border security

UK Introduces New Visa-Waiver Entry System Requiring Paid Authorisation for Visitors

The UK has implemented a new visa-waiver entry system requiring visitors from countries like the US, Canada, and Australia to…

11 January 2025

UK Unveils World-First Sanctions Regime to Combat Irregular Migration

The UK announced plans to become the first nation globally to implement sanctions specifically targeting irregular migration and the criminal…

10 January 2025

Dramatic Chase of Migrant Smugglers in Lesvos: Coast Guard Officer Injured

A dramatic pursuit unfolded off the coast of Lesvos when a Greek Coast Guard patrol boat intercepted a speedboat suspected…

28 December 2024

Dendias Visits Alexandroupolis, Emphasises Greece's Strategic Role

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias visited Alexandroupolis on Christmas Day, emphasising the city’s role in regional stability and energy security.…

26 December 2024

EU Approves Full Schengen Membership for Bulgaria and Romania

The European Union has granted Bulgaria and Romania full membership in the Schengen Area, lifting land border controls starting January…

13 December 2024

EU Scraps Full Launch of Travel Entry System for Britons in Favour of Phased Rollout

The European Union (EU) has abandoned the full implementation of its long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES), opting instead for a phased…

29 November 2024

Trump Appoints Elon Musk as Secretary of Government Effectiveness in New Administration

Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk as the first-ever Secretary of Government Effectiveness in his upcoming administration, with the goal…

13 November 2024

New EU Entry Requirements: What Non-EU Travelers Need to Know for Christmas Travel

As new travel requirements come into effect this November, non-EU travelers, including Americans, will need to navigate enhanced border controls…

12 November 2024

Minister Gerapetritis Announces Recruitment of 150 New Border Guards in Evros

Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Gerapetritis announced the recruitment of 150 new border guards during his visit to Evros, where…

29 October 2024

Turkish Nationals Arrested for Espionage After Illegally Crossing Greek Border in Evros

Six Turkish nationals were arrested over two weeks for espionage after illegally crossing into Greece and photographing military installations in…

27 October 2024

Greek Government Bolsters Border Radio Stations Against Foreign Interference

The Greek government has introduced a strategic initiative to enhance the resilience of border radio stations against Turkish signal interference.…

26 October 2024

Italy Reinforces Border Security, Cracks Down on Human Trafficking Rings

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has reaffirmed the government's commitment to securing Italy's borders, following a successful police operation in Calabria…

21 October 2024

PM Mitsotakis to Emphasise Border Security at MED9 Summit

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will attend the MED9 Summit in Cyprus, where Mediterranean EU leaders will discuss escalating tensions…

11 October 2024

Greek Government Ramps Up Contingency Measures Amid Middle East Escalation

The Greek government is on high alert as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, preparing emergency measures to address…

3 October 2024

Cyprus Sees Dramatic Drop in Illegal Immigration After Policy Overhaul

Cyprus is witnessing a sharp decline in illegal immigration following a series of stringent measures implemented by the government earlier…

30 September 2024

EU Entry-Exit System Faces Further Delays

The European Union's long-awaited Entry-Exit System (EES) is facing yet another delay, as key member states raise concerns about its…

18 September 2024

Germany's Decision to Alter Schengen Agreement Sparks Concerns in Greece

Germany’s recent move to effectively dismantle parts of the Schengen Agreement and repatriate migrants and refugees to their initial point…

18 September 2024

Greece Ramps Up Security on Evros Border Amidst European Instability

Greece is bolstering its border security along the Evros River, the natural border with Turkey, in a move signaling heightened…

17 September 2024

Mitsotakis: Greece Can't Offer Refugees Better Benefits Than Citizens

In Vienna, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that Greece can't offer better social protection to refugees than it does…

12 September 2024

Greece Enhances Border Security, Tackles Domestic Violence, and Constructs New Police Headquarters

Greece's Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrisochoidis, praised the country's enhanced border security and domestic violence response during a visit…

8 August 2024

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