is set to worsen due to climate change. Severe turbulence recently hit a Singapore Airlines flight from London, resulting in one death and several injuries. The exact details of what happened on board the Boeing 777-300ER flight to Singapore remain unclear. Airline tracking websites noted that the aircraft dropped [...]