epa13051024 People stand beside their vehicles waiting to enter Greece at the Evzoni border crossing between North Macedonia and Greece as authorities prepare for the start of the peak summer tourist season, near Gevgelija, Republic of North Macedonia, 20 June 2026. According to North Macedonian police officers stationed at the border, heavy congestion is expected to begin on 20 June, when the main tourist travel period gets underway. Officials warn that waiting times for entry into Greece could be significantly longer than usual. The anticipated delays are linked to the implementation of new European entry procedures, including regulations associated with the European Union's external border management framework and the Entry/Exit System (EES), which is expected to increase processing times at border checkpoints. EPA/GEORGI LICOVSKI
ROMA, 20 GIU - People stand beside their vehicles waiting to enter Greece at the Evzoni border crossing between North Macedonia and Greece as authorities prepare for the start of the peak summer tourist season, near Gevgelija, Republic of North Macedonia, 20 June 2026. According to North Macedonian police officers stationed at the border, heavy congestion is expected to begin on 20 June, when the main tourist travel period gets underway.Officials warn that waiting times for entry into Greece could be significantly longer than usual. The anticipated delays are linked to the implementation of new European entry procedures, including regulations associated with the European Union's external border management framework and the Entry/Exit System (EES), which is expected to increase processing times at border checkpoints. (ANSA).
