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news.sky.combusiness8 days ago
EU Entry/Exit System to Require Fingerprint and Photo Registration at European Airports
UK travellers heading to Europe this summer will face new registration steps at border control under the EU's Entry/Exit System. Airlines have advised passengers to arrive earlier to complete the process and avoid missed flights.
BBC Newsworld11 days ago
Berlin Airport Reports Up to Two-Hour Queues Under EU Entry-Exit System
The head of Berlin Airport said non-EU travelers are facing waits of one to two hours at one terminal. Airlines and airport groups have raised concerns about the system ahead of peak summer travel.
news.sky.comworld12 days ago
Airports and airlines ask EU to let countries suspend biometric border checks during summer 2026 peak
European aviation groups sent a letter to Ursula von der Leyen asking for immediate suspension of the Entry/Exit System during July and August. The request follows reports of waits up to five hours and some flights departing with reduced loads. Member states hold temporary waiver…
groundup.org.zaworld14 days ago
Seven Buses Wait at Beitbridge After 8,230 Migrants Processed Day Earlier
Passengers on seven buses waited on the pavement at the Beitbridge border post on 26 June 2026 after arriving from South African cities. The Border Management Authority said prior verification by Home Affairs and police is required to avoid delays.
Euronewsbusiness38 days ago
Portugal to Add 340 Police Officers at Airports Starting July
The government will deploy 340 additional Public Security Police officers to five airports beginning 4 July. The move follows recent border-control delays at Lisbon and other facilities.
nypost.comworld46 days ago
Lisbon Airport Sees Long Lines After EU Border System Update
A CNN journalist posted video of lengthy queues at Lisbon airport caused by the EU Entry/Exit System. Travelers reported missed flights and multi-hour waits during the rollout.
The Bbcworld51 days ago
France Suspends New EU Border Checks at Dover After Queues Form
French authorities paused the new EU entry-exit system checks at Dover on Saturday after long lines formed. The Port of Dover said the suspension would ease congestion and allow traffic to move more freely.
The Bbcbusiness53 days ago
Dover Port Advises Travelers to Prepare for Delays During Half Term
The Port of Dover has warned passengers to expect longer wait times at French border checks during the half term holiday period. The advice follows the partial rollout of the EU's new Entry Exit System at the port.
rte.ieworld62 days ago
European Ministers to Discuss Third-Country Hubs for Rejected Asylum Seekers
Ministers will meet in Moldova on Friday to discuss plans for sending rejected asylum seekers to processing hubs in third countries. The Council of Europe meeting is also expected to produce a political declaration affirming countries' rights to control their borders. Officials h…
citizen.co.zaworld62 days ago
1,347 Malawians Return Home from South Africa via Mwanza and Dedza Borders in 11 Days
Immigration authorities recorded 777 arrivals at Mwanza and 570 at Dedza between 1 May and 11 May 2026. Officials described the influx as abnormal and linked it to intensified enforcement actions in South Africa. Remittances from Malawian workers there remain a vital economic lif…