Newswire Lisbon: Roughly 10 years ago, Kaitlin Wichmann’s life looked great on paper: The Kansas native had just graduated from college, was living in Los Angeles, had a full-time marketing job and enjoyed beautiful ocean views while working from her office in Santa Monica. But she wasn’t happy. “Every day going into my job, parking […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talent, following a decision by the State Council. Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to promulgate the decision to amend the country’s regulation on the administration of foreigners’ entries and exits. According to the decision, China will […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Over my many decades in the cross-border financial services industry, I’ve seen first-hand how political and economic shifts in one country can shape the fortunes of another. Right now, Portugal is standing at the edge of what I believe will be one of its most significant growth periods for expatriate financial advice. With […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China recorded growth in the number of tourist trips and tourism spending in the first half of the year, according to latest figures unveiled by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism this week. The ministry’s data show that residents on the Chinese mainland made about 3.3 billion tourist visits to domestic scenic […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: The country’s only remaining narrow-gauge railway line plays host to heritage trains, offering travellers a chance to travel through the stunning Vouga Valley in a period locomotive. We’re gathering speed as we rumble east from Portugal’s coastal city of Aveiro. Modern apartment blocks outside the train’s open windows yield to ivy-covered trees, then […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: Stamps in people’s passports will be replaced by biometric checks for people travelling in and out of the EU from October 12, officials confirmed this week. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace the current paper checks and will mean passengers from the UK will need to have their fingerprints and faces scanned to […]
Read MoreJessica Kelly Lisbon: As I walked up the trail overlooking Sete Cidades, one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal, the landscape unfolded like a gift—an immense volcanic crater carpeted in green, clouds reflecting in the twin lakes. It was a side of Portugal I never expected to find—and that was before the incredible wildlife encounters. […]
Read MoreParis: French Prime Minister François Bayrou this week announced a strategic plan aiming to increase international tourism revenues in France to €100 billion ($117.47 billion) annually by 2030 – a rise of €29 billion compared to the €71 billion in revenue recorded in 2024. During a meeting of the Interministerial Tourism Committee held in the […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Imagine the refreshing scent of lemon trees on one side, and colorful towns cascading down cliffs on the other, quietly watching the waves of the Mediterranean. The Amalfi Coast is not just unforgettable for its breathtaking beauty but for the feelings it evokes. In Positano, pastel-colored homes cling to the hills, glowing golden […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: As The Summer Of 2025 Approaches, Travelers Are Seeking Alternatives To The Usual Crowded European Hotspots. While Cities Like Lisbon, Paris, And Barcelona Continue To Attract Millions Of Tourists, A New Wave Of Hidden Gems Is Emerging, Offering Peaceful Retreats Without The Overwhelming Crowds. Among These, Portugal’S Medieval Town Of Tomar Stands Out […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: More Than 100 Billboards In Bulgarian, English And Turkish About The Risks Of Hiding Illegal Migrants In Lorries Will Be Placed On The Main Transit Routes Of Bulgaria In An Awareness Campaign By Bulgaria’S Interior Ministry And The British Embassy In Sofia, The Ministry Said This Week. The Campaign Is Aimed At Lorry […]
Read MoreLondon: Britain And France Have Reached A Landmark Agreement To Launch A Pilot Programme That Will Allow The UK To Send Back Some Migrants Who Arrive In Small Boats Across The English Channel. The Deal, Announced Thursday By Prime Minister Keir Starmer And President Emmanuel Macron In London, Aims To Curb Illegal Migration And Strengthen […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: In Stark’s world, Friday nights usually mean going to the airport to get an international flight out of the country and returning on Monday morning ready to head straight to work. The 20-something Shanghai-based tech professional, who prefers to keep his real name private, has proved you don’t need to take a […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals Portugal’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to continue growing in 2025, following a landmark year in 2024 that saw the industry surpass all previous peaks across economic contribution, employment, and visitor spending. According to the latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), developed […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Good news for skilled professionals in Pakistan: the United Kingdom has widened its doors for talented individuals who want to build a career in science, tech, arts, or academia — without the hassle of securing a job offer first. British Science Minister Lord Patrick Vallance said this week the UK’s Global Talent […]
Read MoreAstana: Kazakhstan is enhancing regional air connectivity and international flight offerings with several new routes launched by Kazakh and foreign carriers, the country’s Civil Aviation Committee reported this week. Starting June 27, Kyrgyz carrier Asman Airlines will launch direct flights from Issyk-Kul to Almaty, operating twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline, […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China this week launched a trial policy that grants unilateral visa-free entry to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, expanding its unilateral visa-free access list to 47 countries. Under the policy, which will remain in effect through June 8, 2026, holders of ordinary passports from these four countries can enter […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Portugal is a beautiful country in Europe with attractions for everyone. The country is home to Europe’s westernmost point, Cabo da Roca, located near Lisbon. It’s not just a picturesque spot but also holds historical significance as it marks the edge of the European continent. The University of Coimbra, established in 1290, is […]
