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Greece says new biometric checks are active for non-EU travelers, but some could pass without scans
Greek officials say the Entry-Exit System is fully operational, while temporary scanner shutdowns at crowded airports could let many travelers through without biometric checks.
- Greece says its biometric Entry-Exit System is fully operational, rejecting reports of formal summer exemptions for British travelers despite earlier official suggestions of a waiver.
- The European Union's EES replaces traditional passport stamps with digital fingerprints and photographs, part of a Europe-wide rollout that began at Greek entry points on April 10.
- Nearly 38 million people visited Greece last year, with nearly 6 million from Germany and 4.9 million from Britain, boosting the country's 204 billion-euro economy.
- Greek authorities clarified that busy airports may temporarily suspend scanners during high traffic, though this policy does not apply to any specific country or nationality.
- The Foreign Ministry said Thursday it has received no further updates on exemptions, while the Foreign Office guidance suggests travelers from Britain may not face data collection.
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Greece rejects reports of an exemption from biometric checks for British summer travelers
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece says a new biometric screening system at airports for non-European Union citizens is fully operational, rejecting reports of a formal summer exemption for British travelers.
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Greece says new biometric checks are active for non-EU travelers, but some could pass without scans
Greece says a new biometric screening system at airports for non-European Union citizens is fully operational, rejecting reports of a formal summer exemption for British travelers.
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