Travel costs in Europe were high in 2024, causing many tourists to change their plans. More people chose cheaper destinations and shorter trips, according to the European Travel Commission’s latest report. Higher prices for hotels and flights led many to … Read more
Fewer people are seeking asylum and crossing borders illegally into the European Union (EU). Recent data from Eurostat and Frontex show that asylum applications dropped by 14% in November 2024. In January 2025, illegal border crossings were 22% lower than … Read more
Denmark has tightened its immigration rules, granting only 860 asylum requests last year—the lowest in years. Under Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Denmark is sticking to policies that limit the number of refugees and asylum seekers. Record-low asylum numbers reflect hardline … Read more
European prosecutors are investigating the role of Atos’ Moscow office in buying software for the European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES). This system records biometric data from non-EU travelers. Officials are now closely examining the project after reports linked … Read more
In 2024, more people are migrating to and through Bulgaria, positioning the country as both a stopover and a new home for many. Foreign workers are also arriving in greater numbers, but nearly half leave within a few months, making … Read more
Romania’s tourism sector continued its upward trend in 2024, with 14.26 million visitors choosing the country as a travel destination. This marks a 4.5% increase from the previous year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Domestic tourism drives … Read more
Germany’s border checks with Luxembourg may lead to a serious conflict within the European Union. Luxembourg’s government warns that if Germany keeps the checks past March, they will take the matter to the EU Commission. Preparing to oppose border checks … Read more
Long summer queues at UK ports won’t be a problem—at least, not yet. The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES), designed to tighten border security, won’t take effect at Channel ports until November 2025, giving British travelers more time … Read more
More people reunited with their families in Belgium in 2024 than ever before, even as debates continued over stricter immigration rules. The government approved over 20,000 family reunification visas, raising challenges in balancing support for families with border control efforts. … Read more
The Finnish government plans to implement stricter requirements for permanent residency to support integration into Finnish society. The Ministry of the Interior proposes increasing the required residency period from four years to six. Applicants must also show proficiency in Finnish … Read more