The European Union must view enlargement as a priority, as the integration of the Western Balkans would strengthen the bloc considerably, Foreign Minister of Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, has said. Stressing that the bloc needs “rational reforms”, during the Strategic Forum held in Bled, Slovenia, Minister Szijjártó also said that the EU was in bad shape, …
The Czech Republic welcomed over 5.7 million visitors during the second quarter of this year, including the period between April and June. According to VisitCzechia, a website promoting tourism to the country, a figure of 2.5 million foreign tourists visited, marking an increase of 32 per cent compared to last year, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Most foreign …
Czechia Welcomes 5.7 Million Visitors in Q2 2023 – Dutch & Belgian Tourists on the Rise Read More »
Ukrainian and Moldovan nationals had to pay hundreds of millions in fees for visa applications until they reached an agreement for visa facilitation in 2013, according to Schengen Statistics. As the data show, between 2009 and 2013, when the visa facilitation agreement was approved, Ukrainians spent €285 million on visa applications, as 3.7 million applications …
The number of foreign skilled workers in technical and scientific professions in Germany has increased significantly over the years, a new study has shown. According to the German Economic Institute, the number of foreign employees working in STEM jobs reached 202,000 in 2022, representing an increase of around 190 per cent from 2012, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. …
Number of Foreign Employees in STEM Jobs in Germany Has Increased by 190%, Study Shows Read More »
The United States leads in terms of the largest concentration of low-cost airlines, with more than 395 million seats. Next comes India with 147 million seats, Spain with 108 million seats, China with 98 million seats, and Italy with 85 million low-cost seats. According to an analysis of over two billion incoming airline destinations on …
Over One-Third of Incoming Flights Worldwide Are Low-Cost Read More »
Polish authorities have revealed that a group of 20 people engaged in the dismantling of security devices along the border between Belarus and Poland, throwing stones and branches, with one brandishing a smooth-bore firearm at a Polish patrol. According to local media, on Thursday, August 24, there were a total of 175 documented attempts to …
Over the last weekend, Hallstatt village citizens in Austria have protested against mass tourism in this area by blocking the main road to the town. In spite of the fact that it has a population of just 800, it sees over 10,000 visitors within a day during the peak summer season, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. According to …
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The Finnish authorities have announced that the country has decided to impose residence and movement restrictions in certain areas for safety reasons. According to the Ministry of Interior of Finland, in line with the new rules, residence, as well as movements in some areas near airports, ports, power plants, and factories that are not considered …
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During the second quarter of this year, Portugal’s accommodation, catering, and related activities sectors saw a significant increase in employment, marking a total number of 332,400 workers. Data provided by TravelBI have revealed that this figure shows an increase of 28.8 per cent, SchengenVisaiInfo.com reports. According to these data, between April and June 2023, the …
Portugal’s Tourism Sector Employed 332,400 Persons in Q2 2023 Read More »
The German authorities have revealed that the visa offices of missions abroad issued one of the highest numbers of visas for spouse reunification last year. According to the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, in 2022, the country granted a total of 71,129 visas for spouse reunification to foreigners, representing an increase compared to the previous …
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