Update 2021-09-06: According to information from the Federal Foreign Office on Monday (06 September), fully vaccinated travellers from a country classified as “red” outside the EU must again undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on the seventh day after entry.
Update 2021-09-06: According to media reports from Monday (06 September), the COVID-19 restrictions in Java and Bali have been extended until at least 20 September.
2021-09-06, Canada: Strong magnitude 6.5 M coastal earthquakeEarthquakes of this magnitude cause damage (sometimes severe), to buildings and infrastructure. Transport and infrastructure disruptions are to be expected.It is unlikely that a destructive tsunami was generated by a coastal earthquake of this […]
Update 2021-09-05: According to media reports, the COVID-19 restrictions have been extended until at least 19 September. See the link below for details on restrictions in the different regions.
Update 2021-09-05: According to media reports, the general ban on unvaccinated travellers from the United States has been reintroduced following a recommendation from the European Union.
Update 2021-09-05: Continued heavy fighting is reported from the Panjshir valley. However, it remains difficult to independently verify the claims of success of both the Taliban as well as the anti-Taliban resistance.
Update 2021-09-05 (2): At least 50 people were injured in the clashes on Sunday (05 September). Update 2021-09-05 (1): Protesters are still blocking a road in Cetinje on Sunday (05 September). Clashes between protesters and security forces erupted in the morning hours. […]
Update 2021-09-05 (3): British authorities confirmed that some airlines have cancelled flights. Update 2021-09-05 (2): According to further reports, the coup appears to be at least partially successful with the putschists displaying video evidence of having captured the President. Additionally, they appear […]
Update 2021-09-02: According to media reports on Thursday (02 September), the emirate of Abi Dhabi has lifted its quarantine requirement for travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday (05 September). A negative COVID-19 PCR test (conducted 48 hours prior to […]
Update 2021-09-02: According to media reports, Norwegian authorities on Thursday (02 September) postponed the lifting of all measures to combat COVID-19 currently in effect until the end of September due to high infection levels in the country.