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Full list of UK passport holders not affected by major EU rule changes
Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:06, 13 Oct 2025 Some people are not affected by the new system(Image: Maksims Grigorjevs via Getty Images) UK travellers venturing across the EU may encounter a new system. Airports throughout Europe are...
If you fall under these categories you are exempt from the new EU travel rules
This is part of the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which came into effect on Sunday, October 12. The new system is designed to "improve border security within the EU and its neighbouring countries" as well as "reduce illegal migration in the...
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...
Eurovision 2026: Austria's Hosting Dilemma Ignites Firestorm Over Israel's Participation
Vienna, Austria – October 12, 2025 – As the glittering lights of Vienna's Prater amusement park flicker against the autumn sky, the Austrian capital braces for what was meant to be a triumphant homecoming: hosting the 70th Eurovision Song Contest...
Highlights and {{goal/goals}} of Croatia 3-0 Gibraltar in2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match
Game summary This is a summary of the match in which Croatia beat Gibraltar three goals to zero, in a game that was expected to be one-sided from the outset and played out that way throughout, although the final score should have been much more...
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...
On TV: Sunday, Oct. 12
FS1 — NHRA: Qualifying, Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas (Taped) FOX — Regional Coverage: NHRA: The Texas NHRA FallNationals, Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas (Taped) USA — NASCAR Cup Series: The South Point 400, Playoffs — Round of 8, Las Vegas Motor...
Full list of people not affected by new Spain and France travel rules
UK travellers heading across the EU may be subject to a new system starting today. Airports throughout Europe are implementing the new Entry and Exit System (EES) digital scheme from today (October 12). This means that most non-EU citizens will...
Full list of UK travellers not affected by new EU border rules
Not all travellers will be required to use the new EES system(Image: Getty Images) Travellers from the UK going across the EU may face a new system from today. Airports across the continent will launch the new entry and exity system (EES) digital...
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...
Everyone in Wales who won't have to follow new EU travel rules
Not all travellers will need to use EES(Image: Getty Images) People from Wales and other parts of the UK heading to EU countries may encounter a new system starting today. Airports throughout Europe are initiating the new Entry and Exit System...
Global Flux and India’s Path to Strategic Autonomy
Dr Monalisa Tase and Dr Monojit Das The global strategic environment in October 2025 is marked by a complex interplay of regional turbulence, economic realignments, and normative battles over legitimacy and sovereignty. President Trump’s attention...
France, Spain and other countries taking Scots' fingerprints 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 see the gradual roll-out of changes that could result in more data being collected from...
Full list of EU countries taking Brits' fingerprints from today
Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer and Kate Lally SEO writer 10:41, 12 Oct 2025 Spain is one of a long list of countries(Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images) From Sunday, October 12, European nations using the Entry/Exit System (EES) will...
Fans loathe dull international breaks — here’s the solution
So what did the manager expect? Hosannas, garlands? It was Wales, at home. In 104 meetings with England, Wales have won 14. They haven’t scored against England since 2016, haven’t won a game since 1984, haven’t won on English soil since 1977....
Sports on TV, radio: Oct. 11-13, 2025
• IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: The Motul Petit le Mans, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, Ga., 11 a.m., NBC • NASCAR Cup Series: Practice, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, 3:30 p.m., TRUTV • NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying,...
Reform, Farage and Tice: it’s all about the money
Reform’s general election manifesto last year promised measures to help people into jobs, and it’s certainly done that for one man – leader Nigel Farage, who, 15 months after finally making it into Parliament, has a whopping 12 second jobs! 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...
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...