Festive flights, military parades and tanks in the streets: In the shadow of war and regional tensions, Greece celebrates 205 years since the outbreak of the revolt against the Ottoman Empire and the end of 400 years of foreign rule
The British Foreign Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for Egypt, urging people to avoid travel to certain areas of the country, as well as to avoid non-essential travel to other areas, due to ongoing security risks and regional tensions
The UK has temporarily withdrawn embassy staff dependents from the UAE after Iranian missile and drone attacks on Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Diplomatic missions remain open
FCDO warns against travel to Cuba, Egypt, and parts of Lebanon, confirms Bahrain staff withdrawal, and alerts Brits to Maldives flight disruption linked to Middle East airspace closures. Cuban airports are out of fuel; Canadian carriers and LATAM have suspended services to Cuba; Air France will suspend flights between Paris and Havana from March 29 to June 14; Beirut airport remains open
Serbia's Foreign Ministry has announced that 67 Serbian citizens, as well as citizens from other European countries, have been safely evacuated from Israel via Sharm el-Sheikh on a special flight; on March 3, around 200 Serbian citizens were evacuated from the UAE via a flydubai flight
With Gulf airspace closed, British nationals in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, and UAE must register with FCDO for updates and read the official guide on staying safe indoors and seeking shelter: "Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities"
Brazil welcomed more than 9.2 million foreign tourists in 2025, marking its strongest year ever for international travel and visitor arrivals. “We exceeded all expectations and made 2025 the biggest year in the history of international tourism in Brazil"
Sweden's Foreign Ministry announces "an improvement in security conditions since the ceasefire," only maintaining the travel warning to the country's borders. Estonia takes similar step
Following unexpected aerial activity that lacked coordination with authorities, Lithuania's Vilnius and Kaunas airports were shut down for hours. This week, foreign aircraft breached its airspace
No Restrictions for Russian Citizens
