STUDY IN EUROPE

Bulgaria Applies New Visa Rules Since Becoming a Schengen Country: Here’s What You Need to Know
KEY TAKEAWAYSBulgaria is now applying new visa rules, as of March 31, when it joined the Schengen Area.Travellers holding short-term visas issued by Bulgaria before March 31, can still enter Bulgaria, Romania, and Cyprus, but not the rest of the Schengen Area countries.Third country nationals can now apply for a Bulgarian visa in 60 locations in nine different world countries.Reference Link: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/bulgaria-applies-new-visa-rules-since-becoming-a-schengen-country-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
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Commission rolls out blueprint for European degree
The European Commission has presented a blueprint for a European degree, set to boost learning mobility within the EU and “cut red tape” for universities setting up joint degree programs at all levels.Published on March 27, the plan for the degree paves the way for a new type of joint program, delivered on a voluntary basis at national, regional or institutional level, and based on a common set of criteria agreed at European level.  Reference Link: https://thepienews.com/news/commission-rolls-out-blueprint-european-degree/
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New Zealand sees 59,000 enrol in eight months
Revealing the data on March 20, minister for Tertiary Education and Skills, Penny Simmonds, said that the figures confirm that “international students continue to find New Zealand an attractive education destination. For the university sector with 27,535 students enrolled, where a proportion of learners may study for a number of years, there is a solid base of students from which to grow,” she said.Reference Link: https://thepienews.com/news/new-zealand-sees-59000-enrolments-in-eight-months/
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This Is How Many Foreigners Will Be Able to Enter Norway, Slovakia & Germany for Work Purposes in 2024
KEY TAKEAWAYSNorway will issue 6,000 residence permits to foreign skilled workers in 2024.Slovakia, on the other hand, will issue around 7,000 national visas for different groups of foreign workers.Germany plans on issuing a maximum of 25,000 work permits to foreigners this year. A separate quota will apply to citizens of Western Balkan countries.Reference Link : https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/this-is-how-many-foreigners-will-be-able-to-enter-norway-slovakia-germany-for-work-purposes-in-2024/
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French Airports Push EU for Entry/Exit System Launch Delay
KEY TAKEAWAYSExecutives of French airports have urged the EU to delay the launch of the EES.Due to the Paris Olympics, they said that airports will be unable to set up the system in time.Executives asked for the EES to be launched in the first quarter of 2025.Reference Link : https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/french-airports-push-eu-for-entry-exit-system-launch-delay/
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