Greece has implemented strict new regulations for its beaches, affecting tourists preparing to visit the country this summer. – Advertisement – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the measures in a TikTok video, citing that his country is aiming to tackle overcrowding and ensure justice, SchengenVisaInfo reports. He further has[…]
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Portugal wants to seek clarity from China on the reasons why the country was not included in the visa-free scheme that China has introduced for several European Union countries. – Advertisement – The Ambassador of Portugal to China, Paulo Jorge Pereira Nascimento, said that he is considering requiring the Chinese[…]
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Since the beginning of 2024, Italy has seen a heavy drop of 65 per cent in immigrant arrivals compared to the same period in 2022. – Advertisement – In a recent session in the Chamber of Deputies, the Italian Interior Minister, Matteo Piantedosi, also revealed that this figure marks the[…]
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Even after the summer is over, the journey to find sunny destinations continues. Europe, being the diverse continent it is, does offer some very sunny places, especially in the Southern regions. – Advertisement – Below, SchengenVisaInfo.com will explore some of these dreamy destinations and, who knows, offer some great options[…]
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Swiss hotels saw an unprecedented increase in overnight stays in 2023, with 41.8 million registered, marking an increase of 9.2 per cent from 2022. – Advertisement – The latest data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO) also revealed that domestic demand remained strong, although it slightly decreased by 1.1[…]
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Last year, Austrian airports saw an increase in passenger traffic, with a total of 33.2 million travellers passing through their gates, as reported by Statistics Austria. – Advertisement – The same reveals that this figure marks a significant increase of 25.3 per cent compared to a year ago. At the[…]
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Travel booking platform Booking.com is preparing to challenge a historic fine imposed by the Spanish authorities. – Advertisement – Booking Holdings announced on Thursday the company’s intention to challenge the draft decision of the Spanish competition authority, which proposes a staggering fine of $530 million, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Having completed its[…]
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Spain’s tourism industry experienced growth last year, while amongst others marking an increase in visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and expenditures from travellers from these countries, according to data published by Turespaña and the National Institute of Statistics (INE). – Advertisement – Data also reveals that GCC[…]
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In the latest statistics published by the Spanish tourism office (Turespaña), it has been revealed that last month saw an increase in international air travel, with 5.9 million passengers arriving in the country. This figure marks a rise of 12.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2023. –[…]
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VFS Global has said that an increased number of Indians will apply for Schengen visas this year, with the visa outsourcing company expecting higher levels than during the pre-pandemic period. – Advertisement – According to VFS Global, the surge in interest among Indians in applying for a Schengen visa is[…]
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