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European Union Research Funding Leads to Virtual Liver
Scientists and surgeons from France, Germany, United Kingdom and Switzerland have developed a "virtual liver", using EU research funding, which will help surgeons better plan and carry out tumor operations and ensure quicker patient recovery....
Liechtenstein the Latest Country to Become a Member of the Schengen Area
Liechtenstein is the latest country to become a Member of the Schengen area, the zone without controls at internal borders. Over 400 million Europeans from 26 European countries now enjoy passport-free travel across the Schengen area.
European Commission Moves Towards Smart Borders
The European Commission has adopted a Communication which sets out the main options for using new technologies to simplify life for foreigners frequently travelling to the EU and to better monitor third-country nationals crossing the borders.
South African Government Denies Refusing the Dalai Lama a Visa
The South African government did not refuse to grant the Dalai Lama a visa, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has clarified.
10,000 People a Year in the UK Accidentally Throw Their Passports in the Trash
More than 10,000 people a year accidentally throw their passports out with the rubbish, according to new figures released by the Identity and Passport Service (IPS).
No Charge for First IDs
The Department of Home Affairs has stressed that there will be no charge for those applying for their identity documents for the first time.
Nigerian Immigration Service Installs Fraud Detection Equipment
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has installed Document Fraud Readers, scanners and other passenger registration equipment at the various international airports to check human trafficking. How People Arrived Here: nigerian & immigration fraud
Millionth New United Kingdom Passport Issued Free to Wartime Veteran
The millionth new UK passport has been issued free to World War Two veteran Janet Varrall as a part of the free passports scheme for the wartime generation. Mrs Varrall is the one millionth person to receive a new ‘Scenic Britain’ passport...
