Brussels 28.10.2021 The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday, October 27, it had issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation to add to male or female for those who do not identify as either one. .@StateDept continues to take steps to demonstrate our commitment to promoting the freedom, dignity, and equality of all people…
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Donbass 1M residents receive Russian passport
Brussels 25.04.2021 The number of residents of the Donetsk and Lugansk self-proclaimed People’s Republics who have received Russian citizenship in a simplified manner may almost double by the end of 2021 – up to 1 mln people, according to Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee for CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots…
Cyprus and Malta risk EU lawsuits
20.10.2020 Today, the European Commission is launching infringement procedures against Cyprus and Malta by issuing letters of formal notice regarding their investor citizenship schemes also referred to as “golden passport” schemes. The Commission considers that the granting by these Member States of their nationality – and thereby EU citizenship – in exchange for a pre-determined…
EU vacation with compagnon animal
An EU national can freely travel with his cat, dog or ferret if it has a European pet passport. This passport is available from any authorised veterinarian and must contain details of a valid anti-rabies vaccination. Remember, you can take your purrfect friend with you on holidays. Get them the EU pet passport and enjoy…
Russia considers facilitation of Ukrainians naturalisation
Russia is considering the possibility of facilitating the naturalisation rules for all Ukrainian nationals, President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference concluding his visit to China. Russia considering possibility of easing citizenship for all Ukrainianshttps://t.co/cwrX9bUzfa pic.twitter.com/tDbHSZOdw0 — TASS (@tassagency_en) April 27, 2019 “We are thinking about providing the right to obtain Russian passports under…
Putin facilitates naturalisation procedure for Donabass
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree, which makes it possible for residents of Donbass to obtain Russian citizenship under a simplified procedure. The document has been published on the Kremlin’s website. Putin signs decree easing citizenship rules for residents of certain Ukrainian regionshttps://t.co/YqBggYQJ6v pic.twitter.com/oXXvFTkTwk — TASS (@tassagency_en) April 24, 2019 Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko …
UK prepares post-Brexit travel
“The rules for travel to most countries in Europe change if the UK leaves the European Union (EU) with no deal ” the UK government announces. Are you planning on travelling from or to the EU after the UK leaves the European Union with small amounts of goods for trade or business use in your…
EU warns against “selling passports” to wealthy
The European Commission will warn against selling the EU citizenship or residence to wealthy individuals, which could help foreign organized crime groups infiltrate the bloc and increase the risk of money laundering, corruption and tax evasion. @matt_vella isn't this article incorrect? https://t.co/Kj8147Eu0a — PaulF (@PhDole) January 21, 2019 The warnings are included in a draft…
UK returns to blue-gold passport cover
UK Prime Minister Theresa May laudits the return of Britain’s classic blue-gold passport as a benefit of leaving the EU, – a gesture to Brexit campaigners visualising it is a symbol of national sovereignty. The UK passport is an expression of our independence and sovereignty – symbolising our citizenship of a proud, great nation. That's…
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