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How To Apply for Romania Schengen Visa in the UK

Nestled in Southeastern Europe, Romania is a country where history and nature blend seamlessly. It shares borders with Ukraine to the north, Moldova to the northeast, Bulgaria to the south, Serbia to the southwest, and Hungary to the west, while its eastern coastline stretches along the Black Sea, providing vital maritime access. The landscape is…
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Romania to Clarify Visa-Free Travel Suspension with US

Romania’s interim president, Ilie Bolojan, expressed optimism that the country will soon resolve outstanding issues with the US Department of Homeland Security regarding the recent suspension of visa-free travel for Romanian citizens. During a press conference at Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, Bolojan stressed that lifting US visa requirements is not only important for travellers but…
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Easter Travel Warning 2025: Expect Delays and Long Queues Across the UK

If you plan to travel in the UK over the Easter bank holiday, be prepared for major delays on roads, railways, and airports. Good Friday is expected to be the busiest day on the roads, with over 19 million car journeys predicted, according to the Automobile Association (AA).  That’s a 15% increase from last year,…
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New German Government to Scrap 3-Year Fast-Track to Citizenship

Germany’s next government, formed by the conservative CDU/CSU alliance and the center-left SPD, plans to get rid of the fast-track option that allows some immigrants to become citizens after just 3 years.  This decision is part of the coalition agreement the parties released this week. The 3-year pathway to citizenship was introduced in June last…
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UK Tourists Face Protests in Spain’s Canary Islands Over Mass Tourism

Spain is the go-to getaway for British holidaymakers, drawing in millions of visitors throughout the year. British tourists heading to Spain’s Canary Islands may face anti-tourism protests as locals grow increasingly frustrated with rising living costs and overcrowding. Fifteen local groups under the banner “The Canary Islands Have a Limit” plan to stage fresh demonstrations…
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Visa Rules Tighten: Namibia Responds to EU Entry Policies

Starting April 1, 2025, citizens from 17 European Union and Schengen countries will need a visa on arrival to enter Namibia. This means travellers from these countries will have to get a visa when they land in Namibia, instead of entering visa-free as they may have done before. The decision, initially taken by the Namibian…
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