Event Brief
Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks
Filed: May 07, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for UK nationals despite reports of a possible change.
WHO: Portugal and Italy
WHAT: Decide not to suspend digital border checks for Brits
WHEN: May 07, 2026 at 11:41 AM ET
WHERE: Portugal and Italy
WHY: Reports had suggested the countries would follow Greece’s example of suspending biometric checks for UK nationals.
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