Update 2022-01-13 (2): On Thursday (13 January), a strong explosion occurred at a building used by the Hezbollah in the town of Houmine el-Faouqa in the southern Nabatieh district. Although the building was heavily damaged, no casualties were initially reported. The […]
Update 2022-01-13: According to the latest media reports on Thursday evening (13 January), the lockdown measures in the Netherlands will be slightly eased as of Saturday (15 January). Non-essential shops and businesses will be permitted to reopen, as will gyms. Cultural […]
Update 2022-01-13: Travellers in or heading to Italy should still bear in mind that there will be strikes in local public transport throughout the country on Friday (14 January). 2022-01-08: On Friday (14 January), there will be strikes in local public transport […]
Update 2022-01-12: According to the Foreign Office on Tuesday (January 11), quarantine rules in Vietnam have been changed, with those eligible to enter the country only needing to be quarantined for 3 days if fully vaccinated or recovered and 7 days […]
Update 2022-01-12: According to media reports, authorities on Monday (10 January) tightened COVID-19 restrictions in the Maldives, now requiring vaccinated individuals to present a negative PCR test result (no older than 72 hours ) through the ‘CovidSafe’ portal when travelling from […]
Update 2022-01-11: According to media reports on Tuesday (11 January), the ban on foreigners entering the country, in effect since 30 November, will be extended until at least the end of February 2022. Foreign nationals holding residence permits are exempted, amongst […]
Update 2022-01-11: Authorities in the Maldives have once again extended the state of public health emergency in the island nation. It is now set to remain in force until at least 29 January 2022.
Update 2022-01-11: According to the latest media reports, hospitality venues and bars in the capital New Delhi are closed for an indefinite period of time since Tuesday (11 January).
Update 2022-01-11: The city of Anyang in Henan province has also gone into a lockdown, after several cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were discovered in the city. Residents of the city have been ordered to stay inside and all […]
Update 2022-01-10: According to media reports, as of Monday (10 January) the so-called Super Green Pass (proof of vaccination or recovery) has become mandatory in all public transport including in ships and trains in Italy. Additionally, the regions of Abruzzo, Emilia-Romagna, […]