Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Brexit Reset: UK and EU Agree on Simpler Travel and Immigration Rules

Nearly a decade after Brexit fractured relations, the United Kingdom and the European Union have struck a wide-ranging agreement aimed at resetting their relationship with major implications for travel, immigration, and cross-border movement. Unveiled at a summit in London, the deal marks a significant shift in UK-EU cooperation. It covers multiple areas, but for millions…
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France Updates Schengen Visa Policy for Russian Nationals

France has introduced strict new restrictions on Russian nationals applying for Schengen visas, further aligning with the European Union’s ongoing efforts to limit travel access from Russia. Under the new rules, Russian citizens holding 5-year non-biometric passports are no longer eligible to apply for Schengen visas through French visa centers. Only applicants with biometric passports…
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Investor Visa Could Return to UK

The UK government is thinking about creating a new visa program aimed at wealthy foreign nationals who are willing to invest in key industries to help boost the economy. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering reintroducing an investor visa focused on sectors like artificial intelligence, clean energy, and life sciences. The UK used to offer…
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Canary Islands Locals Protest Tourism Boom

Residents of Spain’s Canary Islands are once again taking to the streets to protest against overtourism, as visitor numbers hit new records in 2025. On Sunday, 18 May, demonstrations will be held across all seven main islands — El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura — starting at 11 AM.…
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Copenhagen Doubles Down on Reward Scheme For Green Tourism

Want to explore Copenhagen and get rewarded for making sustainable choices? The Danish capital’s popular green initiative, CopenPay, is returning in summer 2025 now super-sized, double the fun, and bursting with extra perks for travellers. CopenPay is Copenhagen’s innovative “green currency” program that lets tourists earn free experiences simply by making sustainable choices—like riding a…
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