Spain, Strike, Level 3: Strikes at Ryanair from 15 August until the end of the year – Spain [Update 4]
Update 2025-08-14: Travellers are reminded that there will be strikes at Ryanair from Friday to Sunday (15-17 August).
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Taiwan, Severe Weather, Level 5: Forecast: Tropical storm Podul to hit coastal areas on 13 August – Taiwan [Update 5]
Update 2025-08-13 (2): Typhoon Podul lashed Hualien, Taitung, and southern Taiwan with torrential rain, high waves, and gusty winds on Wednesday (13 August), with landfall expected in Taitung around noon. Hundreds of households in Lanyu lost power by 10 am (local […]
Taiwan, Severe Weather, Level 4: Forecast: Tropical storm Podul to hit coastal areas on 13 August – Taiwan [Update 4]
Update 2025-08-13: A large swathe of southern and eastern parts of the country shut down on Wednesday (13 August) ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Podul, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people and the cancellation of hundreds of flights. Reportedly, […]
Taiwan, Severe Weather, Level 3: Forecast: Tropical storm Podul to hit coastal areas on 13 August – Taiwan [Update 2]
Update 2025-08-12: According to the latest reports from Tuesday (12 August), authorities in Taiwan began evacuating hundreds of residents from the southeastern city of Taitung and eastern Hualien County as Typhoon Podul, approached the island’s southeast coast. The storm is expected […]
Russia, Armed Conflict / War, Level 3: Ukrainian drone attack on Orenburg helium plant – Russia
2025-08-12: According to the latest information, suspected Ukrainian drones attacked a helium plant outside Orenburg on Tuesday morning (12 August, local time). No reports of damage have yet been received.Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. […]
Japan, Severe Weather, Level 4: Heavy rain and flood warnings across several prefectures – Japan [Update 3]
Update 2025-08-11: So far, Kumamoto Prefecture has been the hardest hit by the storms. Flooding has been reported in the cities of Tamana and Misato in particular. Hundreds of thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate due to the risk […]
Russia, Armed Conflict / War, Level 3: Fatal drone attack on Arzamas – Nizhny Novgorod, Russia [Update 1]
Update 2025-08-11: According to the latest media reports, at least one person was killed in the attack on an industrial company in Arzamas on Monday morning (11 August, local time). Several other people were injured. 2025-08-11: A suspected Ukrainian drone attack on […]
Ukraine, Armed Conflict / War, Level 3: Russian bomb strike in Zaporizhzhia – Ukraine
2025-08-11: Multiple people were injured on Sunday (10 August) after a Russian bomb strike in Zaporizhzhia city hit the central bus station and a student clinic.Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are […]
Emirates bans inflight use of power banks from October 2025
Effective from 1 October 2025, Emirates will prohibit the use of all power banks onboard its flights, citing enhanced safety measures following a comprehensive risk review. While passengers may still carry one power bank under 100 Watt Hours, these devices may […]
Israel, Wildfire, Level 3: Road closure due to wildfire near Beit Shemesh – Israel
2025-08-10: A wildfire was reported on Sunday (10 August) between the Har Tov B’ industrial zone and Beit Shemesh city, prompting the closure of Route 38. A ban on igniting fires in open areas remains in effect until 31 August.Travellers need […]