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These countries received the most Schengen visa applications from India in 2024

Indian interest in European travel continues to surge, with Schengen visa applications offering a window into the most sought-after destinations. According to newly released data crunched by the European Commission, Indians applied for a total of 1,108,239 …

UAE Residents Lost Over Dh20 Million In Rejected Schengen Visa Applications In 2024

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) UAE residents hoping to visit Europe“wasted” a whopping Dh20.6 million (€4.93 million) in 2024 due to rejected Schengen visa applications , according to a recent report. Latest data revealed that a total of 260,229 visa applications …

India faces Rs 136 crore loss as Schengen Visa rejections surge in : Report

synopsis France rejected the majority of Indian visa applications (31,314), followed by Switzerland (26,126), Germany (15,806), Spain (15,150), and the Netherlands (14,569). Brussels: India ranks third among countries with the most Schengen visa rejections …

Germany Granted 1.29 Million Schengen Visas in 2024

A total of 1.5 million visa applications were received by German consulates and visa application centres in 2024, 3.6 per cent more than the 1.4 million applications received in the previous year. According to statistics published by SchengenVisaInfo, …

Lithuania Stops Granting Visa-Free Entry for Georgian Diplomats & Officials

Lithuania is the next Baltic country to impose visa requirements for Georgian diplomatic and service passport holders. The government of Lithuania has adopted a resolution to implement the EU Council’s January decision to suspend the visa-free policy for …

Gia Volski: Lithuania, which trades intensively with Russia, has no grounds whatsoever to have any claims against us

"I do not believe that Lithuania’s decision is based on principled considerations related to elections, human rights protection, or any other declared issue — I think this double game is largely driven by a specific political scenario aimed at …

Papuashvili: Lithuania’s move violates 2010 EU-Georgia visa deal

Georgian Dream Parliament Speaker, Shalva Papuashvili, has condemned Lithuania’s decision to revoke visa-free travel for Georgian citizens holding diplomatic and service passports. He described the move as a “gross and legally unfounded violation” of the …

Lithuania introduces visa regime for Georgian citizens holding diplomatic passports

The Lithuanian government has introduced a visa regime for Georgian citizens holding diplomatic and service passports, APA’s Tbilisi correspondent reports citing Delfi publication. It was noted that the government took this step based on the decision …

Shalva Papuashvili on Lithuania’s decision: A gross and legally unfounded violation of the 2010 International Agreement ...

According to the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, Lithuania’s decision to revoke the visa-free regime for Georgian citizens holding diplomatic and service passports constitutes a gross and legally unfounded violation of the 2010 …

Lithuania has revoked the visa-free regime for Georgian citizens holding diplomatic and official passports

Lithuania has revoked the visa-free regime for Georgian citizens who hold diplomatic and official passports. According to the Delfi news agency, the Lithuanian government made the corresponding decision on May 21. The government instructed the Ministry of …

Lithuania revokes visa-free travel for Georgian diplomatic and official passport holders

Lithuania has officially revoked the visa-free regime for Georgian citizens holding diplomatic and official passports, amid rising concerns over democratic backsliding in Georgia. The decision comes as part of a broader response by Lithuanian authorities …

Which countries most often denied Russians access to Schengen, and which ones issued multiple–entry visas in 2024

Association of Tour Operators 21 May 2025 18:26 In 2024, Russians applied for a Schengen visa more than 600,000 times. Consulates of three European countries in Moscow accounted for 64% of the requests. Which countries were more likely to issue multiple- …

This country rejected more than 50% of Schengen visa applications from India

When planning a European holiday, where you apply for your visa is often more important than where you want to go. The latest Schengen visa statistics for 2024 are out and the numbers are worth a scan for Indians looking to travel. With over 11 lakh …

Lithuania suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials

Lithuania sues Belarus over Lukashenko’s migration blackmail

Lithuania has filed a lawsuit in the International Court of Justice in The Hague against the regime of self-proclaimed president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko over the migration crisis, which the country considers a violation of international law. This …

European nations demand power to deport immigrants who commit crimes

‘All-Star’ panelists Trey Gowdy, Steve Clemons and Annie Linskey discuss the Trump administration threatening the European Union with 50% tariffs on ‘Special Report.’ Denmark and eight other countries blasted the European Court of Human Rights for imposing …

International News Briefs for Friday, May 23, 2025

HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, May 23, 2025. At Least 29 Die of Starvation in Gaza as Israeli Strike on Jabaliya Home Leaves 50 Dead or Missing May 23, 2025 In northern Gaza, more …

