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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Green Card Lottery Winners for 2024 Are Out

The U.S. Department of State has announced the winners of the 2024 Diversity Visa lottery.  Out of the millions who entered last year’s lottery, 55,000 applicants have been selected to apply for permanent resident status. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program provides foreign nationals from countries that typically do not send many immigrants to the United…
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Tourists Traps: Scams in Paris You Should Look Out For

As summer approaches, many people are starting to plan their travel itineraries. Paris is a very popular destination for travellers from all over the world. It is known for its iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum as well as its rich history, art, fashion, and cuisine. This fact is not…
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Strike a Pose – But Not in Portofino’s ‘No Waiting Zone’

The charming Italian coastal town of Portofino has taken a bold step to preserve its beauty by introducing “no-waiting zones” to prevent tourists from blocking the area while posing for selfies. The selfie phenomenon started with the use of front-facing cameras and the popularity of photo-sharing apps such Instagram. Portofino is known for its picturesque…
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US Wants Airlines To Compensate Passengers For Flight Delays & Cancellations

The United States is working to make airlines legally compelled to offer compensation and cover expenses for passengers that are left stranded by flight disruptions controllable by the airlines themselves.  At the moment, airlines are required to issue refunds to passengers if flights are cancelled or significantly delayed due to factors within an airline’s control,…
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WHO COVID-19 Update: End to Global Health Emergency

Covid-19 no longer represents a global emergency, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared on 05 May 2023. The announcement represents a symbolic step towards the end of a pandemic that has taken millions of lives and disrupted billions of others. Lowering it demonstrates the extent of international progress on vaccines and treatments, but Covid-19 is…
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