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EU calls for input on open source as it looks toward tech sovereignty
13 Jan 2026 14:54 GMT
… source software strategy, the European Commission’s new strategy recognizes … open source tech through the European Digital Infrastructure Consortium for Digital … | digital wallets | EU | open source | tech sovereignty
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Belarus Approves Mandatory Fingerprinting Law for Citizens and Foreigners
13 Jan 2026 13:26 GMT
… Radio Free Europe/;Radio Liberty.
The bill introduces mandatory fingerprinting when … also be subject to fingerprinting.
Fingerprinting will also become mandatory for … Earlier, Belarusian legislation required fingerprinting only for foreigners and stateless …
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EU mandate enables US access to European biometric databases
12 Jan 2026 18:29 GMT
… – 12 January 2026 – EU member states authorised the European Commission to negotiate … for Exchange
Potential transfers include biometrics such as fingerprints and facial scans, alongside … a Europe-wide perspective, BM covers policies and politics of the EU, …
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Concerns raised over scope of planned EU-US biometrics deal
12 Jan 2026 10:57 GMT
… the transfer of biometric and other sensitive data on European citizens to … US and EU would exchange data – potentially including biometrics and information on … lead.
A spokesperson for the EU’s executive did not immediately …
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Portugal restarts EU Entry/Exit System tests at Lisbon Airport
12 Jan 2026 23:20 GMT
… resumed testing the European Union's (EU) new border … control system for non-EU citizens at Lisbon Airport, … evaluation.
The EES, an EU-wide digital border management … collection of biometric data, including facial images and fingerprints, from travelers …
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Biometrics Deal: EU Council Paves Way for US Data Exchange
12 Jan 2026 15:42 GMT
… and far-reaching access to biometric data stored in the police … databases of EU member states.
In return, the … EU is now seeking comparable access … deal."
Full story: Biometrics Deal: EU Council Paves Way for US …
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33 of the best spas in Europe
12 Jan 2026 06:38 GMT
… Hotels) and immediately attracted Europe’s chattering classes. Today …
Lanserhof is one of Europe’s best-respected wellness … now considered alternatives for Europeans who don’t want … are supplemented with the latest biometric testing, stem cell treatments …
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Advocacy groups warn DHS against sweeping expansion of immigration biometrics
12 Jan 2026 05:28 GMT
… authorizes “dragnet” biometric collection, requiring “facial photography (‘mug shots’), fingerprinting, iris and … and toddlers – to submit biometrics such as fingerprints, facial images, or DNA … secure storage product for the European Digital…
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UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh participates in European Council presidency transition ceremony
10 Jan 2026 20:10 GMT
… during opening statements: strengthening European defence capabilities, advancing candidate … sector mobilisation. October European Council assesses Ukraine amendment … EU threshold. Ukraine advances visa liberalization implementation, achieving 99% biometric …
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UK travellers warned of EU border deadline for rules enforced today
10 Jan 2026 05:33 GMT
… borders in the EU(Image: Getty)
British travellers visiting Europe are being … will provide four fingerprints and a facial biometric scan to a machine … will not be fingerprinted but under the new EU rules, all travellers …