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Spain wants to scrap the 90 day rule for British tourists

Spain is set to lobby the EU over a rule that limits British tourists to 90 day visits.

Netherlands

Conspiracy theorist David Icke banned from dozens of European nations

The Netherlands said David Icke was banned because he "poses a threat to public order".

Europe Decoded

What's keeping Bulgaria and Romania out of Schengen?

Both the European Commission and the European Parliament have said the countries are ready to join the passport-free area.

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Let Romania and Bulgaria join EU's borderless Schengen area, say MEPs

Croatia, Cyprus and Ireland are the other EU countries also outside of the passport-free area.

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EU sounds alarm over rise in illegal border crossings via Serbia

Ylva Johansson, EU Commissioner for home affairs, said she did not exclude suspending the visa-free deal with Serbia.

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EU further tightens visas for Russian citizens over 'security threat'

Member states are urged to carry out a much more thorough assessment of each short-term visa application from Russian citizens.

My Europe Series

New fears and border checks in Central Europe over increased migration

On Thursday, the Czech Republic temporarily reinstated controls on its border with Slovakia in response to an increase in "illegal migration."

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Baltic nations enact EU visa ban for Russian tourists amid Ukraine war

Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will now block Russian tourists with EU visas from visiting their country.

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What are Schengen visas? What benefits do they offer for travellers?

The EU has agreed to make it harder for Russian tourists to obtain a visa.

Finland

Russian cars at Helsinki airport as Finland used as a door into the EU

The EU has shut its airspace to Russian planes, so, as a workaround, Russian tourists are entering Finland by car and travelling internally within the Schengen zone.

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This popular Lithuanian park has banned Russian citizens

Pakruojis Mansion, the largest and most popular mansion in the north of Lithuania, has brought in a ban on Russian citizens.

Europe News

Here's where EU countries stand on tourist visa bans for Russians

EU foreign affairs ministers are scheduled to discuss the issue during an informal meeting in Prague on 30-31 August.

Germany

Germany refuses to back calls for Russia tourist visa ban

Chancellor Scholz says the EU should not be making it more difficult for Russians who want to flee Putin's regime, to leave the country.

Finland

Finland and Estonia call for EU ban on tourist visas for Russians

In response, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev compared Estonia's PM Kaja Kallas to a "Nazi".

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Brits won’t have to pay €7 EU fee next summer after ‘e-visa’ delay

These are the European countries you’ll have to pay to enter, as the ETIAS scheme seeks to “increase security" across the bloc.

Finland

Finland to limit tourist visas for Russians, FM tells Euronews

The Finnish government has been coming under increased public and political pressure to do something about a perceived sanctions 'loophole' that lets tens of thousands of Russians come to the EU.

My Europe Series

Europe’s worst passport: Why does Kosovo remain isolated from the EU?

The citizens of the small Balkan country of about two million still need visas to travel to the EU, unlike those in the rest of the region. But why is that the case?

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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Schengen visas to move online in win for travellers

In response to feedback from travellers, the EU has promised a “smooth and secure” online visa process.

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.