Overview
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed requiring arrivals to disclose five years of social‑media activity, a draft rule now in the regulatory process and not yet in effect.
- The UK will strictly enforce its Electronic Travel Authorisation from 25 February 2026, with airlines required to verify approvals before boarding visa‑free passengers.
- Venice will charge €10 for day visitors on 60 dates from early April to late July in 2026, discounted to €5 if bought at least three days ahead, Rome plans a €2 Trevi Fountain fee from 7 January, and Zaanse Schans targets a €17.50 entry from 1 April with a possible start delay.
- Bulgaria adopts the euro at the start of 2026, with cash payments in leva still accepted through January and post‑January exchanges limited to Bulgarian banks.
- Mobility measures advance across Europe as Deutsche Bahn readies cross‑border ticket sales via OSDM by end‑2026, Spain requires V16 roof‑mounted warning lights in Spanish‑registered vehicles, and Italy plans construction‑delay toll refunds from June with details pending.