Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers’ resolve in sweltering heat

Travelers at the Croatia-Serbia border crossing in Bajakovo-Batrovci faced hourslong waits and extreme heat during peak summer holiday traffic, with queues reaching seven kilometers and wait times up to eight hours. The delays coincided with the implementation of the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES), though it was unclear if the system contributed to the congestion. Travelers reported exhaustion and frustration, with some comparing the experience to the worst they had encountered.