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GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS113d ago

Demystifying the May 2026 Nationality Law: What New Portugal Golden Visa Applicants Need to Know

Portugal's Organic Law No. 1/2026, effective 19 May 2026, extends the residency requirement for citizenship from 5 to 10 years for non-EU/non-CPLP applicants.
The Portugal Golden Visa program continues to operate with unchanged legal residency rights and eligible investment categories.
EU and CPLP country nationals now need 7 years of legal residency to apply for citizenship under the new law.
AIMA is improving processing with digital systems, more appointments, and backlog reduction efforts during 2026.
CMVM-regulated investment funds are gaining attention as investors focus on long-term value over quick citizenship.

Read the full article on Out of Town Blog

Out of Town Blog · 113d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS113d ago

A direct Prague-Shanghai flight could start operating next summer, said Okamura

A direct flight between Prague and Shanghai could start next summer.
The announcement was made by Czech politician Okamura.
The route would connect Czech Republic and China directly.

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Read the full article on iDNES.cz (in Czech)

iDNES.cz · 113d ago · translated from Czech

HOUSING & RENTALS113d ago

NACC committee visits Department of Lands to accelerate efforts to block 'foreign nominees' from seizing Phuket land

A Thai anti-corruption committee visited the Department of Lands to discuss blocking foreign nominees from seizing land in Phuket.
The committee focused on measures to prevent land holding by foreign nominees and corruption in land surveying and title deeds.
About 4,000 nominee entities were identified as risky, with over 300 requiring land revocation and 30 already facing legal action.
The Department of Lands is advancing digital services to allow online applications, reducing the need for in-person visits.

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Read the full article on Thairath Online (ไทยรัฐ) — largest-circulation national daily (in Thai)

Thairath Online (ไทยรัฐ) — largest-circulation national daily · 113d ago · translated from Thai

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT112d ago

Turkiye secures USD 1.5 billion for the new railway line across the Bosphorus

Turkiye secured USD 1.5 billion from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing project.
The new railway line will cross the Bosphorus via the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, linking Istanbul's two major airports.
Freight train travel time between Çayırova and Çatalca will drop from 13 hours to 3.6 hours.
The journey between Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport will be reduced to 65 minutes.
The total project cost is estimated at USD 8.27 billion, with multiple development banks co-financing.

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Railway PRO · 112d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS112d ago

Vietnam international airport reopening to fuel Da Lat tourism

Lien Khuong International Airport reopens after repairs, boosting Da Lat tourism from Aug. 19, 2026.
Six domestic routes and one international route (Da Lat-Kuala Lumpur) will resume operations.
Post-reopening, the airport expects 36-40 flights and 6,800 passengers daily, up from 5,900 before closure.
Passenger throughput is projected at 816,000 in the final four months of 2026.
Lam Dong aims to restore or launch routes to South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, China, Japan, and Hong Kong.

Read the full article on VnExpress International

VnExpress International · 112d ago

SAFETY113d ago

Massive Chiang Mai raids target 18 sites linked to nominee network

Over 250 officers raided 18 locations in Chiang Mai on July 20, targeting nominee businesses.
31 companies were investigated; 16 allegedly used Thai nominees, 15 held land with >50% foreign ownership.
Combined value of seized land, buildings, and assets is estimated at 633 million baht.
22 arrest warrants and 18 search warrants were issued; 8 suspects arrested so far.
One case involves a housing estate in Saraphi district with four companies using Thai nominees.

Read the full article on Thaiger

Thaiger · 113d ago

GOOD NEWSDEALS & SPECIALS113d ago

Vietjet offers fares from USD90 and free checked baggage exclusively on its first Sri Lanka–Vietnam route

Vietjet launches new Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City route, its first Sri Lanka–Vietnam service, starting 18 August 2026.
Eco fares from USD90 one-way include all taxes and fees, plus 20kg free checked baggage.
Promotion runs 20 July 22:30 to 23 July 21:30 (Sri Lanka time), bookable via website or app.
Flights operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Travel period valid 18 August 2026 to 31 March 2027 (blackout dates apply).

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Colombo Gazette · 113d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS113d ago

How Cambodia Techo Airport Earns Skytrax World Top Five Ranking Unlocking Massive Southeast Asian Air Connectivity and Tourism Growth in 2026

Techo Airport near Phnom Penh ranked fifth in Skytrax's World's Best New Airport Terminal 2026.
The 4F-class airport has an initial annual capacity of 13 million passengers.
It can handle wide-bodied aircraft like the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747.
The airport opened on September 9, 2025, and was inaugurated on October 20, 2025.
Future expansion plans aim for capacities of 30 million and eventually 50 million passengers.

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Nomad Lawyer · 113d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT113d ago

AIIB Approves up to USD1.5 Billion Financing for Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project in Türkiye

AIIB approved up to USD1.5 billion financing for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project in Türkiye.
The project will build a 127 km double-track electrified railway linking Istanbul's Asian and European sides.
Passenger travel time between Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport will drop from 120 to 65 minutes.
Rail freight travel time between Çayırova and Çatalca will be reduced from 13 to 3.6 hours.
The project is expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 16 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) · 113d ago

GOOD NEWSCITY LIFE & OPENINGS113d ago

Cabinet approves Chiang Mai city plan, allowing private land in forest conservation areas to be used for commercial purposes

Thailand's Cabinet approved a revised Chiang Mai city plan on July 21, 2026.
Private land in forest conservation areas of Wiang Haeng and Galyani Vadhana districts can now be used for commercial purposes.
The change applies only to legally owned or possessed land, not to public forest areas.
Commercial use is limited to single buildings, not land subdivision or large structures.
The revision aims to boost local economy and tourism while maintaining environmental protections.

