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34203 STORIES · UPDATED 93D AGO

GOOD NEWSVISAS & STAYS100d ago

Portugal expands E-Gate access for foreign residents at airports

Foreign residents in Portugal can now use automated e-gates at airports with a valid residence permit and linked passport.
The e-gate measure, introduced by the PSP in April, aims to cut long immigration queues, especially at Lisbon Airport.
Over 1.5 million documented immigrants in Portugal may benefit from the new e-gate access.
Travellers must carry both their residence permit and the passport linked to it; if biometric verification fails, they are sent to a staffed desk.
Manual lanes for EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens remain restricted, with access at border officers' discretion during heavy traffic.

Read the full article on The Portugal News

The Portugal News · 100d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS100d ago

Lufthansa Returns to KLIA, Strengthening Global Connectivity from Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

Lufthansa will resume direct flights between Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) and Frankfurt after nearly a decade, starting end-October 2026.
The route will operate 5 weekly flights on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 287 seats in premium and economy cabins.
The announcement was made at ITB Berlin 2026, and the service boosts KLIA's connectivity to 71 airlines and 143 destinations.
Lufthansa's return raises the Star Alliance presence at KLIA to 10 member airlines, improving alliance transfer options.
The Frankfurt hub offers onward connections to Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Italy, and Eastern Europe, plus extra cargo capacity for Malaysian exports.

Read the full article on routesonline.com

routesonline.com · 100d ago

FLIGHTS & AIRPORTS99d ago

Drone strike near Dubai International Airport triggers fire, flights suspended

A drone strike near Dubai International Airport on Monday triggered a fire near fuel storage and suspended flights.
No injuries were reported, and the fire was contained without spreading to other critical infrastructure.
Incoming flights were diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport and other regional airports; Emirates advised passengers not to travel to the airport.
Temporary road closures around the airport, including the Airport Tunnel and Al Garhoud Bridge, were implemented for emergency access.
The strike follows rising West Asia tensions after US strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, with officials warning of retaliation against US-linked facilities.

Read the full article on News On AIR

News On AIR · 99d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT99d ago

Nearly $200 mln invested in Thu Thiem 4 Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City

Thu Thiem 4 Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City has a total investment of over VND5 trillion (~$192 million).
Groundbreaking is scheduled for Vietnam's National Day, September 2, with completion targeted for Q4 2028.
The 2.16 km, eight-lane bridge will connect the Southern region to the Thu Thiem New Urban Area.
It aims to ease traffic on Ton Duc Thang Street, Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, and Khanh Hoi Bridge.
The project is fully city-budget funded, with ~VND1.4 trillion ($52M+) for resettling 136 households.

Read the full article on Vietnam Economic Times

Vietnam Economic Times · 99d ago

GOOD NEWSBANKING & MONEY99d ago

Apple Pay Officially Launches in the Philippines, Visa Confirms

Apple Pay officially launched in the Philippines on 4 August 2026, Visa confirmed.
Launch partners are GoTyme Bank, Metrobank, UnionBank, and China Bank.
GoTyme supports Visa debit cards; the other three support Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards.
Accepting merchants at launch include Jollibee, Shake Shack, Ayala Malls, Foot Locker, Rustan's, and Power Mac Center.
The Philippines is now one of more than 90 countries where Apple Pay operates.

Read the full article on Google News — immigration / visa Philippines (immigration lane)

Google News — immigration / visa Philippines (immigration lane) · 99d ago

VISAS & STAYS100d ago

Colombia: Processing Delays and Increased Scrutiny Affecting Work Visa Applications

Colombia work visa processing is exceeding the statutory 30-calendar-day period, with approvals taking an extra two to three weeks.
Authorities are increasingly declaring applications inadmissible or withdrawn without citing substantive documentation deficiencies, forcing refilings.
Visa nationals face heightened scrutiny, and authorities may require filing under a different visa category without justification.
Employers should start Colombian immigration processes as early as possible and build extra time into onboarding schedules.
Operational uncertainty may continue after the August 7, 2026 presidential transition, with possible closures of some embassies and consulates.

Read the full article on Fragomen

Fragomen · 100d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT99d ago

Pattaya operators back airport rail link

Pattaya tourism operators say the three-airport rail link is essential to boost traffic at U-tapao Airport, regardless of speed.
The Eastern Aviation City project aims to attract up to 60 million passengers per year, which regional tourism alone cannot fulfill.
Airfares have surged by 40% since Middle East unrest began, hurting long-haul traveler confidence.
Only 2 of 4 Russian operators confirmed charter flights to U-tapao for the upcoming high season due to rising fuel prices.
The Chinese market grew by 15-20%, with individual travelers now making up 70% of mainland visitors.

