Europe Observer Team 
LISBON — Residents across central Portugal were jolted by two significant earthquakes that struck just 120 seconds apart on Thursday afternoon. The back-to-back seismic events, both measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, occurred near Alenquer and Vila Franca de Xira, sending waves of vibrations through the Lisbon district. The Initial Impact of the Earthquakes in … Read more
Published: Feb 19, 2026 – 10:25AMUpdated: Feb 19, 2026 – 9:35PM COLOMBO – Sri Lanka has officially opened applications for its long-awaited digital nomad visa, offering remote workers a chance to trade their home offices for the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean.” Launched in February 2026, the program allows foreign professionals to live and work … Read more
Sri Lanka has lifted Pakistan from its negative visit visa list after direct talks in Colombo. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake issued the order following a meeting with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The decision aims to ease travel barriers for Pakistani citizens and reset bilateral ties. Officials say the move will improve access to Sri … Read more
Riyadh, February 16, 2026 – Saudi Arabia has stopped giving new short-term work visas today. This change affects workers from Pakistan, India, and 15 other nations. The Qiwa platform blocked processing these visas. The government wants more Saudi citizens in private jobs. This is part of the new Developed Nitaqat plan. You can still apply … Read more
The Scramble for Staff: 15,075 Quotas Assigned Following the high stakes click-day on February 9, the Italian Ministry of Labour has officially released the regional distribution of 15,075 seasonal work permit quotas for the tourism and hospitality sector. These quotas, part of the Decreto Flussi 2026, were claimed within minutes by employers racing to staff … Read more