01/29/2021 - China "No Longer" Recognises British-Issued Hong Kong Passports
02/04/2021 - Sweden, Denmark To Develop Digital Covid Vaccine "Passports"
03/03/2021 - Vaccine passports: Ticket back to normal life?
03/03/2021 - COVID "vaccine passports" could be "Pandora's box" for privacy
03/10/2021 - Countries and airlines discuss "health passports" hoping to re launch travel
03/23/2021 - Covid-19: Vaccines and vaccine passports being sold on darknet
03/25/2021 - Covid passports: What are different countries planning?
03/27/2021 - Hundreds Protest Against Denmark's Virus Law, "Corona Passports"
03/30/2021 - Vaccine passports could prove to be a privacy minefield for regulators
03/30/2021 - Florida Governor DeSantis against US vaccine passports
04/06/2021 - Covid: US rules out vaccine passports
04/07/2021 - US, WHO top scientists not so eager about vaccination passports
04/12/2021 - Dr. Scott Gottlieb believes Americans should have access to Covid 'vaccine passports'
04/22/2021 - Malta Golden passports: 'Loopholes' found in citizenship scheme
04/28/2021 - Covid: Spain hopes for tourists as EU votes on digital passports
05/10/2021 - European Union one step closer to Green Passports
05/15/2021 - No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss
05/22/2021 - Covid vaccine passports: Everything we know so far
05/28/2021 - US Taking "Very Close Look" At Vaccine Passports For Travel
05/30/2021 - Boris Johnson Urges G7 Summit Over Covid "Vaccine Passports"
06/17/2021 - Japan To Issue Vaccine Passports To Citizens For Travelling Abroad
06/30/2021 - US Eases Gender Selection On Passports "To Promote Freedom, Dignity"
07/01/2021 - US plans third gender option on passports
07/11/2021 - This company sells passports to Americans looking for a tax break on their bitcoin profits
08/28/2021 - Brazil: Rio de Janeiro City Hall to require vaccine passports for public spaces starting next month
09/12/2021 - UK Government Drops Plan For Vaccine Passports In England
09/17/2021 - Italy makes Covid passports mandatory for all employees
10/05/2021 - Afghanistan To Start Issuing Passports Again After Months Of Delays: Official
11/25/2021 - The EU is planning a 9-month expiration date on its Covid vaccine passports
12/08/2021 - UK Advises Work From Home, Mandates Vaccine Passports Amid Omicron Surge
12/15/2021 - "For Legal Purposes": UK Supreme Court Rejects Gender-Neutral Passports
12/17/2021 - Lagos party plans threatened by Nigeria Covid passports
03/14/2022 - EU Parliament votes to end "golden passports", allowing rich individuals to buy EU citizenship
04/01/2022 - US to admit "X" option on passports of gender-neutral citizens
04/12/2022 - Man, Woman Or... X: US Rolls Out Gender-Neutral Passports
05/13/2022 - China Denies Blocking Passports To Control Covid
06/11/2022 - Russia hands out passports in occupied Ukraine cities
06/11/2022 - First Russian Passports Given To Ukrainians In Occupied South: Report
06/21/2022 - After Ruble And Passports, This Ukraine Region Now Has Russian TV
07/20/2022 - The World's Most (And Least) Powerful Passports In 2022. India Is...
09/26/2022 - Uruguay's presidential custody chief arrested for allegedly falsifying Russian passports
10/03/2022 - Prosecutor asked Interpol to issue red alert for Uruguayan passports of Russians in Lacalle Pou's bodyguard case
01/05/2023 - Judge De Moraes seizes passports of Bolsonarist journalists
01/09/2023 - Chinese Rush To Renew Passports After Covid Border Curbs Lifted
05/25/2023 - Ukrainians Forced To Apply For Russian Passports "To Erase Identity"
Ukrainians Forced To Apply For Russian Passports "To Erase Identity"
Published: 05/25/2023 in NDTV News - World-news
Moscow has been steadily imposing its passports in an effort to justify its occupation and tighten control, but also to undermine Ukrainian identity, experts said.
Chinese Rush To Renew Passports After Covid Border Curbs Lifted
Published: 01/09/2023 in NDTV News - World-news
People joined long queues outside immigration offices in Beijing on Monday, eager to renew their passports after China dropped Covid border controls that had largely prevented its 1.4 billion residents from travelling for three years.
Judge De Moraes seizes passports of Bolsonarist journalists
Published: 01/05/2023 in MercoPress
Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes ordered the seizure of the passports belonging to Jovem Pan radio reporters Rodrigo Constantino and Paulo Figueiredo, who are well-known for their allegiance to former President Jair Bolsonaro and are under investigation for spreading fake news and for their alleged involvement in the demonstrations calling for a coup d'état.
