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Greece battles wildfire outside Patras

4,850 firefighters and 33 planes were mobilised acrossthe country

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Inhabitants stand on a road as a wildfire burns a forest near the city of Patras, western Greece on August 12, 2025.

Swiss pilot sets solar-powered plane altitude record

Milestone on path to reaching Stratosphere with solar power: SolarStratos

This handout picture taken on August 12, 2025 by Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan and made available on August 13, 2025 shows him reacting after receiving the news that he beat the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane.

Five key facts about Europe heatwaves

Scorching heat highlights growing impact of climate change on intensifying heatwaves

Visitors queue at a public water fountain at the Jardin du Carrousel in Paris amid a heatwave in Europe.

Armenia visa-free policy for UAE fuels tourism surge

Visa liberalisation, regional peace key to reaching 5 million visitors, says tourism head

Armenia is aspiring to become one of the region’s most dynamic cultural destinations this summer.

Work remotely from Spain with this long-term visa

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa lets UAE-based remote workers live in Spain for up to 5 years

Dream of Zoom calls in Barcelona or beachside workdays in Valencia? Spain’s DNV makes it real.

Schengen upgrade: Easier EU access for UAE travellers

Travelling to Europe from UAE? Biometric scans to replace passport stamps soon

This new requirement aims to streamline and enhance the efficiency of the visa processing system.

10 reasons why Moldova is catching UAE investors' eyes

As Moldova races toward EU membership, it's fast emerging as an investor magnet in Europe

Moldova could be your next smart investment destination: Here's why

UK tightens immigration rules: How it can affect you

From job bans to longer wait for residency, UK’s new rules make settling tougher for all

Stricter UK immigration rules could delay residency dreams for many overseas workers.

UAE expats eye Portugal for income, Schengen access

Portugal’s D7 visa offers UAE retirees, remote earners a gateway to Europe and EU rights

Portugal’s D7 visa lets non-EU expats settle without working or starting a business.

Is EU easing Schengen visa rules for more countries?

New EU visa system rewards repeat travellers, paving way for more countries to benefit

There is a major shift in how the EU approaches trusted travellers — rewarding reliability with convenience and flexibility.

Fliers get more rights in new EU proposal for airlines

EU proposes strict deadlines for airlines to respond to consumer claims

The European Parliament will now examine the Council's agreed position.

Top 5 mistakes to avoid in Schengen visa applications

Avoiding these basic mistakes markedly improves the chances of getting the visa approved

VFS Global highlighted some of the most common mistakes applicants make while applying for the Schengen visa. Here's how to fix it.

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