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Videos shared on social media over the past week show long queues at passport control at Geneva Airport. Some travelers say they waited up to three hours to clear border checks. Geneva Airport often gets crowded during winter. Ski season brings thousands of visitors, including many from the UK. This year, however, delays have grown worse. Airport officials say a new EU border system has increased congestion at passport control. New EU Entry Exit System Causes Delays Geneva Airport has blamed the EU Entry Exit System, known as EES, for the slow movement of passengers. Officials say congestion is most common on Saturdays, which are the busiest travel days during ski season. A spokesperson said the rollout of EES has created serious challenges for Swiss customs and airport staff. The new system requires biometric checks, which take more time per passenger. To ease pressure, the airport has increased staff numbers. Even so, long queues continue during peak hours. Tenerife Also Sees Long Waiting Times Similar delays have appeared at Tenerife Airport in the Canary Islands. The island remains a top winter sun destination for British travelers. Andrew Knight, who runs Sanasty Car Hire at Tenerife Airport, says many arriving passengers struggle with long waits at border kiosks. Most of his customers come from the UK and arrive during busy flight schedules. Delays Depend on Arrival Times Passengers who land during quieter hours often pass through passport control quickly. Some clear checks in about 20 minutes. Problems start when several flights arrive close together. During these periods, queues grow fast. Some travelers wait up to two hours before reaching the kiosks. Knight says the system works unevenly. At times, technical issues shut it down completely. When that happens, delays increase and frustration grows. Peak Travel Still a Concern Airport operators warn that long queues could continue during busy travel seasons. Until systems improve, passengers may face delays at major European airports. Authorities say flexibility remains an option. Border staff can pause the new system during peak times if queues become unmanageable.
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Long Passport Queues Reported at European Airports

Videos shared on social media over the past week show long queues…

India Weighs Social Media Restrictions for Children Under 16
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India Weighs Social Media Restrictions for Children Under 16

India is seeing growing debate over limiting social media access for children…

Title: Political Storm in India Over Ex-Army Chief Naravane’s Unpublished Memoir
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Political Storm in India Over Ex-Army Chief Naravane’s Unpublished Memoir

Rahul Gandhi Sparks Controversy in Parliament Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi created…

Fujiyoshida Cancels Cherry Blossom Festival Due to Tourist Misbehavior
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Fujiyoshida Cancels Cherry Blossom Festival Due to Tourist Misbehavior

Fujiyoshida Cancels Festival Over Tourist Overcrowding The town of Fujiyoshida, near Mount…

55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says
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Ukraine War Death Toll Reaches 55,000, Zelensky Says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been…

Former UK Treasury minister and Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has received a second prison sentence from a Bangladeshi court, deepening a legal dispute that has drawn strong criticism from the Labour Party. The court sentenced Siddiq to four years in jail on corruption charges. This punishment adds to a previous two year sentence handed down late last year. Judges also sentenced her aunt, former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, along with two other family members, in separate corruption cases. The court tried all defendants in absentia. Each of them denied the accusations. Labour Party condemns legal process Labour leaders quickly rejected the ruling and questioned the fairness of the trial. A party spokesperson said Siddiq never received proper details of the charges and had no chance to defend herself. According to Labour, Siddiq’s legal team made repeated requests to Bangladeshi authorities for information. Officials did not respond. The party stressed that every accused person deserves the right to legal representation. Because of these failures, Labour said it cannot accept the judgment. Background of earlier conviction In December 2025, a Bangladeshi court convicted Siddiq in another corruption case. Judges ruled that she influenced her aunt to use special executive powers to secure land on the outskirts of Dhaka. That conviction resulted in a two year prison sentence. Siddiq strongly rejected the ruling and described the entire process as deeply flawed. She said she remains confused by the case and claims Bangladeshi authorities have never contacted her directly, despite making allegations for more than a year. Resignation from UK government role Questions about Siddiq’s links to Sheikh Hasina led to her resignation from the UK government in January 2025. She stepped down as a Treasury minister after scrutiny over her use of London properties linked to allies of her aunt. The prime minister’s ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, reviewed the matter. He found no evidence of wrongdoing but said Siddiq should have shown greater awareness of reputational risks. In her resignation letter, Siddiq said she acted transparently but chose to step aside to avoid distracting the government. Political turmoil in Bangladesh Bangladesh launched the cases against Hasina and her family after her removal from power. Hasina ruled the country for 15 years before mass protests forced her out in August 2024. She later fled to India. In a separate case last year, a court sentenced her to death over crimes against humanity linked to a violent crackdown on student demonstrations.
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Tulip Siddiq Given Second Bangladesh Jail Sentence as Labour Rejects Verdict

Former UK Treasury minister and Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has received a…

Church Fresco Resembling Giorgia Meloni Triggers Vatican Action
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Church Fresco Resembling Giorgia Meloni Triggers Vatican Action

A restored church fresco in central Rome has stirred public debate after…

Claire Foy Reveals Five Year Parasite Battle After Travel Infection
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Claire Foy Reveals Five Year Parasite Battle After Travel Infection

Claire Foy has shared a personal health struggle that lasted years. The…

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The Dark History Behind Anatomical Art and Medicine

For hundreds of years, artists and doctors used real human bodies to…

Greece blames smugglers over migrant deaths but early accounts have been questioned before
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Greece Blames Smugglers After Migrant Boat Crash, But Past Cases Raise Doubts

Deadly collision near Chios Strait Greek authorities say smugglers caused the deaths…

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