Europe Observer Team
Azerbaijan has confirmed expanded visa free travel rules for 2026, allowing citizens of dozens of countries to enter without a visa for short stays. The policy applies to visitors arriving for tourism, family visits and business travel and covers stays of up to 90 days depending on nationality. Officials say the move is aimed at … Read more
Finland will host an online recruitment event on February 24, 2026 offering hundreds of verified roles across logistics and services. The event runs from 10am to 4pm local time and connects job seekers directly with more than 20 employers hiring across the country. Registration is open with no restrictions, making it accessible for international candidates … Read more
Greece is offering €10,000 to individuals and families who move to regions struggling with population decline. The government rolled out this expanded relocation program to ease housing pressures in urban centers while boosting smaller towns. The incentive is available now across several northern and central municipalities, including Drama, Florina, Kilkis, Serres, Pella, and Kastoria. Who … Read more
Germany issued far more EU Blue Cards than any other country in 2025, confirming its position as Europe’s main gateway for highly skilled non EU workers. The EU Blue Card program, designed to attract global talent, continues to be driven largely by Germany’s labor needs and flexible immigration rules. Data from 2024 and early 2025 … Read more
Italy has kicked off 2026 with one of its largest openings for foreign workers, issuing 88,000 italy work permits in January under the first click day of its new migration plan. The move targets deep labor shortages in agriculture and tourism and signals an early start to the three year decreto flussi program. The permits … Read more