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6 Oct
Germany Maintains Student Visa Policy for Russians Amid Security Concerns
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Germany Maintains Student Visa Policy for Russians Amid Security Concerns

Germany's embassy in Moscow confirms that student visa applications from Russians are still being processed individually, despite recent rejections due to security issues.

6 Oct

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Visa Changes Prompt Move from US to Germany for H-1B Hopeful
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Visa Changes Prompt Move from US to Germany for H-1B Hopeful

6 Oct
Lufthansa Expands Flight Services to Japan for Summer 2027
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Lufthansa Expands Flight Services to Japan for Summer 2027

6 Oct
New direct flights to Sri Lanka reshape winter travel plans for 2026 season
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New direct flights to Sri Lanka reshape winter travel plans for 2026 season

5 Oct

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Rising Flight Costs from Europe to Mongolia: What Travelers Need to Know
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Rising Flight Costs from Europe to Mongolia: What Travelers Need to Know

Flight prices from Europe to Mongolia have surged significantly due to geopolitical factors and increased demand. Travelers should plan ahead to secu…

5 Oct
High Flight Costs from Europe to Micronesia Explained
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High Flight Costs from Europe to Micronesia Explained

Travelers from Europe to Micronesia face steep flight prices due to limited airline competition and routing challenges. Understanding these factors c…

5 Oct
Sweden Opens London Pop-Up to Plan Quiet, Unhurried Holidays, 28–31 October
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Sweden Opens London Pop-Up to Plan Quiet, Unhurried Holidays, 28–31 October

Visit Sweden is opening a pop-up in Marylebone, London, from 28 to 31 October 2026 where travellers can plan Swedish holidays built around quiet and …

1 Oct
World's top tourism rank brings crowds to Kyoto and Tokyo and lodging taxes
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World's top tourism rank brings crowds to Kyoto and Tokyo and lodging taxes

Japan is ranked the world's leading country for travel and tourism in the World Economic Forum's 2026 index, after welcoming a record 42.7 million in…

30 Sep
Albania named fastest improver in World Economic Forum tourism ranking
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Albania named fastest improver in World Economic Forum tourism ranking

The World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index places Albania first among countries improving fastest, with its score up 7% over …

29 Sep
Paraguay Residency Asks Only for Paperwork and a Fee, Expat Says
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Paraguay Residency Asks Only for Paperwork and a Fee, Expat Says

A German expat says Paraguay's temporary residency takes a few apostilled documents and a small fee, with no integration exam or points system. He wa…

28 Sep
Travellers to Berlin face delays and diversions after drone closes airspace for an hour
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Travellers to Berlin face delays and diversions after drone closes airspace for an hour

Berlin Brandenburg Airport suspended flights on the evening of 23 September after a drone was spotted on its northern runway. Airspace reopened about…

23 Sep
Japan Sees Decline in Inbound Tourism Due to Drop in Chinese Visitors
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Japan Sees Decline in Inbound Tourism Due to Drop in Chinese Visitors

Japan's inbound tourism faced a decline in August, primarily due to a significant drop in visitors from China, according to the Japan National Touris…

16 Sep

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