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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Some people 'legally can't travel' without new digital permission - are you impacted?

Heathrow Airport has announced that travelers must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) starting February 25, which is legally required for entry into the UK.

Feb 27 • 19:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'The most affected at this moment is Colombia,' says the Minister of Production about the increase of the tax to 50%

Ecuador's Minister of Production highlights that Colombia will bear the brunt of a tax increase on imports from 30% to 50% unless it enhances border control.

Feb 27 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

At Bavaria's Borders: The Number of Illegal Entries Decreases Significantly

The Bavarian border police reported a significant decrease in illegal entries, dropping by more than 20% compared to the previous year, with a total of 1,902 cases documented.

Feb 27 • 13:41 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Police: Several illegal border crossings along the border with Russia

Norwegian police have uncovered several illegal border crossings near the Norwegian-Russian border at Pasvikelva in Finnmark in the past two weeks.

Feb 27 • 13:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian Caught in Kaunas After Returning from Ireland, International Search Launched by Latvian Police

A Lithuanian man, 32, was detained in Kaunas after arriving from Dublin, as he is wanted by Latvian police under a European arrest warrant.

Feb 27 • 11:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

US forces shot down their border protection drone

A US military drone was shot down after being identified as a potential threat, prompting scrutiny over communication between military and border control agencies.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Can Air Force Decide the Face-off between Afghanistan and Pakistan? Duweiri Responds

The ongoing military escalation along the Afghan-Pakistani border raises concerns as both nations engage in heightened rhetoric and military actions, with Islamabad describing it as an 'open war' and Kabul asserting its control over border points.

Feb 27 • 06:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Two migrants turned back at the border with Belarus

Border forces in Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland are actively turning back illegal migrants attempting to cross their borders, with several incidents reported.

Feb 27 • 06:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Bad news about the green card: how the new CBP rules affect migrants

Recent changes in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policies are creating more rigorous conditions for immigrants and residents, impacting their travel experiences significantly.

Feb 26 • 23:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Blind refugee found dead in Buffalo after border agents left him at coffee shop

A visually impaired refugee from Myanmar, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was found dead on the streets of Buffalo after U.S. border agents abandoned him at a coffee shop following his release from jail.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Tearing down the fence and British soldiers without controls: the keys to the Gibraltar agreement with which 'the United Kingdom wins'

A recent agreement between the EU and the UK, set to eliminate physical barriers at the Gibraltar border, also addresses sovereignty and control issues post-Brexit.

Feb 26 • 08:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Godongwana Allocates R848-Billion to Police and Army to Combat Crime

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has earmarked R848.2 billion for enhanced security and border control measures over the coming years.

Feb 26 • 08:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

War, migration, and drones: is the EU keeping up with threats?

The article discusses the challenges faced by the EU regarding drone threats and migration, emphasizing the need for a stronger defense industry and border control.

Feb 25 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mercado Libre arrives in China with a logistics center

Mercado Libre has opened its first logistics center in China to enhance cross-border commerce and control costs amid increasing competition.

Feb 25 • 19:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Major raid at the Latvian-Lithuanian border checks 246 vehicles; 10 violations detected

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

Feb 25 • 10:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

United Kingdom, starting today you need Eta authorization: how it works

Starting today, travelers from Italy and 84 other countries must obtain an Eta authorization to enter the UK, which will be fully operational by February 25, 2026.

Feb 25 • 09:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DHS touts ‘most secure border' in US history amid departure of nearly 3M illegal immigrants

The DHS claims significant progress in immigration control with nearly 3 million illegal immigrants leaving the U.S., citing policies under the Trump administration as key drivers.

Feb 25 • 07:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VSAT: eight illegal migrants turned back at the border with Belarus

Lithuanian Border Guard (VSAT) officials have turned back eight illegal migrants attempting to enter from Belarus, marking a significant reduction compared to previous years.

Feb 25 • 05:47 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Eight migrants turned back at the border with Belarus

This year, a total of 31 illegal migrants have been denied entry into Lithuania, contrasting with the significantly higher numbers in previous years.

Feb 25 • 05:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Requested to introduce himself, he did not provide any document to the officials: he can only blame himself for the consequences

A man in Švenčionys district was apprehended by border guards for lacking identification documents and was revealed to be wanted for over five years.

Feb 24 • 14:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Foreign woman with a fake driver's license works as a rideshare driver in Lithuania

A Ukrainian woman working as a rideshare driver in Lithuania is suspected of using a fake driver's license, prompting a criminal investigation by border guards.

Feb 24 • 09:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'No permission, no travel' new UK border rule rolling out from Wednesday

The UK will implement a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system mandating advance permission for entry for visitors from 85 countries starting February 25, 2026.

Feb 24 • 09:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Argentina creates center to strengthen border migration control

Argentina has established a new center to enhance the control and management of migration at its borders amid ongoing migration challenges.

Feb 23 • 23:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Please get off": 7 passengers on the bus to Vilnius heard this command in the village of Talačkonių

Border guards in Lithuania interrupted the journey of seven illegal migrants heading from Riga to Vilnius, aiming for a Western European country.

Feb 23 • 14:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Seven Sudanese were removed from a bus traveling from Riga

A group of seven Sudanese nationals traveling from Riga to Vilnius were removed from a bus by border guards in Lithuania due to illegal immigration concerns.

Feb 23 • 13:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Is Russia preparing for a larger mobilization?

