EUROPE NEWS 10/34

Mar 272 min read

Addressing Labor Demands: Italy's Surge in Agricultural Worker Applications and Collaboration with India

The headquarters in Forli, designated to handle applications for agricultural work in Italy's Romagna region, faced an unprecedented...

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EU Adopts Stricter Environmental Crime Directive: Tougher Penalties and Expanded Offenses

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Mar 272 min read

EU Adopts Stricter Environmental Crime Directive: Tougher Penalties and Expanded Offenses

The European Council has officially adopted a directive aimed at enhancing environmental protection through the application of criminal...

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Germany's New Visa Regulations: Boosting Opportunities for International Students and Skilled Workers

Flexi Group

Mar 262 min read

Germany's New Visa Regulations: Boosting Opportunities for International Students and Skilled Workers

Germany is poised to become an increasingly attractive destination for students from lower-income families, thanks to recent changes in...

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Germany Prepares Stringent Security Measures for Euro 2024: Temporary Border Controls Planned

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Mar 222 min read

Germany Prepares Stringent Security Measures for Euro 2024: Temporary Border Controls Planned

Germany is diligently preparing for Euro 2024, with plans underway to introduce temporary border controls to safeguard national security...

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Uncertainty Surrounds Readiness of EES Mobile App: EU and UK Officials Express Concerns

Flexi Group

Mar 211 min read

Uncertainty Surrounds Readiness of EES Mobile App: EU and UK Officials Express Concerns

The mobile application for the Entry/Exit System (EES), slated for implementation in October 2024, faces uncertainty regarding its...

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Challenges and Progress: Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen Journey

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Mar 203 min read

Challenges and Progress: Bulgaria and Romania's Schengen Journey

Concerns regarding irregular migration have prompted the delay of Bulgaria and Romania's accession to the Schengen Zone by 11 years....

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Bulgaria Plans to Issue Schengen Visas to Russian Citizens from April 1

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Mar 191 min read

Bulgaria Plans to Issue Schengen Visas to Russian Citizens from April 1

Bulgarian authorities have announced plans to grant Schengen visas to Russian citizens starting April 1, according to reports from the...

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Greece Emerges as Top Destination for Kosovar Travelers Amid Visa-Free Period

Flexi Group

Mar 152 min read

Greece Emerges as Top Destination for Kosovar Travelers Amid Visa-Free Period

In the wake of the three-month period of visa-free travel, Greece has emerged as the favoured destination for Kosovar nationals,...

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EU Proposal to Increase Schengen Visa Fees: Implications for Filipino Travelers and Economic Landscape

Flexi Group

Mar 142 min read

EU Proposal to Increase Schengen Visa Fees: Implications for Filipino Travelers and Economic Landscape

Filipino nationals are anticipated to spend approximately €11.8 million in Schengen visa fees if a draft proposal by the EU Commission to...

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Romanian Prime Minister Affirms Visa-Free Travel to US by 2025: Progress and Challenges Ahead

Flexi Group

Mar 132 min read

Romanian Prime Minister Affirms Visa-Free Travel to US by 2025: Progress and Challenges Ahead

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu of Romania has reiterated his commitment to granting Romanian citizens visa-free access to the United...

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Controversy Surrounds VisaMetric in Kosovo as Citizens Challenge Mandatory Passport Delivery Fees Amid Visa-Free Travel to EU

Flexi Group

Mar 122 min read

Controversy Surrounds VisaMetric in Kosovo as Citizens Challenge Mandatory Passport Delivery Fees Amid Visa-Free Travel to EU

VisaMetric, a service provider facilitating visa applications in Kosovo, has become embroiled in controversy following allegations of...

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Navigating the Schengen Shift: Romania and Bulgaria's Passport-Free Travel Evolution

Flexi Group

Mar 112 min read

Navigating the Schengen Shift: Romania and Bulgaria's Passport-Free Travel Evolution

The forthcoming changes in travel regulations for citizens of Romania and Bulgaria herald a momentous shift in their relationship with...

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Sofia Airport Introduces Electronic Self-Scanning for Boarding Passes: Enhancing Efficiency Ahead of Schengen Accession

Flexi Group

Mar 82 min read

Sofia Airport Introduces Electronic Self-Scanning for Boarding Passes: Enhancing Efficiency Ahead of Schengen Accession

Sofia Airport's Terminal 2 has implemented electronic self-scanning for boarding passes, marking a significant step in modernizing...

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Italy to Welcome 6,000 Non-Seasonal Indian Workers in 2024: Details of Indo-Italian Labor Agreement

Flexi Group

Mar 72 min read

Italy to Welcome 6,000 Non-Seasonal Indian Workers in 2024: Details of Indo-Italian Labor Agreement

Italy has committed to welcoming 6,000 non-seasonal Indian workers in 2024, with the application process scheduled to open in April, as...

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Germany's Skilled Worker Immigration Law: Opening Doors for Foreign Workers and Addressing Labor Shortages

Flexi Group

Mar 62 min read

Germany's Skilled Worker Immigration Law: Opening Doors for Foreign Workers and Addressing Labor Shortages

Germany has ushered in the second stage of its Skilled Worker Immigration Law on March 1, 2024, offering numerous opportunities for...

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Eurozone Inflation Slows, ECB Contemplates Rate Cut Amid Economic Challenges

Flexi Group

Mar 62 min read

Eurozone Inflation Slows, ECB Contemplates Rate Cut Amid Economic Challenges

The eurozone witnessed a slowdown in its annual inflation rate for February, largely attributed to a cooling in food prices. The European...

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Wealthy Russians Find Loophole to Continue Visiting Switzerland Amid Sanctions

Flexi Group

Mar 52 min read

Wealthy Russians Find Loophole to Continue Visiting Switzerland Amid Sanctions

Affluent Russian nationals have reportedly uncovered a loophole allowing them to maintain their visits to Switzerland, despite facing...

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Germany Considers Stricter Entry Regulations Amid Security Concerns

Flexi Group

Mar 42 min read

Germany Considers Stricter Entry Regulations Amid Security Concerns

Germany is considering implementing stricter entry regulations to prohibit the entry and stay of individuals deemed dangerous, even if...

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Exploring Estonia's Digital Nomad Visa: Minister Riisalo's Vision for Remote Work Growth

Flexi Group

Mar 12 min read

Exploring Estonia's Digital Nomad Visa: Minister Riisalo's Vision for Remote Work Growth

Estonia's exploration of lowering salary requirements for digital nomads reflects a proactive approach to attract a greater number of...

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Eurozone Bank Lending Stagnates Amid Economic Recovery Uncertainty

Flexi Group

Mar 11 min read

Eurozone Bank Lending Stagnates Amid Economic Recovery Uncertainty

Bank lending to companies and households in the eurozone remained stagnant last month, signaling a delay in the anticipated economic...

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