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Latvia now allows unrestricted entry for travelers from Spain, Italy, Malta and Vatican City
Travelers from Spain, Italy, Malta and Vatican City State can now enter Latvia without restriction as the countries have been placed on the latter’s green list. According to the recent update by the Latvian authorities, all of the countries mentioned above have recorded less than 75 cases of COVID-19 infection per 100,000 inhabitants in the …
United Arab Emirates: now apply for a Golden Visa in the Masdar City free zone – News
All eligible applicants and their families can now benefit from the services provided in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Residents Office Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021, 12:53 PM The Masdar City Free Zone is now facilitating the process and submitting gold visas for all eligible applicants and their families, authorities said. In collaboration with Abu …
Aroosa Alam: The good friend
It’s a photograph of her sitting next to then-Chief Minister Amarinder Singh at the Jalandhar Press Club inauguration in 2005, who introduced Aroosa Alam to Punjab. The media were fascinated by her “beauty” and her easy familiarity with Amarinder. The buzz was such that the state government apparatus facilitated a press meeting with Aroosa in …
Coronavirus International Travel Update: Australia’s November 1 Borders Open – But Many Australians Still Cannot Return Home, ‘Exploding’
Tomorrow will be a day of celebration for many Australians who are finally on the verge of reuniting with a loved one abroad and returning home as limits open. But, for others, the grief continues. There are currently 46,800 Australians registered with the authorities as wishing to return home. And while getting to NSW, Victoria …
Norway proposes bill to keep entry restrictions in place until May 2022
Norwegian authorities have proposed a bill that introduces the extension of entry restrictions for foreigners until May 2022, as the number of COVID-19 cases is rising rapidly in the EU. The current bill provides that the ban will remain in effect until December 31 of this year. “An extension of the law does not necessarily …
Here’s why we should end pandemic migration restrictions
The coronavirus pandemic has led the United States and other countries to adopt migration restrictions of unprecedented severity. Following the measures adopted under the Trump administration last year, the US became more closed to immigration than at any time in its history. While the Biden administration has lifted some of the restrictions, others remain in …
Vaccinated Australians can travel to the EU without special exemption from November 1
From Monday, November 1, Australians will be allowed to leave Australian territory without the need to obtain prior exemptions, and thus to travel to countries which allow them entry, including here the countries of Australia. European Union and the Schengen area. The decision was only announced this week by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign …
Fall Travel and COVID-19 Policy Update
Thursday, October 28, 2021 On October 25, 2021, the Biden administration issued a presidential proclamation to lift travel bans that currently restrict entry to the United States directly from specific geographic areas (for a full list of restricted countries, see our previous customer alert here), to be efficient November 8, 2021. Instead of prohibiting entry …
FV Bank prepares encrypted Visa card programs
FV Bank, the US-approved global challenger bank and growing digital asset custodian, has announced that it has been approved as a senior member of Visa. This is a key step in establishing FV Bank as a market leader and full service bank offering both traditional banking services as well as the market leading digital asset …
Budget response: New visa plans welcomed | David Sapsted
While financial services leaders have applauded the reduction in the bank surcharge from 8% to 3%, and tech bosses hailed the introduction of a large-scale new visa, the continued costs face other companies have bothered many others. Related reading from Relocate Global Visa reforms for skilled talent The government’s plans include the Scaling Visa, which …
Students could support the tourism industry
International students in Australia can play an important role as Australian skilled workers. Tourism and Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond told Sky News Australia needs to bring international students back “as soon as possible” to not only help Australian universities but also provide skilled workers for the travel industry. tourism. “To be quite frank, the …
Missing foreign workers contribute to hiring problems
Neha Mahajan was a television journalist in India before her husband’s job moved her family to the United States in 2008. She has spent years locked in the labor market, confined by what she calls the “cage.” ‘gold’ of her immigration status, one in which the pandemic has pushed her back. Mahajan started working after …
