The Panama Canal is preparing for a major modernization.
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has unveiled a 10-year investment plan worth over $8 billion. The goal is to strengthen the canal’s strategic role in global trade and improve its sustainability. ⛑️ Key projects: 🟢Construction of the Rio Indio Dam to guarantee water supply and transit stability🟢Creation of a 76-kilometer pipeline for transporting liquefied natural […]
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Georgia Tightens Rules for Foreigners
New rules for those who overstay in the country came into effect on October 1, 2025. Fines:▪️ Up to 6 months – 1,000 GEL (≈ $365)▪️ 6-12 months – 2,000 GEL (≈ $730)▪️ More than a year – 3,000 GEL (≈ $1,100) ❗️ In addition to the fine, a ban on re-entry to Georgia may […]
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In December, China Eastern Airlines will launch the world’s most grueling direct flight.
This record-breaking journey will require passengers to spend more than a day in the same seat. 📍The Boeing 777-300ER flight will depart from Shanghai to Buenos Aires with a two-hour technical stop in Auckland. The airline operates the same flight number and aircraft as before, meaning passengers are unlikely to disembark during the short stopover […]
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Poland extended the legal stay of Ukrainians until March 4, 2026.
At the same time, the country is tightening controls over the receipt of social assistance, particularly the 800+ program. Eligibility will be linked to professional activity and children’s education in a Polish school. 🍔The law also imposes restrictions on access to healthcare for adult Ukrainian citizens. Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | #news
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The CES test is a mandatory exam for certification and employment of seafarers
CES (Crew Evaluation System) is an international qualification exam that seafarers must pass upon receiving their first or subsequent command rank, as well as to confirm their certification. ✅ Where to officially take the exam: 🔘Kyiv – 23 Preobrazhenska St.🔘Odesa – 39 Grushevskoho St.🔘Warsaw – Jagiellonska, 53 Exam Cost: 📍Kyiv, Odesa — 4800 UAH (trial […]
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