Update 2021-08-12: According to information from the Federal Foreign Office, the quarantine period can be extended to up to 21 days, depending on the risk classification of the country of origin. Currently, a quarantine period of 21 days applies to travellers […]
Update 2021-08-12: According to information from the Federal Foreign Office on Thursday (12. August), depending on the region, Germany is classified as “green” or “orange” by Belgium. Travellers from a high-risk area within the EU/ a Schengen state must go into […]
Update 2021-08-12: According to FCDO information, the public health emergency has been extended until at least 01 September. Various internal travel restrictions and COVID-19 restrictions apply to not fully vaccinated travellers depending on the regional epidemiological situation. For details see the […]
Update 2021-08-12: According to media reports, on Thursday (12 August), at least two security forces and two civilians were injured in a clash between security forces and suspected terrorists in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. 2021-08-12: A gunfight broke out […]
Update 2021-08-13: The restrictions in Iloilo City and the provinces of Laguna and Cagayan de Oro will be eased from Monday (16 August). The Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine will then apply there until at least 31 August. The risk ratings of […]
Update 2021-08-13: The mandatory quarantine for travellers with a prior stay in Malaysia, Moscow, Pakistan and the United Kingdom has now been reduced from six to three days, as for most other travellers. Tests are carried out on entry and on […]
Update 2021-08-13: As of 20 August, proof of vaccination will be required in the city of San Francisco for visiting catering establishments and at some events in public spaces. Only persons who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons are exempt.
Update 2021-08-13 (2): According to further reports, the Taliban also took control of the capital of Ghor province, Chaghcharan (also known as Firozkoh), on Friday (13 August). The city was handed over without resistance. Update 2021-08-13 (1): On Friday (13 August), it […]
Update 2021-08-13: At least one terror suspect was killed in subsequent security operations. It is possible that several suspects are still hiding in a building.
2021-08-12: At least eight people were killed on Thursday (12 August), when a helicopter with tourists on board crashed into a lake in the Kronotsky Nature Reserve. At least eight other people were rescued alive.Travellers should avoid the area.