United States plans to allow visa-free entry for nationals of Cyprus, Bulgaria and Romania
The United States plans to add three European Union member states – Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania – to its Visa Waiver Program (VWP), meaning nationals of those countries could soon surrender to the United States for a tourist and business visa. -free. Currently, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania are the last EU countries whose nationals need …
Tri-Cities expects dozens of Afghan refugees next year
October 26, 2021 6:45 PM Posted: October 26, 2021 6:45 PM Update: October 26, 2021 6:46 PM RICHLAND, Washington – Thousands of Afghans left their country after the Taliban takeover in August and now they call Washington and the Tri-Cities their home. Our neighborhood houses World Relief Tri-Cities, which is the only refugee resettlement agency …
Lights on, no one applies: skills shortage kicks in as Australia reopens
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) – After two years of COVID-19 lockdowns, Australia is set to party, but venues, from restaurants to sports stadiums, face a tough summer after a huge exodus of vacationing workers and foreign students. Strict border closures have left a yawning hole in the casual worker market, with hospitality-focused companies like …
Spain tightens entry restrictions for Greece, Denmark, Czechia, Liechtenstein and several other EU regions
Travelers reaching Spain from Greece, Denmark, Czechia, Liechtenstein and several other regions must now follow additional entry rules, as the countries have been placed on the list of high-risk areas. In last week’s update, only 12 regions in Greece, three regions in Denmark and eight regions in the Czech Republic made the list. However, since …
ECB shuns US companies for digital euro advisory panel
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced the 30 people who will be part of its market advisory group for its digital euro project, according to a press release. The group will advise the ECB on the design and distribution of a possible digital euro, the statement said. It will also examine how a digital …
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Collegedunia Study Abroad records high conversion rates with over 2 million monthly users
With over 2 million sessions per month, collegedunia study abroad recorded the best conversion rates in September ’21. Collegedunia Study Abroad helps students find the right program and the right university abroad. The portal reports the filing of over 4,000 university admissions applications for major study destinations such as Canada, USA, UK and Australia with …
Leaked email reveals vaccination call, Novak Djokovic
Unvaccinated players will be allowed to compete at the Australian Open but must complete 14 days of hotel quarantine after arriving in the West Indies, according to a leaked email sent to WTA players. The email from the women’s tennis governing body says fully vaccinated players will not have to quarantine themselves or remain in …
More than 2,000 migrants leave Mexico
TAPACHULA, MEXICO (AP) – More than 2,000 migrants, mostly Central Americans, began leaving a city in southern Mexico on Saturday where they were essentially trapped. The migrants walked along a freeway leading west and north towards the United States (United States) border and passed a line of state police trying to stop them. There were …
1 share to buy, 1 to throw away when the markets open: Datadog, Twitter
Friday was a mixed day for stocks on Wall Street, but the benchmark still posted its third consecutive weekly gain amid optimism surrounding the current third quarter earnings season. Profits are ramping up this coming week, with reports expected from mega-cap tech stocks including Apple (NASDAQ :), Microsoft (NASDAQ :), Amazon (NASDAQ :), Google-parent Alphabet …
Australia prepares to open international borders to Singapore – Nairametrics
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that as the country prepares to open its international borders in the coming months, Singapore visa holders may be allowed entry. He told reporters, “We are in the final stages of reaching an agreement with the Singapore government.” “A few months ago, I met the Prime Minister of …
What you need to know about the reopening of the US border to “non-essential” traffic on November 8
By Lauren Villagran / El Paso Times At midnight on Monday, November 8, the US Department of Homeland Security lifts restrictions on “non-essential” traffic at the US-Mexico border. This means Mexican nationals with a valid border crossing card will be able to return to El Paso and other U.S. border communities to shop and visit …
Here is a list of other international destinations for travelers.
