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Brexit: EU visa scheme could see Britons paying to visit Europe
Post Brexit, Britons may have to apply online and pay a fee in order to visit the EU.Post Brexit, Britons may have to apply online and pay a fee in order to visit the EU.
Holidaymakers stranded by delays and cancellations at Barcelona airport
The big summer holiday getaway has literally failed to get off the ground for thousands of people at Barcelona airport.The big summer holiday getaway has literally failed to get off the ground for thousands of people at Barcelona airport.
EU agrees 'emergency brake'on visa-free travel within Schengen zone
EU Ministers have agreed on an ‘emergency brake’ for visa waiver programmes for some countries.EU Ministers have agreed on an ‘emergency brake’ for visa waiver programmes for some countries.
EU visa-free travel for Turks on hold as Turkey refuses to budge on anti-terror law
A deal on visa-free travel for Turks within Europe was looking less likely on Wednesday. The visa-free deal is supposed to be in place by the end ofA deal on visa-free travel for Turks within Europe was looking less likely on Wednesday. The visa-free deal is supposed to be in place by the end of
EU Commission to call for visa-free travel for Turks
It is a long-cherished Turkish desire and today the European Commission, in the teeth of opposition from several EU member states, is expected toIt is a long-cherished Turkish desire and today the European Commission, in the teeth of opposition from several EU member states, is expected to
Belgium says Europeans not welcome if they don't take on work
A European working in another EU country keeps their benefits, right? And if you fall ill in your country of work, EU law says you are entitled to stay and claim benefits, right? Think again. Some EUA European working in another EU country keeps their benefits, right? And if you fall ill in your country of work, EU law says you are entitled to stay and claim benefits, right? Think again. Some EU
Saving Schengen: Denmark, Sweden and Germany in emergency border talks
Officials from Denmark, Sweden and Germany have been at emergency talks in Brussels – amid mounting concerns over new border controls. It comes afterOfficials from Denmark, Sweden and Germany have been at emergency talks in Brussels – amid mounting concerns over new border controls. It comes after
Israel prepares to repel boarders as 'Freedom Flotilla 3' tries to run Gaza blockade
Another potential public relations disaster may heading Israel’s way. While it looks unlikely to be a repeat of the deadly 2010 confrontation thatAnother potential public relations disaster may heading Israel’s way. While it looks unlikely to be a repeat of the deadly 2010 confrontation that
New hand luggage guidelines explained
A number of global airlines are set to standardise the size of all carry-on hand luggage we take onboard aircraft, meaning smaller bags than many ofA number of global airlines are set to standardise the size of all carry-on hand luggage we take onboard aircraft, meaning smaller bags than many of
Europe's open border dilemma; is Schengen a success?
Europe’s Schengen zone celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It allows citizens of 26 European Union countries to travel and go throughEurope’s Schengen zone celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It allows citizens of 26 European Union countries to travel and go through
Schengen area: full debate
To watch the full ‘On The Frontline’ debate about Schengen area, please click on the link above.To watch the full ‘On The Frontline’ debate about Schengen area, please click on the link above.
What you need to know about opening a bank account abroad
The challenges of opening a bank account in another country are explored in this edition of Utalk. The question comes from Alexandra in Prague: “The challenges of opening a bank account in another country are explored in this edition of Utalk. The question comes from Alexandra in Prague: “
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) - a user's guide
EU citizens are able to get public health insurance cover in all member states. We explain what you have to.EU citizens are able to get public health insurance cover in all member states. We explain what you have to.
