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EU steps towards digitalising Schengen visa process

Data published by SchengenVisaInfo.com in August found that nationals from Qatar, Kuwaiti and Kosovo filed the most visa applications per capita in 2022 to Europe. The European Union approved the…

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Qatar’s amir was not scheduled to deliver speech at Cairo summit

Sisi’s spokesman confirmed a divide over the final communique’s text, in which there was a split between those who wanted to condemn one side while others called for a neutral…

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The Elon Effect?Instagram and Facebook could soon charge for ad-free service

Last month, Elon Musk suggested all users of X, formerly called Twitter, may have to pay for access to the platform. Meta is exploring a plan that could make European…

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European Parliament votes on new transparency rules after major EU corruption scandal

MEPs impose stricter regulations on income declaration, gift limits, and former colleagues as trust in European institutions wavers. The European Parliament has promptly introduced heightened transparency measures as a response…

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EU’s first Gulf envoy talks cooperation relations during Qatar visit

Prior to his appointment, Di Maio served as Italy’s foreign minister from 2019 to 2022. Qatar and the European Union explored the latest regional and international developments during an official…

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Greek MEP Eva Kaili dismisses allegations in EU parliament scandal

In January, Qatar’s foreign minister said Doha is “100%” sure that allegations of paying off European officials are baseless. Greek MEP Eva Kaili has dismissed all allegations that she acted…

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EU parliament seeks to tighten grip on access for Qatari, Moroccan diplomats

Qatar has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the simmering scandal. The European Parliament is taking action to make it more difficult for Qatar and Morocco officials to sway MEPs, as…

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Global trade union chief sacked after EU corruption scandal revelations

Qatar has long dismissed all allegations raised against it, rejecting attempts to “drag its name” into the issue. The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) dismissed general-secretary Luca Visentini, citing that…

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EU places tighter grip on ethics for staff as corruption scandal soars

Qatar has long dismissed all allegations raised against it, rejecting attempts to “drag its name” into the issue. The European Commission is revising its policies on employee travel costs in…

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