The United States has introduced a fee for the Green Card lottery—the application now costs $1. Additionally, the cost of a visa to enter the United States will increase from $185 to $435.
These changes have already taken effect, so those planning to apply should consider the new costs in advance. Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | #news
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Internet outages have been observed for several days due to damage to underwater cables in the Red Sea.
Experts warn that repairs could take weeks, if not months, as there are only a few companies worldwide capable of performing such complex work at depth. 📡 Operators Du and E& have already reported “slow data services” and are working with international providers to resolve the issue. The causes of the interruption are still being […]
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Nearly 21,000 citizens abroad who applied for passport renewals have been registered for military service, the MP reported, citing a Defense Ministry report.
Consider this fact when applying for passport services abroad. Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | #news
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Qatar Removes Israel from Map
Qatar Airways has updated its maps: Israel is now listed as “Palestinian Territories.” Media reports are calling this move Qatar’s response to the recent diplomatic escalation. ⚓️ Seafarers should consider this when planning flights through the Middle East—routes and transit routes may change. Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | #news
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The legendary sea ferry “Heroes of Shipka,” which had been operating on the Ilyichevsk-Varna route since the late 1970s, was seriously damaged in a shahed attack on August 31.
Vyacheslav Kharkavenko, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Sea Port Authority, reported that the following vessels were also damaged by drone strikes this summer: 🔘 July 3 — Aj Rose🔘 July 6 — Marika and Zeibek🔘 July 8 — Amadore🔘 July 23 — Ingulsky dredger🔘 August 8 — Moayad🔘 August 31 — NS Pride ⚠️ Since […]
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