Police Bust Basque Consultancy Ring Selling Fake Papers for Spain’s 2026 Migrant Regularisation
Brazil Approves R$1 Billion Emergency Credit Line to Keep Airlines Flying
EU ‘Return Regulation’ Talks Stall, Leaving Belgium’s Deportation Timetable in Limbo
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India issues Ebola health advisory for incoming international passengers
On 21 May the Indian government ordered intensified health screening at all ports of entry for passengers coming from Ebola-hit Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Travellers with symptoms must declare themselves before immigration and may face quarantine, creating added compliance for companies moving staff from Africa to India.
Brazil’s Federal Police Smash Human-Trafficking Ring Sending Brazilians to Cambodia
Brazil’s Federal Police arrested three people and broke up a network that trafficked Brazilians to Cambodia to run online scams under forced-labour conditions. Dozens of victims had their passports seized and were subjected to violence and debt bondage. The case underscores emerging duty-of-care risks for companies sending staff or contractors to Southeast Asia.
Berlin freezes new spots in federally funded integration courses, leaving up to 129,500 newcomers without language training
A February directive from the Interior Ministry has halted new admissions to federally funded integration courses for groups without a statutory right, affecting up to 129,500 prospective participants in 2026. Municipalities and course providers warn the freeze will hamper labour-market integration just as companies hunt for skilled workers. Employers may have to budget for private language tuition to keep assignments on schedule.
Italy Announces Stricter Border Checks Under New EU Entry/Exit & ETIAS Rules
From 21 May 2026, Italian border officials can bar travellers—even those with a valid passport—if they have not completed the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System or (when launched) obtained an ETIAS travel authorisation. Business travellers should expect longer queues this summer and plan extra time at Rome, Milan and other major airports while the systems bed in.
Red Rainstorm Warning Triggers Widespread Flooding and Travel Disruptions in Hong Kong
Torrential rain in the early hours of 21 May triggered a Red Rainstorm Warning, flooding roads, slowing rail services and extending bus journey times to Hong Kong International Airport by up to 45 minutes. Although flights continued, airlines urged passengers to allow extra time for immigration and security. The incident highlights the need for robust weather-related contingency planning by companies relying on cross-boundary travel and time-critical logistics.
France’s Highest Court Orders Government to Fix Malfunctioning Online Residence-Permit Portal
The Conseil d’État has ordered the Interior Ministry to repair major faults in the ANEF residence-permit platform within six months, after ruling that the glitches unlawfully restrict foreigners’ rights. The decision should ease renewal delays that have disrupted work contracts and payrolls for international staff in France and forces the government to improve simultaneous filings, error correction and digital receipts.
Poland Extends Ban on Asylum Applications at the Belarus Border for a Seventh Time
On 21 May 2026 Poland renewed its temporary order blocking most asylum applications at the Belarus border for another 60 days. Officials say Minsk is still "weaponising" migration, citing security risks. Since March 2025 the measure has prevented 475 people from claiming protection, allowing only limited humanitarian exceptions. The move further tightens travel and cargo flows into Poland, raising compliance and cost concerns for employers and mobility managers.