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Read the full article on Thairath Online (ไทยรัฐ) — largest-circulation national daily (in Thai)

Thairath Online (ไทยรัฐ) — largest-circulation national daily · 113d ago · translated from Thai

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS112d ago

Singapore to expand air traffic control workforce by 40%, with S$20,000 sign-on bonus for new recruits

CAAS will expand its air traffic control workforce by 40%, from about 500 to 700 by the mid-2030s.
New recruits receive a S$20,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two tranches after training and licensing.
Licensed air traffic control officers can earn about S$120,000 a year after five years of experience.
The expansion is part of a S$4 billion upgrade to Singapore's air navigation services over 15 years.
CAAS manages 2,000 flights daily, including 1,000 at Changi Airport, with air passenger volume expected to nearly triple in 25 years.

Read the full article on CNA

CNA · 112d ago

SAFETY112d ago

Singapore bank accounts targeted by money laundering syndicate: Alleged member charged

Alleged money laundering syndicate member Tan Kian Hoa was charged in Singapore on July 22, 2026.
Tan was detained in Malaysia on July 20 and handed over to Singapore police the next day.
He is accused of conspiring in March to help others retain crime benefits using Singapore bank accounts.
Money was transferred out of multiple MariBank accounts, but amounts were not disclosed.
If convicted, Tan faces up to 10 years in jail, a fine up to $500,000, or both.

Read the full article on The Straits Times

The Straits Times · 112d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT112d ago

Vietnam expands rail plan with new cross-border links

Vietnam revised its railway master plan through 2050, prioritizing new cross-border links with China, Laos, and Cambodia.
Six railway routes are scheduled for investment before 2030, including the 1,726km Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City line.
Ten new railway lines are planned before and after 2030, with four in northern Vietnam and four in the south.
Two high-speed rail projects are identified: the 1,541km North-South line and the Hanoi-Quang Ninh line.
Priority projects include the Haiphong-Ha Long-Mong Cai line linking China and the My Thuy-Lao Bao route connecting Laos.

Read the full article on DTiNews

DTiNews · 112d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS113d ago

Thailand's 2nd busiest airport to launch e-gates to prevent congestion

MSN · 113d ago

SAFETY112d ago

38 illegal foreign workers arrested at Rayong construction site run by Chinese-owned firm

Bangkok Post · 112d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT113d ago

Expansion of the subway in São Paulo highlights the historical role of public transport in large cities...

São Paulo is expanding subway lines 2-Verde, 4-Amarela, 6-Laranja, 15-Prata, and 17-Ouro.
The SP nos Trilhos program also extends railway lines 11-Coral, 12-Safira, and 13-Jade.
Public transport has historically shaped urban expansion, industrialization, and metropolitan formation in Brazil.
Long travel times, overcrowding, and territorial inequality remain persistent issues in Brazilian cities.
FuMTran president Antonio Luiz Leite says transport should guide urban growth, not just respond to it.

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Read the full article on Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) (in Portuguese)

Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) · 113d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS112d ago

Athens Airport wins first place in Routes Europe awards

Μακεδονικό Πρακτορείο Ειδήσεων · 112d ago

SAFETY113d ago

Tourists flee Barcelona airport as man screams 'jihadist slogans' and throws bag

A man shouting jihadist slogans at Barcelona's El Prat airport caused tourists to flee and triggered a bomb squad response.
The incident occurred around 7:30 PM on July 20 in Terminal 2, with at least two people treated for panic attacks.
Police arrested a 23-year-old Honduran man but ruled out a terrorist link, recommending psychiatric admission.
The suspect was neutralized by private security before police arrived; he faces public order and minor assault charges.

Read the full article on AOL.co.uk

AOL.co.uk · 113d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS112d ago

AirBorneo Takes Off to Kuala Lumpur

AirBorneo launched its inaugural Kuching to Kuala Lumpur flight on 20 July 2026.
The airline aims to stabilize airfares on the route with a fixed fare of RM375.
AirBorneo operates two daily flights using wet-leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Kuching to Singapore service is scheduled to start on 22 July 2026.
Flights to Kota Kinabalu and Jakarta are planned for next year.

Read the full article on routesonline.com

routesonline.com · 112d ago

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Demystifying the May 2026 Nationality Law: What New Portugal Golden Visa Applicants Need to Know

A direct Prague-Shanghai flight could start operating next summer, said Okamura

NACC committee visits Department of Lands to accelerate efforts to block 'foreign nominees' from seizing Phuket land

Turkiye secures USD 1.5 billion for the new railway line across the Bosphorus

Vietnam international airport reopening to fuel Da Lat tourism

Massive Chiang Mai raids target 18 sites linked to nominee network

Vietjet offers fares from USD90 and free checked baggage exclusively on its first Sri Lanka–Vietnam route

How Cambodia Techo Airport Earns Skytrax World Top Five Ranking Unlocking Massive Southeast Asian Air Connectivity and Tourism Growth in 2026

AIIB Approves up to USD1.5 Billion Financing for Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project in Türkiye

Cabinet approves Chiang Mai city plan, allowing private land in forest conservation areas to be used for commercial purposes

Singapore to expand air traffic control workforce by 40%, with S$20,000 sign-on bonus for new recruits

Singapore bank accounts targeted by money laundering syndicate: Alleged member charged

Vietnam expands rail plan with new cross-border links

Thailand's 2nd busiest airport to launch e-gates to prevent congestion

38 illegal foreign workers arrested at Rayong construction site run by Chinese-owned firm

Expansion of the subway in São Paulo highlights the historical role of public transport in large cities...

Athens Airport wins first place in Routes Europe awards

Tourists flee Barcelona airport as man screams 'jihadist slogans' and throws bag

AirBorneo Takes Off to Kuala Lumpur

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