Monthly Archives: July 2020
Security risks of using preowned hardware
Introduction
There is often the view that if you purchase preowned hardware (especially from a third party), that it is not as good as buying...
Finland border controls for 3 EU countries
The Finnish authorities have decided to reintroduce internal border controls for three European Union Member States in order to prevent another wave of COVID-19...
China threatens to stop recognising BNO passports
China has threatened to withdraw its recognition of British National Overseas (BNO) passports held by Hong Kong residents.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently said...
Solomon Islands banknote wins gold medal
The Solomon Islands’ newly launched SBD 5 polymer banknote has won a gold medal in the 2020 Print Industry Craftmanship Awards (PICA), an Australian...
UK passport application backlog reaches 400,000
A backlog of more than 400,000 UK passport applications has mounted due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
According to BBC, Home Office minister...
US consulates in Germany, Austria resume services
The United States consulates in Germany and Austria have resumed limited visa services after having been closed due to COVID-19.
Schengen Visa Info reports Germany...
Lithuania launches blockchain coin
The Bank of Lithuania has officially issued its digital collector coin LBCOIN, making it the world’s first digital coin issued by a central bank.
Finance...
Several Dutch visa application centres reopened
Dutch authorities have decided to reopen several overseas visa application centres which were previously closed due to the coronavirus.
VFS Global says the Netherlands’ passport...
Bangladeshi new banknote security thread
Bangladesh’s central bank has issued an updated version of the BDT 1,000 banknote.
TBS News reports the banknote has been updated in order to further...
Nigeria ramps up digital identity initiative
Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria, has established a committee to focus on introducing digital identification for all residents.
Nairametrics reports the goal of the committee...
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