3+ hour, 2+ min ago  (1008+ words) Irregular border crossings into the European Union (EU) fell by 40% in the first four months of 2026, according to preliminary data from Frontex, the bloc's border agency. Just over 28, 500 detections were recorded between January and April, down from the same period…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (982+ words) The European Commission unveiled three proposals that would let passengers book multi-country rail journeys with a single ticket." The package promises full passenger rights protection across different operators and across borders. Brussels framed the reform around a simple pitch: "one…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1018+ words) The European Union's sweeping overhaul of its migration and asylum system takes full legal effect on June 12, 2026, and the clock is running out for countries that haven't finished their homework. The European Commission published its third and final progress report…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1805+ words) When ETIAS launches in the last quarter of 2026, travelers heading to tiny European countries like Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Vatican, and Liechtenstein face a confusing question: Does the new European Travel Information and Authorization System apply?" The European Union's…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1118+ words) The European Commission has confirmed that Italy and Portugal will keep enforcing the European Union's new biometric border checks on British travelers, shutting down weeks of speculation that the two countries might follow Greece in waving the rules. Officials told…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (874+ words) Malta's tourist numbers are on track to break records this year, and the country is split right down the middle over what to do about it. New data from the National Statistics Office shows 249, 139 tourists arrived in February 2026, up 18. 5% from…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1110+ words) Latvia's financial intelligence service has flagged more than 20 companies suspected of running fake investment schemes under the country's golden visa program." Around 200 foreign nationals allegedly invested over "10 million in share capital that did not support any real business activity. The…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (1230+ words) Croatia has introduced two major sets of rules for workers from outside the EU. These changes tighten what employers must do, set clearer standards for worker housing, and update border procedures." This comes as the number of foreign workers in…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (742+ words) The Netherlands welcomed 52. 2 million overnight tourists last year, a 2% increase from 2024, with all of that growth coming from abroad. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported the figures on April 17, 2026. Dutch visitors, meanwhile, declined slightly, dropping 0. 4% to 29. 9 million guests. International tourists logged 22. 3 million…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1729+ words) Planning an extended trip across European countries? You've likely asked, "Do I need an ETIAS, a Golden Visa, or both?" With the European Travel Information and Authorization System launching in late 2026, confusion is growing." ETIAS is a short-stay travel authorization;…...