GERMAN VISA NEWS
Obtaining a German citizenship becomes easier: All about the new changes
Germany's new citizenship law, effective June 27, allows foreigners in Germany to obtain citizenship faster without giving up their original nationality. It aims to increase eligibility for citizenship, expecting a rise in naturalization figures in 2024. Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized adherence to German values while rejecting discriminatory behaviors.
Germany: The top choice for obtaining multiple-entry Schengen Visa this year
The report suggests that Germany is the best option for obtaining a multiple-entry visa to enter Schengen Area countries, as it has a high rate of issuing such visas. In 2023, 90.4% of visas issued by German consulates were multiple-entry, only slightly lower than the previous year's rate of 90.6%. Out of the 1,459,560 visa applications received, Germany approved 1,233,561, with 1,115,424 being multiple-entry visas.
Indians' Europe travel plans in limbo this summer over Schengen visa slot shortage
Indians planning to visit the Schengen Area this summer are facing challenges in securing appointment slots for Schengen visas, leading to frustration and travel disruptions, as reported by Schengen News. Both applicants and travel agents have expressed dissatisfaction with the current situation, with some stating that appointments are unavailable until summer for most Schengen member states. Particularly for Germany and Italy, the earliest available appointment dates are in July, hindering travel plans for Indians aiming to visit the Schengen Area in June or July.
GER-many opportunities for Indian students as European bigwig looks to fill labour gap
Germany is facing a severe labor shortage and an aging population, with estimates suggesting a deficit of 7 million skilled workers by 2035. The country currently has around 700,000 unfilled job vacancies, leading to a decline in economic growth potential from 2% in the 1980s to 0.7%. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck highlights migration as a crucial solution to this issue, warning that failure to address it could further reduce the growth rate to 0.5%.
Trump says migrants are fueling violent crime. Here is what the research shows
Former President Donald Trump is using rhetoric linking immigrants in the U.S. illegally to violent crime in his campaign for the presidency, despite studies showing immigrants are not more prone to criminal behavior. Trump has labeled crimes by these immigrants as "Biden migrant crime" and has been criticized for dehumanizing language. President Joe Biden has disagreed with efforts to demonize migrants based on individual actions. Studies, including a meta-analysis and research on Texas felony arrests, consistently show immigrants, including those in the U.S. illegally, do not commit more crimes than native-born Americans.
Stocks in news: Infosys, Mankind Pharma, SpiceJet, DLF, Dixon
Infosys on Monday said its CFO Nilanjan Roy has resigned from the company to pursue other personal aspirations. Nilanjan will continue to be with Infosys till March 31, 2024 as CFO.
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Russia earns less from oil and spends more on war. So far, sanctions are working like a slow poison
The emergency interest rate increase in Russia cannot hide the dilemma at the heart of the Russian economy: how to fund the military while not undermining the national currency and overheating the economy with corrosive and politically embarrassing inflation.
How India Inc's trade gains in Latin America are paving the way for government to say 'hola'
Strengthening bilateral relationship with South America would give New Delhi a boost in leading the Global South, getting access to rare earth minerals and tapping a growing market that has already shown an appetite for Indian goods and services.
Recessionary winds make Indian traders give European fairs a miss
Recessionary forces are making MSME players stay away from global trade expos this year. This means they lose out on opportunities to renew contracts or sign fresh ones, leading to loss of business and putting a dampener on the country’s export growth potential.
Job Seeker Visa: Eligibility, countries that issue it and how to apply
Job Seeker visas are becoming a common solution for labour shortages, with countries such as Germany, Austria, Sweden, UAE, and Portugal offering them. The visas allow qualified professionals to enter the country to search for employment, usually for around six months, and commit to finding work. The eligibility requirements vary but often include language skills, educational qualifications, health insurance and finances.
Germany to issue emergency visas to Turkish, Syrian earthquake victims
More than 28,000 people were killed in the devastating earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday. It reached 28,192 on Saturday (local time), with Turkey's death toll climbing to 24,617, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said in a news conference. In Syria, the total number of confirmed deaths stands at 3,575, including 2,167 in rebel-held areas in the northwest, according to the White Helmets civil defense group.