Read the full article on Bangkok Post

Bangkok Post · 99d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS100d ago

Pune Airport logs one of busiest days as connectivity expands with Dubai, Bangkok flights

Pune airport hit 214 flight movements on Sunday, near its new daily cap of 235.
The daily flight cap was raised from 220 to 235 after IAF approval on May 30, 2025.
Air India Express resumed daily Pune-Bangkok service on August 1, with flight IX 242.
IndiGo operates a daily Pune-Dubai flight, giving Pune two daily direct Dubai services.
Pune was connected to 34 destinations that day; Delhi led with 19 flights.

Read the full article on The Indian Express

The Indian Express · 100d ago

VISAS & STAYS99d ago

Changes in international student, migration policy: Long delays likely for applicants outside Australia

Australia's new Ministerial Direction 119 prioritises onshore visa applicants, delaying offshore applicants indefinitely.
Offshore skilled professionals in health, education and construction lose their earlier fast-track priority.
International students already in Australia gain a faster pathway to permanent residency after study and skills assessment.
Australia now encourages working holiday entrants to work onshore and then apply for visas, shifting to a 'come first, work, apply' model.
Regional employers lose advantages for nominated offshore candidates, likely extending employer-sponsored visa waits.

Read the full article on Prothom Alo English

Prothom Alo English · 99d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT100d ago

São Paulo City Hall authorizes start of R$ 277.1 million BRT Radial Leste I works and releases R$ 2.68 million for the Aricanduva Corridor Operations Center

São Paulo City Hall authorized the start of BRT Radial Leste I works for lots 2 and 3, totaling R$ 277.1 million.
The BRT corridor will connect Terminal Parque Dom Pedro II to Rua Professor Miguel Russiano, with an 18-month execution period from July 31, 2026.
A new R$ 2.68 million commitment was released for technical management and socio-environmental supervision of the Aricanduva Corridor Operations Center.
The Operations Center will be installed at Complexo Santa Rita and includes monitoring of the SPTrans data transmission duct network.

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

Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) · 100d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT99d ago

How Sungai Nibong could become the blueprint for Penang's rail-led future

Penang plans Malaysia's first Inclusive Transit-Oriented Development (ITOD) around the future Sungai Nibong LRT station.
The Mutiara Line will span 29.67km with 22 stations, linking Silicon Island, George Town, and Penang Sentral.
Passenger services on the Mutiara Line are targeted to begin in December 2031.
About 9.9 acres of the 20.1-acre Tapak Ekspo site have been transferred to MRT Corp for the LRT station and depot.
Sungai Nibong will house a secondary depot and an integrated LRT station with bus and taxi facilities.

Read the full article on EdgeProp

EdgeProp · 99d ago

GOOD NEWSFLIGHTS & AIRPORTS99d ago

Flying into Hanoi: Here's what's changed at Noi Bai Airport.

Changes at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi take effect from August 3, 2026.
The article headline announces airport changes but provides no specific details on what changed.
Digital nomads flying into Hanoi should check official airport sources for the new procedures.

Read the full article on Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam

Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam · 99d ago

FLIGHTS & AIRPORTS99d ago

Dubai flights hit by major disruption as 16 airlines suspend services

Time Out Dubai · 99d ago

GOOD NEWSGROUND TRANSPORT100d ago

Air conditioning, Wi-Fi and shorter bus wait times: Natal launches public transport notice

Natal launched a public transport tender on Aug 3, 2026, published in the Official Gazette on Aug 4.
The 15-year concession keeps the fare at R$ 5.20 and free rides on Sundays.
Daily weekday trips rise 74%, from 1,820 to 3,167, and lines grow from 54 to 85.
Buses will get gradual air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a max 30-minute wait, with 12-minute average on high-demand lines.
Contract signing is expected between December 2026 and January 2027, with a 180-day mobilization period.

Heads up: the original article is in Portuguese. This summary is the English version we made for you. Most browsers can also translate the full page when you open it.

