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The EU has announced five-year Schengen visas with multiple-entry access for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain in an attempt to strengthen relations ... Show more
Al Arabiya reported the unification of the #SchengenVisa for citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries, which means granting them a visa for 5 years when applying ... Show more
Vietnamese women using Hungary as staging post to enter UK illegally: Most of the increasing numbers of immigrants from the southeast Asian country are women ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/vietnamese-women-using-hungary-as-staging-post-to-enter-uk-illegally-ch7mm0zq9
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Experts say millions of travellers need to be aware of five travel rules now in place for UK holidaymakers heading abroad this year ... Show more
MEPs complain Romanians still checked on Schengen airports: Romanian MEP Eugen Tomac claimed that the Austrian border Police are still checking Romanian ...
romania-insider.com/meps-romanians-still-cheked-schengen-airports-april-2024
Fewer border controls in Romania and Bulgaria - Romania and Bulgaria get Schengen "light"
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.weniger-grenzkontrollen-in-rumaenien-und-bulgarien-rumaenien-und-bulgarien-bekommen-schengen-light.6650f86f-b820-48f6-ac81-b2d6da470005.html
Warning to Brits heading to Spain as tourists required to bring extra documents: The UK Foreign Office has issued guidance to tourists over Spain's entry ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/warning-brits-heading-spain-summer-28942100
Bulgaria, Romania join EU's visa-free Schengen area: 'This is great success for people of both countries,' says head of EU Commission
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Bulgaria and Romania's Partial Schengen Area Entry
- After a 13-year wait, Bulgaria and Romania have partially joined the Schengen area, with land borders still excluded.
- The lifting of controls at the two countries' air and sea borders holds significant practical and symbolic value.
- While some travelers rejoice, truck drivers call for urgent measures for full Schengen integration to avoid delays and financial losses.
- Bulgaria and Romania aim to become full Schengen members by the end of the year, removing border checks for road and rail traffic to manage irregular migration.
9-day Eid holiday: UAE travel insurance demand rises, but cost stays the same - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/life-and-living/uae-holidays/9-day-eid-holidays-uae-travel-insurance-demand-rises-but-cost-stays-the-same
Romania in air, maritime Schengen as of today: The first fully operated flight without border control from the Schengen area was from Vienna ...
romaniajournal.ro/society-people/romania-in-schengen-the-first-air-flight-without-border-control-in-bucharest-ironically-from-austria/
Quick Glance: Romania Joins Schengen Territory
- On March 31, Romania officially became part of the Schengen area with air and sea borders. This allows for quicker travel between member states without the need for document checks, impacting a significant portion of Romania's transit of goods.
- Interestingly, the first flight without border control from the Schengen area departed from Vienna. Austria remains the sole EU member state opposing Romania's complete Schengen accession.
- With document checks now a thing of the past, border teams at the airport will conduct random checks, especially focusing on travelers with minors. Controls at Romania's Schengen land borders will continue, with authorities aiming for a clear timeline for full integration by the end of the year.
Air Schengen preparations lead to temporarily limited capacity at Bucharest airport
romania-insider.com/limited-capacity-bucharest-airport-air-schengen-2024
Quick Glance: Air Schengen Preparations Lead to Temporarily Limited Capacity at Bucharest Airport
- Bucharest Airports Company announced temporarily limited capacity at the border control points of the city’s main airport, Henri Coanda (also known as Otopeni), until Sunday, March 31, for the implementation of the necessary measures for joining the Air Schengen.
- The measures are intended to ensure that Bucharest Airport is prepared for Romania's accession to the Schengen area with air and maritime borders on March 31, 2024.
- Following March 31, only passengers traveling to/from an airport in a country outside the Schengen area will undergo border control, affecting less than 30% of the total passengers transiting through Henri Coanda Airport, according to the Airports Company.
Valentiny vs. Schengen There are no winners in this court case - Tageblatt.lu: Tageblatt.lu: Current news
tageblatt.lu/non-classe/in-diesem-gerichtsprozess-gibt-es-keine-gewinner/
“Air Schengen” to change traveling to EU countries for Romanians: People traveling by air from Romania to destinations in the EU’s Schengen area will no longer ...
romania-insider.com/air-schengen-change-traveling-eu-countries-romanians-march-2024
Valentiny vs. Gemeinde Schengen Architektenbüro klagt wegen Rufschädigung - Tageblatt.lu
tageblatt.lu/non-classe/architektenbuero-klagt-wegen-rufschaedigung/
Good question: Bulgaria and Romania: What will change for travelers after joining Schengen?
