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Poland is discussing the extension of border checks with Lithuania and Germany to combat illegal migration, with consultations ongoing until March 19.

Lithuanian border authorities report that there have been no illegal migrants registered for thirteen days, as neighboring Poland and Latvia reinforce their border checks.

Customs authorities in Germany are intensifying checks on individuals traveling to neighboring countries to buy fuel at lower prices amid rising fuel costs exacerbated by the war in Iran.

Customs authorities in Germany are conducting random checks on fuel tourists at border crossings, with concerns raised about significantly higher fuel prices in Germany compared to neighboring Poland.

An agreement aimed at removing border checks between Gibraltar and Spain following years of negotiations is slated to be signed next month.

A new post-Brexit deal outlines that Schengen rules will apply at the Gibraltar border, eliminating routine passport checks for daily crossers while introducing dual checks for air and sea arrivals.

A new post-Brexit deal allows for smoother border crossings at Gibraltar, eliminating routine passport checks for daily crossers while implementing dual checks for air and sea arrivals.

A large-scale police operation at the Latvian-Lithuanian border resulted in the inspection of 246 vehicles and the identification of 10 administrative violations.

The EU has tightened border controls on a baby milk ingredient from China following a contamination scare linked to infant formula.

The Polish Border Guards have intensified checks on foreigners, resulting in nearly 600 individuals having their residency legality verified and over 30 being ordered to leave the country immediately.

Heartwarming photos depict the reunification of Palestinian families in Gaza after difficult separations due to conflict and security checks.

Lithuania's customs authorities have intensified border controls to combat smuggling and regulate imports, amid rising concerns about phytosanitary checks.

Despite the announced closure of international crossings by the Ecuadorian government, controlled transit of people continues at the Mataje binational bridge and via river to San Lorenzo del Pailón.

The first Palestinians have crossed the Rafah border crossing into Gaza after it was closed for over a year and a half due to Israeli restrictions, facing additional security checks imposed by Israel.

Israel has reopened the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt for pedestrians, allowing Palestinians to enter and exit the enclave under strict security checks.

British travellers are facing potential longer queues at EU borders starting today due to the introduction of new biometric checks, although the aim is to eventually expedite entry.

EU Interior Commissioner Magnus Brunner urges the German government to end its border controls soon, emphasizing that border checks should only be temporary and advocating for better protection of external borders to eliminate the need for internal checks in light of the upcoming EU asylum reform.

Drivers heading to Germany via the A4 highway are facing severe delays, with wait times at the border now reaching around an hour due to selective document checks by border services.

British holidaymakers will face significant changes including EU border fingerprint checks, new visa waivers, and tourist taxes starting in 2026.