Spain Sets Record in 2024 with Rising International Tourist Spending
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…
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France, Italy Cities Shine in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Best Destinations List
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…
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Finnish Companies Report Benefits From Immigrant Workforce Integration
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.…
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EU Tightens Border Security with New Air Passenger Data Rules
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…
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EU Reports Sharp Decline in Irregular Crossings as Western African Route Surges
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…
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Belgian Citizenship Approvals Hit Record Levels After Two Decades
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…
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EU Ends Visa-Free Travel for Vanuatu Over Golden Passport Scheme
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…
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Bulgaria and Romania Fully Join Schengen
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…
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EU Increases Border Security as Migration Pressures Rise
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”…
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Greece Announces Higher Tourist Taxes for 2025
Greece plans to raise tourist taxes in 2025, affecting hotels, city tours, and cruise passengers. This change is meant to fund upgrades to tourism infrastructure and manage the strain from high…