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World | Oct 13, 2025 | 8 min read Travelling to EU? Know about the new registration system
News World #London Travellers to Europe, including Indians, will be subject to new entry registrations from Sunday under a phased implementation of the European Union’s new digital border system. The EU’s Entry Exit System (EES) requires non-EU...
Where to watch Wales vs. Belgium: Key information for World Cup qualifier
Wales have their task cut out as they face a strong Belgium side in a must-win FIFA World Cup Qualifier on Monday. Craig Bellamy's side has only collected 10 points from their five outings in the five-team Group J. North Macedonia, who have played...
Here are all the countries affected by the new EU travel rules
The EU Entry/Exit system (EES) came into effect on October 12, requiring those with a UK passport heading for a short stay to register their biometric details. These details, such as fingerprints and a photo, are collected when you arrive. Here...
Europe Launches Automated Border Checks
Starting Sunday, travellers from outside the EU who enter the Schengen zone will undergo photography and fingerprinting at border checkpoints, as the EU implements its long-awaited automated border control system. This new approach aims to...
EU Starts Implementing Border Control Changes: Here's Everything You Need to Know
The European Union has begun the gradual rollout of its new EU border control system known as Entry/Exit System (EES), requiring passport holders from non-EU countries to undergo new entry registrations as part of a progressive implementation of...
New EU border system takes effect: Digital checks under Entry Exit System— What is it
AI image for representation Indians and other non-EU travellers heading to Europe will need to register their details under the European Union’s new digital border system, the Entry Exit System (EES), beginning Sunday. The EES requires visitors to...
UAE Joins 14-Nation Coalition For Open Trade Push
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Abu Dhabi has become the newest member of a 14-country initiative called the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership, a coalition committed to defending“open and free” trade in response to rising global protectionism....
India-EFTA Trade Pact Set To Drive $100 Billion Investment, Create 1 Million Jobs
Last Updated:October 12, 2025, 12:50 IST The India–EFTA TEPA, signed in March 2024 and effective October 2025, promises USD 100 billion investment, 1 million jobs, and major tariff concessions. News18The India–European Free Trade Association...
“New opportunities for growth”: Swiss envoy hails India-EFTA trade pact as milestone after 16 years of negotiations
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Swiss Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Maya Tissafi, has described the newly signed free trade agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries as a "very important step" after 16...
EFTA TEPA to lead to $100 bn in investments, 1 mn direct jobs: India
The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on March 10, 2024, officially came into effect on October 1 this year.India's first free trade agreement (FTA) with four...
Big changes to international travel: US hikes ESTA cost, new entry process in Europe, Japan
Make sure you're across the latest changes to travel requirements before you head off on your next trip. Pic: Getty Images. There are significant changes being made to the application and entry processes of Australia’s favourite overseas...
Everything you need to know as new EU Entry/Exit system bombshell starts today
The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to launch on Sunday, 12 October. This fresh system, which will impact millions of individuals globally, will be in operation across 25 EU nations and four non-EU countries. The EES aims to eliminate...
New EU Entry/Exit system now enforced as thousands stranded in airports
The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) has been launched this morning. This new travel system, which will impact millions of travellers globally, will be operational in 25 EU countries and four non-EU countries. The EES aims to eliminate the...
David Williams: Embroidered ‘Dove of Peace’ stamp is special
In today’s world of outright warfare, border clashes, threats of conflict and other geo-political strife, the idea of a dozen countries and postal administrations getting together to issue a unique embroidered Dove of Peace stamp can be seen as a...
American travelers will be fingerprinted after flights as new ‘border’ law hitting 29 countries comes into force
AMERICANS heading to a raft of European destinations will have to comply with new border measures that are coming into force. And, it means travelers will be forced to have their fingerprints taken. Sign up for The US Sun newsletter Thank you!...
Football: European 2026 World Cup qualifying tables
European 2026 World Cup qualifying tables after Sunday's matches : Football: European 2026 World Cup qualifying tables Group A Germany 3 2 0 1 7 3 6 Northern Ireland 3 2 0 1 6 4 6 Slovakia 3 2 0 1 3 2 6 Luxembourg 3 0 0 3 1 8 0 Group B Switzerland...
The EU’s new border rolls out today — here’s what you need to know
EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-European Union nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System. The system, often known as...
STEPHEN GLOVER: Swingeing steel tariffs and now spiteful travel restrictions. Starmer's 'reset' with Brussels is all one-way traffic
Was there ever a more tragic tale of unrequited love than the relationship between Sir Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission? Ursula has given every indication of being open to Keir’s charms, such as they are....
Scotland player ratings vs Belarus: Hibs star makes home debut as Tartan Army made to sweat in nerve-shredding win
Scotland produced a laboured performance in front of a disgruntled Hampden crowd as they limped to a 2-1 victory over Belarus to move top of their World Cup qualifying group with two games remaining. With fans expecting Clarke’s side to hit the...
EU begins implementation of digital border Entry/Exit system (EES)
Published on 12/10/2025 - 14:32 GMT+2 The EU on Sunday began the gradual implementation of a new electronic border control system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES), which involves registering the fingerprints of people from third-party...