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Nov 212 min read

Polish Embassy in Abu Dhabi Launches New Schengen Visa Appointment System

The Embassy of Poland in Abu Dhabi has introduced a new appointment system, known as the e-konsulat system, for foreign residents in the...

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Portugal Plans Solidarity Golden Visa to Boost Social Integration

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Nov 202 min read

Portugal Plans Solidarity Golden Visa to Boost Social Integration

In a bid to enhance social integration and provide public benefit, Portugal’s authorities have announced plans to introduce the...

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Dutch Cabinet Considers Revoking Citizenship of Dual Nationals Involved in Anti-Semitism

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Nov 192 min read

Dutch Cabinet Considers Revoking Citizenship of Dual Nationals Involved in Anti-Semitism

The Dutch cabinet is weighing the possibility of revoking the citizenship of dual nationals found guilty of anti-Semitic actions, a...

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Spain’s Congress Approves End to Golden Visa Real Estate Investment Option by January 2025

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Nov 182 min read

Spain’s Congress Approves End to Golden Visa Real Estate Investment Option by January 2025

On November 14, 2024, Spain’s Congress of Deputies approved legislation to eliminate the real estate investment route from the nation’s...

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Austria May Back Romania and Bulgaria's Full Schengen Membership by 2025

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Nov 152 min read

Austria May Back Romania and Bulgaria's Full Schengen Membership by 2025

Austria is reportedly moving towards supporting full Schengen Zone membership for Romania and Bulgaria, potentially paving the way for...

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Accessing Healthcare While Abroad: A Guide for UK Citizens Traveling to the Schengen Area

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Nov 142 min read

Accessing Healthcare While Abroad: A Guide for UK Citizens Traveling to the Schengen Area

For UK citizens planning to travel abroad, particularly to the Schengen Area, ensuring access to medical services is critical. Most...

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Greece May Eliminate Real Estate Investment Option from Golden Visa Program in 2025 to Combat Housing Crisis

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Nov 132 min read

Greece May Eliminate Real Estate Investment Option from Golden Visa Program in 2025 to Combat Housing Crisis

Greece is preparing to remove the real estate investment option from its Golden Visa Program as of January 1, 2025, in an effort to...

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Trump’s Election Win Sparks Surge in Americans Seeking a New Life in Europe, Germany and Ireland Among Top Destinations

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Nov 122 min read

Trump’s Election Win Sparks Surge in Americans Seeking a New Life in Europe, Germany and Ireland Among Top Destinations

Following the announcement of the 2024 U.S. presidential election results, online interest among Americans regarding relocation to Europe...

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Surge in American Interest in Portugal’s Golden Visa After U.S. Presidential Election

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Nov 112 min read

Surge in American Interest in Portugal’s Golden Visa After U.S. Presidential Election

Following the recent U.S. presidential election, an increasing number of Americans are looking into Portugal’s Golden Visa Program,...

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Foreigners Face Extended Waits for German Citizenship Despite New Law

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Nov 82 min read

Foreigners Face Extended Waits for German Citizenship Despite New Law

Despite the enactment of Germany’s new Citizenship Law on June 27, 2024, which was designed to streamline the process of naturalization,...

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Sweden Reduces EU Blue Card Processing Time from 90 to 30 Days to Attract Skilled Workers

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Nov 72 min read

Sweden Reduces EU Blue Card Processing Time from 90 to 30 Days to Attract Skilled Workers

In a bid to enhance Sweden's appeal to highly skilled foreign professionals, the Swedish government has announced a reduction in the...

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European Nations Tighten Character Requirements Amid Demand for Foreign Labor

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Nov 63 min read

European Nations Tighten Character Requirements Amid Demand for Foreign Labor

Recent studies have consistently shown that European nations face an urgent need for foreign labor to support their economies. In...

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Italy Revokes Citizenship for Five Linked to Hezbollah Terrorist Group

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Nov 52 min read

Italy Revokes Citizenship for Five Linked to Hezbollah Terrorist Group

Italy has recently rescinded the citizenship of five individuals, mostly of Lebanese origin, after they were found to be affiliated with...

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Finland Enforces New Income Requirements for Residence Permit Applicants as of November 1

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Nov 42 min read

Finland Enforces New Income Requirements for Residence Permit Applicants as of November 1

As of November 1, new income requirements have come into effect for individuals applying for residence permits in Finland. The Finnish...

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Lithuania to Enforce Stricter Residence Permit Rules Starting December

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Nov 12 min read

Lithuania to Enforce Stricter Residence Permit Rules Starting December

Starting December 1, 2024, Lithuania will enforce more stringent rules for residence permit applications as part of a broader immigration...

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France Extends Internal Border Controls Amid Security Concerns and Migration Issues

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Oct 302 min read

France Extends Internal Border Controls Amid Security Concerns and Migration Issues

France has announced it will maintain its internal border controls until April 30, 2025, citing persistent security threats from...

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ECB Policymakers Begin Debating Whether to Cut Rates Below Neutral

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Oct 253 min read

ECB Policymakers Begin Debating Whether to Cut Rates Below Neutral

European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers have started discussing whether interest rates should be reduced enough to stimulate the...

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UK Travellers to France Warned of Delays Starting November 1 as Border Controls Reintroduced

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Oct 242 min read

UK Travellers to France Warned of Delays Starting November 1 as Border Controls Reintroduced

Holidaymakers from the UK planning to travel to France have been advised to expect delays starting from November 1, 2024. The French...

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France Extends Internal Border Controls Until April 2025 Amid Security and Migration Concerns

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Oct 232 min read

France Extends Internal Border Controls Until April 2025 Amid Security and Migration Concerns

France has announced its decision to maintain internal border controls until April 30, 2025, citing continued terrorist threats and...

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ECB Prepares for Swift Rate Cuts as Inflation Nears Target Amid Weak Economic Growth

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Oct 223 min read

ECB Prepares for Swift Rate Cuts as Inflation Nears Target Amid Weak Economic Growth

The European Central Bank (ECB) is gearing up for a series of swift interest rate cuts, with inflation easing more rapidly than...

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