A year of wild human experiences: Plan 2023 calendar with Burning Man, Mardi Gras & Oktoberfest
Here's a list of the most mind-blowing human experiences in the world.
BLS International Services crosses $1 billion in market cap
These services include account opening with e-KYC, AEPS mini statements, passbook printing, savings bank deposits, fixed deposits, recurring deposits, remittances, micro pensions, and micro insurance. The company said the 'sustained' recovery of BLS’s visa and consular business and the winning of new tenders were 'major' contributors to the 87 per cent year-over-year growth in the operating revenue in Q2, 2022.
Assam: Seven German nationals to be deported for flouting visa rules
These people who are on tourist visas were found engaged in religious activity. They were restrained by the Golaghat District Police as they attended religious missionary gatherings in parts of Assam without a permitted visa.
Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15
State TV blamed the attack on "takfiris," a term that refers to Sunni Muslim extremists who have targeted the country's Shiite majority in the past. The attack appeared to be unrelated to the demonstrations.
Despite visa delays, Germany attracts larger number of Indian students
In a recent development, DAAD has announced that an APS certificate is mandatory for Indian students and must be submitted with student visa applications from November 1, 2022. The certification will be provided to the students after their academic records are assessed by Germany’s academic evaluation.
Greece clearing Schengen visa backlog on fast track
Besides tourists, others planning visits to certain EU countries such as Germany, Italy and Denmark including parents of students studying in those countries and families planning to attend weddings too had been hit by delays in getting Schengen visas.
Visa Facilitation Services is apparently the many-headed hydra we all have to battle
VFS is apparently the many-headed hydra we all have to battle, the loophole we have to wriggle through, the multiple gatekeeper who stands between us and that perfect foreign vacation.
Biden and Putin, children of the Cold War, face off in a new conflict
Over the past few weeks, Biden has spent endless hours with advisers and intelligence officials trying to figure out what is in Putin's head and how to influence his calculations - without success so far.
From Morjim to Fort Kochi, hubs of foreign travellers have become ghost towns
With foreign tourist visas and charter flights finally getting the government’s go-ahead, Cardoza is hopeful that Morjim’s foreign visitors will return. He sees the beach shacks as one sign of revival.
Indian-origin techie and travel blogger from US among 2 foreigners killed in drug-gang shootout in Mexico
On Wednesday night, Ryot and four other foreign tourists were dining on the terrace of La Malquerida restaurant when four men armed with assault rifles fired at an adjoining table in the premises around 10:30 pm, the Spanish newspaper El Pais reported.
Taliban stop planes of evacuees from leaving but unclear why
An Afghan official at the airport in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif said that the would-be passengers were Afghans, many of whom did not have passports or visas, and thus were unable to leave the country. He said they had left the airport while the situation was sorted out.
Taliban carrying out 'organised searches' for journalists, says German broadcaster
CNN reported that that Taliban searching for a German broadcast journalist in Afghanistan shot dead a member of his family and seriously injured another.
Why China's aggressive rise as a superpower spells bad news for India
This ambition poses particular problems for India as China is determined to assert its position in the world.
Stocks in the news: YES Bank, Lupin, Wipro, PNB Housing and Reliance Capital
Lupin has signed an agreement with Boehringer to develop a new drug for cancer patients.
Ease of doing travel: Success of e-visa proves there are many opportunities to boost the business
With his new visa regime, Trump has increased uncertainties among the travel trade mandarins. And Turkey has seen a 40 per cent drop in German tourists after a coup attempt.
Ten stocks in focus on Friday, 6 January 2017
Drug firm Wockhardt said German regulator has issued European Union Good Manufacturing Practice certificate to the company's Ankaleshwar facility in Gujarat.
Among those insulted by Donald Trump, Indian-American governors Bobby Jindal, Nikki Haley
The Times has prepared a "complete list" of 281 people, places and things Trump has insulted on Twitter since declaring his bid to run for President.
Germany to change visa system to make it hassle-free: Envoy
Getting a visa to Germany is likely to be easier for Indians by next year, especially in places where it does not have a Mission.
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