As more countries relax travel restrictions for India, the list of destinations vaccinated Indians can travel to grows. In announcements made in recent days, Singapore is the latest country to ease restrictions on Indians. Thailand followed suit on Friday. The two Southeast Asian countries have announced the removal of India and five other South Asian …
The Russian monk’s gender-affirming journey and why Bengaluru is the favorite destination
Karma, a 29-year-old Russian monk, did not grow up with this name. He took this name when he decided to make a decision that would change his life. Karma landed in Bengaluru at the suggestion of a friend two months ago and underwent gender reassignment surgery at the KARO clinic in Bengaluru at Aveksha Hospital. …
Australia’s agricultural visa program and the consequences of its rejection
There are several views on the recent debate surrounding Mr Saravanan’s rejection of participation in Australia’s visa regime for agricultural workers. The rationale for the rejection is evident in a statement from the minister’s office dated October 19, which is consistent with the disclosure in the October 11 Dewan Negara, pun intended and semantics notwithstanding. …
FAQ: inclusion of Croatia in the visa waiver program
As of September 28, 2021, Croatia has concluded all necessary bilateral security agreements and achieved the required B1 / B2 visa refusal rate, and has qualified to be nominated for entry into the US visa waiver program. visa, which means that Croatian citizens can travel to the United States for business and tourism in most …
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The Afghans who helped the US get revenge on the Taliban if we don’t save them now
Before the United States left Kabul, we heard nice words from the White House on the rescue of the Afghan allies who aided the American troops. Yet the majority of the 18,000 Afghan applicants for special immigrant visas (called SIVs) who were designated by Congress for translators and other military helpers were left behind in …
“I don’t think another tennis player, golfer or Formula 1 driver will even get a visa” – Australia will not have a visa policy towards unvaccinated F1 drivers in 2022
Australia will have no tolerance and visa policy towards unvaccinated F1 drivers entering the country before the 2022 Australian Grand Prix. Australia is among the more cautious states when it comes to dealing with the pandemic. The Land Down Under has canceled two successive Grand Prix races due to COVID-19 issues. And they are likely …
Updated Delays for Passport Services – Immigration
United States: Delays updated for passport services October 21, 2021 Global Envoy, Inc. To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. The US State Department has provided updates on delays related to passport services, including expedited and routine services and urgent travel appointments. Overview As of October 8, 2021, routine passport services can …
UK music industry faces ‘slow and steady decline’ due to Brexit barriers – POLITICO
LONDON – British ministers must overcome their ‘Brexit ideology’ in order to tackle new obstacles that could lead to a ‘slow and steady decline’ of the UK music industry, the artists have warned. Ten months after Brexit, touring British artists and performers are impatient with the lack of solutions to issues such as the lack …
DRIVER ALERT! City teams are busy at night from Wednesday to Saturday
Yakima Town crews are busy with a gas line installation project that will impact traffic on a section of South 1st Street overnight for the remainder of the week. Drivers can expect nighttime closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. A press release from the city says Brothers Construction must cross South 1st Street at …
Greens push to extend visas for people stranded abroad during pandemic
“Tens of thousands of temporary visa holders, including people with established homes, jobs and, in some cases, partners in Australia, were abroad when Australia’s international borders were closed. due to Covid-19, â€he said. “Many more had spent thousands of dollars on their visas, packed their homes, quit their jobs and were about to move to …
“Covid has closed our doors”: popular bar succumbs to pandemic restrictions
On a quiet Tuesday evening, a popular Christchurch pub closed for the last time. It was a sad end for Tom Newfield, the man who dreamed of bringing a vibrant neighborhood pub culture to central Christchurch five years ago. In 2017, Newfield opened the doors to Welles Street, its skillfully remodeled 1950s warehouse with its …
Cybersource, a Visa and Fintech Ebanx solution to manage payments in Brazil
Cybersource, a Visa solution, and Ebanx, an international payments fintech that focuses on Latin American (Latin America) markets, has entered into a payment processing partnership in Brazil. Cybersource customers around the world will have access to EBANX’s payment services for Brazil and will offer their customers in the South American nation the ability to make …
Reopening of bridges means border communities can have a great Christmas
LAREDO, Texas – United States Representative Henry Cuellar predicts a big Christmas for border communities now that land ports of entry are reopened to Mexican visa holders. Mexican nationals who do not work in so-called “essential” industries have been barred from crossing through land ports to the United States since March 20 due to the …
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Unvaccinated athletes unlikely to get visa to enter Australia – official
Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne, Australia January 14, 2018 Tennis balls are pictured in front of the Australian Open logo ahead of the tennis tournament. REUTERS / Thomas Peter MELBOURNE, Oct. 19 (Reuters) – Unvaccinated tennis players and other athletes are unlikely to be granted visas to enter Australia, a government official said on …
