2021-02-21: 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 as well as disruptions to traffic and public life are to be expected. […]
Update 2021-02-21: According to media reports, on Sunday (21 February) partial relaxations came into force. According to the reports, shopping malls and stores with street access could reopen with restrictions. Gyms, swimming pools, hotels and some cultural institutions have opened for […]
Update 2021-02-21: According to media reports, restrictions on all incoming flights and requirements for mandatory self-quarantine have been extended until 08 March. Flights from non-EU and non-Schengen Agreement countries to Greece continue to be banned. This excludes citizens of the following […]
Update 2021-02-18 (2): On Thursday (18 February), clashes again broke out between security forces and demonstrators in several cities and peaceful protests were held in many more. Water cannons were used in Naypyidaw and catapults were used against demonstrators in […]
Update 2021-02-18: According to media reports, as of 26 February cinemas, indoor pools and sport facilities will be allowed to reopen at reduced capacity in Quebec.
Update 2021-02-18: According to reports from Thursday (18 February), the lockdown in Northern Ireland has been extended until 01 April. However, some shops will be allowed to offer pick-up services from 08 March.
Update 2021-02-18: On Thursday (18 February), the suspension of the travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand was extended until at least Sunday (21 February).
Update 2021-02-18 (2): According to media reports, the lockdown in Thuringia will be extended until 15 March, but there will be a number of relaxations from 01 March. Among others things, hairdressers, garden centres and flower shops will be allowed […]
Update 2021-02-18: According to media reports from Thursday (18 February), Israel will extend the closure of its borders until 06 March. Additionally, normal flight operations will also remain suspended until 06 March.
Update 2021-02-18: According to media reports on Thursday (18 February), tear gas was used and warning shots were fired at a demonstration near Mandalay city on Wednesday (17 February). The demonstrators had blocked railway tracks near a workers’ settlement where mainly […]