Greece ditches new border rules for Britons after chaos across Europe
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Greece has suspended biometric security measures for British holidaymakers to avoid airport delays, amid chaos reported across Europe. The decision is seen as a strategic move to protect British tourism, a crucial sector for the Greek economy.
Greece has suspended the use of EU fingerprint and facial scans for British holidaymakers due to queue chaos across Europe. The new biometric security measures, introduced by Brussels, have resulted in airport delays of up to four hours. Under the Entry and Exit System (EES), non-EU travellers, including Britons, are supposed to be photographed and fingerprinted at EU airports and border crossings. The EES aims to replace manual passport stamping and monitor the 90-day visa-free limit. Greece's decision is expected to reduce waiting times and alleviate congestion at airports, particularly in popular destinations like Corfu, Crete, and Rhodes. The exemption is currently in place until April 10, 2026, but an end date has not been confirmed.
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