COVID-19 foreign travel ban lifted for visitors vaccinated on November 8, but major immigration headaches remain for employers | Fisher phillips
We now have the exact date that international travel to the United States will reopen for vaccinated visitors – November 8 – which means companies will have an easier time bringing in trade visitors and employees. But in some cases, the immigration nightmare will continue for employers, depending on the citizenship and residence of any …
Video of woman teasing Ghanaians after obtaining her visa to travel abroad sparks many reactions Ghana news
Lady sparked massive reactions online as she mocked Ghanaians as she boarded a plane She teased that as she was about to join the flight, she knew there were people picking oranges and struggling to get a visa. Internet users who saw the video decided to call his vocabulary instead PAY ATTENTION: Click “View First” …
United States / Mexico / Canada: New Protocols for Fully Vaccinated Travelers – Immigration
United States: United States / Mexico / Canada: New Protocols for Fully Vaccinated Travelers October 18, 2021 Global Envoy, Inc. To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. Key points Vaccinated travelers can travel to the United States by land and ferry starting in November As of January, all foreign nationals entering the …
People with Australian agricultural work visas enjoy same benefits as citizens, Malaysian Down Under employee says
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians working legally in Australia enjoy the same benefits as Australian citizens. Ahmed Suffian Zamiran from Kuching, said that the working conditions are excellent if you stay and live there legally. Depending on the industry or sector you are employed in, Australian employment is worth it when you compare it to Malaysia, not …
Ready to fly again: Travel agencies expect strong rush as US lifts brakes
Travel agencies expect a strong rush to the United States after restrictions on fully vaccinated travelers from some countries, including India, were lifted on November 8. This decision will benefit holders of long-term tourism, business and work visas. In addition, new and additional Air India and American Airlines flights are expected to provide better travel …
The winners have arrived. Who took the top spot in Wellington On a Plate?
Diners devoured and noted, judges tasted and criticized, and the results of the Visa Wellington On a Plate Festival Awards 2021 have arrived. More than 400 festival dishes, burgers and cocktails were reviewed online by thousands of diners throughout the month-long culinary festival, which has been extended for another two weeks due to the lockdown. …
Countries are opening up to international tourism. Here’s where Indians can travel
Almost two years after the world restricted international travel in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many countries – including the United States and the United Kingdom – are cautiously opening their borders to tourists from around the world. Months of isolation have wreaked havoc on economies, especially those that rely primarily on tourism. A …
Things you should know
a electronic passport Where electronic passport is a passport with an electronic microchip and an antenna that incorporates the person’s biometric identity, such as photo, fingerprint and Irish eye. Electronic passport holders do not have to queue for immigration visa control. On the contrary, they can pass immigration very quickly using electronic gates. Now the …
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Opposition question on Malaysians’ government ban on agricultural work in Australia – Analysis – Eurasia Review
Malaysia was elected member of the United Nations Human Rights Council The Pakatan Harapan opposition weighed on the Australian agricultural work visa ban announced by Human Resources Minister Saravanan to review its decision. PKR Salayang MP William Leong issued a press release saying Minister Saravanan’s reasons for the ban were incorrect. Over the past few …
What you need to know before you go – KION546
CNN Staff If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica, here is what you need to know and expect if you are planning to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. The basics Costa Rica reopened to tourism in November 2020. However, a new wave of the virus took off in 2021, with hospitals “dangerously …
Coinbase NFT market waiting list exceeds 1.5 million
Key points to remember Signups to the waitlist to use Coinbase’s NFT marketplace topped 1.5 million. The waiting list was put online only two days ago. Coinbase’s new NFT marketplace is one of many announced so far this year. Share this article Coinbase follows other major players in the NFT melee, including FTX US, Crypto.com …
Passport Barrier for Afghans to Australia | Mandurah Courier
Instead of continuing her education, Fateme, 30, is in hiding in Afghanistan, waiting to hear about her attempt to escape the Taliban regime and settle in Australia. The communications specialist, whose last name has not been released for her own safety, has already worked on two projects for the Australian Embassy in Kabul and wants …
Afghans evacuated to Australia on temporary visas enjoy permanent protection
Read more They have been allowed to board the flights on temporary emergency three-month visas, which are due to expire next month. The visas specified that pass holders, once in Australia, were not allowed to apply for “any other visa except for another (temporary) subclass 449 humanitarian stay visa, without permission from the Home Secretary, …
