Tag: Border Security
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Rosslare Cocaine Seizure: Arrest Over €10.5m Bust
Irish authorities uncover €10.5m cocaine haul at Rosslare The scale of Ireland’s ongoing anti-drug efforts was underscored this week after Gardaí confirmed the arrest of a man in connection with a dramatic cocaine seizure at Rosslare Europort. The operation, a collaboration between the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and the Revenue’s Customs Service,…
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Afghanistan Claims Overnight Border Actions Kill 58 Pakistani Soldiers as Tensions Escalate
Border clashes escalate as Afghanistan claims deadly retaliation Afghanistan said on Sunday that its forces killed 58 Pakistani soldiers during overnight border operations, claiming to have captured 25 Pakistani army posts. The assertion comes after a period of heightened tension along the two nations’ frontier, with Kabul accusing Islamabad of repeated violations of Afghan territory…
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EU’s New Entry-Exit System: British Travellers Should Allow Up To Four Hours for Biometric Checks
UK travellers face new EU entry-exit rules and longer waits at airports As the European Union prepares to roll out its new entry-exit system (EES) for Schengen borders, travel experts warn that British travellers should expect longer processing times at passport controls. The system, which will require fingerprints and facial biometrics from most third-country nationals,…
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Schengen EES for Australian Travellers: What to Know
New entry rules in the Schengen Zone: what changes for Australians From October 12, Australians travelling to Europe face a shift in border control practices with the introduction of the European Union’s electronic Entry/Exit System (EES). In 29 Schengen countries, including popular destinations like France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Switzerland, Iceland and the Netherlands, biometric data…
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Dozens Dead in Clash Between Pakistani Army and Fighters Near Afghan Border
Escalating Violence Near Pakistan’s Afghan Frontier Dozens have died in a fierce gunbattle between Pakistani security forces and armed fighters in the country’s northwest, near the Afghan border. The casualty toll, reported by the Pakistani army, includes both troops and attackers, signaling a sharp uptick in violence in a region long prone to militant activity.…
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Dozens killed as Pakistani army clashed with fighters near Afghan border
Dozens killed as clashes erupt near the Afghan border A deadly gun battle broke out in Pakistan’s northwestern frontier as the army clashed with armed fighters during an intelligence operation in the Orakzai district, close to Afghanistan. The military confirmed that eleven personnel were killed, including high-ranking officers, and that nineteen fighters also died in…
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Sofia Summit: Advancing Law Enforcement Cooperation under the Budapest Process
Overview: A Thematic Working Group Meeting in Sofia From 6 to 7 October 2025, the Budapest Process convened its Thematic Working Group on Law Enforcement Cooperation in Sofia, co-chaired by Bulgaria and Iraq. The gathering drew 16 countries, bringing together 62 senior officials, practitioners, and experts to examine practical foundations and ingredients for successful cross-border…
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Budapest Process: Law Enforcement Cooperation Grows Stronger in Sofia
Overview of the Sofia Meeting On 6–7 October 2025, the Budapest Process convened its Thematic Working Group on Law Enforcement Cooperation in Sofia, co-chaired by Bulgaria and Iraq. The gathering brought together 16 countries, 62 senior officials, practitioners, and experts to examine the practical foundations and ingredients of effective cross-border law enforcement collaboration. The opening…
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Canada’s Border Bill: Why a New C-2-Lite Measure Is Landing Amid Privacy Fears
Ontario to Ottawa: A New Border Bill in the Works The federal Liberal government is preparing to table a second border security bill this week that closely mirrors the previously introduced Strong Borders Act, known as Bill C-2. According to four sources familiar with the plan, this new measure would remove several controversial clauses that…
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Border Bill C-2 Update: New Bill Drops Privacy Clauses
Overview: A Fresh Bill in Response to Privacy Criticism The Liberal government is preparing to table a second border bill this week, a move designed to preserve the core security goals of Bill C-2 while removing several controversial provisions that sparked privacy concerns. The new bill aims to advance border security measures in Parliament without…