kleinezeitung.at/lebensart/18294405/bulgarien-und-rumaenien-was-aendert-sich-nach-dem-schengen-beitritt
Farmer protests: 120 tractors block bridge in Schengen - Luxembourg's government holds out the prospect of talks - Tageblatt.lu
tageblatt.lu/headlines/120-traktoren-blockieren-bruecke-gespraeche-in-aussicht/
Scam alert in UAE: Travel agents promise 'faster Schengen visa' for fee - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/scam-alert-in-uae-travel-agents-promise-faster-schengen-visa-for-fee
Memmingen Airport: Passenger is not allowed to enter: On Saturday a man wanted to enter Germany at Memmingen Airport. But the police denied him that.
all-in.de/polizei/flughafen-memmingen-passagier-darf-nicht-einreisen_arid-323088
Swiss parliament allocates millions to protect EU’s external borders: The Swiss parliament wants Switzerland to continue to contribute financially to the ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/swiss-parliament-allocates-millions-to-protect-eus-external-borders/73134153
Oneworld Opens Second Branded Lounge At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: Oneworld opens second branded lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
loyaltylobby.com/2024/02/22/oneworld-opens-second-branded-lounge-at-amsterdam-schiphol-airport/
Gerichtsprozess Architektenbüro Valentiny klagt gegen Schengener Kommunalpolitiker - Tageblatt.lu
tageblatt.lu/non-classe/architektenbuero-valentiny-klagt-gegen-schengener-kommunalpolitiker/
Prospective visitors to the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris are expected to spend over € 8.3 billion during the 17 days of the global event ... Show more
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Spectacular: SWISS’ First Class Lounges Zurich: SWISS has two incredible first class lounges in Zurich. Here's what makes them great ...
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Quick Glance: Top Airport Lounges with Genuine Sleeping Options
- Numerous airport lounges offer resting amenities
- Airport lounges providing tranquil sleeping experiences
- Leading airport lounges with sleeping facilities for travelers
- Diverse airport lounges with overnight stay choices
Finnair Weighs Passengers & Hand Luggage At Departure Gates In February And April – May 2024
loyaltylobby.com/2024/02/07/finnair-weighs-passengers-hand-luggage-at-departure-gates-in-february-and-april-may-2024/
Quick Glance: Finnair: Passengers Weighed with Luggage for Safe Take-off
- Finnland's flagship airline now weighs passengers, not just their luggage.
- The voluntary and anonymous weigh-ins aim to ensure the airplane does not exceed the maximum weight for a safe take-off.
- The collected data will not be linked to passengers' personal information.
- Finnair aims to collect new data to optimize aircraft balance calculations.
With the Paris airport border police: 'The risk, for us, is that we won't be able to send them back'
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/02/09/with-the-paris-airport-border-police-the-risk-for-us-is-that-we-won-t-be-able-to-send-them-back_6507898_7.html
Paid articlePaid Our photographer Julien Garroy took the picture of the day of this powerful window decoration in Schengen.
Farmer protests: Young Luxembourg farmers take part in international vigil at Schengen Bridge - Tageblatt.lu
tageblatt.lu/non-classe/luxemburger-junglandwirte-nehmen-an-internationaler-mahnwache-an-schengenbruecke-teil/
Romania and Bulgaria expect to join EU border-free area in March: Schengen expansion to start with airports and maritime ports, says Bucharest
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Quick Glance: Romania and Bulgaria to Join EU Border-Free Area in March
- Austria supports gradual expansion of border-free area with Bulgarian and Romanian airports, pending conditions on border security and migration.
- Romania and Bulgaria met Schengen entry criteria by 2010, but concerns about graft and border security delayed their membership.
- Romania will enjoy Schengen benefits by air and sea starting March.
- Negotiations ongoing for including Bulgarian and Romanian airports in Schengen, with no current negotiations for land borders.
Karner: “Kickl is a shabby foam thug”: ÖVP Interior Minister Karner on the Schengen veto against Romania and Bulgaria, his plans for asylum procedures in third ...
diepresse.com/17986846/karner-kickl-ist-ein-schaebiger-schaumschlaeger
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Eastern Romania: Iași Airport’s new terminal to become operational at the end of March
romania-insider.com/iasi-airport-new-terminal-operational-march-2024
🇽🇰 | As of midnight, Kosovo passport holders can travel visa-free in the Schengen area.