State Department Gets 2020 Diversity Visa Deadline
By Mike LaSusa (Oct 13, 2021, 5:59 p.m. EDT) – The US State Department must issue more than 9,000 additional diversity visas by October 2022, a DC federal judge ruled on Wednesday, describing the deadline as a compromise between the shortest time desired by visa holders and the longest desired by the government. U.S. District …
State Department Cannot Stop Visa Auction Due to COVID-19 Travel Bans, Federal Judge Rules | Jackson Lewis PC
The State Department cannot rely on presidential proclamations to refuse to rule on visas, said Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of DC. Justice Boasberg said nothing about what the State Department should do in accordance with his advice, but ruled that the administration’s travel restrictions did not include …
COVID: Will European tourists return to Southeast Asia? | Asia | An in-depth look at current events from across the continent | DW
No wonder Southeast Asia is now in a hurry to welcome tourists again: in 2019, the sector was worth $ 393 billion (340 billion euros) for the regional economy. For countries like Cambodia and Thailand, tourism accounted for around one-third and one-fifth of their total GDP, respectively. But the COVID-19 pandemic has hit hard. The …
Visa’s AI Tools Stopped $ 354 Million In Fraud In 12 Months
VisaAI-based security protocols have helped financial institutions prevent more than $ 354 million in fraud from impacting Australian businesses in the 12 months ending in April, according to company estimates. Visa uses neural networks modeled on the human brain to power its AI technology, designed to analyze transaction risk in real time to detect and …
Qatar set to experience strong recovery in 2021 and 2022: IIF
Qatar is expected to experience a strong recovery in 2021 and 2022 and recent structural reforms should encourage foreign direct investment (FDI) in the non-energy sector, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF).“We expect a strong recovery in 2021 and 2022, supported by the strengthening of oil and gas prices, the revival of domestic …
Thailand renews visa processing mandate with VFS Global
The Thai government has renewed its mandate for processing Pan-Indian visas with VFS Global. VFS Global will serve travelers from all over India through Visa Application Centers and Drop-off Centers under the jurisdiction of the Royal Thai Embassy in Delhi and Royal Thai Consulate General in Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. The company would handle all …
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Zahid can now travel to Munich for medical treatment | Daily Express Online
Zahid can now travel to Munich for medical treatment Posted on: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 By: Bernama Text size: Kuala Lumpur: Former Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi can now travel to Munich, Germany for medical treatment after the High Court on Monday allowed his request to release his passport. Judge Datuk …
How Visa uses AI to secure payments
Protecting Australian businesses is the result of Visa pioneering the use of neural networks modeled on the human brain, to power its AI technology that analyzes the risk of transactions in real time to find and stop fraud. The algorithm evaluates more than 500 risk attributes in about a millisecond to produce a score of …
US travel restrictions will hit Latin America and the Caribbean hard
New travel restrictions from the Biden administration aimed at preventing unvaccinated people coming to the United States will be particularly felt in Latin America and the Caribbean, a region where great disparities and lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines have left most of the population unprotected against the deadly virus. The new rules, which White …
Thousands of Afghans apply for Australian visas | Islander
More than 26,000 visa applications have been lodged with the federal government by Afghan nationals seeking to flee the country after the Taliban takeover. Speaking to a Senate committee on Australia’s involvement in Afghanistan, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials also confirmed that at least 286 Australian citizens and permanent residents remained in the …
Under the table: Australia’s dazzlingly diverse underground kitchen | Australian food and drink
DDuring the Sydney lockdown, I ordered from a different home cook every Friday night, for me and my neighbors. I discovered each cook from community groups or social media pages for migrant communities in Sydney – East African, Thai, English. Sometimes home cooks had a professional social media presence, a delivery provider, or even a …
Pig slaughter in Scotland not ruled out as number of farms is “worrying”
The SLAUGHTER of pigs on farms in Scotland has not been ruled out as protests mount against slaughter south of the border. An outcry was sparked after it was revealed Thursday that farmers had been forced to start slaughtering their pigs due to a shortage of workers at slaughterhouses and meat processing plants. Hundreds of …
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Changes to Culturally Arranged Marriage Immigration Visa Rules ‘a Delight’ for Many, Says Community Leader
The INZ will continue to process visitor visas for culturally arranged marriages despite the suspension of most other temporary offshore visas due to Covid-19. Photo / Supplied Couples no longer need to prove that they have lived together to be eligible for a visitor visa under the Cultural Arranged Marriages (CAM) category. Visitors to the …
Asylum seekers in PNG say they feel ‘abandoned’ by Australia’s change in offshore detention policy
