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Austria Issues 2026 Shortage-Occupation List, Opening 64 New Pathways for Non-EU Talent
Austria has released the Fachkräfteverordnung 2026, adding 64 federally recognised shortage occupations – from locomotive drivers to payroll experts – that qualify for fast-track Red-White-Red work permits. Employers can leverage the new list from 1 January 2026 to bypass lengthy labour-market tests and fill critical vacancies with non-EU talent. HR departments should align recruitment and salary planning quickly, as application volumes traditionally surge in Q1.
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Dec 24, 2025
Brazil Deploys 200 Extra Aviation Inspectors to 15 Airports for Year-End Surge
Brazil’s aviation regulator has temporarily assigned 200 extra inspectors to 15 major airports for the 19 Dec–5 Jan peak. Real-time dashboards, pop-up service desks and multilingual WhatsApp alerts aim to keep holiday traffic moving and ensure airlines comply with compensation rules. The measures give business travelers greater schedule certainty but still warrant longer buffers.
Dec 24, 2025
Belgium boosts expat tax regime: higher allowance and lower salary threshold take retroactive effect
Parliament has approved sweeping improvements to Belgium’s impatriate tax regime, retroactive to 1 January 2025. The cost-of-living allowance rises to 35 %, the €90,000 cap disappears and the salary threshold drops to €70,000, making Belgium more attractive for inbound talent. Social-security ceilings remain unchanged, creating urgent payroll and contract-review work for HR teams.
Dec 24, 2025
U.S. Embassy and Consulate in the UAE close for five-day Christmas break, pausing visa appointments
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate-General in Dubai will shut from 24-26 December 2025, creating a five-day pause in visa and consular services. No new non-immigrant visa interview slots will be released this Friday, delaying travel plans for tourists, students and business visitors. Companies should adjust assignment start dates and brief travellers accordingly.
Dec 24, 2025
Holiday Strikes and EU Biometric Checks Create Perfect Storm at German Airports
A ground-handling strike and the roll-out of the EU Entry/Exit System caused major delays at Frankfurt, Munich and Düsseldorf airports. Airlines issued waivers, and companies are telling travellers to arrive four hours early and complete EES pre-registration.
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