Facing an acute shortage of skilled labor, Finland’s forestry sector is urgently calling for the recruitment of more foreign workers to sustain critical operations in forest management, harvesting, and timber transport. A new report by consultancy firm Tapio warns that … Read more
As the Schengen Area marks 40 years of borderless travel, the European Parliament and Commission are accelerating efforts to modernize EU border controls with the gradual rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES). Designed to replace passport stamps with biometric verification … Read more
Luxembourg has seen an unprecedented jump in Schengen visa applications, reaching a record 30,677 in 2024—a 17.8% increase from last year. More people from countries like India, Turkey, and China are applying, showing that Luxembourg is becoming a popular place … Read more
In a sweeping move to tighten migration policies, the European Commission has designated seven countries as “safe countries of origin,” enabling European Union (EU) member states to fast-track and likely reject asylum claims from their nationals. Framed as a response … Read more
Germany’s new coalition government has vowed to keep border checks with Luxembourg, despite pushback from Luxembourg’s leaders. They believed that the checks cause problems and go against the idea of open borders in the Schengen Area. Luxembourg’s Interior Minister, Léon … Read more
As the European Union sees a dramatic 31% drop in irregular border crossings in early 2025, new legal scrutiny from the EU’s top court may complicate member states’ attempts to outsource asylum processing to so-called “safe countries.” Meanwhile, over 4.3 … Read more
Latvia now requires people from outside the European Union (EU) who do not have a visa or residence permit to give personal and travel details 48 hours before they enter the country. The government warned that this is due to … Read more
In a sweeping move to overhaul Portugal’s immigration framework, the government has signed a landmark protocol for regulated labor migration, aiming to fast-track work visas while enforcing stricter entry conditions. Framed as a “true structural reform,” the agreement seeks to … Read more
As new travel rules come into effect between the UK and Europe, confusion and opportunistic scams are already surfacing. With the UK’s ETA now mandatory for European Union (EU) visitors and the EU’s ETIAS not launching until 2026, experts are … Read more
After a record year for tourism and a small dip in global travel demand, Cyprus is planning to grow its travel industry even more in 2025. The country is improving flight options, offering smart incentives, and focusing on better visitor … Read more