One Spanish passenger isolated at Gómez Ulla Hospital has tested positive for hantavirus after previously testing "provisionally positive" upon arrival. Spain's Secretary of State for Health said that the imposed protection measures were "greater than what might be considered for a contact". HSC update on U.S. citizen: "inconclusive, and subsequently negative"
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 102 passengers and 13 crew fell ill with norovirus aboard Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess ship during its Southern Caribbean voyage. The incident follows a similar Norovirus outbreak on the cruise line's Star Princess ship in March
After confirming that the MV Hondius will arrive in the Canary Islands following the hantavirus outbreak, Spain has officially received the first three suspected hantavirus cases, despite the Canary Islands' president disagreeing with the decision. UPDATE: WHO informs the public that Swiss authorities have confirmed another case of Hantavirus in a previous passenger from the same ship
In an unusual incident in central Leipzig, a vehicle hit several pedestrians and fled the scene. The driver was arrested shortly afterwards, and police say there is no longer any danger to the public at this stage
Cruise alert: WHO is tracking a hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise, with one confirmed case, five suspected, and three deaths. Investigations and evacuations are underway. WHO: "We have informed our National Focal Points according to the International Health Regulations and a Disease Outbreak News for the public will be issued"
Around 170 security staff at Glasgow Airport are voting on strike action, raising disruption risks during the World Cup and Commonwealth Games
A manpower shortage due to an announced national strike on May 12, 2026, will lead to complete flight cancellations for both incoming and outgoing flights at Charleroi Airport and partial disruptions at Brussels Airport. In addition, disruptions are expected in reaching the airports via public transportation
40 years after the worst nuclear disaster in history, its consequences are still being felt, from public health to security struggles around the site in Ukraine
Authorities have declared the highest level of alert in two districts following heavy rains, fears of flooding and widespread disruptions, alongside additional warnings across the country
Today: The International Association of Public Transport has launched an initiative to promote sustainable transport and urban mobility worldwide. The brand new global celebration will be held every year on April 17, as a reminder of the "essential role that public transport plays in our lives and our cities"
