border control
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Aviation Industry Urges Suspension of EU Entry/Exit System Amid Summer Travel Chaos
Major airlines and airport groups are calling for an urgent suspension of the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System, citing severe delays during peak summer travel.
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Travelers Report Significant Delays at EU Airports Amid New Digital Border Checks
Travelers at major European airports are reporting hours-long queues as the EU’s new Entry-Exit System (EES) faces implementation challenges ahead of the summer travel peak.
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Schengen in Crisis: EU Member States Invoke Emergency Clauses to Halt EES Biometric Checks
As the Entry/Exit System (EES) faces a chaotic full-scale rollout in mid-2026, major European hubs are temporarily suspending biometric collection to prevent total border collapse.
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Digital Border Friction: EU Entry/Exit System Triggers Major Travel Disruptions
The full rollout of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) has introduced significant bottlenecks at major European hubs, complicating travel for non-EU nationals and raising concerns ahead of the summer peak.
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UK to pay France £450 million for increased migrant patrols
Britain has agreed to pay France £450 million to fund enhanced beach patrols and a new migrant processing center aimed at curbing illegal crossings.
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Armenian Border Guards Take Charge Amid Stable Russian Base Presence
Border checkpoints in Armenia are under the control of Armenian border guards, with no concerns about the Russian military base.
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Armenian Border Guards Take Full Control of Akhurik Crossing
Armenian authorities have officially assumed full control of the Akhurik border crossing following the withdrawal of Russian border guards.
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UK Passport Rules Tighten for Dual Citizens Amid Digital Border Push
Starting February 25, 2026, British dual citizens entering the UK must present a valid UK passport or a Certificate of Entitlement, a significant shift in border policy by the Home Office.
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Irish Passport Recall: 13,000 Documents Affected by Printing Error, Travel Disruption Feared
Almost 13,000 Irish passports issued between December 23, 2025, and January 6, 2026, have been recalled due to a printing error where the letters ‘IRL’ are missing. This technical glitch could lead to issues at border control and eGates for…
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UK and US Overhaul Asylum Policies: Families Face Removal, Supreme Court to Weigh Migrant Entry Limits
Sweeping reforms in the UK aim to increase removals of families with failed asylum claims and make refugee status temporary, while the US Supreme Court prepares to rule on border policies that limit migrant access to asylum.
