PDP group slams Akwa Ibom over new transport tax
A PDP advocacy group criticizes a new directive in Akwa Ibom that mandates biometric registration and a unified ticketing system for commercial transport, calling it an insensitive tax burden.
In Europe it is unacceptable, in Brazil biometrics from Slovakia continues to monitor school attendance
A biometric facial recognition system from Slovakia is being used to monitor school attendance in Brazil, raising concerns about data privacy and ethics.
Spain, Greece and Portugal travel warning as rule changes for British tourists
British tourists are warned of potential delays as new biometric border control measures are introduced in Spain, Greece, and Portugal starting from April 10.
After complaints, biometric point system to be implemented in health units in city of Acre; understand
The city of Brasiléia in Acre will implement a biometric point system in its health units following a request from the Public Ministry due to attendance issues among health workers.
e-Passport: Traveling abroad is now easier, learn the simple steps to apply for an e-passport
India has launched an advanced e-passport system to simplify and enhance the security of international travel.
Good news about the green card: how the program to collect biometric data from all foreigners works
The U.S. government is implementing a new, comprehensive biometric data collection system for all foreigners, aiming for heightened security and streamlined immigration procedures.
Aviation industry warns: Up to six-hour queues at airports
New biometric border control system is leading to significant delays at airports as travelers are required to register fingerprints and facial photos during their first entry into the Schengen Zone.
Airports criticize new EU verification system: "Tourists face disaster this summer"
Leaders in the tourism industry are urging the European Commission to suspend the new Entry/Exit System (EES) due to fears of significant disruptions during the summer season.
UK travellers could face six-hour airport delays flying to Spain, France, and Italy
UK travelers are warned of possible six-hour delays at airports in Spain, France, and Italy due to a new biometric border system being implemented across the EU.
Biometric CURP for minors: Documents and requirements to process it in 2026 | LIST
The article discusses the new biometric CURP system in Mexico, focusing on whether minors are required to obtain it and what the implications are for them.
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Enforces Biometric Attendance in TVET, Links Payments to Verified Records
The Nigerian government has enforced a biometric attendance system in all TVET centres, linking payments to verified attendance records.
Russia Urges Citizens to Renew Passports as EU’s Digital Entry System Deadline Looms
The Russian government is encouraging citizens to secure new biometric passports as the EU's digital entry system for non-EU citizens is set to be implemented soon.
Photo: Due to the new EU system, waiting at the entry to Croatia takes up to four hours
Long waiting times of up to four hours at the Croatian border with Bosnia and Serbia are being caused by the new EU Entry/Exit System requiring biometric data collection for non-EU citizens.