NEW: Europe launches long-awaited EES biometric border checks

From Sunday, non-EU travellers entering Europe's Schengen open-borders zone will gradually be photographed and fingerprinted at border crossings, as the European Union rolls out its much-delayed automated border checks. The aim of the new system?...

UAE travel alert: Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially in effect; what every traveler must know

Starting October 12, 2025, UAE travelers must provide biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, upon entering the EU/ AI representational image for illustrative purposes only As of today, October 12, the European Union’s...

The new entry and exit rules for UK tourists travelling to Europe from today

New rules come into force today affecting UK tourists visiting Europe (Image: PA) New border rules come into effect across the European Union from today for any UK tourist visiting one of the 29 countries in the Schengen area. From today (October...

UK travellers told to expect 'four-hour delays' as new EU border system launches today

Experts have warned of bottlenecks at European airports(Image: Getty Images) Holidaymakers heading to Europe may face four-hour queues under strict new European Union (EU) travel rules. From Sunday (October 12), tourists will have to supply...

UK travellers could see 'four-hour queues' as new EU border system comes into force

UK travellers visiting countries such as Spain, Portugal and Italy are being urged to prepare for four-hour queues as a new EU border system comes into force today. The Entry Exit System (EES) involves people from third-party countries such as the...

Obituary: Eugene Roger Hallee

Eugene Roger Hallee WATERVILLE – Eugene Roger Hallee, 93, beloved son, brother, husband, father, pepere, grandpepere, and friend to many, who is now with his faithful companion, Jeanne, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at MaineGeneral Medical Center...

Latest Scotland vs. Belarus tips and odds ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier

Scotland could seal a place in the World Cup playoffs with a win over minnows Belarus at Hampden Park tonight. If Steve Clarke's men win and Greece lose in Denmark, then the top two positions will be sealed with two games to spare leaving the...

EU begins gradual roll-out of digital border system

BRUSSELS - European Union member countries began rolling out a new entry and exit system on Oct 12 at the bloc’s external borders, electronically registering non-EU nationals’ data. The Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated system that requires...

British drivers could face delays when travelling to Europe today as EU requires fingerprint and photo data

British drivers are being warned of new EU rules being introduced today that could change the way they travel to the continent From today, Sunday, October 12, 2025, the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be introduced, impacting...

world EU begins gradual rollout of digital border system

BRUSSELS - European Union member countries began rolling out a new entry and exit system on Sunday (Oct 11) at the bloc's external borders, electronically registering non-EU nationals' data. The Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated system that...

New EU Entry/Exit system bombshell starts tomorrow - everything you need to know

The EES is designed to do away with the need to stamp passports The new EES starts on Sunday October 12. (Image: Getty) The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) launches on Sunday October 12. The new system, which will affect millions of people...

India-EFTA trade pact to boost $100 billion worth of investments, create 1 million jobs

New Delhi: India's trade landscape marked a historic milestone as the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), signed on March 10, 2024, officially came into effect on October 1, 2025. According...

EU begins gradual rollout of digital border system

European Union member countries have begun rolling out a new entry and exit system at the bloc's external borders, electronically registering non-EU nationals' data. The Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated system that requires travellers to...

Hibs star earns shock maiden Scotland call-up as form rewarded with spot alongside Easter Road team-mates

National team boss Steve Clarke will call up two replacements for suspended pair Lewis Ferguson and Ryan Christie ahead of Belarus clash The Easter Road midfielder has enjoyed an excellent start to the season for David Gray’s side and had recently...

The 3 Best Schengen Calculators for the EES Era: Track 90/180 Days and Prevent Overstays

As of October 12, 2025, the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) officially began operations across Schengen external borders. Non-EU nationals entering the Schengen Area now face biometric scanning, automated stay tracking, and real-time...

Europe’s going digital at the border as new rules kick in for non-EU travellers

The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals traveling to the Schengen areas is being implemented as of October 12. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British citizens travelling to the...

All the 29 EU countries that will take your fingerprint from today

From Sunday, October 12, European countries utilising the Entry/Exit System (EES) will commence new operations at their respective borders. The end of the week will see the gradual roll-out of changes that could result in more data being collected...

New rules for Brits travelling to Europe from TODAY

NEW rules for all Brits heading to Europe have been introduced today. The new Entry Exit System (EES) will now require any non-EU citizens to register at the EU border. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Thank you! New rules have been introduced...

Full list of EU countries that will start taking your fingerprint from today

From Sunday, October 12, European countries using the Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin new operations at their respective borders. The end of the week will mark the gradual introduction of changes that could see more data from travellers being...

Belgium Faces North Macedonia in Critical World Cup Qualifier

Ghent, Belgium – Belgium will clash with North Macedonia in a pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Planet Group Arena. With both teams vying for top position in UEFA qualifying Group J, this match holds...