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More than 1,000 flights disrupted across Europe as winter weather snarls German hubs
Snow and high winds on 21 January caused 1,028 flight delays and 35 cancellations, with Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin particularly hard-hit. Lufthansa rerouted passengers onto rail and consolidated long-haul sectors, while EU-261 care obligations—meals, hotels and re-routing—remain in force. Mobility managers should expect minor knock-ons into 23 January and consider rail back-up in Germany itineraries.
German Embassy in Tunis reminds Schengen applicants of 15-day filing rule
On 22 January the German Embassy in Tunis warned that Schengen Type C visa dossiers must be lodged at least 15 days before travel. Late filings will be rejected outright, and applicants are urged to avoid paid ‘appointment brokers’. Companies moving staff between Tunisia and Germany should calendar the lead-time and expect tighter checks ahead of the spring trade-fair season.
German Embassy in Tunis reopens after storm closures, offers priority re-bookings
Following severe flooding, the German Embassy in Tunis resumed full visa operations on 22 January and will fast-track the 400+ appointments that were cancelled during the two-day closure. Applicants should wait for direct re-booking instructions and avoid duplicate profiles. The episode underscores the impact of extreme weather on mobility timelines.