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Greece has joined a growing coalition of European nations supporting Jet2's call to suspend the Entry/Exit System (EES) to prevent potential travel disruptions and ensure a seamless experience for UK tourists.
Greece has joined a growing coalition of European nations, including Germany, Spain, and France, in implementing measures to streamline border processes for UK travelers by reducing reliance on biometric entry systems, aiming to enhance overall travel efficiency within the Schengen Area.
The European Union has fully implemented its new Entry/Exit System, replacing physical passport stamps with mandatory digital biometric registration for non-EU citizens to enhance Schengen Area border security.
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At the end of December, the Government announced contingency measures at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon to reduce waiting times in the arrivals area, namely the three-month suspension of the EES, which has now returned to full operation.
The European Parliament approved the revision of rules regarding package travel this week. The changes introduced cover vouchers, cancellation fees, and deadlines for filing complaints and receiving refunds. Consumers will now have the right to refuse a voucher and request a refund within 14 days; vouchers...
The measure comes after Japan received a record 42.6 million tourists in 2025 and aims to combat illegal work and terrorism.
The Japanese government approved a proposal this Tuesday to create an electronic travel authorisation system for citizens of countries that currently do not require a visa for short stays, including Portugal and Brazil. To come into effect, the proposal must still be approved by Parliament, where the governing coalition holds a majority.
The article reports that traveling from Portugal to Japan will soon require travelers to register an electronic travel authorization. This new regulation aims to streamline entry procedures and enhance security measures for travelers between the two countries.