Read MoreAli Rehman Malik Walk through some of the post-industrial towns of Lancashire and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into another century. In places like Blackpool and Burnley, home to some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in England, the streets still echo with the ghosts of Victorian Britain, not from nostalgia, but from neglect. […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Starting Monday, China began implementing a trial visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. With this expansion, China now offers unilateral visa-free entry to 47 countries. Not long ago, China extended its unilateral visa-free policy to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) by granting visa-free entry to […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: An Italian referendum on easing citizenship rules and strengthening labour protections this week failed after hard-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni encouraged voters to boycott the vote. As polls closed on Monday, it emerged that many citizens had heeded Meloni’s call as only 30 percent of the electorate cast their ballots over two days […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Favourable policies such as visa-free transit and a nationwide instant tax refund system are helping to make China an increasingly popular destination for international travellers, alongside strong global demand for “Made in China” products. At a DJI store in Beijing’s SKP mall on April 23, an American tourist browsed drones on his […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s consumer goods trade-in program has generated 1.1 trillion yuan (about 153.1 billion U.S. dollars) in sales in the first five months this year, the Ministry of Commerce said this week. As of Saturday, nationwide trade-ins had fueled a surge in transactions, including 4.12 million vehicles, 77.62 million units of household appliances […]
Read MoreGlobal Times China’s visa-free “circle of friends” has once again expanded. Effective June 1, China began implementing a trial policy that unilaterally grants visa-free entry to citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. Beginning June 9, the policy will also apply to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. These initiatives vividly reflect China’s diplomatic […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister announced this week. Famed as a country where smokers linger over cigarettes on cafe terraces or strolling down cobblestone streets, France has increasingly tightened restrictions on tobacco use […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: To meet the needs of the tourism sector during the summer season and the higher manpower required, the Italian island of Sardinia has created a legal channel for entry to allow it to exceed the levels allowed by the annual “immigrant flows” decree, which govern the distribution of seasonal work visas. A legal […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Representatives from Turismo de Portugal this week spoke with Routes in Seville after winning the Destination category at the Routes Awards for the second consecutive year. Turismo de Portugal is the national tourism authority tasked with promoting, enhancing and ensuring the sustainability of tourism activity in Portugal, a sector critical to the country’s […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: In a world where luxury often comes with a hefty price tag, Portugal stands out as an exception. Here, visitors can indulge in opulent experiences without the fear of overspending. Imagine staying in a plush hotel in Lisbon or Porto, enjoying gourmet meals, and partaking in exclusive activities—all at a fraction of the […]
Read MoreRome: Italy this week transferred 40 migrants whose asylum applications had failed to Italian-run detention centers in Albania. An Italian navy ship carrying the migrants left from Brindisi in southeast Italy and arrived in the Albanian port of Shengjin. The migrants, who are all men, are due to remain in a camp in Albania until […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: For Giacomo, a young Italian traveller, his first trip to China was a long-anticipated adventure. After weeks of planning, he finally touched down in Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan province, stepping off a flight from London with one goal in mind — heading straight to the Shaolin Temple, a Kung fu shrine. Like […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Portuguese authorities will fast-track agreement for foreign workers. Portuguese employers will need to meet several criteria to bring foreign workers to the country through the fast-track scheme. Under this agreement, Portugal will process work visa applications for foreign workers with job offers within 20 days from the date of application and will make […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system has officially expanded to European travellers. Starting 2 April 2025, all European visitors will need ETA approval – or, for some non-EU nationals, a visa – to enter the UK. The system became mandatory for travellers from the US, Canada and Australia on 8 January 2025, […]
Read MoreKarachi: Germany’s Consulate General in Karachi this week implemented a significant change to its visa appointment system, effective immediately. Due to overwhelming demand, applicants will no longer be able to book appointments directly. Instead, they must first register on a waiting list, with appointments being allocated based on availability and registration order. The change specifically […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Located near the archaeological site of the Yinxu Ruins, which is the location of the last capital of the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC), the new building of the Yinxu Museum in Anyang, central China’s Henan Province, received 1.8 million tourist visits in a year since it opened to the public on February […]
Read MoreAlex McClintock Lisbon: The Spanish Steps were closed for renovations when I visited Rome for the first time. The Flatiron Building was covered in scaffolding during my last trip to New York. And I’ve lost count of the number of museums and art galleries I’ve missed out on by turning up on the wrong day. […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Donald Trump’s administration in Washington is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban and Pakistan has been placed in a group that would be considered for a partial suspension of visa issuance if their governments “do not make efforts to address deficiencies within […]
Read MoreThe tiny town in Italy set to become a dock for giant cruise ships Newswire Rome: On a cloudy day in January, Isola Sacra, a hamlet in Fiumicino, 20 miles from Rome, does not look like a place that would attract masses of tourists. Low-rise family homes with small gardens alternate with meadows and fields […]
Read MoreNewswire Washington: US President Donald Trump unveiled plans this week to sell new “gold card” residency permits for a price of $5 million each — and said Russian oligarchs may be eligible. Trump said sales of the new visa, a high-price version of the traditional green card, would bring in job creators and could be […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Denmark’s strict immigration policies resulted in the granting of just 860 asylum requests last year, the lowest number with the exception of 2020, when Covid-19 lockdowns halted new arrivals. Denmark’s immigration approach has been influenced by the far-right parties for over 20 years, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the head of the Social Democrats, […]
Read MoreStephen Ndegwa Beijing: The Chinese Spring Festival, also known as the Spring Festival, has a remarkable history spanning over 4,000 years. Originally an agrarian tradition marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, it has evolved into one of the most widely celebrated cultural events worldwide. Today, nearly one-fifth of the world’s population […]
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