LRT English Newsletter: Brigade, taxes, and fishing in bad company

LRT English Newsletter – May 23, 2025 Streets in central Vilnius were closed off on Thursday for a military parade – not a common sight in the city – inaugurating the much-awaited German brigade in the process of being deployed in Lithuania. Chancellor …

EU defends ambassador to Georgia, condemns ‘Georgian Dream’ disinformation and repression

The European Commission issued a strong rebuke to the Georgian government on Thursday, reinforcing full support for the EU Ambassador to Georgia and condemning recent attacks by ruling party officials as ‘baseless’ and part of a broader disinformation …

Petrodollar Architect Says Trump’s Latest Move Could Eclipse the Most Powerful Financial Deal in U.S. History

BALTIMORE, May 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the 1970s, a little-known international accord reshaped global finance: the Petrodollar deal, which ensured oil would be priced in U.S. dollars, securing America's economic dominance for decades. Now, one …

What’s Going to Save America From a Recession? Former White House Advisor: Tax Could Be Replaced by Resources and ...

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States may be preparing to execute one of the most dramatic financial pivots in its history. According to former White House and Pentagon Insider Jim Rickards, the plan doesn’t involve raising taxes …

NATO leaders must boost defence investments to deter threats from Russia and its authoritarian enablers

24 May 2025 DAYTON, OHIO – Weeks ahead of a key NATO summit, lawmakers from across the Alliance warned leaders that Allied nations must upgrade their defences quickly to protect against a belligerent Russia and deter others from threatening Europe and …

NATO Assembly calls for decisive action on cyberattacks and disinformation, stronger partnerships

24 May 2025 DAYTON, OHIO – NATO Allies must bolster efforts to counter Chinese disinformation and wider cyberattacks on elections and democratic ecosystems that threaten Allied democracies and security, lawmakers at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly said …

Tariffs In, Taxes Out? Former White House Advisor: This is Trump’s Plan

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A historic pivot may be underway inside the U.S. government—one that could shift the financial burden of running the country away from working Americans and onto foreign imports and buried national assets. That’ …

Is America’s Comeback Already Underway?

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The headlines paint a bleak picture: national debt, economic uncertainty, and a shrinking middle class. But one former government advisor says the real story is far more optimistic—and virtually no one is …

The Plan to Dismantle the IRS Is Already in Motion, Says Former CIA Insider

BALTIMORE, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After more than a century of collecting wages from American workers, the Internal Revenue Service may soon be facing extinction. That’s the claim from Jim Rickards, a former CIA advisor and legal strategist to …

NATO Assembly opens first session in U.S. in two decades; calls for stronger, rebalanced Alliance

24 May 2025 DAYTON – The NATO Parliamentary Assembly opened its first session in the United States for over two decades on Friday with appeals for leaders to strengthen and rebalance the Alliance as the pre-eminent security guarantor for Europe and North …

Congressional Breakfast: Peace and Cooperation Unites Global Leaders to Champion Moral Leadership and Peacebuilding

Peace and Cooperation emerged as a vital high-level forum convening key voices in international politics WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises— …

Build Safe Connection Returns for Its Second Edition — Now as a Premier Safety and Construction Expo in Massachusetts

The largest Brazilian-led construction safety expo in the U.S. returns June 7 to Foxboro, gathering top names in safety, business, and innovation. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 7, 2025, industry leaders, …

Community Health Provider Aims to Make Health Care More Accessible

Affordable Behavioral Health Care is Hard to Find in Smaller, Underserved Communities DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Memorial Day is a time when the nation pauses to honor the courage of our heroes, including those …

RMPStudio™ Announces New Book in 2025, 'The Ambassador: Two Hats. Two Presidents.' by Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret)

A Pioneering memoir by U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret.) highlights her journey from Puerto Rico to the global stage, bridging diplomacy, and leadership. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RMPStudio™, a leader in …

Mainstreaming Women's Health in Congress with the First-Ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day

First-ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day includes Congressional Briefing with Experts Highlighting Gaps and Opportunities to Advance the Health of Women WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 21st, Women’s …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Business as a Rearguard: Why the State Fails to Protect Its Own — Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, a question that has lingered in bureaucratic offices for years has resurfaced: why is the state still unable to respond promptly to complaints from businesses …

Main Street Economics Urges President Trump to Lead on National Debt Crisis

We Must Act Now, and We Must Act Boldly. The Time for Truth and Courage is Here.” – Les Rubin WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States hurtles toward an unsustainable fiscal future, Main Street …

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C.

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) joins …

Rickards: IRS Could Be Replaced by $150 Trillion Hidden Asset

BALTIMORE, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The IRS has stood as a fixture of American life for more than a century. But according to former CIA advisor and financial intelligence expert Jim Rickards, a radical new plan quietly gaining traction could mark …