Update 2022-01-25: According to media reports published on Monday (24 January), the quasi-state of emergency, which is already in effect in Tokyo and other prefectures, will be extended to 18 additional prefectures from Thursday (27 January) to 20 February.
Update 2022-01-25: Since Monday (24 January), the testing modalities for entries via the “Vaccinated Travel Lane” (VTL) have been relaxed. Travellers only have to perform self-tests on day two to seven after entry if they want to leave their accommodation.
Update 2022-01-25: According to recent information published by the authorities, the current requirement for vaccinated individuals to get tested within two days of arrival in England or Scotland will be dropped with effect from 11 February. As of that same date, […]
Update 2022-01-25 (2): The general strike is expected to take place from Wednesday, 8 pm (26 January, local time) until Friday, 6 am (28 January, local time). Update 2022-01-25 (1): Travellers in or heading to France should still bear in mind that […]
Update 2022-01-25: According to media reports on Tuesday (25 January), theaters, museums, cinemas and restaurants will again be allowed to open daily until 10 pm (local time) starting Wednesday (26 January). Patrons need to have a COVID pass.
Update 2022-01-25 (3): According to current reports, air traffic will remain largely suspended until at least 11 am on Wednesday (26 January, local time). Update 2022-01-25 (2): Although a number of flights has been allowed again, as of Tuesday afternoon (25 January, […]
2022-01-25: On Tuesday (25 January), at least 18 security forces and three protesters were injured during protests near the Ukrainian parliament building in Kiev, in which the protesters tried to break in. Further protests are planned for Wednesday (26 January).Heightened security […]
Update 2022-01-24: According to recent media reports on Monday (24 January), Taiwan has extended its Level 2 restrictions until at least 7 February. Effective Tuesday (25 January), eating and drinking will be prohibited on public transport, including on domestic flights.More information […]
Update 2022-01-24: The lockdown in Xi’an, which lasted several weeks, was finally eased on Monday (24 January). At the same time, the metropolis resumed commercial air traffic.
Update 2022-01-24: As announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (24 January), fully vaccinated travellers will soon no longer have to take a COVID-19 test after arrival in England. Until now, this was mandatory within 2 days of entering the […]