Prosecutor asked Interpol to issue red alert for Uruguayan passports of Russians in Lacalle Pou's bodyguard case
Published: 10/03/2022 in MercoPress
Uruguayan prosecutor Gabriela Fossati, in charge of the investigation into the case of President Luis Lacalle Pou's former chief of custody, Alejandro Astesiano, requested that Interpol issue a red alert on the passports of Russian citizens with Uruguayan nationality.
Uruguay's presidential custody chief arrested for allegedly falsifying Russian passports
Published: 09/26/2022 in MercoPress
The head of President Luis Lacalle Pou's custody, Alejandro Astesiano, has been arrested by order of the Public Prosecutor's Office for alleged "passport forgery", according to Uruguayan media and confirmed by sources from the Presidency.
The World's Most (And Least) Powerful Passports In 2022. India Is...
Published: 07/20/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
Japan, Singapore and South Korea have the most powerful passports as the world continues to recover from Covid-19, reversing pre-pandemic rankings that were dominated by European nations.
After Ruble And Passports, This Ukraine Region Now Has Russian TV
Published: 06/21/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
Russian television was now broadcasting in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, the Russian army said on Tuesday in an area where Moscow already introduced the ruble and began distributing Russian...
First Russian Passports Given To Ukrainians In Occupied South: Report
Published: 06/11/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
Authorities in the Moscow-occupied city of Kherson in southern Ukraine handed out Russian passports to local residents for the first time on Saturday, news agencies reported.
Russia hands out passports in occupied Ukraine cities
Published: 06/11/2022 in BBC News - World
The issuing of Russian passports in occupied Kherson and Melitopol is condemned by Kyiv.
China Denies Blocking Passports To Control Covid
Published: 05/13/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
China's immigration authority responded to what it said were "foreign media reports" that falsely said the agency had suspended passport issuances.
Man, Woman Or... X: US Rolls Out Gender-Neutral Passports
Published: 04/12/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
It's just a small box to tick on an application form, but a huge breakthrough for D. Ojeda, a non-binary person who on Monday became one of the first Americans to apply for a gender-neutral passport.
US to admit "X" option on passports of gender-neutral citizens
Published: 04/01/2022 in MercoPress
The United States Government of President Joe Biden has agreed to issue passports marked with an "X" in the gender box to adjust to the bearer's self-perception, it was announced Thursday during celebrations of the Transgender Day of Visibility.
EU Parliament votes to end "golden passports", allowing rich individuals to buy EU citizenship
Published: 03/14/2022 in MercoPress
The European Parliament voted last week an end to the so called "golden passports", extended by some members of the EU to rich individuals, in this case mainly Russian oligarchs.
Lagos party plans threatened by Nigeria Covid passports
Published: 12/17/2021 in BBC News - World
Nigeria was briefly put on the UK's travel red list but most people are indifferent to coronavirus.
"For Legal Purposes": UK Supreme Court Rejects Gender-Neutral Passports
Published: 12/15/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
Five judges at Britain's Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a legal challenge against a government policy not to allow gender-neutral passports.
UK Advises Work From Home, Mandates Vaccine Passports Amid Omicron Surge
Published: 12/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced the tightening of virus restrictions in England as Omicron variant cases surge, including guidance to work from home and mandatory vaccine...
The EU is planning a 9-month expiration date on its Covid vaccine passports
Published: 11/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The idea now is that the document has a life span of nine months after the first set of vaccines are administered.
Afghanistan To Start Issuing Passports Again After Months Of Delays: Official
Published: 10/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
Afghanistan will start issuing passports to its citizens again on Tuesday after months of delays, a senior official said.
Italy makes Covid passports mandatory for all employees
Published: 09/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Italy has become the first European country to make a Covid certificate mandatory for all workers.
UK Government Drops Plan For Vaccine Passports In England
Published: 09/12/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
The UK government has dropped a plan to make people in England show vaccine passports to enter crowded events such as nightclubs, the health minister said Sunday.
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro City Hall to require vaccine passports for public spaces starting next month
Published: 08/28/2021 in MercoPress
The City Hall of Rio de Janeiro Friday announced that effective September 1, a COVID-19 vaccination passport will be required for customers to be allowed to enter cinemas, theatres, museums, stadiums, amusement parks and gyms.
This company sells passports to Americans looking for a tax break on their bitcoin profits
Published: 07/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
This company helps people obtain a foreign passport is trying to skip out on U.S. taxes on your bitcoin.
US plans third gender option on passports
Published: 07/01/2021 in BBC News - World
The process is "technologically complex" and will take time however, the state department says.
