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Cyprus forms high-level task force to speed up deportations of irregular migrants
Cyprus has set up an inter-ministerial working group to accelerate deportations of people who have exhausted legal remedies. The task force, announced on 12 March, will streamline information-sharing among ministries, police and airports, paving the way for faster removals and helping Cyprus meet upcoming EU return targets.
Poland accelerates construction of new 4-metre fence on Belarus frontier under “Eastern Shield” programme
Poland has deployed troops and engineers to begin building a new 4 m fence on the Belarus border after winter delays. The barrier is part of the PLN 10 billion “Eastern Shield” and will integrate counter-drone technology and an animal-protection fence. Freight operators and cross-border commuters should expect detours and longer wait times, while NGOs warn of restricted asylum access. The project highlights how hybrid security threats are reshaping mobility and supply-chain planning for companies operating in Poland.
Air India Group mounts 58-flight airlift to keep India–Gulf corridor open on 12 March
To maintain essential links with the Gulf amid regional airspace closures, Air India and Air India Express will run 58 combined flights on 12 March, adding 40 ad-hoc rotations to scheduled services. The capacity boost should ease bottlenecks for Indian expatriates and companies with operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman, though longer routings and a new fuel surcharge will keep costs elevated.
UAE grants one-month grace period for residents stuck abroad with expired visas
The UAE has temporarily waived normal immigration rules to allow residents whose visas expired abroad after 28 February 2026 to re-enter the country until 31 March without paying fines or first applying for a new entry permit. The move helps thousands stranded by recent airspace closures and gives employers breathing room to regularise staff paperwork.
Nationwide 12 March strike grounds all departures at Brussels and Charleroi airports
A 24-hour general strike on 12 March 2026 has forced Brussels Airport to cancel all departures and compelled Charleroi Airport to shut entirely, stranding an estimated 90,000 passengers and disrupting metro, bus and tram networks. Companies must reroute travellers, extend hotel stays and brace for further industrial action if wage talks collapse.
Hong Kong–Mainland border reopens with PCR test rule and phased checkpoint resumption
Hong Kong and mainland China reopened the land border today, but travellers must carry a 48-hour negative PCR result and several checkpoints remain shut. The phased approach eases labour shortages at control points yet still limits business travel and logistics efficiency. Firms should plan for testing costs and possible bottlenecks until full reopening is achieved.
UKVI sets 26 February 2026 as cut-off for paper visa stickers, confirms nationwide roll-out of eVisas
UKVI has confirmed that from 26 February 2026 visitor, seasonal worker and several other short-term UK visas will be issued only as eVisas, ending the use of physical passport stickers. Holders must create a UKVI online account and keep passport details updated or risk denied boarding. The move tightens security and speeds up border checks but forces employers, landlords and mobility managers to rely on digital share-codes for right-to-work and right-to-rent compliance.
France Admits Technical Glitches Could Derail Entry/Exit System Deadline
France says software and hardware faults are slowing the roll-out of the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System, casting doubt on a 30 March deadline for full use at all borders. Prolonged queues could disrupt business travel around Easter and ahead of this summer’s Olympics, so employers should build contingency time and costs into mobility plans.