Starting January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria will officially become full members of the Schengen Area, Europe’s borderless travel zone. This landmark move will simplify travel between these countries and the rest of the Schengen states for over 450 million citizens. Romania and Bulgaria joined the European Union (EU) in 2007, but border controls have…
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The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Israel, easing restrictions for several popular tourist destinations. Previously, the FCDO advised against “all travel” or “all but essential travel” to most parts of Israel. The revised guidance applies to major tourist destinations, including: Travellers are now encouraged to consult the…
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Planning a trip to Greece next year? Get ready to budget a little more. Starting in 2025, Greece will introduce significantly higher tourist taxes on accommodations and cruise ship visits. The move, approved by the Greek Parliament, is aimed at addressing the financial toll of climate change, which has brought devastating floods, droughts, and wildfires…
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Colleges and universities are advising international students and staff travelling abroad for winter break to return to the United States before President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. This caution stems from uncertainty about potential immigration policies under the incoming administration. With over 1.1 million international students currently studying in the US, concerns are…
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The European Union has officially approved Bulgaria and Romania as full members of the borderless Schengen Area, effective January 1, 2025. This historic decision removes land border controls for the two nations, marking the completion of their Schengen integration after partial admission earlier this year. Hungarian Interior Minister Sándor Pintér, representing the EU’s rotating presidency,…
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