British drivers could face delays when travelling to Europe today as EU requires fingerprint and photo data

British drivers are being warned of new EU rules being introduced today that could change the way they travel to the continent From today, Sunday, October 12, 2025, the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be introduced, impacting...

All the 29 EU countries that will take your fingerprint from today

From Sunday, October 12, European countries utilising the Entry/Exit System (EES) will commence new operations at their respective borders. The end of the week will see the gradual roll-out of changes that could result in more data being collected...

$1.075 million Montgomery home sale among the week's top property transfers 

Each week we compile local real estate records so you can find out what property is selling for in your neighborhood. Need more information about these sales? Check out each county's site: We also have a local database page with restaurant...

Full list of EU countries that will start taking your fingerprint from today

From Sunday, October 12, European countries using the Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin new operations at their respective borders. The end of the week will mark the gradual introduction of changes that could see more data from travellers being...

‘I’m leaving, whatever the country’: Brain drain industry booms as Cameroon’s young look abroad

DOUALA (Cameroon), Oct 11 — With more than 40 per cent of Cameroonians living below the poverty line, over half the central African country’s young people dream of emigrating — and businesses helping them leave are thriving. “We don’t promote...

Arraiolos Group unanimous on Ukraine, Middle East, and AI challenges

Regarding the global security situation, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa noted that there was unanimity among the 11 heads of state present at this informal forum on “support for Ukraine, support for the Ukrainian people, support in all dimensions, and...

Rectors share ideas on how to ‘stay global’ in new era

EUROPE How should university leaders be preparing for the political and global changes currently underway in the world while maintaining global partnerships and safeguarding academic freedom and institutional autonomy at the same time? This was...

Ukraine updates: Power returns to Kyiv after Russian strike

Skip next section NATO, US, UK fly mission along Russian border 10/11/2025October 11, 2025NATO, US, UK fly mission along Russian border The United Kingdom said two Royal Air Force aircraft flew a 12-hour mission earlier this week alongside United...

New 'biometric passports' in use across Europe tomorrow and here's what you need to know

The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) launches on Sunday October 12 and it promises to greatly change how we travel in Europe and beyond. The new system, which will affect millions of people around the world, will be operational in 25 EU...

Poland says it will be exempted from EU migrant relocations

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Israel and Hamas agree Gaza peace deal

Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza, US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday evening. The plan states all hostages will be released and Israel will withdraw troops to an agreed-upon line. It marks...

How Poland is becoming a Baltic power

Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We...

Team USA GM Bill Guerin sends message on Team Canada ahead of 2026 Olympics - “Not worried about anybody else”

Team USA general manager Bill Guerin spoke about facing Team Canada and the 2026 Winter Olympics. The men’s hockey tournament will run from February 11 to 22, and it will take place in Milan and Cortina in Italy. Guerin joined the Spittin'...

New EU Entry/Exit system bombshell starts tomorrow - everything you need to know

The EES is designed to do away with the need to stamp passports The new EES starts on Sunday October 12. (Image: Getty) The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) launches on Sunday October 12. The new system, which will affect millions of people...

Mapping the Human Condition on Stage: Tbilisi’s Theater Festival Asks the Questions that Cross Borders

By mid-autumn the Georgian capital once again became a meeting ground for the world’s stages. The Tbilisi International Festival of Theater 2025, long a point of exchange between East and West, presented an international program that made the city...

Baltic states plan for mass evacuations in case of a Russian attack

By Andrius Sytas KAUNAS, Lithuania (Reuters) -Alarmed by Russia’s vast military spending since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the three Baltic states are drawing up contingency plans to deal with the possibility of hundreds of thousands of people...

Inside Thomas Tuchel's 'fallout' with Jude Bellingham after mum dragged into row

Jude Bellingham has been dropped from the England squad by Thomas Thomas, who earlier this year described the Real Madrid midfielder's on-field behaviour as "repulsive" Thomas Tuchel's relationship with Jude Bellingham has been tested in recent...

Marc Guéhi leaves worries behind to win Tuchel’s trust and earn England spot

For Marc Guéhi, the flicker of self-doubt was understandable. The Crystal Palace centre‑half had starred for England at Euro 2024, a first-choice selection under Gareth Southgate, and his status was intact at the end of Lee Carsley’s caretaker...

New EU Entry/Exit system: All you need to know about digital border changes

British nationals may face longer waits at border control when visiting a number of EU countries thanks to a new digital system that is being introduced tomorrow. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will be gradually rolled out across Europe over six...

In the Fourth Person

In 1896 the French writer Alfred Jarry gave a speech introducing his play Ubu Roi, a pioneering work of avant-garde provocation, at the Théâtre de l’Œuvre in Paris. He ended with a flourish: “As for the action, which is about to begin, it takes...