Eastern Europe

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck the eastern part of the tourist island and was reportedly felt as far away as Heraklion. No injuries or damage have been reported

Rare precautionary megaquake alert: the FCDO has issued a warning regarding the 7.7 earthquake that struck Japan yesterday, April 20, 2026, informing citizens of the increased risk of strong quakes occurring in the coming week

A tsunami warning is in effect for the eastern coast of Japan after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. A warning is also expected for parts of Russia. The prime minister called for finding

Tourism guru Russell Lord ("KENES tours") will receive the "ITB LGBTQ+ Pioneer" award at ITB 2026 in Berlin for his tremendous contributions to gay tourism worldwide. In an optimistic interview with PassportNews, he talks about his vision: "To promote gay tourism among Middle Eastern countries"

The island of Nisyros, located between Rhodes and Kos, has announced plans to renovate its existing emergency landing strip and transform it into an airport. However, the island has not yet announced regular civil aviation operations. Could this be a next flight destination?

The incident occurred during a Hellenic Coast Guard patrol; 15 people were killed, 25 migrants were rescued injured and taken to hospital

Delta issues a special update informing passengers of a new winter storm forecast for the eastern part of the United States. Many airports are expected to be affected. These are the main areas where air activity will likely suffer disruptions

Taiwan was shaken by a strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter in the south of the island. The tremor was also felt well in the north and the capital city of Taipei. Reports of an unusual duration of the tremor: "30 seconds"

Today, Air France's La Première luxury class will land in Israel for the first time with private suites, personalized service, and premium upgrades that are unmatched by European airlines flying to Middle Eastern country

**Airline Implements Safety Measures**