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GermanyVisasAfghans in Pakistan Face Hurdles to Germany as 30+ Family Visas Refused
Germany has refused the visa applications of more than 30 Afghan families waiting in Pakistan after re-examining their cases, a German newspaper repo…
GermanyVisasGermany to Halve Western Balkans Work Quota to 25,000 From 2027
Germany will cut its annual quota for workers from the Western Balkans from 50,000 to 25,000 from 1 January 2027. The Western Balkans Regulation cove…
GermanyTravelLeipzig/Halle airport fence breach triggers police search; flights keep running
Police are investigating a fence breach discovered late on 17 October 2026 at Leipzig/Halle airport, near three grounded Russian cargo planes. The ai…
BulgariaVisasInternational Students Comprise 8.5% of Bulgarian University Enrolments
International students made up 8.5% of total enrolments in Bulgarian universities for the 2025/26 academic year, with Greece being the largest source…
GermanyVisasGermany Proposes Limited Schengen Visa for Russian Tourists
Germany is discussing a new visa policy that would restrict Russian tourists to specific Schengen countries, amid ongoing tensions in the EU. This pr…
PolandVisasRussian Travellers Face Possible Schengen Visa Curbs, Led by Poland
EU states are weighing targeted Schengen visa restrictions for Russian citizens, with Poland, Sweden and Estonia driving the plans. Discussions focus…
CzechiaVisasCzech Residence Permits: Routes, Timelines and Requirements for Non-EU Travellers
A guide to Czech residence permits for non-EU citizens, covering temporary and permanent residence, the business visa route, timelines and requiremen…
GermanyEntry rulesNuremberg Airport Briefly Closed Following Flight Incident
Nuremberg Airport in Germany was temporarily closed as fighter jets escorted a passenger plane from Greece due to a reported hijacking, later reveale…
Nepale-VisaNepal Seeks Assistance from Germany Over e-Passport Payment Dispute
Nepal has approached the German Embassy for help in resolving a payment dispute with Muehlbauer ID Services GmbH, which could impact the country's e-…
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