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

Travelers faced hourslong waits at the Croatia-Serbia border crossing in Bajakovo-Batrovci due to peak summer holiday traffic and scorching temperatures. The EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) implementation coincided with the delays, though its direct impact remains unclear. Motorists reported exhaustion and frustration after waiting up to eight hours in lines stretching over seven kilometers.