The number of people seeking asylum in Europe dropped in 2024, showing a clear change in migration trends. Some view this as a step forward in handling migration, while others worry that tougher policies may be keeping out those who … Read more
Spain broke its record for international tourism in 2024, with visitors spending over 118 billion euros by November. This is a 16.7% rise from the same period in 2023, showing the country’s strong ability to attract tourists from around the … Read more
Cities in France and Italy are now ranked among the top 25 destinations worldwide in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025. The awards highlight the destinations with the best traveler reviews from the past year. These cities showcase Europe’s appeal … Read more
Nearly one in four Finnish businesses hire immigrants, which boosts workplace diversity and strengthens customer service, recent surveys show. This trend brings clear benefits, especially for rural businesses and manufacturing companies. Businesses credit immigrants for boosting workplace inclusion, customer service … Read more
The European Union (EU) has introduced stricter rules to improve border security and fight terrorism and serious crime. Airlines flying to the EU must now share detailed passenger information with authorities before landing. This measure aims to strengthen the EU’s … Read more
Irregular migration to the European Union dropped significantly in 2024, with a 40% decrease in border crossings compared to 2023. Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, recorded 220,700 crossings by November. This decline was driven by sharp reductions … Read more
Belgium granted citizenship to a record number of foreign nationals in 2024, the highest since the early 2000s. Data from Statbel, Belgium’s statistics agency, shows that 45,538 people became Belgian citizens in the first nine months of the year, a … Read more
The European Union (EU) has officially revoked visa-free travel for Vanuatu nationals due to the country’s controversial “golden passport” program. The decision, announced on December 12th, comes after years of concerns over security risks posed by the scheme. Vanuatu had … Read more
Bulgaria and Romania will join the Schengen Area as full members on January 1st, 2025. The European Council announced this decision, recognizing the hard work both countries put in to meet the European Union’s (EU) border-free travel zone standards. Decade-long … Read more
The European Union (EU) has introduced new steps to help member countries handle migration challenges at their eastern borders. The bloc is boosting its defenses against what it calls “hybrid threats” from Russia and Belarus. Leaders emphasized that these measures … Read more