Update 2025-03-28 (3): The Thai authorities have declared a state of emergency in Bangkok, announced Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday (28 March). In addition, a high-rise building under construction had collapsed. At least 67 people are missing after the building […]
Update 2025-03-28: According to the latest reports, the earthquake damaged buildings in Bangkok and led to the suspension of some subway and light rail services. 2025-03-28: A very strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 occurred in Mynamar on Friday (28 March), […]
Update 2025-03-28: The magnitude 7.7 quake was followed slightly to the north by a magnitude 6.4 quake in Sagaing. According to initial unofficial damage reports, several buildings in the city of Mandalay were destroyed. Officially, there is still no information on […]
2025-03-28: A very strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 occurred in Mynamar on Friday (28 March), also affecting Thailand including Bangkok at around 1:30 pm (local time). Residents were evacuated via the stairs of high-rise buildings and hotels in the […]
2025-03-28: A very strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 M occurred in Sagaing near Mandalay on Friday (28 March).Earthquakes of this magnitude cause severe damage to buildings and infrastructure. Buildings may collapse and substantial disruptions of power- and water supply, telephone […]
Update 2025-03-26: A mass rally will take place on Saturday (29 March) in the vast Maltepe grounds on the Asian side of Istanbul. Moreover, the protests are taking place in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir despite bans, and the protestors reportedly used […]
Update 2025-03-25 (2): According to Palestinian reports, at least 23 people were killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip during the night (local time) on Tuesday (25 March). Update 2025-03-25 (1): At least one journalist was killed on Monday afternoon (24 […]
Update 2025-03-25: According to reports on Tuesday (25 March), the authorities are urging people to avoid beaches at the foot of the South Island. Strong currents and waves could lead to injuries and there is a risk of drowning. 2025-03-25, New […]
Update 2025-03-24: On Monday (24 March), Brussels Airport (BRU) announced the cancellation of hundreds of departing flights on Monday (31 March) because of a general strike. It remains uncertain whether incoming flights will also face disruptions.
2025-03-24: Several Russian reporters were killed on Monday (24 March) following Ukrainian artillery fire near the town of Kupiansk, Kharkiv Province.Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are […]