Europe Observer Team 
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
The 90-Day “Wall” is Finally Crumbling For years, the strict 90/180-day Schengen rule has been the single biggest headache for non-EU professionals. Whether you are a British consultant, an American artist, or an Indian tech expert, the “three-month timer” has forced thousands to cut projects short or face heavy fines and travel bans. That changed … Read more