“Long wait is over. Visa liberalisation is now into force ... Show more
Kosovo Fears New Labour Shortfall as Schengen Doors Open | Balkan Insight
Kosovo Fears New Labour Shortfall as Schengen Doors Open | Balkan Insight
Top stories of this week:Bulgaria has categorically rejected the request to accept more migrants on its territory in exchange for Austria lifting its veto on ... Show more
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Editorial The Mosel community of Schengen could be called to greater things - Tageblatt.lu
tageblatt.lu/non-classe/die-moselgemeinde-schengen-koennte-zu-hoeherem-berufen-sein/
Bulgarian MPs dilute presidential powers to boost Schengen bid: Bulgaria's parliament passed a sweeping constitutional reform on Wednesday that the ruling ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/bulgarian-mps-dilute-presidential-powers-in-bid-to-boost-schengen-bid/
Philharmonic cellist Anik Schwall in conversation: “I love the intimacy of the trio” - Tageblatt.lu
tageblatt.lu/non-classe/cellistin-anik-schwall-im-gespraech-ich-liebe-die-intimitaet-des-trios/
Finland raises Schengen visa financial requirement to €50 per day: Finland has increased the financial requirement for short-stay visa seekers to 50 euros per ...
yle.fi/a/74-20067410
Altlinster Trees for the Future: Starting signal for the 31st edition of the “National Dag vum Bam” - Tageblatt.lu
tageblatt.lu/non-classe/baeume-fuer-die-zukunft-startschuss-zur-31-auflage-des-nationalen-dag-vum-bam/
Schengen - Austria confirms agreement with Romania and Bulgaria: The legally binding text on “Schengen Air” has been sent to the Spanish EU Council Presidency.
diepresse.com/17954606/schengen-oesterreich-bestaetigt-einigung-mit-rumaenien-und-bulgarien
Romania to join Schengen Area in March 2024: News - On the evening of Wednesday, the Ministry of Internal Affairs officially announced that a political consensus ...
business-review.eu/news/romania-to-join-schengen-area-in-march-2024-255603
Lisbon Airport Immigration Staff Strike Between 11 AM - 3 PM On December 22, 2023
loyaltylobby.com/2023/12/22/lisbon-airport-immigration-staff-strike-between-11-am-3-pm-on-december-22-2023/
Aegean Miles+Bonus Schengen Lounge Bonus Poins Continue (December 2023): Aegean continues to offer bonus miles for Miles+Bonus members who travel through Athens ...
loyaltylobby.com/2023/12/19/aegean-milesbonus-schengen-lounge-bonus-poins-continue-december-2023/
What happens if you overstay your 90-day limit in Switzerland?: If you are coming to Switzerland as a tourist, you can’t overstay your welcome ...
thelocal.ch/20221003/what-happens-if-you-overstay-your-90-day-limit-in-switzerland
Finnair Ends LUMO Lounge Access Open Door Policy On January 1, 2024: Finnair Plus LUMO members’ Open Door lounge access policy ends on January 1, 2024.
loyaltylobby.com/2023/12/08/finnair-ends-lumo-lounge-access-open-door-policy-on-january-1-2024/
Can you travel abroad while waiting for an Italian residency permit renewal?: If your Italian residency permit has expired and you face a long wait for a new one ...
thelocal.it/20231205/can-you-travel-abroad-while-waiting-for-an-italian-residency-permit-renewal
JHA Council in December not to vote on Romania's Schengen membership: There will not be a vote on Romania's and Bulgaria's Schengen membership in the Council of ...
romania-insider.com/jha-council-not-vote-romania-schengen-december-2023
Romania's Schengen membership on JHA Council in December: The Schengen membership of Romania and Bulgaria is on the agenda of the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) ...
romania-insider.com/romania-schengen-jha-meeting-december-2023
Excessive Lounge Crowding & Lines: The Case of Finnair's Schengen Lounge at Helsinki – Vantaa
loyaltylobby.com/2023/11/15/excessive-lounge-crowding-lines-the-case-of-finnairs-schengen-lounge-at-helsinki-vantaa/
Schengen-like visas for Gulf nations? Check out new unified tourist visa policy for UAE, Qatar, Oman, others | Mint
livemint.com/news/world/schengenlike-visas-for-gulf-nations-check-out-new-unified-tourist-visa-policy-for-uae-qatar-oman-others-11699545069644.html
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Scandal in Poland: Schengen visas in exchange for bribes: The Polish government is banking on radical anti-immigration rhetoric. But now a scandal about ...
spiegel.de/ausland/polen-schengen-visa-gegen-schmiergeld-a-4eda7797-34d5-475d-b789-5777f90cc25c
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Bribery Scandal in Poland
- Polish government emphasizes anti-immigration rhetoric
- Border fence with Belarus serves as a symbol of determination
Mythbuster: Can you really 'cheat' the Schengen 90-day rule?: It's human nature to look for a loophole, shortcut or workaround to the rules ...
