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Finland

Finland's PM says there's cross-party support for Russia border fence

The proposal for border fencing along part of Finland's 1,340-kilometre border with Russia has gained traction since Putin's invasion of Ukraine, amid concern over cross-border migration.

Travel News

ESTA: How to beat long waits for US visitor visas

The difference between US visitor visas and ESTAs explained.

Finland

Finland passes a new law to boost border security with Russia

Currently, Finland's border with Russia is only secured by light wooden fences, mainly installed to prevent cattle from grazing on the wrong side.

Belarus

Belarus abolishes visa requirements for Polish citizens for six months

Minsk says the decision aims to foster "good neighbourly" relations amid heightened tensions.

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Poland

Poland completes 186-kilometre border wall with Belarus

The EU has accused Belarus of waging "hybrid warfare" by pushing migrants towards the bloc's borders in an attempt to destabilise it.

Travel News

Japan reopens to international tourists with strict rules

After two years of locked borders, Japan is reopening to small groups of 'test tourists' on chaperoned package tours.

Europe News

EU gives fresh push to stalled migration pact

EU home affairs ministers achieved "major progress" in the negotiations around a long-stalled pact on migration and asylum.

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Migrants caravan continues its journey to the US border

A caravan of 4,000 to 5,000 migrants crossed southern Mexico on Tuesday in search of a visa to enter the United States.

Spain

Spain-Morocco land borders reopen for the first time in two years

The European Union's only land border with Africa had been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a diplomatic crisis between Madrid and Rabat.

Europe Decoded

Watch: Why Austria border curbs with Hungary and Slovenia break EU law

The European court says Austria's long-standing checks with Hungary and Slovenia violate Schengen Area rules.

Travel News

Only 2% of people in UK quarantine hotels tested positive - watchdog

A new report from Parliament’s watchdog has found that the UK’s travel restrictions were costly, confusing and not demonstrably successful.

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Migrants clash with police at roadblocks in Mexico

A group of migrants, most of them Central Americans, clashes with the Mexican National Guard on the southern border of Mexico, and are detained by immigration authorities, while the United States announces lifting pandemic border expulsion policy in May.

Travel News

EU citizens to face stricter border rules in Ireland after UK vote

New travel rules mean non-Irish EU citizens will have to apply to travel across the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Ukrainian refugees board buses and trains to European destinations

Refugees board buses and trains in the Polish border city of Przemysl en route to other European destinations. Through tears, a refugee tells: "When I go to sleep I don’t know if I will wake up or not."

Travel News

Travel bans and vaccination proof no longer needed, advises WHO

The World Health Organisation has made a new statement about the future of international travel bans.

Australia

Novak Djokovic thanks fans for support in Australia entry row

The tennis champion sent a message via Instagram as he awaits a decision on deportation from the country over his COVID vaccination status.

Poland

Polish MEP sued for accusing border guards of excessive violence

Poland's Border Guards say the alleged instance of violence was "staged" by activists.

World News

Euroviews. We must protect children on Europe’s borders | View

To mark International Migrants Day on December 18, Save the Children Europe director Anita Bay Bundegaard reflects on Europe’s need to uphold its core values and make sure all children stranded on the borders with Europe are safe.

World News

Hungary gives visa to Belarusian official expelled from Czech Republic

Vladimir Bazanov was arrested last month for illegally entering Czech territory, police said.

France

Frontex plane arrives in northern France to combat people smuggling

The EU border agency aircraft was deployed a week after 27 migrants died when their dinghy deflated in the Channel.