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fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 days ago

What's the deal with EES and medical insurance for British tourists in France?

The new system covers non-EU citizens who are crossing an external EU border - since Brexit, this includes the UK-France border. You can read a full explanation of how the system works here, but non-EU citizens who are crossing the border for the first time after the introduction of the system must supply biometric details (fingerprints and/or facial scan) and fill in a questionnaire.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Will the EU's new fingerprint entry system cause gridlock? The Guardian tried it out

From 12 October, non-citizens of the EU will start having to register their biometric information at the border with faces photographed and fingerprints scanned before being allowed into Europe's Schengen area. After helping draw up the scheme a decade ago, the post-Brexit UK now finds itself lumped with nations from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe outside the bloc. Hopes of prior registration via an app have not materialised, and the whole biometric process must still take place at each airport, crossing or port.
Europe politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The case against digital ID cards: imagine how a Reform government could use them | Gaby Hinsliff

A proposed digital ID policy linking work eligibility to smartphone ID risks normalizing authoritarian immigration controls and could empower far-right parties if misused.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago

Trump Should Have Stuck With Border Security, Not Mass Deportations

Trump's ambitious mass-deportation initiative faces significant challenges, leading to decreasing popularity and failure to meet deportation goals.
#immigration
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

UK government outlines plan to surveil migrants with eVisa data | Computer Weekly

UK government introduces eVisa system to enhance immigration enforcement and border security.
#asylum-seekers
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 weeks ago

European countries warned they are putting asylum seekers' lives in danger

Outsourcing asylum processing to third countries exposes asylum seekers to torture, arbitrary detention, collective expulsion, and denial of legal remedies.
Travel
fromGamintraveler
1 month ago

The EU Border Question That's Getting 1 In 5 Americans Denied Entry - And Most Don't Know The Answer

Working remotely while visiting the EU on a tourist (Schengen) visa can be prohibited, and admitting to it at border control can lead to denial of entry.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You Can't Legally Bring Mexican Bologna Into The US - Tasting Table

Various fruits and vegetables have been prohibited from entering the U.S. at different times, typically in an attempt to keep pests and diseases from entering the nation's agricultural system. Presently, even cooked products like bologna and ham from Mexico are restricted due to the potential of harboring diseases like classical swine fever. This does not prevent the import of Mexican pork products into the U.S., but the law requires that these products be accompanied by veterinary documentation showing them to be disease free - not the sort of thing that someone with a trunk full of bologna is likely to have on hand.
Agriculture
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

A ferry link between Scotland and France could be one step closer

A ferry linking Scotland to Europe could be one step closer to reality after a key border obstacle may be resolved. Ferry operator DFDS is planning on launching a service between the town of Rosyth in Fife, Scotland, and Dunkirk in France, as early as spring 2026, allowing for both passengers and freight to be transported between the countries.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Strict post-Brexit rules for British tourists travelling to EU set to come into force

Under strict new border rules, Britons travelling to Europe may have to show medical insurance and a return ticket to the UK, starting October 12.
UK news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Traveller arrested trying to smuggle $2M worth of cocaine inside cans of cheese: CBSA | CBC News

A traveller was arrested trying to smuggle over $2 million worth of cocaine in cheese cans.
#immigration-policy
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Germany politics

Germany expands border patrols as part of immigration plan DW 05/17/2025

Germany is implementing stricter immigration controls, with asylum-seekers being turned back at the border except for vulnerable individuals.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
US news

100 days of heavy-handed measures: Trump has already deported 142,000 people

The Trump administration has significantly reduced irregular border crossings, prioritizing strict enforcement and increasing detention capacity.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany expands border patrols as part of immigration plan DW 05/17/2025

Germany is implementing stricter immigration controls, with asylum-seekers being turned back at the border except for vulnerable individuals.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

100 days of heavy-handed measures: Trump has already deported 142,000 people

The Trump administration has significantly reduced irregular border crossings, prioritizing strict enforcement and increasing detention capacity.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Passport Stamps Are Disappearing Across 29 Countries This Fall-Here's What Travelers Need to Know

Countries in the European Union will soon replace passport stamps with biometric and electronic border systems, starting from October 12.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK to start small boats returns to France within days' after EU gives green light

The UK will detain small boat arrivals and return some to France under a new treaty.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

An effigy of refugees, burned by a crowd: this is where Europe's brutal fantasy of border control has led us | Maurice Stierl

