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Serbs in total darkness trapped at the border!
Serbia🏛️ Politics11 days ago

Serbs in total darkness trapped at the border!

At the Evzoni border crossing between Serbia and Greece, a power outage caused by lightning struck has led to a complete collapse of traffic systems, leaving citizens concerned and stranded. The incident occurred at a critical time, as the Greek border checkpoint had already been experiencing severe delays due to the implementation of a new EU digital biometric entry system. This system requires third-country nationals to undergo electronic and biometric registration for stays up to 90 days within the EU. The combination of the technical failure and the new system has resulted in long queues and significant disruptions for travelers, including families and tourists heading to popular Greek destinations like Halkidiki, Kavala, and Pieria. Delays have reached up to four to five hours, with expectations that congestion will continue over the weekend.

Na graničnom prelazu Evzoni večeras je došlo do dramatične situacije koja je ostavila građane Srbije u potpunom mračnom stanju. U trenutku kada je grom pogodio sistem za snabdevanje električnom energijom, nastupilo je potpuno prekidanje posla na prelazu, što je dovele do kolapsa u saobraćaju. Ova incident je bio izazivanje i za građane Srbije, kao i za putnike koji su želeli da pređu u Grčku. Prema informacijama koje su dostignute kroz Facebook grupu "Grčka info", situacija je bila katastrofalna – agregati nisu mogli da zadovolje potrebe svih uređaja, što je pogoršalo situaciju. U nekim delovima prelaza je postojalo stabilno napajanje, ali ljudi su ostali bez interneta, što je dodatno frustriralo putnike.

Situacija je bila još ozbiljnija zato što je prelaz Evzoni bio već pod visokim pritiskom zbog primene novog sistema kontrolisa, tzv. Evropskog sistema za upravljanje ulaskom i izlaskom (EES). Ovaj sistem, koji predstavlja biometrijsku i elektronsku registraciju državlana trećih zemalja, doprineo je dugim zadržavanjima putnika. Prosečno vreme čekanja za putnička vozila je bilo oko dva sata, dok su neki putnici čekali i do pet sati. Među putnicima su bili i turisti koji su putovali ka popularnim letovalištima na severu Grčke, kao što su Halkidikis, Kavala i Pierija. Ova sezonu je vidljiv pojačan priliv putnika, što je doprinelo većoj gužvi na prelazu.

Prave dramatične scene su bile uočene i kod građana Srbije koji su bili u procesu prelaska. Prema izvorima, neki su ostali u kolonama na prelazu, u potpunom mračnom stanju, bez mogućnosti da komuniciraju sa vanjskim svetom. Nedostatak interneta i neprekidna potpora od strane agregata su doprineli duboko zabrinutom stanju putnika. Mnogi su izrazili svoju nelagodu, posebno oni koji su imali obaveze ili planove u Grčkoj. Neke od njih su opisale situaciju kao "pravu dramu", uz naglasavanje da su se osjećali kao da su "zarobljeni u mračnom prostoru".

Dugotrajna gužva i problemi sa sistemom za snabdevanje strujom su takođe doprineli izuzetno dugom čekanju. Putnici su se suočavali sa neizbežnim zadržavanjem, a u nekim slučajevima su bili prisiljeni da čekaju pola dana. Ova situacija je bila još ozbiljnija zato što je bilo teško da se pronađu alternativni putevi ili da se organizira hitna pomoć. U skladu sa izvorima, očekuje se da će ta situacija trajati tokom celog vikenda, jer je priliv putnika bio veći nego što je prognoziran.

Uz sve to, važno je istaći da je ova situacija bila rezultat kombinovanog uticaja prirodnih faktora i tehničkih grešaka u sistemu. Grom je bio ključni faktor koji je izazvao nestanku struje, dok je sam sistem za upravljanje ulaskom i izlaskom (EES) bio izvor dugotrajnih problema. Ova kombinacija je stvorila ekstremnu situaciju koja je zahtevala brzu reakciju i efikasnu organizaciju. U tom smislu, očekuje se da će se u sledećim danima pojaviti različite napore da se ove probleme reše, kako bi se omogućila normalna funkcionisanje granice i da se smanji bol za putnike.

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3 reports

Telegraf.rs logoTelegraf.rsParty-alignedCenter11 days ago
Trapped in columns in pitch darkness: Serbs waiting at the border where the real drama unfolds

A power outage occurred at the Evzoni border crossing between Serbia and Greece this evening, caused by lightning striking the electrical supply system around 9 PM. According to initial reports shared by tourists via the Facebook group 'Grčka info,' there has been a complete collapse of services at the border checkpoint. The available generators are insufficient to power all devices, leading to worsening conditions. While part of the area remains electrically stable, internet access is unavailable. Serbian citizens attempting to cross into Greece in the evening expressed concern over the situation, unsure of what they might encounter.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of an infrastructure incident at a border crossing without taking a clear stance or using biased language. It focuses on describing the event and the concerns of affected individuals without emphasizing any particular political perspective.

Republika logoRepublikaParty-alignedCenter11 days ago
Serbs in total darkness trapped at the border!

At the Evzoni border crossing between Serbia and Greece, a power outage caused by lightning struck has led to a complete collapse of traffic systems, leaving citizens concerned and stranded. The incident occurred at a critical time, as the Greek border checkpoint had already been experiencing severe delays due to the implementation of a new EU digital biometric entry system. This system requires third-country nationals to undergo electronic and biometric registration for stays up to 90 days within the EU. The combination of the technical failure and the new system has resulted in long queues and significant disruptions for travelers, including families and tourists heading to popular Greek destinations like Halkidiki, Kavala, and Pieria. Delays have reached up to four to five hours, with expectations that congestion will continue over the weekend.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a technical failure and logistical challenges at a border crossing, which is a common issue affecting travelers. While the situation involves a government-implemented system (EU EES), the article does not exhibit clear bias toward any political side. It presents the event fact

Blic logoBlicIndependentCenter11 days ago
Serbs trapped in pitch darkness: Power supplies not helping, no Internet

A thunderstorm caused a complete power outage at the Evzoni border crossing between Serbia and Greece. The incident occurred around 9 PM, leaving Serbian citizens stranded in darkness with no access to electricity or internet. Backup generators were insufficient to power all devices, worsening the situation. Some areas had partial power restoration, but internet connectivity remained down. Travelers expressed concern over the uncertainty of their situation as they awaited further updates.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on an infrastructure failure affecting a critical border crossing, focusing on technical issues and traveler concerns. There is no evident ideological framing, partisan emphasis, or biased sourcing. The content remains descriptive and neutral in tone.

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