Read the full article on G1 Rio Grande do Norte (Globo — estado, cobre Natal) (in Portuguese)

G1 Rio Grande do Norte (Globo — estado, cobre Natal) · 100d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSSAFETY100d ago

Dubai sees drop in fraud and cybercrime cases in first half of 2026

Dubai Police reported a drop in fraud, cybercrime and economic crime in H1 2026 vs the same period last year.
The decline is credited to proactive investigations, intelligence-led operations, advanced tech and public awareness campaigns.
Dubai Police shut down 103 fraudulent social media accounts in Q2 2026 via the Anti-Fraud Centre.
Artificial intelligence is being used to support investigations, analyze crime data and shift policing toward prevention.
Residents are urged not to share personal or banking info with untrusted parties and to report suspicious activity.

Read the full article on Gulf News

Gulf News · 100d ago

FLIGHTS & AIRPORTS100d ago

Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: regional airlines continue certain route suspensions while US attacks come to a halt

US President Trump paused planned strikes on Iran to allow peace negotiations to begin, as the conflict enters its sixth month.
EASA extended its conflict zone advisory for Gulf airspace (UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar) until 31 August, prompting airlines to cancel routes.
Emirates flies to 137 destinations (96% of pre-war network) and offers one complimentary date change for bookings after April 2, plus conflict-related travel insurance.
Etihad operates to 80+ destinations, with Kuwait and Bahrain routes affected; tickets issued on/after 6 March for travel to 31 March 2027 get one free change.
Qatar Airways resumed UAE flights but suspended Bahrain, Erbil, and Kuwait routes until July 31; confirmed passengers get a complimentary date change to 31 October 2026.

Read the full article on Condé Nast Traveller India

Condé Nast Traveller India · 100d ago

GOOD NEWSCITY LIFE & OPENINGS99d ago

Major avenue in Curitiba to change: underground wires, bike lane and gardens

Curitiba's mayor announced a major redesign of Avenida Visconde de Guarapuava, including underground wires, bike lanes, and gardens.
The project covers nearly 4 km, linking Alto da XV to Batel, with completion expected in January 2031.
The tender for the study was launched on July 30, with planning as the first step.
The redesign includes continuous bike lanes, universal accessibility, and nature-based solutions like rain gardens.
Undergrounding power and telecom lines will reduce visual pollution and allow for larger tree planting.

Heads up: the original article is in Portuguese. This summary is the English version we made for you. Most browsers can also translate the full page when you open it.

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

Google Notícias — Curitiba (cobertura local) · 99d ago · translated from Portuguese

GOOD NEWSHOUSING & RENTALS99d ago

Article 3 - Hanoi: Expanding the right to choose where to live

Hanoi is shifting housing policy from quantity to ensuring real access to legal, safe, affordable housing.
The city approved 116 social housing projects, expected to provide about 101,000 units.
For 2026-2030, Hanoi aims to develop approximately 300,000 social housing units.
Key bottlenecks remain: land availability, infrastructure, land clearance, and investment procedures.
Delayed projects reduce supply, forcing people to keep waiting for suitable housing.

Read the full article on Vietnam.vn

Vietnam.vn · 99d ago

GROUND TRANSPORT99d ago

Railway workers confirm strike for lines 11, 12, and 13 in São Paulo

Google Notícias — São Paulo (cobertura local) · 99d ago · translated from Portuguese

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Portugal expands E-Gate access for foreign residents at airports

Lufthansa Returns to KLIA, Strengthening Global Connectivity from Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

Drone strike near Dubai International Airport triggers fire, flights suspended

Nearly $200 mln invested in Thu Thiem 4 Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City

Apple Pay Officially Launches in the Philippines, Visa Confirms

Colombia: Processing Delays and Increased Scrutiny Affecting Work Visa Applications

Pattaya operators back airport rail link

Pune Airport logs one of busiest days as connectivity expands with Dubai, Bangkok flights

Changes in international student, migration policy: Long delays likely for applicants outside Australia

São Paulo City Hall authorizes start of R$ 277.1 million BRT Radial Leste I works and releases R$ 2.68 million for the Aricanduva Corridor Operations Center

How Sungai Nibong could become the blueprint for Penang's rail-led future

Flying into Hanoi: Here's what's changed at Noi Bai Airport.

Dubai flights hit by major disruption as 16 airlines suspend services

Air conditioning, Wi-Fi and shorter bus wait times: Natal launches public transport notice

Dubai sees drop in fraud and cybercrime cases in first half of 2026

Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: regional airlines continue certain route suspensions while US attacks come to a halt

Major avenue in Curitiba to change: underground wires, bike lane and gardens

Article 3 - Hanoi: Expanding the right to choose where to live

Railway workers confirm strike for lines 11, 12, and 13 in São Paulo

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