Read more One of them is Zabihullah Hussaini, a 29-year-old Hazara who was transferred to Manus Island Detention Center in 2013 and after six years of detention was released in Port Moresby. “I was 21 when I came to Australia, now I’m 29,” he told AAP. “The news (of the PNG shutdown) surprised us all. …
Brunei passport, 23rd most powerful in the world
Azlan Othman Brunei Darussalam is the 23rd Most powerful passport in the world with 166 visa-free destinations, according to the Henleys Passport Index Q3 2021 report released on October 5. Japan shares first place in the index with Singapore due to its visa-free / visa-on-arrival score of 192. Germany, which sits alongside South Korea in …
United States, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, France, China, Korea, Mexico – Amite Tangy Digest
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5 Warren Buffett shares to buy for the fourth quarter
If you’ve ever wondered why Wall Street and retail investors pay so much attention to billionaire Warren Buffett, it’s because he has an impeccable money-making track record. Since taking office as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) in 1965, the Oracle of Omaha oversaw the creation of nearly $ 600 billion in market value …
India to grant tourist visa to foreigners arriving by charter flights
New Delhi: The Home Office (MHA) will grant new tourist visas to foreigners coming to India on chartered flights from October 15. The ministry also said foreigners traveling to India on flights other than chartered planes will benefit from the facility as of November 15. The ministry said all due protocols and standards regarding Covid-19, …
Startup recruitment strategies for international students and new graduates? – TechCrunch
Sophie alcorne Donor Sophie alcorne is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and the ‘California Law Firm of the Year for Entrepreneur Immigration Services’ at the 2019 Global Law Experts Awards. She connects people with businesses and opportunities that broaden their lives. More posts from this contributor Dear Sophie: What is the …
Graduate scholarship in phage therapy for fast growing mycobacteria
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New application features and processing fees for expatriate employment – Immigration
Malaysia: New app features and processing fees for expatriate employment 07 October 2021 Global Envoy, Inc. To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. Key points The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) announced new application features in the ESD portal and an increase in application / processing fees effective November 15, 2021 Overview As …
ADF supports the quarantined evacuees
People recently evacuated from Afghanistan are being assisted in their transition to a new life in Australia by ADF personnel as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist. In Sydney, around 200 people are monitoring quarantine compliance at quarantine hotels and Sydney Airport as part of Joint Task Force 629.1. Squadron Leader Steve Cutajar leads a team …
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What is the quality of your passport? The most and the least powerful in the world for 2021
Passports on a world map to illustrate the keys to travel around the world getty Europe, led by Germany, dominates the list of the world’s most powerful passports this year, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. But the German passport, allowing travelers to visit a total of 190 destinations without the need for a …
Croatia joins visa waiver program
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Croatia will be the 40e countries to join the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The announcement was made by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas in coordination with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. By December 1, 2021, the Electronic Travel Authorization System (ESTA), which is the VWP portal, will be …
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“A friend tells me he burns his paintings”: Afghan artists in Australia talk about 20 years of war | Culture
A collaborative project between Australian and Afghan artists and journalists will examine the legacy of 20 years of conflict in Afghanistan through a series of art exhibitions and multidisciplinary events over the next 12 months. The Twenty Years Project kicks off Thursday, with a two-night public forum featuring Afghan musicians, poets, journalists and activists in …
Bahrain’s Under Secretary for Political Affairs hires New York Jewish leaders ahead of visit to Washington
Bahraini Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Sheikh Abdulla Al Khalifa met with Jewish leaders in New York on Monday and Tuesday as part of the Gulf country’s efforts to facilitate people-to-people engagement with the Jewish community following Abraham’s accords of last year. The series of meetings, which included meetings – a mix of …
Good news for H-1B visa holders stranded in India
MUMBAI: A U.S. District Court judge has banned the use of travel bans as an excuse for not processing or issuing visas, like the H-1B – a nonimmigrant visa. As the United States prepares to open its doors from November to fully vaccinated travelers, this District of Columbia court ruling, released on October 5, is …
International travel still irrelevant for thousands of visa holders as Australia moves to Covid normal
The hated overseas travel ban will finally end next month – but thousands of people Australia desperately relies on have been brutally left behind. A few days ago, the government announced that the international borders would open at some point in November, having been closed for the past two years. While most of my friends …
