Arberie Shabani

Kaja Kallas, the EU head of diplomacy, has announced that the EU wants to reopen the delegation in Syria, which will result in the opening of EU embassies in Damascus and progress in bilateral relations with the Middle Eastern country.

Greece, like the rest of the EU, is increasingly dealing with labour shortages, which is jeopardising the respective economies. In efforts to maintain economic growth and attract more foreign labour force, the Greek government is dedicated to improving working conditions and administrative procedures for permit application.

A total of 327,880 people were ordered to leave the European Union countries from the beginning of 2024 until the end of September. Nearly 35 per cent (112,335) of them were ordered to leave in the third quarter of the year alone, indicating the period between July and September.

A busy year awaits Italy in 2025, as millions of people are expected to visit the country, not only for leisure purposes but also for religious reasons.

Key Takeaways Portuguese authorities will allow immigrants who failed to apply for residence permits to have a second round to submit applications.

Austria is renowned as a destination for culture, opportunities and natural beauty. Thousands of people want to visit this European country every year, as application rates for Schengen visas show.

Foreigners looking to obtain permanent residence permits in Norway will have to reach an A2 proficiency in speaking the Norwegian language instead of A1 as it is currently set.

Several university representatives and business leaders have called on the German government to improve their efforts to attract and retain international students, with one of the first steps being accelerating visa procedures.

The Czech government plans to scrap work permits as well as blue or employment cards for nationals from Taiwan, enabling them to have easier access to employment starting next year.

The Greek government has granted citizenship to ten members of the former royal family, including the children and grandchildren of former King Constantine, who was Greece's last king before the country abolished the monarchy system nearly 50 years ago.