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Greece lifts price of Golden Visa to fight housing crisis
Greece has tightened its Golden Visa rules raising the required investment to as much as 800,000 euros in a bid to help ease a housing crisis.
The successful program that has attracted thousands of Chinese launched in 2014 granting foreigners a renewable, five-year residence permit in return for a 250,000-euro property investment.
Russia in Discussions on Visa-Free Travel with Asian, African, Middle Eastern Countries
Russia's Foreign Ministry is actively engaged in negotiations to establish visa-free travel agreements with several nations across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, as reported by TASS.
Divorce between short stay and Golden Visa
The government is considering to impose restrictions on short-term rental properties acquired through the "Golden Visa" program, as sources say the aim is to increase the availability of properties for long-term rentals.
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Precarious jobs for many foreigners at call centers
Seven out of 10 workers at call centers in Greece are from Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa.
THY unveils heightened entry checks set by 5 Latin American countries
Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced rigorous entry protocols for passengers traveling to Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Cuba and Brazil, stipulating compliance with additional check requirements alongside general protocols set by each country's authorities.
Türkiye to pursue 3-fold strategy on visa issue
Turkish authorities are poised to embark on a new three-pronged strategy encompassing intensive diplomatic processes with both the European Union and individual member states to address the challenges frequently encountered by Turkish citizens in obtaining Schengen visas, sources have said.
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Bulgaria Rises in Passport Power Rankings
In the ever-changing landscape of global travel, the power of a passport goes beyond simply granting access to different countries. While some rankings focus solely on visa-free travel, a new index by tax and immigration consultancy Nomad Capitalist takes a more comprehensive approach, reports econ.bg.
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EU envoy signals progress in Schengen visa issues
The highest number of Schengen visas were granted to Turkish citizens in 2023 compared to the previous years, the head of the EU delegation to Türkiye has said, hinting at progress in addressing visa issues experienced by Turks.
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Cyprus also has a popular Golden Visa
According to a report on Bloomberg, the Cyprus Golden Visa Program, led by Astons, has surged in popularity, enticing investors and lifestyle seekers with its promise of stability and opportunity.
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US to restrict visas for those who misuse commercial spyware
The United States on Monday announced a new visa restriction policy for those it said were misusing commercial spyware.