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  • While major festivals like Holi, Ramzan, and regional celebrations will see banks shut in multiple states, online banking, UPI, and ATM services will remain unaffected. Exams Daily - India's no 1 Education Portal
  • Manifold factors, including the successor of the nearly 88 year-old Pope Francis, will influence the trajectory of the Holy See's China policy in the future. The Diplomat
  • As the Holy Week ends, Filipino motorists may soon face changes in fuel prices, with gasoline likely to increase while diesel could see a decrease. PhilNews
  • In 2024, the NAPLAN testing will see greater impacts for Muslim students due to the overlapping with the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which Muslims observe by fasting from dawn to sunset. Home
  • While energy remains a hot topic-much like geopolitics in the wake of the war in Ukraine - the coming year will see a return to traditional themes, such as the holy grail of a cheaper, cleaner and more powerful battery. OpenMind
  • Several states and holy cities - such as Gujarat and Varanasi - are officially dry, while in others, such as Kerala, you will rarely see booze for sale. iNews
  • Acting in line with the universal values of peace, freedom, democracy and respect for human rights, Taiwan will continue to be an indispensable partner to the Holy See and other countries in their efforts to promote love, charity and world peace. Government Portal of Republic of China, Taiwan
  • Cypriot Church leaders are keen to strengthen ties with the Holy See since minority Christian communities in nearby countries fear that their faith is under attack amid armed conflicts. The Irish News
  • The Holy See observed the JCPOA's complete restoration to its fully operational status is the logical next step and is a key part of efforts to preclude conflict in the Middle East, particularly the risk of further nuclear proliferation. Reaching Critical Will
  • Canada should revoke diplomatic relations with Holy See if Catholic Church will not apologize for residential schools; and church should be subpoenaed, search warrants issued. The Hill Times
  • Autonomous systems, long considered to be the holy grail, including autonomous commercial vehicles are expected to see accelerated deployments in 2021. Traders' Insight
  • The Holy See would reach net-zero by 2050 and embark on an environmental education programme for the 70 million students in Catholic schools and universities around the world. Yahoo News UK
  • Use of the Grindr app among Vatican residents and officials and within the non-public areas of Vatican City State could present a particular diplomatic security risk for the Holy See in its dealings with China. The Catholic Association
  • Until 2021, UK travellers could spend as long as they liked in any country in the European Union and the wider Schengen area - which includes Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and the Vatican City. The Independent
  • Passengers arriving from the European Union, the Schengen Area and the United Kingdom will not face any restrictions upon entering the Vatican City. Office Holidays
  • Passengers arriving from European Union, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican City will not face any restrictions upon entering Italy. Office Holidays
  • New passport rules will extend to countries that are not part of the EU or Schengen area, such as Vatican City and Andorra, but are governed by free-movement agreements. Saga

Last updated: 23 July 2025



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