Passport stamp warning as UK holidaymakers could face EU travel block UK passport-holders must have their documents stamped on arrival and departure from EU-Schengen nations. Daily Record · Jun 10, 2022
Serbia shrugs off pressure from Germany to join EU sanctions on Russia Serbian President Aleksandar Vuvic appeared to rebuff pressure from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday for Serbia to join European Union sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, saying he did not believe sanctions to be "efficient". Reuters · Jun 10, 2022
Tories have caused travel chaos by not plugging Brexit labour shortage, say SNP THE SNP has blamed the UK Government for causing travel chaos by failing to plug the Brexit labour shortage. The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2022
Brit travellers fear being blocked from EU countries amid passport queue chaos British holidaymakers have reported that Spanish police have not dealt with their travel documents correctly, meaning returning to the EU could be difficult for them Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2022
Bill on overriding Northern Ireland protocol to be published next week Draft legislation to be issued Monday, as Keir Starmer promises a Labour government would repeal law if it passes The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022
European Parliament "firmly behind" Ukraine's EU candidate bid -President Metsola The European Union's parliament supports Ukraine's bid to achieve candidate status to join the European Union, the parliament's president Roberta Metsola said on Friday at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit. Reuters · Jun 10, 2022
How to avoid airport hold-ups if your passport is not stamped by border guards Keep a digital record of any travel documents, such as boarding cards, tickets and even the dreaded passenger locator forms, as a record of stay in EU Wales Online · Jun 10, 2022
EU Votes To Uphold Ban On Sales Of New ICE-Powered Cars From 2035 There's one final step left before the combustion engine is declared dead in Europe. Motor1 · Jun 10, 2022
Boris Johnson's weakness brings international complications When British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote this week, at least one other world leader shared his relief The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
UK to present post-Brexit N.Ireland legislation on Monday British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government will present legislation to parliament on Monday to unilaterally revise the post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. Reuters · Jun 10, 2022
China deserves new sanctions over Xinjiang - EU European Union (EU) lawmakers pushed to bolster sanctions against Chinese officials involved in alleged human rights violations in the western region of Xinjiang. Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2022
Sir Keir Starmer meets political leaders during visit to Belfast The Labour leader met Alliance leader Naomi Long, SDLP chief Colum Eastwood and outgoing Stormont Speaker Alex Maskey. The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
Russia-Ukraine latest: Moscow able to fight war for another year At its current pace, Moscow has the resources to battle Ukraine forces for another year, intelligence director estimates Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2022
What countries still have covid restrictions as Spain ease entry requirements Spain is the latest country to drop all Covid entry requirements - but only for arrivals from Europe. Travellers from the UK still need to provide the correct documentation. Glasgow Live · Jun 9, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022 The Guardian view on overriding the Brexit treaty: a national disgrace Editorial: Boris Johnson’s plans to shred the Northern Ireland protocol have no basis in law, economics or diplomacy
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 Airlines blast EU plan to expand emissions rule for flights An airline industry group is criticizing the European Union's Parliament for seeking to expand its emissions trading system to long-haul flights
Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2022 Algeria suspends trade ties with Spain over Western Sahara row Dispute over status of Western Sahara escalates as Algeria severs economic links with Spain.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022 Olives, bananas, train ticket staff … Big Dog Boris takes a grotesque Blackpool ramble A fatally damaged PM laid bare the poverty of his ambition in a speech that was a model of futility
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 Former government lawyer dismisses UK argument over Northern Ireland Protocol ‘Remains to be seen’ whether plans compatible with international law
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 German transport minister opposes EU combustion engine ban Germany’s transport minister has announced strong opposition to an European Union plan that bans the sale of new cars with combustion engines across the bloc in 2035
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022 ‘Narcissistic’ UK politics putting EU relations at risk, says former British envoy Ivan Rogers says plan by ‘dishonest’ government to override Northern Ireland protocol may cause trade war
The Conversation · Jun 9, 2022 Ukraine: Russian attitudes to Ukrainians can help to explain the atrocities Speaking to journalist Sophie Raworth on the BBC’s Sunday Morning show recently, former war crimes prosecutor Sir Howard Morrison, now an advisor to the Ukraine government, highlighted the dangers posed by the negative – often insulting and dehumanising – statements made by some Russian politicians and media personalities about Ukraine…
Wales Online · Jun 9, 2022 UK holidaymakers risk EU travel block amid airport passport queue chaos UK citizens are allowed to spend just 90 days out of every 180 in EU nations - but many aren't getting their passports stamped
France 24 · Jun 9, 2022 War in Ukraine: 'No immediate or imminent threat' to Moldova, FM says In an interview with FRANCE 24, Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu reacted to the ongoing war in neighbouring Ukraine and the impact on his country. While admitting that "the degree of insecurity in the region is high", Popescu said he saw "no immediate or imminent threat of hostile military action…
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 EU protocol stance has ‘hardened’ over UK threat of unilateral action European capitals have lost trust, says Irish minister – as Keir Starmer accuses PM of ’wrecking ball’ approach