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Jordan

Four killed in shootout at crossing between West Bank and Jordan

A gunman shot three Israeli soldiers dead after driving a truck towards the Allenby Bridge crossing before being killed by Israeli Defence Forces.

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Tensions over migrants escalate on Poland's border with Belarus

Two years after Poland erected a border barrier to stop migrants from entering from Belarus, the influx has diminished but public debate over the issue has not, fuelled in part by the fatal stabbing of a soldier in June.

Travel News

'Extra paperwork': Brits worried about hassle of new ETIAS visa waiver

Travellers will need to apply online before they'll be allowed into EU countries.

Lithuania

Poland and Lithuania call for EU and NATO help for border defence

The latest remarks on border protection come in the face of the threat posed by Russia's war in Ukraine.

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World News

EU signs Frontex cooperation agreement with Serbia

By extending cooperation with countries in the Western Balkan region the EU hopes to tackle irregular migration more effectively.

Europe News

European elections: What do voters want? What do candidates promise?

Watch episode 19 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

World News

Romania and Bulgaria partly join Schengen area

A veto from Austria means the new status will not apply for land routes, due to concerns of an influx of refugees.

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Life along the closed land border between Finland and Russia

In the autumn, the Finnish government closed all eight crossing points it shares with Russia, along a border of almost 1,400 kilometres. They will remain closed until at least mid-April.

Travel News

This European country now has the ‘world’s most powerful passport’

European countries win out in this powerful passport index.

Poland

Migrants trying to cross Belarus-Poland border risk life this winter

Médecins Sans Frontières, which has been treating migrants crossing into Poland since late 2022, said that many suffer hypothermia, dehydration, exhaustion and physical violence while making the perilous journey.

Finland

Finland to reseal border after temporary reopening lures migrants

Finland accuses Russia of deliberately ushering migrants - most of whom are seeking asylum in Finland - to the border zone, which is normally heavily controlled on the Russian side.

World News

Chaos at the Polish-Ukraine border as row over transport permits continues

The blockade against Ukrainian trucks has created lengthy queues, causing significant disruption, worsened by winter conditions.

World News

Polish truckers blockade continues along border with Ukraine

The EU scrapped entry permit requirements for Ukraine to support its war effort against Russia. Polish truck drivers now want these requirements to be reinstated.

Green News

Pollution is on the rise at the border between Romania and Bulgaria

Hours-long border queues are taking a climate toll in Bulgaria and Romania. Could entry into the Schengen Area help?

Netherlands

Anti-Islam firebrand Wilders bags shock Dutch election victory

The far-right populist has won a huge victory in one of the biggest political earthquakes in the Netherlands since World War II.

Slovakia

Slovakian border towns note drop in migrant crossings from Hungary

Three weeks after Slovakia's new government cancelled snap border controls with Hungary, residents and officials have noted a sharp drop in undocumented migrants crossing into border towns. Euronews reporter Adam Magyar reports on the factors contributing to the decline.

Slovakia

Slovakia backtracks on reinforcing border with Hungary

Less than 24 hours after announcing a "massive" deployment of police and armed forces at the border with Hungary to curb illegal migration, the new Slovak government called it off, saying it was a "one-off measure."

Slovakia

Slovakia reinforces border with Hungary, warning of 'terrorist' threat

Prime Minister Robert Fico did not immediately provide further details but said illegal migration must be controlled or else people linked to “terrorist” groups could enter the country.

Europe News

EU ministers debate border system functionality in wake of attacks

EU interior ministers discussed on Thursday the lessons the EU should learn after two terrorist attacks hit Europe in just one week.

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WATCH: Migrants arrive at Mexico-US border after train journey

More than a thousand migrants arrive at the Mexico-US border in Ciudad Juarez after a perilous journey aboard a cargo train for days.