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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

EES Gets Green Light For Phased Border Control Rollout

The European Parliament has officially approved the long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES), paving the way for its launch later this year.  The new high-tech border system, designed to replace passport stamps for non-EU travellers, will be introduced in phases over a six-month period. The EES has been delayed several times due to technical and logistical setbacks…
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UK Issues Travel Warning as Heatwave Grips Europe

Planning a European getaway? You might want to think twice before heading to your usual sun-soaked spots. The UK Foreign Office has issued heatwave travel warnings for popular destinations including Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus, as extreme temperatures sweep across much of Europe. With parts of Spain hitting 42°C and Portugal clocking 40.5°C, the heat…
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Frontex To Launch Digital Tool to Support EES Rollout Across Schengen

As the European Union prepares to implement the Entry/Exit System (EES) later this year, Frontex, the EU’s border control agency, has introduced a new mobile app aimed at making border crossings faster and more efficient for non-EU travellers. The app, called Travel to Europe, allows travellers to pre-register their personal and travel information before arriving…
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EU Reforms Hand Luggage Fees

In a major win for air passengers, European lawmakers have backed a proposal that will ban airlines from charging extra fees for basic hand luggage. If the law goes through, travellers across the EU will be entitled to bring a personal item and a piece of hand luggage free of charge. The move, approved by…
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EU Expands Grounds to Suspend Visa-Free Travel for Third Countries

The European Union (EU) is introducing tougher rules that will make it easier to suspend visa-free travel agreements with countries outside the EU. These changes are meant to help the EU respond more quickly to threats such as security concerns, human rights violations, or misuse of investor citizenship schemes—also known as “golden passports.” Currently, citizens…
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