Author: Jasper De Luna

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Frontex To Launch Digital Tool to Support EES Rollout Across Schengen

As the European Union prepares to implement the Entry/Exit System (EES) later this year, Frontex, the EU’s border control agency, has introduced a new mobile app aimed at making border crossings faster and more efficient for non-EU travellers. The app, called Travel to Europe, allows travellers to pre-register their personal and travel information before arriving…
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Iceland Travel 2024: Is It Safe To Visit Iceland

A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fifth time in six months. Lava can be seen spilling from the Sundhnúkur crater row and it began in the early afternoon on 29 May. It is the most violent release in the volcano’s three years of recent activity, with hot lava projected 50 metres into the…
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Austria Upholds Schengen Land Border Veto for Bulgaria and Romania

Austria continues to maintain its veto on the inclusion of Romania and Bulgaria into the Schengen area with land borders, as declared by Interior Minister Gerhard Karner, as reported by Krónika. Although the “Air Schengen” proposal has granted Bulgaria and Romania partial accession to the Schengen Zone from March this year, land border accession may…
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London Gatwick Airport Ranks as the UK’s Most Stressful Airport

Air travel, synonymous with excitement and anticipation, often turns into an exasperating experience due to the challenges encountered at airports. In the throes of bustling terminals and seemingly endless queues, certain airports consistently stand out as stress-inducing hubs. Among them, London Gatwick, the UK’s second busiest airport, holds the notorious crown as the most stressful…
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Canada Warns LGBTQ+ Travellers Visiting The US

Canada has issued a new travel warning to its LGBT citizens planning to visit the United States. Anti-LGBT protests in the US rose 30-fold last year compared with 2017, while legal moves to restrict LGBT rights are on the rise. Global Affairs Canada warned that some state laws may affect them on their travels, but…
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