Category: Spain

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Schiphol Airport’s Flight Cap Overturned

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has emerged victorious in a court case to prevent Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from reducing flights from 500,000 to 440,000 annually to reduce noise pollution. Though the airline may have only won a one-year reprieve. Schiphol flight reduction plan was invalidated by the court due to the state’s failure to follow proper…
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Get Paid to Move to Spain With One Condition

A stunning Spanish town is offering expats the chance to be paid to relocate. Ponga, a town and municipality in northwest Spain, says it will pay £2,600 (€2,971) to each person who chooses to relocate there and will add another £2,600 for each baby born there. There’s only one condition: you have to commit to…
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Travel to South Korea Temporarily Eased for 22 Countries

South Korea has expanded its list of nationalities that can visit the country without having to apply for the Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA). South Korea has paused its K-ETA requirement for 22 nationalities starting 1 April to boost travel until 31 December 2024. “Starting from April 1, 2023, South Korea will temporarily extend travel…
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EU Council Approves Mandate For Digital Schengen Visa

The Council’s proposal to digitise the visa application process has gained the support of all EU member states’ ambassadors. The EU is embracing the digital age with open arms as the new rule will replace the current visa sticker with a technologically advanced digital visa, aimed at enhancing security and efficiency. “A digital Schengen visa…
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US Senate Voted to End COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The US Senate voted on 29 March 2023 to terminate a COVID-19 pandemic ​national emergency order implemented by the former President in March 2020 that was due to be terminated on 11 May. The resolution, H.J.Res 7, passed the upper chamber in a 68-23 vote, with 21 Democrats joining Republicans in support of the bill.…
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