The National Council’s Commission for Security Policy has stated that it is in favor of Switzerland joining the European fund for border control and visa regulations. This decision was approved by the Swiss Parliament with a vote of 15 in favor. The committee clarified that Switzerland’s goal in contributing to [...]
The Belizean government actively promotes a visa waiver agreement with the EU and is hopeful that good news will be announced soon on this front. The Belizean government is working hard to secure a visa-free travel agreement with member states in order to eliminate the need for its citizens to [...]
This week, rail users in France have been posting images and videos of bedbugs discovered in train seats, raising questions about the security of this means of transportation. Following the spread of such allegations, Transport Minister Clement Beaune urged visitors to maintain their composure and stressed that there was no [...]
At the World Travel Awards, Air France won the coveted title of Europe’s Leading Airline for the upcoming year 2023. Nine other European airlines were vying for the same honor, giving the national carrier of France intense competition. Europe’s Leading Airline 2023 was celebrated at the 30th World Travel accolades [...]
With the goal of traveling to another nation, the practice of “visa shopping,” in which applicants apply for Schengen visas from consular authorities of one country, has grown more popular. Long wait times for visa appointments and the convenience it provides to tourists are the main factors driving this trend. [...]
Since opening in 2015, Nazare’s Fort of Sao Miguel Arcanjo has attracted an astounding two million tourists to the Leira region. The Nazare Council reports that this attraction just this week passed the two million visitor threshold, paving the way for the place to set new standards around the world. [...]
Since Latvia entered the eurozone in 2014, its Cash-for-Residency program has generated debate. Although it has drawn international investment, particularly from bankers and real estate brokers, detractors contend that it has turned into a point of entry for shady businesspeople from the former Soviet Union looking to enter the EU. [...]
The Law Office has been given a total of 22 cases related to Cyprus’ Golden Passport program for evaluation and subsequent action. According to local media sources, there is enough evidence to support possible criminal charges against the participating investors. Investigations into these cases, which have been ongoing for more [...]
In order to cover marshy areas where such barriers have not yet been installed, Lithuanian authorities have declared their desire to expand the installation of physical barriers along the border with Belarus and Russia. Agn Bilotait, the interior minister of Lithuania, the environment minister, and the deputy director of the [...]
Kim Mergits, a tourist from Antwerp, Belgium, is accused of stealing ancient antiquities and finds herself in legal difficulty in Turkey. Mergits, who was returning home when she was detained at the Turkish airport, now faces the possibility of paying huge fines or perhaps going to jail. Three stones were [...]