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Belgian Government Approves Controversial Home Search Powers to Enforce Deportations
Belgium’s cabinet has approved a draft law permitting police, with judicial authorisation, to enter private homes and detain undocumented migrants who ignore deportation orders. The move seeks to bolster a return rate that is among the EU’s lowest but is controversial among human-rights groups and coalition partners. Corporate mobility teams face new compliance and housing-liability considerations if the bill is passed by parliament.
Switzerland Re-imposes Visa Requirement for Georgian Diplomatic & Service Passport Holders
Effective 3 April 2026, Georgian holders of diplomatic, official and service passports must obtain a Schengen visa to enter Switzerland. The Swiss Federal Council adopted the rule after the EU triggered its visa-suspension mechanism over concerns about democratic standards in Georgia. The change increases lead times for Swiss organisations hosting Georgian delegations and will last an initial 12 months.
Dubai International Airport Maintains Limited Schedule as Security Situation Stabilises
Dubai’s DXB stayed open on 3 April, processing roughly 45 % of usual flights after weeks of drone-related disruptions. Passengers still face reduced schedules and are told to travel only with confirmed bookings, but the gradual recovery eases pressure on contingency routings through Abu Dhabi and Doha.
Finland steps up eastern-border training as “weaponised migration” threat persists
Euronews footage shows Finnish conscripts training for worst-case scenarios along the closed 1,350-km border with Russia. The drills reflect ongoing concerns that Moscow could again funnel migrants toward Finnish checkpoints as a form of hybrid pressure. For companies, the sustained border closure raises freight costs and keeps staff rotations on hold, while travellers should expect tight ID controls in the east.
Holiday rush sees 1.1 million border crossings on first day of Easter–Qingming break
Hong Kong logged more than 1.1 million passenger movements on 3 April, the opening day of the combined Easter–Ching Ming holidays. Land crossings into Shenzhen were the busiest, with Lo Wu topping 240,000 trips. Businesses should plan around renewed congestion on Sunday and Tuesday and encourage staff to use e-Channel services.
Express Entry Trades Draw Invites 3,000 Candidates With 477 CRS Cut-Off
Canada’s 2 April trades-specific Express Entry draw invited 3,000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 477, lowering the bar for plumbers, welders and other in-demand trades. Employers gain a more stable workforce as temporary employees transition to permanent status.