Russia may be preparing for increased mobilization due to financial difficulties, indicated by the shutdown of Telegram, a new bill in the state Duma, and tighter border controls.

Feb 23 • 12:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New passport rule from Wednesday means UK citizens 'could be refused boarding'

New border rules in the UK could prevent around 1.2 million dual nationals from boarding flights if they do not carry a British passport or qualify for an exemption.

Feb 23 • 11:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

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.

Feb 23 • 08:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Not a single illegal migrant turned back at the VSAT border

Lithuania has reported no illegal migrants at its border as Latvia also recorded no incidents, while Poland turned away 22 individuals attempting to enter the country illegally.

Feb 23 • 05:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: 'Joint Force Repels RSF Attack On Sudan-Chad Border', As Rival Claims Spark Border Tensions

The Joint Forces in Sudan claimed to have repelled an attack by the RSF on the Sudan-Chad border, following RSF's announcement of control over the town of El Tina.

Feb 23 • 04:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Terrorist act in Lviv: the suspect acted on behalf of Russia

The National Police reports that a woman created improvised explosive devices under the direction of a Russian "curator" and was apprehended in a border control zone after a coordinated operation.

Feb 22 • 13:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gabriela Sommerfeld, Ecuador's Chancellor: If the problem of coca production in Colombia deepens, violence in the country will be greater

Ecuador's Chancellor Gabriela Sommerfeld has warned that increasing coca production in Colombia could escalate violence in Ecuador due to border control issues.

Feb 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Sudan: Paramilitaries Claim Control of a Border Town with Chad

Sudanese paramilitaries have claimed control of the border town of Al-Tina, previously held by joint forces allied with the regular army, amidst ongoing conflict in the region.

Feb 21 • 21:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Expansion of Pre-Entry Screening for Foreigners: Permanent Residency Fee Increased from 10,000 to 200,000 Yen

Japan is expanding its electronic travel authorization system, JESTA, to include more foreign travelers while significantly raising fees for permanent residency applications.

Feb 21 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

British tourists detained in the United States for six weeks despite having a visa

A British couple was detained by U.S. immigration authorities for six weeks, highlighting issues with border control and documentation requirements.

Feb 21 • 13:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In an airplane from Northern Ireland – a repeat offender who did not serve his prison sentence in Lithuania

Lithuanian border guards detained a man arriving from Northern Ireland who was wanted for failing to serve his sentence for a crime committed in Lithuania.

Feb 20 • 14:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From 300 euros for the taxi to 50 on foot: here's the migrant business

An Italian-French operation has targeted illegal immigration facilitation along Italy's western border, resulting in arrests and investigations of 15 individuals across both nations.

Feb 20 • 09:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Planned to fly from Vilnius to Amsterdam - forcibly sent to Latvia

An Algerian asylum seeker traveling from Latvia to Vilnius was detained by Lithuanian border guards for lacking valid documentation.

Feb 19 • 14:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Algerian asylum seeker traveling from Latvia planned to fly to Amsterdam from Vilnius

An Algerian man traveling from Latvia was apprehended in Lithuania while attempting to continue his journey to Amsterdam without valid travel documents.

Feb 19 • 13:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A man returning to Lithuania with more than 6 kilograms of cannabis will stand trial

A Lithuanian man faces trial for attempting to smuggle over 6 kilograms of cannabis from the UK into Lithuania.

Feb 19 • 07:06 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Poland extends special control regime at the Belarusian border

Poland plans to extend its special control measures along the Belarusian border for an additional 90 days due to rising smuggling incidents.

Feb 19 • 03:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Border Guards Massively Control and Send Back Foreigners

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.

Feb 18 • 17:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VSAT targets data: there have been no illegal migrants recorded at the border with Belarus for 28 consecutive days

Lithuania has recorded no illegal migrants at its border with Belarus for 28 days, according to border officials, despite a recent error in reporting.

Feb 18 • 09:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VSAT: No illegal migrants recorded at the border with Belarus

Recently, there have been no illegal migrants turned back by border officers at the Lithuanian border with Belarus, according to VSAT reports.

Feb 18 • 06:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Air, sea, and land: this was the military control at the borders and main roads of the country during the holiday

During the holiday, the Armed Forces launched a nationwide operation by air, sea, and land to strengthen security on routes, beaches, and border crossings.

Feb 17 • 19:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Could dual nationals without a British passport be stopped at the border?

New rules will require UK dual nationals without a British passport to present alternative documentation to enter the UK, effective from 25 February.

Feb 17 • 17:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Latvian authorities detain another asylum seeker from the Riga-Vilnius train

Border guards detained a Sudanese man from the Riga-Vilnius train after he requested asylum in Latvia but had illegally left the country and was attempting to travel westward.

Feb 17 • 15:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Belarusian wanted by Interpol tried to remain calm like a Belgian: officials did not give him peace

A Belarusian national sought by Interpol attempted to remain calm while being apprehended by Lithuanian border officials at a border control point.

Feb 17 • 12:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Matulionis: The customs have tightened border controls, many places use X-ray machines

Lithuanian customs, as stated by presidential advisor Deividas Matulionis, have significantly tightened border controls using modern X-ray equipment at many border points.

Feb 17 • 07:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Presidency: Customs tightened border checks, but questions arise about phytosanitary posts

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

Feb 17 • 07:06 UTC

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