thelocal.es/20230531/mythbuster-can-you-really-cheat-the-eus-90-day-rule
The Prague Airport announced plans to divide its terminals according to airlines rather than destinations. expats.cz/r/prjum
Perl municipal council majority in favor of mobile station on Krekelberg: The Perler local council said yes to the future mobility station on Zum Kreckelberg ...
saarbruecker-zeitung.de/saarland/merzig-wadern/perl/gemeinderat-perl-mehrheitlich-fuer-mobilstation-am-krekelberg_aid-100116305
Croatia travel warning as Foreign Office issues update to entry requirements: People heading to Croatia need to be mindful of Schengen area passport rules as ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/travel-tourism/croatia-travel-warning-holidaymakers-foreign-27959189
Top stories of this week:
EU ready to introduce digitalisation of visa procedures in the Schengen area
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Olaf Scholz sobre a migração: na Polónia há "um número absurdo de concessões de vistos"
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/migration-kanzler-olaf-scholz-spd-in-polen-gibt-es-absurde-zahlen-von-visa-vergaben-li.434533
Poland: Visa-trafficking affair becomes dangerous for PiS: Foreign Ministry employees allegedly traded Schengen visas - and parliamentary elections will be held ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/polen-parlamentswahl-visa-affaere-1.6229271
Italy to Open New Office for Visa Applications in Morocco: Italy is set to open a new office to process visa applications from Moroccan nationals in the capital ...
moroccoworldnews.com/2023/10/358345/italy-to-open-new-office-for-visa-applications-in-morocco
Star Alliance Opens New Lounge @ Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – Terminal 1: Yesterday, Star Alliance inaugurated its second lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle ...
loyaltylobby.com/2023/10/13/star-alliance-opens-new-lounge-paris-charles-de-gaulle-cdg-terminal-1/
Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Asselborn on the Schengen veto: "This policy does not suit Austria"
sn.at/politik/weltpolitik/asselborn-schengen-veto-diese-politik-oesterreich-146257312
Paid articlePaid Romanian president on suing Austria: the option "has to be carefully assessed"
romania-insider.com/romanian-president-suing-austria-schengen-2023
Nehammer is considering border controls with Italy: In an interview with the “Kleine Zeitung”, the Chancellor also rejected the demands of senior citizens’ ...
diepresse.com/16623625/nehammer-erwaegt-grenzkontrollen-zu-italien
Making A Lufthansa First Class Review Interesting...: While I've reviewed Lufthansa first class many times before, here's how I'm going to try to ...
onemileatatime.com/insights/making-lufthansa-first-class-review-interesting/
Bulgaria hopes for Schengen membership before year's end
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/bulgaria-hopes-for-schengen-membership-before-years-end/
France Invites 30,000 Indian Students: How To Apply For Short Stay Schengen Visa: To qualify, candidates must have completed one semester in France and have a ...
ndtv.com/education/france-invites-30-000-indian-students-how-to-apply-for-short-stay-schengen-visa-4360601
Human rights organisations are warning of violence towards migrants along the Turkish-Bulgarian border 🇹🇷 🇧🇬.
This comes as Bulgaria hopes to join the ... Show more
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Human rights organisations are warning of violence towards migrants along the Turkish-Bulgarian border 🇧🇬🇹🇷.
This comes as Bulgaria hopes to join the Schengen ... Show more
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Ben Homan Former Mayor of Schengen dies aged 62 - Tageblatt.lu: Tageblatt.lu: Current News
tageblatt.lu/non-classe/ehemaliger-buergermeister-von-schengen-im-alter-von-62-jahren-gestorben/
France, Belgium, and the Netherlands are all part of the Schengen zone. This means that if you get a visa from any of these countries ... Show more
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Moroccan Schengen Visa Applicants Continue to Suffer From Brokers’ Profiteering: Applying for a Schengen visa has become a nightmare for many Moroccan applicants ...
moroccoworldnews.com/2023/08/356872/moroccan-schengen-visa-applicants-continue-to-suffer-from-brokers-profiteering
Switzerland halts Schengen visa application for Indian tour groups till Oct: Schengen visa application: The high volume of visas and staff shortage has led to a ...
business-standard.com/world-news/switzerland-halts-schengen-visa-application-for-indian-tour-groups-till-oct-123080200704_1.html
Poland and the Czech Republic: police union urges stricter border controls: In order to better secure the border towards Poland and the Czech Republic ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/polizeigewerkschaft-draengt-auf-strengere-einreisekontrollen-an-deutscher-grenze-zu-polen-und-tschechien-li.374421
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