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Hong Kong To Ease Quarantine For Travellers

Government authorities in Hong Kong announced they would ease quarantine restrictions for international travellers visiting the region. In a press conference held on 08 August 2022, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee stated that the previous seven-day quarantine hotel arrangement would be reduced and will follow a 3+4 format from 12 August 2022.  This means…
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Germany to Make Masks Obligatory

Germany has made the first step towards the tightening of national Coronavirus restrictions in a bid to prevent a wave of infections throughout autumn and winter by proposing to the government to make masks compulsory for all under the Infection Protection Act. It has been reported that the summer wave of the coronavirus in Germany…
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Travel To Spain: Spain’s New Air Conditioning Rules

Spain’s hot weather is one of its main attractions, especially for travellers escaping colder climates. Travellers to Spain love the country’s warm, sunny climate and idyllic beaches. However, the country’s recent curbs on air conditioning usage can hinder tourists to enjoy cool indoors and find no respite from the heat. Last week the Spanish government…
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Brits in Portugal: Delays in Post-Brexit Residency Card

Thousands of British nationals are reportedly stuck living in Portugal without healthcare access, unable to change jobs or travel to and from the country over failures to issue post-Brexit ID cards. UK ministers are urging Portugal to implement the withdrawal agreement in full to protect the livelihoods of the 34,500 British nationals who settled in…
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ETIAS Launch Date Delayed Again

The EU has once again pushed back the introduction of ETIAS.  Instead of early 2023, ETIAS will now be operational from November 2023. ETIAS, which stands for European Travel Information and Authorisation System, is the EU’s visa-free authorization system which is similar to US ESTA. The scheme was initially approved by the European Parliament in…
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