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U.S. revokes over 600 visas in “birth tourism” crackdown – Rubio

The United States has revoked more than 600 visas over the past month as part of a crackdown on "birth tourism," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on August 12.

13 August, 10:22 AM

Slovakia suspends Schengen visa applications for Russians

Slovakia has temporarily suspended accepting Schengen visa applications from Russian citizens, allowing exceptions only for travel to sporting events, Meduza reported on July 7.

7 July, 04:00 PM

EU plans tougher entry rules for Russian tourists

The European Commission plans to tighten Schengen visa rules for Russian citizens, European Commission migration spokesperson Markus Lammert said on Friday, according to Euronews on June 6.

6 June, 06:54 PM

Pakistani people smuggler arrested in Kyiv

A 26-year-old Pakistani national was detained in Kyiv on people smuggling charges, Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office announced on Sept. 18.

18 September 2025, 10:26 PM

Germany seeks tougher visa rules in EU sanctions

As part of the EU’s plans for a new sanctions package against Russia, Germany’s government is pushing for tighter visa rules for entry into the Schengen area, Tagesschau reported on Sept. 12.

12 September 2025, 03:43 PM

Navalnaya wants EU to keep tourist visas for Russian citizens

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, urged the European Union not to impose a blanket ban on tourist visas for Russian citizens as part of its next sanctions package.

10 September 2025, 08:22 PM

UK extends Ukrainian refugee support program by two years

The UK government has extended its Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) program for another two years, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced on Sept. 1.

2 September 2025, 02:10 AM

Slovakia resumes issuing tourist visas to Russian nationals

Slovakia resumed issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens on Aug. 29, Slovak newspaper Pravda reported. Bratislava has been denying Russian tourist visa applications since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

29 August 2025, 11:45 PM

Ukraine keeps visa-free transport access to EU until end of 2025

The transport visa-free agreement between Ukraine and the European Union has been automatically extended for another six months, through the end of 2025, Ukraine’s Ministry for Communities and Territories Development said on April 10.

10 April 2025, 04:59 PM

Latvia calls for ban on tourist visas for Russians

Latvian Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis has called on EU member states to halt the issuance of Schengen tourist visas to Russian nationals, the country's Internal Affairs Ministry wrote on March 6.

7 March 2025, 10:40 AM

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