Faded fingerprints trap elderly Britons in hours-long EU queues
EES kiosks reject elderly Britons whose fingerprints have faded, adding hours to EU queues. Read what the law says, and why it isn’t helping.
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EU praises Spain’s ‘swift response’ as Ceuta rift persists
The European Union (EU) commended Spain’s handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis, while Italy maintained border controls and divisions over migration persisted. Interior ministers joined an emergency videoconference after days of…
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The Best European City Breaks for British Travellers in 2026
The best European city breaks for British travellers in 2026, grouped by budget, food, culture and weather. Get the border and passport rules first.
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Minister eyes rethink as Malta nears 4.5 m tourist target
Malta may hit its 4.5m tourist target nine years early, yet spend per visitor is falling. See what the minister plans next.
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Poland, Hungary curb foreign labour; businesses warn of shortages
Poland and Hungary cut non-EU work permits as employers warn of shortages. Read why economists say growth could suffer.
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Eurostar to Europe: Routes, Tickets and the New Border Checks Explained
Eurostar links London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in hours. Get the routes, fares and border rules sorted before you book.
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Frontex, Europol widen data sharing under new border arrangement
Frontex and Europol have signed a new deal widening border data sharing. Here is what the arrangement allows, and what it leaves out.
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EES delays spark holiday chaos, suspension calls grow
EES delays are causing airport and port chaos across Europe. See why MPs and airlines want the checks paused this summer.
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European tourism holds firm as travellers rethink priorities
European tourism grew 5% in Q2 2026 despite global uncertainty. See how shifting traveller priorities are reshaping summer.
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The Complete Pre-Travel Checklist for Brits Heading to Europe
Everything a UK traveller needs to sort before a European trip in 2026, in one clear checklist. Start early and travel with total peace of mind.