Estonia Rolls Out New Thales-Backed eID Cards With Remotely Updatable Security
Estonia begins issuing new Thales-developed eID cards with remotely updatable security software and advanced physical anti-tampering features.
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EU Entry/Exit System May Take Up to Two Years to Stabilize, Frontex Official Warns
Frontex deputy executive director warns the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System could take one to two years to stabilize amid ongoing technical failures.
Guyana and Barbados to Open Passport-Free Travel Using National ID Cards on July 1
Citizens of Guyana and Barbados will be able to travel between the two countries using national identification cards instead of passports from July 1, 2026,…
Ireland Installs 25 Upgraded Vision-Box eGates at Dublin Airport
Ireland’s Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has installed 25 new and upgraded biometric eGates at Dublin Airport. The deployment was procured…
Germany Advances Digital Airport Check-In Bill
Germany advances a bill enabling airlines to read passport and ID chip data for voluntary digital airport check-in and boarding processes.
Amadeus to Acquire IDEMIA Public Security for 1.2 Billion Euros
Travel technology provider Amadeus IT Group has agreed to acquire IDEMIA Public Security from private equity firm Advent International for approximately 1.2…
Armenia Prepares Biometric Passports and Contactless Border Crossing Systems for Autumn Launch
Armenia is preparing to roll out biometric passports and new national ID cards in autumn of this year, alongside automated contactless border crossing systems…
Greece Exempts UK Travelers from EES Biometric Registration
Greece is exempting British passport holders from EES biometric registration at all Greek border crossings, opening a country-level gap in the EU rollout.
EU Entry/Exit System Launch Strands Passengers Across Europe
The EU Entry/Exit System’s April 10 launch produced multi-hour queues and kiosk failures across Schengen airports, stranding 122 travelers at Milan Linate.
EU Entry/Exit System Reaches Full Operation on April 10
The EU Entry/Exit System went fully mandatory on April 10, 2026, with mixed launch day performance across Schengen airports and 45 million crossings logged in…