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…
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Cyprus Breaks Tourism Records in 2024 as Visitor Numbers Soar
Cyprus is ending 2024 with record-breaking tourism numbers. Despite global challenges, the island welcomed more visitors and earned more revenue than ever before, confirming its place as a leading European destination.…
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EU Migration Policies Shift Toward Tighter Border Control and Streamlined Deportations
The European Union (EU) is preparing to change its migration policy with a focus on stricter deportation rules. The European Commission is responding to demands from member states for tougher measures…
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ETIAS Will Start Six Months After EES in 2025
The European Union has announced a major delay in the launch of its European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). It will now start six months after the Entry/Exit System (EES)…
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Finland to Introduce Stricter Rules for Citizenship Applications by 2025
The Finnish government has announced plans to make it harder to gain citizenship. The focus is on integration, national security, and financial independence. These changes are set to go to Parliament…
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Slovenia Extends Border Checks With Croatia, Hungary to Mid-2025
Slovenia will keep border checks with Croatia and Hungary in place until June 21st, 2025. These checks started in October 2023. The government announced the extension on November 21st, 2024, citing…
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Spain to Grant 900,000 Migrants Residency and Work Permits
Spain has announced a major immigration reform to give residency and work permits to about 300,000 undocumented migrants each year until 2027. Starting in May 2025, this policy aims to tackle…
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Romania, Bulgaria May Fully Enter Schengen Zone in January
The European Union has decided to fully admit Romania and Bulgaria into the Schengen Area. Starting January 1st, 2025, land border controls with these countries will end. This step, delayed by…