Wingham NSW: Tongan workers accused of sexual assault
Three men in Australia for Work, who recently completed quarantine, will be brought to justice for the alleged sexual assault of teenage girls in a country town. Three Tongan nationals in Australia on work visas will appear in court on Wednesday on the north coast of New South Wales, accused of sexually assaulting two teenage …
The National Farmers’ Union South East has applied for the extension of the work visa to the Kent agricultural industry
A work visa program is expected to be expanded to deal with an emerging jobs crisis in Kent’s agricultural industry, according to local groups. The South East National Farmers Union (NFU SE) and Kent fruit growers have jointly called on the UK government to launch a major industry recruitment drive to ease employment pressures facing …
Tourism sector records demand from international travelers and calls for relaxation of visa regulations
An operator of luxury hotels in Auckland says high-end tourists already have reservations in place in hopes New Zealand will reopen its borders soon. The 195-room Park Hyatt on the city’s waterfront has relied on domestic weekend travelers and the wage subsidy to stay afloat for the past 12 months. Park Hyatt general manager Brett …
calls on Lukashenko to appear before an international tribunal | Europe | News and events from across the continent | DW
Members of the European Parliament are set to step up their pressure for international prosecutions to be brought against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko for involvement in acts of torture and mass repression. On Tuesday, Lithuanian MEP Andrius Kubilius, former Prime Minister, declared in Strasbourg that “Lukashenko must be brought before the International Court of Justice”. …
The most powerful passports in the world for 2021
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN The global gap in travel freedoms has never been greater, according to the latest report from London-based global citizenship and residency consultancy Henley & Partners. The firm Henley Passport Index, based on proprietary data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has been monitoring the world’s most user-friendly passports regularly …
Passport Power ranks largest travel freedom gap ever
LONDON, October 5, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The latest results and research from the Henley Passport Index show how the proliferation of entry barriers over the past 18 months of the pandemic has resulted in the largest global mobility gap in its 16-year history, with senior passport holders Japan and Singapore able to travel …
Tourism surge targets “visa on arrival” tourists
PHUKET: Phuket officials have announced that people wishing to enter Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox program can now do so on Visa on Arrival (VOA). The announcement was posted online last night (October 4), but no further details were released. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has yet to announce the decision through its official …
New survey finds Australians support small businesses over debit card fees
New research shows Australian consumers are overwhelmingly supportive of small businesses being able to choose the cheapest option to process debit card payments through Least Cost Routing (LCR). Eftpos CEO Stephen Benton said: “The new survey found that 83% of respondents now believe it is important for merchants to be able to select the cheapest …
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Soldiers deliver fuel to Britain as shortages persist
The military began supplying gas stations across the UK on Monday in a bid to end more than a week of shortages that have forced pumps to shut down and left motorists without fuel. Army tanker drivers underwent training over the weekend to deliver fuel across the country from Monday. The UK government said in …
Repressed demand emerges for Greece’s Golden Visa
Greece’s golden visa the numbers have started to climb again as evidence emerges of an emerging pent-up demand for the country’s investment residency program, said Georgios Filiopoulos, managing director of Enterprise Greece. In an interview with GreekGuru.net, Filiopoulos said recent changes to the Golden Visa law allow the process to be completed online, although most …
Here in Australia there was so little sense of community during the lockdown
Mary-Ann O’Donovan, an academic from Dublin, left Ireland in September 2020 to become Associate Professor of Disability Studies and Executive Director of the Center for Disability Studies at the University of Sydney. The rules in Australia are set to change, but not until November, and changes are yet to be determined The lockdown in Dublin …
Frizell returns to All Blacks after assault charge dismissed
All Blacks locks Scott Barrett and Patrick Tuipulotu will return to New Zealand and skip the five-game north tour, with Taranaki, 20, and Chiefs second rower Josh Lord called up as team bolter. Barrett, who has appeared in every game of the Rugby Championship, starting four of the six games, has her first baby due …
Lithuania tightens entry restrictions for more travelers – Malta replaces Poland as only Green List country
The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has updated the list of countries from which travelers are at higher, moderate or lower risk of COVID-19 when they arrive in Lithuania. With the new update, Malta has replaced Poland in the green list, which means that the former is now the only country whose arrivals are considered safe …
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait KSCP: ABK announces free Emirates Visa Signature credit card for the first year as well as all Visa Signature benefits!
