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Work Permits and Skilled Migration

Ryanair Weighs Temporary Pay Freezes, Lower Crew Ratios, and Expanded AI as Half-Year Profit Falls 15 Percent

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 14:57

Dublin-based budget carrier Ryanair is significantly slowing down its hiring of pilots and cabin crew as the airline reviews costs across its entire business ahead of a projected €2bn surge in its fuel bill for the upcoming fiscal year. The strategic shift comes as the low-cost carrier navigates a tighter financial landscape marked by rising […]

Schengen Area Regulations

Schengen Visas Issued in Russia Rise for Second Consecutive Year Despite Post-Invasion Restrictions

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 14:54

Schengen area countries issued 630,605 short-stay visas at their diplomatic missions and consulates across Russia over the course of 2025, marking a 14.1 per cent increase compared to the previous year. According to European Commission figures analyzed by SchengenVisaInfo.com, this represents the second annual increase in a row, highlighting a steady upward trajectory in visa […]

Asylum and Refugee Policies

One Year After Military Coup, Rising Authoritarianism Dashes Madagascar’s Hopes for Reform

Monday, November 2, 2026 | 20:03

By Nciko wa Nciko One year has passed since Colonel Michael Randrianirina seized power in a dramatic military coup, yet Madagascar finds itself remarkably far from the systemic refoundation that he once promised the nation. Instead, his inaugural year in office has been defined by the military’s aggressive consolidation of political power and a sweeping […]

Work Permits and Skilled Migration

How a 95-Year-Old Legal Giant Collapsed in Weeks, and What It Teaches Employers About Key-Person Risk

Monday, November 2, 2026 | 17:11

When a 95-year-old, highly profitable institution dissolves in a matter of weeks, the business world takes notice. Weil, Gotshal & Manges did not fail for the traditional reasons that plague corporate entities. The internationally renowned New York law firm generated nearly $2.1 billion in revenue last year, and its equity partners averaged approximately $5.6 million […]