The burning of an effigy of refugees on a boat during a crowd's cheers in Moygashel exemplifies the current harsh sentiments towards migration in Europe.
Europe politics
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Quebec Man Says U.S. Coast Guard Abducted Him in Canadian Waters and Border Patrol Threw Him in Jail

A Quebec resident was detained by the U.S. Coast Guard in Canadian waters and expressed a desire for an apology.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Outrage after border agents subject detained gay Vermont superintendent to hours of 'psychological terror'

Chavarria stated CBP officers seized his phone and laptop, denied him access to counsel, and interrogated him in four separate rooms, questioning his citizenship and employment status.
LGBT
#wildlife-smuggling
#migration
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Record number of migrants cross Channel in 2025 so far

Record number of migrants crossing the English Channel in 2025, surpassing 2024 figures.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany updates: Railroad operator seeks modernization delay DW 07/10/2025

State-owned German national railroad operator Deutsche Bahn has announced a delay in modernization plans for key routes until 2036, extending the timeline by five additional years.
Germany news
#schengen-area
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Ag Chief Tells Fox No Amnesty for Farm Workers Days After Trump Floated Leniency For Farm Workers

We’ve been clear about our stance on immigration, and there is no amnesty for farm workers as part of our current plans.
Agriculture
#germany
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany tightens border protections: Facts and figures DW 05/12/2025

Germany's new border controls aim to reduce irregular immigration and are influenced by election pledges.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany turns first asylum seekers away at border: report DW 05/11/2025

Germany is rejecting asylum seekers at borders, marking a significant policy shift under the new government.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany updates: Police nab suspected far-right extremists DW 05/21/2025

German raids target far-right extremists; arrests made.
Interior Minister Dobrindt enforces stricter border checks.
Germany's economy struggles as reforms are promised.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany tightens border protections: Facts and figures DW 05/12/2025

Germany's new border controls aim to reduce irregular immigration and are influenced by election pledges.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany turns first asylum seekers away at border: report DW 05/11/2025

Germany is rejecting asylum seekers at borders, marking a significant policy shift under the new government.
#migration-policy
#drug-smuggling
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

UK must refuse to take male small boat migrants - Farage

Farage emphasized the need for the UK to refuse acceptance of "undocumented males" arriving via small boats from France, insisting on border control post-Brexit.
UK politics
#entryexit-system
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Poland to temporarily reinstate border controls with Germany DW 07/01/2025

Poland will impose temporary border checks with Germany and Lithuania from July 7 to reduce irregular migrant crossings.
#schengen-agreement
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Schengen hits 40: What problems lie ahead for Europe's border-free zone?

The Schengen area, ensuring free movement for EU citizens, marks its 40th anniversary amidst ongoing challenges.
The Schengen Agreement began as a small cooperation initiative and has evolved into a vital aspect of European unity.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Schengen hits 40: What problems lie ahead for Europe's border-free zone?

The Schengen Agreement, initiated in 1985, facilitated unprecedented free movement across Europe, facing various challenges over its 40-year history.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos faces detention hearing

A Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos into the United States faces a detention hearing in Massachusetts.
UK news
#gibraltar
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Starmer told to 'answer one simple question' has Labour deported those who arrived on boats - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lee Anderson challenged PM Starmer on the authenticity of his deportation claims during PMQs, highlighting concerns about transparency in immigration policies.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Brexit food control post at Portsmouth may have to be demolished', says port director

The Portsmouth border control post may be demolished due to reduced health checks on imports established by a new government deal with the EU.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker says he was detained and questioned at airport | TechCrunch

Hasan Piker was detained at Chicago O'Hare Airport, where he was questioned about his political views by a Customs agent.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

The Line between Canada and the US Cuts through the Haskell Free Library | The Walrus

The Haskell Free Library symbolizes the changing dynamics between the US and Canada, illustrating how borders affect community and identity.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Over 14% of All Active-Duty American Military Personnel Live Here

The directive from President Trump reinforces the military's role in immigration control, while also highlighting the extensive contributions of California-based military personnel to community safety.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump Pentagon Roasted Over Comical Pete Hegseth AI Image With HUGE Problem: Next Level Cringe'

"Next level cringe that doesn't actually accomplish anything."
US politics
Travel
fromThe World in My Pocket
5 months ago

What is Ghost Booking And Why Travelers Are Using It To Avoid US Border Control Fears? - The World in My Pocket

International travelers increasingly resort to 'ghost booking' to navigate stricter US entry requirements.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Gaza territory shrinks drastically as Israel seizes huge swaths of land

Israel's military has heavily restricted access to over half of Gaza, creating buffer zones and altering the territory's borders.
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