ABK Announces Free Emirates Visa Signature Credit Card For The First Year And All Visa Signature Benefits! October 1, 2021 Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK), in partnership with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, recently launched a new campaign offering free ABK Emirates Signature cards for the first year. This …
UK offers thousands of visas to ease truck driver shortage – South Africans in high demand
The UK government is seeking to make thousands of visas available to foreign workers in response to the escalating crisis over fuel shortages and empty supermarket shelves. SOUTH AFRICAN TRUCK DRIVERS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND INTERNATIONALLY Nicola Digby, senior consultant at immigration firm Sable International, said applications would open in October 2021 and visas would …
Novak Djokovic could be banned from Australian Open as Victoria demands players receive Covid blow
Novak Djokovic could be banned from defending his title at the Australian Open because he refuses to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. The Victorian government appears likely to impose vaccines on all tennis tournament players in January, even though the state has passed 90 percent of the bites. Prime Minister Daniel Andrews asked if Djokovic …
Third anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
On the third anniversary of the heinous murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, we honor his extraordinary life and legacy. In his memory, we recommit ourselves to upholding freedom of expression and the protection of journalists, activists and dissidents everywhere. The United States will always respect and protect the principle that people everywhere should be able …
UK expands truck driver visa program as fuel crisis persists
LONDON (AP) – The UK government has extended an emergency visa program for truck drivers, as fuel shortages showed little sign of abating on Saturday, particularly in London and the south-east of the England. In an announcement Friday night, the Conservative government said temporary visas for nearly 5,000 foreign truck drivers it hopes to hire …
MIQueue: How MIQ became an unfair set of exceptions and exemptions
MIQ causes grief to New Zealanders around the world, but not everyone has such a hard time securing places, reports Dileepa Fonseka Brett Smith, an academic in the University of Waikato’s Faculty of Health, is waiting for his lotto numbers to be released. “The stress of regularly applying to come home is life threatening. It …
“As if we didn’t exist”: stress continues for visa holders refused at residence
Migrant workers who do not benefit from expedited residency are angry at being excluded, despite working in industries that demand workers. Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi said on Wednesday that a 2021 resident visa would be available for most work-related visa holders and their family members, as long as they were in New Zealand on September …
10 Must-Do Fall Activities in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall this month with these (mostly) family-friendly activities in the Coachella Valley and other Inland Empire communities. Gathering in the gardens When: 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday October 30 Or: The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-545 El Paseo Suite 2500, Palm Desert Cost: $ 10 (all proceeds go to …
Australia Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance List During Disruption – Vax Before Travel
(Vax before the trip) australia Administration of therapeutic products (TGA) confirmed having evaluated the protection offered by some Vaccines against covid-19. In that initial report, the TGA evaluated six vaccines that have been widely deployed in countries that Australia normally receives international arrivals. TGA’s initial advice is that the CoronaVac and CoviShield vaccines be considered …
‘GB’ car stickers are no longer valid for UK travelers driving in the EU
UK nationals will no longer be allowed to drive outside the country with a car bearing the more than a century old ‘GB’ sticker, as it will be replaced by the post-Brexit one that says ‘UK’. The ‘GB’ sticker, which stood for Great Britain and was valid for drivers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern …
South Africa: Home Affairs extends visa validity and announces resumption of identity requests
Interior Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has extended until December 31, 2021 the validity period of legally issued visas or asylum permits, which expired during the lockdown period. In a statement released Thursday, Home Affairs announced that the minister had also approved the resumption of requests for identity documents (ID) and passports. Instructions communicating these changes, …
Supply chain issues hit UK factories as fuel crisis enters week two – Business LIVE | Business
Hello and welcome to our continued coverage of the global economy, financial markets, business and the UK supply chain crisis. “When sorrows come, they don’t come as lone spies. But in battalions! like Claude put it wisely in Hamlet. And today the UK is facing a bunch of problems. Business confidence has “fallen off a …
Westpac Expands Digital Gaming Block to Include Additional Debit Cardholders
Westpac Group has announced the extension of its digital gaming block feature to debit cardholders in St George, BankSA and Bank of Melbourne. When the feature was initially launched in March, the game block feature was available to all Westpac Group credit card customers, as well as Westpac debit card customers. The gambling blocking feature …