Europe Observer Team 
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
Today, Lahore enters a rare moment of cultural reopening as Punjab restores the Basant festival after an 18 year ban, placing the city under one of the most controlled public event frameworks seen in recent years. The three day festival runs from February 6 to 8, 2026, limited to Lahore only, and backed by province … Read more
Today new tourism industry data shows a clear shift in global travel power. Asia has moved ahead of Europe and North America as the main driver of international travel demand in early 2026. Governments, airlines, and tourism systems across the region are now shaping how and where the world moves. The change is structural, not … Read more