Tag: Austria
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10 easiest European citizenships
Many people from developing countries aspire to acquire citizenship in European states. Some countries offer relatively straightforward paths to citizenship, while others present significant challenges. Sweden stands out as the easiest country in Europe for obtaining citizenship, whereas Estonia and Latvia are the most challenging. A recent study by CIS analysed Eurostat immigration data from…
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Pakistanis seeking asylum in foreign countries will not receive passports
The federal Ministry of Interior has decided on Tuesday not to issue passports to Pakistanis who have requested asylum or are already living on asylum in foreign countries, citing security concerns. The ministry sent a letter to relevant authorities asking them not to issue travel documents to asylum seekers. According to the ministry’s notification, previously…
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Bulgaria, Romania take first steps into Europe’s visa-free zone
Bucharest, Romania – Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe’s vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks after a 13-year wait. A veto by Austria however means the new status will not apply to land routes, after Vienna expressed concerns over a potential influx of asylum seekers.…
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Pakistani passport once again least powerful
Henley & Partners‘ Passport Index has published a list portraying the world’s travel access hierarchy. Top on the list of countries that encourage travelling are France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain, whose citizens can visit an astounding 194 destinations without requiring arduous visa procedures. This group of countries offer passport-to-plane experience, setting the bar…
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Actor Jamal Shah created the Dr Abdus Salam sculpture in Vienna
Veteran Actor and Sculptor, Jamal Shah took to his Twitter to reveal that he is the mastermind behind the creation of the sculpture of the first Pakistan’s Nobel Laureate, Dr Abdus Salam. The bust is placed at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria. The sculpture of Dr Abdus Salam was unveiled at the…
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Can only travel visa free to 31 countries, Pakistani passport ranks 4th worst in 2022
The Pakistani passport has been placed at 4th position in the category of the world’s worst passport for international travel in a list released by the Henley Passport Index 2022. Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria ranked the top 3 worst passports in the world respectively. Overall, the Pakistani passport ranks at 108th position in the world…
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Spain to consider pet custody in divorce battles
A Spanish court has ruled that pets are also members of the family. In divorce cases, the husband and wife must share them when they get separated. There was already no doubt about it among animal lovers, but now pets are officially considered a member of the family in Spain. The new law, which came…