Update 2021-08-22: On Sunday (22 August), the Taliban announced that hundreds of fighters were on their way to the Panjshir Valley, as it had not surrendered so far.
Update 2021-08-20: According to further reports, fully vaccinated travellers from Germany and Brunei will be allowed to enter the country from 08 September. Via a travel corridor (“Vaccinated Travel Lane” or VTL), tourists will be able to enter to Singapore on […]
Update 2021-08-19: The Abu Dhabi authorities now recognise vaccinations carried out abroad under certain circumstances. Several conditions have to be met. For example, the vaccination must have been carried out with a vaccine that is approved in the United Arab Emirates. […]
Update 2021-08-17: According to recent media reports on Tuesday (17 August), an unscheduled 3-day lockdown will be imposed on New Zealand, starting at midnight (local time) on Wednesday (19 August). In Auckland and Coromandel, the lockdown will remain in effect for […]
Update 2021-08-17: The FCDO points out on Tuesday (17 August) that protests are continuing in Thailand. Other sources indicate that new demonstrations are also planned for today in Bangkok, starting around 03:00 p.m. (local time) at the Ratchaprasong intersection.
Update 2021-08-17: From Friday (20 August), a entry requirements will be tightened for travellers from the following countries: France, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, USA, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Tanzania.
Update 2021-08-16: On Monday (16 August), the Foreign Office points out that the definition of a complete vaccination in Norway means that at least three weeks must have passed after a vaccination with a vaccine that requires only one vaccination dose. […]
2021-08-16: On Monday (16.08.), 16 supporters of the New People’s Army were killed during a security operation in Dolores, Eastern Samar province.Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror […]
Update 2021-08-16 (4): According to latest reports, two gunmen were killed by US security forces at Kabul airport. The US military took control of the airport. Flights were temporarily impossible as thousands blocked the runways. Update 2021-08-16 (3): According to media reports, […]
Update 2021-08-16: On Monday (16 August), it was announced that the current restrictions on assembly in the Balearic Islands will be extended until at least 15 September.