Schengen Area

eu-LISA Details Schengen Biometrics in New ‘Technology Briefs’

July 11, 2024

The European Union’s agency for border control and law enforcement IT has launched a new series of “Technology Briefs” that are meant to offer a look at key technologies being […]

Czechia Bans Entry of Russians Without Biometric Passports

July 5, 2024

Czechia has announced a new policy that bans Russian citizens from entering the country without biometric passports. The decision, effective from July 3, 2024, aims to prevent possible acts of […]

Eurotunnel’s Biometric EES Kiosks Will Be ‘Idiot-Proof’: Official

June 5, 2024

Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel connecting Britain and France, says it will be ready for the biometric border screening system currently expected to be implemented in October, despite […]

Bulgaria is Ready for Schengen Border Controls, Despite Austrian Veto: Official

June 4, 2024

Chief Commissioner Anton Zlatanov, a high-ranking official in charge of Bulgaria’s border police, says the country is ready to integrate into the Schengen free travel area, meeting all of the […]

Officials Voice Schengen EES Concerns from Both Sides of the Channel

May 25, 2024

French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete has voiced concerns about the upcoming rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) at Schengen area entry points, citing potential operational issues due to a lack […]

EU to Push Back Biometric Border System to 2025: Report

April 23, 2024

The European Union is expected to delay the introduction of its new ‘entry-exit’ system (EES) for British travelers until at least 2025. The system, which requires biometric checks including fingerprints […]

EU’s Biometric Border System Gets a New, Fuzzier Deadline

October 23, 2023

The European Union has officially postponed the implementation of the biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) for the Schengen Area, now aiming for an Autumn 2024 rollout. The Schengen Area, known for […]

Biometrics Under Debate in Europe – Identity News Digest

October 23, 2023

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: EU’s EES Delayed to Autumn 2024 The […]

Sweden’s Gang Troubles and Google’s New Gadgets – Identity News Digest

October 4, 2023

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Georgia Deploys Biometric Border Screening Tech The […]

French Watchdog Warns of Severe Travel Delays From Biometric Border Screening

August 16, 2023

The introduction of biometric screening at the United Kingdom border is expected to significantly increase wait times for travelers, according to a report from France’s public finance watchdog. As part […]

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