Frontex Launches Fifth Contingent at Portugal, Spain Borders
Frontex opens a Lisbon command to run Portugal and Spain’s busy sea, air borders. Read what the move means for travellers and migration.
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‘Stop pretending EES works,’ airports chief says
Europe’s airports chief warns that the EU’s new border system is failing. Read why Brussels disagrees and what to expect.
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Cost Curbs Europe Trips; Travellers Turn to Rail
Long-haul demand for Europe is cooling as costs bite, but safety and rail keep it ahead. See what is shaping summer 2026 travel plans.
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Migrant Rights Safe at Return Hubs, EU Commissioner Vows
The EU vows to safeguard rejected asylum seekers’ rights at return hubs abroad. Read what five member states are negotiating with Africa.
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Irregular Crossings into EU Fall 40%, Frontex Reports
Irregular crossings into the EU fell 40% in early 2026 as a new screening pact began. Read on for the routes bucking the trend.
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Group Tours and ETIAS: A British Traveller’s Guide to the New EU Entry Rule
Group tours don’t get a group ETIAS; every British traveller needs their own. Find out who applies, how and when before you book.
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Eurodac Processes 1.1 Million Fingerprint Sets in 2025
Eurodac handled 1.1 million fingerprint sets in 2025, down 18%. Read the figures behind Europe’s asylum database.
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Overseas Travel Appetite Holds Despite Middle East Conflict, ABTA Finds
UK appetite for overseas travel holds despite conflict and rising costs, ABTA finds. See what the new research means for your summer plans.
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EES Delays Put 41M Europe Trips at Risk, WTTC Warns
WTTC warned that EES border delays could cost Europe 41m visitors and $45bn. Read how queues, airline alarms and summer travel fears are building.
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Business Trips to Europe Under ETIAS: The UK Professional’s Guide to Travelling After 2026
British professionals need ETIAS for European business trips from late 2026. Learn who must apply, how to do it, and what to expect at the border.