US Eases Gender Selection On Passports "To Promote Freedom, Dignity"
Published: 06/30/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
The US State Department on Wednesday made it easier for citizens to select their gender on passports, in the latest effort by President Joe Biden's administration to support LGBTQI rights.
Japan To Issue Vaccine Passports To Citizens For Travelling Abroad
Published: 06/17/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
Japan said on Thursday it will make a vaccine passport available from next month for Japanese travellers, as governments around the world experiment with ways to relaunch tourism and business trips.
Boris Johnson Urges G7 Summit Over Covid "Vaccine Passports"
Published: 05/30/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants the upcoming Group of Seven summit to reach agreement on Covid-19 vaccine passports and to open talks on a "world treaty" to prepare for future pandemics.
US Taking "Very Close Look" At Vaccine Passports For Travel
Published: 05/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
The United States said Friday it is seriously considering creating a vaccine passport for Americans traveling abroad.
Covid vaccine passports: Everything we know so far
Published: 05/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
More activities are opening to vaccinated individuals. The question is how they will prove their status.
No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss
Published: 05/15/2021 in BBC News - World
Dubai is the world's busiest airport and its boss says vaccine passports will get us flying again.
European Union one step closer to Green Passports
Published: 05/10/2021 in MercoPress
The European Commission Monday took decisive steps towards the creation of a “green” or “vaccine passport” through a pilot test for what is viewed as the new normal.
Covid: Spain hopes for tourists as EU votes on digital passports
Published: 04/28/2021 in BBC News - World
Spain says it hopes to open up to overseas travellers in June with a pilot test next month.
Malta Golden passports: 'Loopholes' found in citizenship scheme
Published: 04/22/2021 in BBC News - World
Investors rented empty properties to fulfil the one-year residence requirement, leaked files show.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb believes Americans should have access to Covid 'vaccine passports'
Published: 04/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Digital proof of Covid vaccination could be helpful in navigating the pandemic in the months ahead, Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC.
US, WHO top scientists not so eager about vaccination passports
Published: 04/07/2021 in MercoPress
The US administration of President Joseph Biden shall not be requiring its citizens to use vaccination passports to prove they were immunized against coronavirus, Dr Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
Covid: US rules out vaccine passports
Published: 04/06/2021 in BBC News - World
The White House says no American will be forced by the government to obtain proof of vaccination.
Florida Governor DeSantis against US vaccine passports
Published: 03/30/2021 in MercoPress
Florida State Governor Ron DeSantis Monday announced he would fight the federal administration's plans to create a national vaccine passport.
Vaccine passports could prove to be a privacy minefield for regulators
Published: 03/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
When the EU announced its plans for a "digital green certificate" this month, the tourism industry breathed a sigh of relief that maybe summer could be salvaged.
Hundreds Protest Against Denmark's Virus Law, "Corona Passports"
Published: 03/27/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
Hundreds gathered in central Copenhagen on Saturday to protest against a controversial virus law and Denmark's plan to create so called "corona passports".
Covid passports: What are different countries planning?
Published: 03/25/2021 in BBC News - World
We look at how advanced some countries' plans are for vaccine certificates and Covid passports.
Covid-19: Vaccines and vaccine passports being sold on darknet
Published: 03/23/2021 in BBC News - World
Researchers say criminals are taking advantage of desperate people looking for a way out of lockdown
Countries and airlines discuss "health passports" hoping to re launch travel
Published: 03/10/2021 in MercoPress
From digital certificates to "health passports", countries and airlines across the globe are hoping to re-launch travel by letting people prove their Covid-free status. But with patchy vaccine access around the world and mounting concerns over data privacy, questions are swirling about how the measures will work in practice.
COVID "vaccine passports" could be "Pandora's box" for privacy
Published: 03/03/2021 in World - CBSNews.com
Some governments, including the U.S., are considering COVID-19 immunity certificates to inject the tourism industry back to life and revive businesses.
Vaccine passports: Ticket back to normal life?
Published: 03/03/2021 in World - CBSNews.com
Governments and businesses are looking at ways for people to prove they've been vaccinated against COVID-19. So-called vaccine passports or immunity certificates could let people travel, stay at a hotel or even visit a bar. Israel just rolled out its "green pass." Could they be the ticket back to a more normal post-pandemic life? Roxana Saberi reports from London.
Sweden, Denmark To Develop Digital Covid Vaccine "Passports"
Published: 02/04/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
Sweden on Thursday announced it would start the development of digital vaccine certificates, to be used for travel and potentially more, following a similar move by Denmark a day earlier.
China "No Longer" Recognises British-Issued Hong Kong Passports
Published: 01/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
China on Friday said it will "no longer recognise" the British National (Overseas) passport for Hong Kongers, as Britain prepares to open its doors to millions more residents of the former colony...