Wish you were here: attracting tourism at the London World Travel Market
Want to see the world in one place? Then London has to be your destination for the World Travel Market, the gathering of travel and tourism industryWant to see the world in one place? Then London has to be your destination for the World Travel Market, the gathering of travel and tourism industry
Renewing your driving licence within the EU
What to do you when your driving licence expires when you live abroad, that’s the question in this edition of Utalk and it comes from Claudia inWhat to do you when your driving licence expires when you live abroad, that’s the question in this edition of Utalk and it comes from Claudia in
The challenges of a moving Europe
Twenty years after the launch of the single market we tend to take a lot of basic freedoms for granted. Europe’s single market brought down tradeTwenty years after the launch of the single market we tend to take a lot of basic freedoms for granted. Europe’s single market brought down trade
Belgium sends ‘burden’ EU citizens letters asking them to leave the country
Some 2,712 citizens of other EU countries have been asked to leave Belgium for being an unreasonable burden on the welfare system. The number ofSome 2,712 citizens of other EU countries have been asked to leave Belgium for being an unreasonable burden on the welfare system. The number of
New Year's homeless party, Romanian jobs and Viennese waltzes
From the Kremlin to Dublin and from Stockholm to Lisbon, people at every end of Europe saw out 2013 with a bang. Italy’s RAI television reported onFrom the Kremlin to Dublin and from Stockholm to Lisbon, people at every end of Europe saw out 2013 with a bang. Italy’s RAI television reported on
EU, Turkey set for visa-free travel deal
Turkish citizens have taken a step closer to visa-free travel to the EU, officials from the European Commission and the Turkish government said onTurkish citizens have taken a step closer to visa-free travel to the EU, officials from the European Commission and the Turkish government said on
French minister riles EU over Roma remarks
France is under fire from Brussels after a member of the country’s Socialist government called for jobless Roma to be expelled from FrenchFrance is under fire from Brussels after a member of the country’s Socialist government called for jobless Roma to be expelled from French
Egypt's former dictator likely to be freed as charges against him reviewed
The former president of Egypt, overthrown in a people’s revolution and sentenced to life in prison by the Muslim Brotherhood now looks likely to walkThe former president of Egypt, overthrown in a people’s revolution and sentenced to life in prison by the Muslim Brotherhood now looks likely to walk
Encrypted email service linked to Snowden leaks is shut down
Lavabit, the highly encrypted email service thought to have been used by US fugitive Edward Snowden, shut down abruptly on Thursday. According toLavabit, the highly encrypted email service thought to have been used by US fugitive Edward Snowden, shut down abruptly on Thursday. According to
Why it's not so 'Great' in Britain
London is one of the most visited places in the world. It is also host to a melting pot of people and cultures, which has changed the landscape ofLondon is one of the most visited places in the world. It is also host to a melting pot of people and cultures, which has changed the landscape of
Save me from bureaucracy
It is one of those things almost guaranteed to make our heads spin: getting bogged down in official bureaucracy and paperwork. Using public documentsIt is one of those things almost guaranteed to make our heads spin: getting bogged down in official bureaucracy and paperwork. Using public documents
EU reform against red tape avoids thorny issue
A new regulation just announced by the European Commission aims to cut back on the red tape and bureaucracy that citizens and businesses face whenA new regulation just announced by the European Commission aims to cut back on the red tape and bureaucracy that citizens and businesses face when
Cubans flock to take advantage of new travel freedom
Day one of a new law making it easier for Cubans to go abroad has brought queues at foreign embassies and travel agents. The hated exit permitsDay one of a new law making it easier for Cubans to go abroad has brought queues at foreign embassies and travel agents. The hated exit permits
Cubans eye foreign travel as restrictions eased
A new law has come into force in Cuba designed to make it easier to travel abroad. After being in existence for 50 years, the hated exit permitsA new law has come into force in Cuba designed to make it easier to travel abroad. After being in existence for 50 years, the hated exit permits
Unpopular exit permits in Cuba to be abolished
Cubans will soon no longer have to obtain exit permits and official invitations before travelling to other countries. Only a passport and visa willCubans will soon no longer have to obtain exit permits and official invitations before travelling to other countries. Only a passport and visa will
Anarchists meet in Swiss mountain town
Some 140 years after anarchists held a founding congress in Saint-Imier, their modern day cousins are back in the Swiss mountain town, to put theSome 140 years after anarchists held a founding congress in Saint-Imier, their modern day cousins are back in the Swiss mountain town, to put the
Breaking Borders
For some 400 million Europeans the Schengen Treaty means they don’t need to pack a passport when travelling within the 26-nation Schengen ZoneFor some 400 million Europeans the Schengen Treaty means they don’t need to pack a passport when travelling within the 26-nation Schengen Zone