Portugal, Strike, Level 2: Cancelled: Countrywide strike of ground staff from 16 to 18 July – Portugal [Update 1]
Update 2021-07-15: Following an agreement with the airline TAP, the strikes were called off.
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Australia, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – Australia [Update 165]
Update 2021-07-15: A lockdown will be in effect in Victoria for at least five days from midnight on Thursday (15 July, local time).
New Zealand, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – New Zealand [Update 77]
Update 2021-07-15: As of Friday morning (16 July, local time), quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Victoria in Australia will be suspended. This applies until at least Monday (19 July).
Philippines, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – Philippines [Update 147]
Update 2021-07-15: On Thursday (15 July), the cities of Legazpi, Tabaco, Tiwi, Malinao, Malilipot, Santo Domingo, Bacacay, Manito, Daraga, Camalig and Oas in Albay were transferred from General Community Quarantine to Modified General Community Quarantine.
Cuba, Demonstration / Riot, Level 3: Large-scale demonstrations against the government of the country – Cuba
2021-07-12: Large-scale demonstrations against the country’s government took place in several cities in Cuba on Sunday (11 July). The largest protests occurred in San Antonio de los Baños. There were reportedly clashes with security forces, during which tear gas and batons […]
Australia, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – Australia [Update 161]
Update 2021-07-12: On Monday (12 July), the state of Victoria closed its borders to travelers from New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Exceptions exist for border commuters. Residents of Victoria may only travel back from these areas with a […]
South Africa, Demonstration / Riot, Level 3: Restrictions due to protests by supporters of former President Zuma in several provinces – South Africa [Update 5]
Update 2021-07-12 (3): On Monday morning (12 July, local time), a shopping center in Pietermaritzburg was set on fire by protesters. There are reports of gunfire and explosions from several towns in KwaZulu-Natal. Update 2021-07-12 (2): Taxi services are also not to […]
Afghanistan, Armed Conflict / War, Level 4: Continued heavy fighting between Taliban and security forces in large parts of the country – Afghanistan [Update 3]
Update 2021-07-12: Afghan security forces carried out airstrikes in Garmsir, Delaram and Tagab districts of Helmand, Nimroz and Kapisa provinces on Sunday (11 July). At least 40 Taliban were killed and at least 42 others were injured.
Japan, Severe Weather, Level 3: Warning of heavy rain and landslides in several parts of the country – Japan [Update 4]
Update 2021-07-12: Also on Monday (12 July), severe weather warnings are in effect in numerous prefectures. Affected are from north to south: Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi, Fukushima, Niigata, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Ishikawa, Toyama, Aichi, Shiga, Tottori, Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tokushima and Okinawa.
Singapore, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – Singapore [Update 57]
Update 2021-07-11: According to media reports on Sunday (11 July), introduction of the quarantine-free “Travel Bubble” between Singapore and Australia has been postponed until further notice due to the infection situation in Australia.