United Kingdom, Epidemic, Level 5: COVID-19 pandemic – United Kingdom [Update 281]
Update 2021-08-10: According to information from the Federal Foreign Office, Scotland has also placed Germany on the “green list.”
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Canada, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – Canada [Update 115]
Update 2021-08-10 (2): According to media reports from Tuesday (10 August), in the province of Quebec people intending to enter restaurants, bars or gyms or festivals will be required to present a COVID-19 vaccine passport from 01 September. More details on […]
Thailand, Demonstration / Riot, Level 3: Violent clashes during protests against the government – Bangkok, Thailand
2021-08-11: According to reports on Wednesday (11 August), violent clashes already occurred on Tuesday (10 August) during protests in Bangkok. Security forces used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets, while protesters hurled firecrackers and set police checkpoints on fire. Several […]
Australia, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – Australia [Update 184]
Update 2021-08-11: The lockdown in Melbourne was officially extended on Wednesday (11 August) until at least 19 August. From 06:00 p.m. (local time) on Friday (13 August), residents of the border area between Victoria and New South Wales will need a […]
India, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – India [Update 396]
Update 2021-08-11: From Wednesday (11 August), shops in malls in Kerala are allowed to reopen. Shops, markets, factories, tourist facilities and other commercial establishments are now allowed to open weekly from Monday to Saturday. There is a lockdown on Sundays.
Pakistan, Important Date, Level 3: Ashura (martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali) on 18 and 19 August – Pakistan
2021-08-11: On 18 and 19 August, the Muslim holiday of Ashura will be celebrated across Pakistan. Religious processions and celebratory events are scheduled. In the past, violent clashes have occurred between Shia and Sunnite Muslims.Heightened security measures are to be expected, […]
Afghanistan, Armed Conflict / War, Level 4: Continued heavy fighting between Taliban and security forces in large parts of the country – Afghanistan [Update 68]
Update 2021-08-11 (2): Heavy fighting is currently also taking place in the vicinity of the city of Kandahar. Update 2021-08-11 (1): The city of Faizabad, the capital of Badakhshan province, was also captured by the Taliban. At the same time, the Taliban […]
Spain, Strike, Level 2: Strike measures by Malaga Airport security staff on 12 and 13 August – Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport, Spain [Update 1]
Update 2021-08-11: Travellers in or heading to Málaga should still bear in mind that a strike by the security personal at Málaga – Costa del Sol Airport will beginn on Thursday (12 August). The strike is scheduled to take place on […]
Lithuania, Demonstration / Riot, Level 3: Riots during protests against measures to combat COVID-19 – Vilnius, Lithuania
2021-08-11: During the night into Wednesday (11 August, local time), riots broke out in Vilnius during demonstrations against COVID-19 measures. At least ten security forces were injured. The protests were directed against the government’s plans to possibly allow only vaccinated people […]
Canada, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – Canada [Update 114]
Update 2021-08-10: The entry ban for persons with prior stay in India has been extended until at least 21 September.