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07 Dec 2023
France Introduces Discounted Summer Train Fares to “Help Locals & Tourists Save Money
Authorities in France have announced discounted summer train fares in order to help holidaymakers as well as locals to save money. The decision has been confirmed by France’s Minister of Transport Clément Beaune, SchengenVisanfo.com reports. According to a Euronews report, earlier this month, a total of 200,000 French train tickets were sold at the fixed price of €19. The same notes that until August 27, a large number of regional express train services in the coastal region of Hauts-de-France are €1. Reference…
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06 Dec 2023
Spain Wants to Hire More Foreign Drivers Amid Ongoing Labour Shortage
KEY TAKEAWAYSSpain is currently dealing with a significant worker shortage in the transport sector.To remedy the situation, some ministries have decided to work together on facilitating immigration rules for foreign workers.Around 20 per cent of transport companies are in need of professional truck drivers.Spain is currently facing labour shortages in the transport sector and is actively seeking additional foreign drivers to address this issue. Reference Link:https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/spain-wants-to-hire-more-foreign-drivers-amid-ongoing-labour-shortage/
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04 Dec 2023
Reduced Cost: Germany’s Student Deutschlandticket Drops to €29.4 Next Summer Semester
An agreement between the federal and state governments on a nationwide ticket for students in Germany, regardless of their origin, has paved the way for the latter to travel across the country at a lower price.About 2.9 million students in Germany, including international and local ones, will be able to access the Deutschlandticket, shortly known as D-Ticket, at a price of €29.40, starting from the next summer semester in 2024, commencing in April, Erudera.com reports. Reference Link:https://erudera.com/news/reduced-cost-germanys-student-deutschlandticket-drops-to-294-next-summer-semester/
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27 Nov 2023
Turkish students prefer Eastern Europe for affordable higher education
The universities in Eastern Europe have recently witnessed a rising demand from Turkish students seeking to receive university education abroad as these universities offer more affordable opportunities compared the ones in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada. According to the International Education Consultants Association, the most preferred destinations for Turkish students seeking university education in Europe are Poland, Hungary and Czechia. https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-students-prefer-eastern-europe-for-affordable-higher-education-185168Reference Link:
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27 Nov 2023
Austria to Release New More Secure Passport This December
KEY TAKEAWAYSStarting next month, Austrian citizens can apply for the new “contemporary and citizen oriented” passport.The new Austrian passport includes advanced identity protection and anti-forgery features.Citizens will not have to pay any additional fees to get a new Austrian passport.Austria will release the new generation of its passport next month, aiming to make it one of the most modern and safest passports in the world. Reference Link: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/austria-to-release-new-more-secure-passport-this-december/
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