Update 2021-03-07: Rubber bullets and live ammunition were used during a demonstration in Bagan on Sunday (07 March). There were reports of injuries. Protests and strikes also continued in other cities, including Yangon (North Okkalapa) and Mandalay. On Saturday morning (06 […]
Update 2021-03-07 (2): With the end of the lockdown in Auckland, shops will reopen and gatherings of up to 100 people are allowed again. In the other parts of the country, no further restrictions apply except for an obligation to wear […]
Update 2021-03-07: Travellers in or heading to Italy should still bear in mind that a nationwide general strike will take place in Italy on 08 March. Unions from multiple sectors, including the transport sector, have already joined the call.Heightened security measures […]
Galaxy Entertainment Group has signed a deal with Accor to open an exclusive all-suite tower, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, within the integrated resort in 2H2021. Located on the resort’s east promenade, Raffles at Galaxy Macau will feature approximately 450 suites, […]
The Aman Residences, Tokyo will be located in the Toranomon-Azabudai development which will also house Japan’s first Janu hotel – Aman’s sister brand. As an 8.1-hectare hub, the 30 year-old Toranomon-Azabudai project, where both properties will be based, is due for […]
Update 2021-03-04: From Thursday (04 March), domestic tourists in Spain will need a negative PCR test no more than 72 hours old to travel to the Balearic Islands if they are travelling from an area with more than 100 cases per […]
Update 2021-03-04: Despite the heavy clashes on Wednesday (03 March), demonstrations continued on Thursday (04 March). Especially in the Sanchaung neighbourhood of Yangon, security was heavily increased. According to recent reports, paintball guns were used against demonstrators there on Thursday.
Update 2021-03-04 (3): On Thursday (04 March), a court in the federal state of Saxony overturned the night-time curfew in force there between 10:00 p.m. and 06:00 a.m. (local time) as well as the restriction to a 15km radius for outdoor […]
Update 2021-03-03 (2): On Wednesday (03 March), German authorities reported that restrictions on travellers who have stayed in Austria for more than 12 hours within 14 days before entering Italy will remain in force until further notice. Travellers without an urgent […]
Update 2021-03-03 (3): According to further reports there were also clashes in further cities. Security forces used tear gas, rubber bullets and life ammunition. At least 17 people were killed on Wednesday (03 March) and dozens more were injured. Most victims […]