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Palma Airport Sets November 19 ‘D-Day’ for EU Biometric Entry-Exit System
Palma Airport will flip the switch on the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System on 19 November, requiring UK and other non-EU travellers to register fingerprints and facial data instead of getting a passport stamp. The move tightens enforcement of the 90-day rule and foreshadows the coming ETIAS travel authorisation, creating new compliance points for business travellers and their employers.
Australia’s new MD 115 student-visa directive reshapes the game for Indian applicants
Ministerial Direction 115, effective 14 November, ranks Australian student-visa files by the risk rating of the education provider, introducing higher fees and tighter onshore rules. Indian applicants will see faster or slower outcomes depending on their chosen university, pushing counsellors and employers to prioritise low-risk institutions.
Finland deports Russian man with alleged Wagner ties who crossed border illegally
Finland removed to Russia a man who crossed the border illegally in June and was later identified as a former Wagner fighter. The high-profile deportation underscores Finland’s zero-tolerance approach to security-sensitive asylum claims and foreshadows tougher checks when the eastern border eventually reopens.
€1.1 Billion Revamp at Alicante-Elche Airport to Handle Post-Brexit Biometrics Surge
Alicante-Elche Airport will invest €1.1 billion to expand terminals and install 60 EES kiosks, preparing for a sharp rise in biometric processing for British and other non-EU passengers. The modernisation promises faster clearance and extra airline capacity but will cause years of phased construction that companies should factor into travel plans.
Federal Budget Signals Deep Cuts to Temporary-Resident Admissions From 2026
Canada’s 2025 budget will cut temporary-resident admissions by nearly 300,000 starting in 2026 and trim permanent-resident targets slightly. Ottawa says the move will relieve housing and service pressures, but businesses fear deeper labour shortages.
Major Chinese airlines waive change and refund fees on Japan routes after foreign-ministry warning
After Beijing’s 14 November safety notice, Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and four other mainland carriers introduced free change and refund options for all Japan-bound tickets issued before 15 November, covering travel until year-end. The waivers help businesses avoid sudden cost spikes but signal how quickly geopolitical tension can disrupt East Asia flight schedules.
Poland to reopen Kuźnica and Bobrowniki border crossings with Belarus on 17 November
Warsaw will reopen its Kuźnica and Bobrowniki road checkpoints with Belarus on 17 November after an eight-month closure. The move, confirmed by PM Donald Tusk, is intended to support local commerce while maintaining tight security against irregular migration. Businesses see immediate relief for passenger and freight traffic along the eastern frontier.