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EU unveils plan to boost competitiveness

The European Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass, a strategic blueprint aimed at restoring the European Union (EU)'s economic edge and driving technological leadership as it seeks to close the gap with the US and China.

Schengen visa fee to be hiked

New Schengen visa fees will be 90 euros for adults and 45 euros for children aged 6 to below 12 years of age, the ministry said in a statement. The hike will be applicable to all visa applicants across the globe.

European Commission proposes 9 months validity of Covid vaccination

The proposal to give full vaccination schemes a validity period takes into account the latest risk assessment by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) released the day before, saying that vaccines against Covid-19 show a decrease in efficiency after six months.