Public Diplomacy

Following an explicit Iranian threat and drone strikes on its territory, Nicosia is trying to calm down the public and emphasize that it is not a target in the conflict. In parallel, the US has raised the travel warning to level 3, and the island has gone on a broad security alert. The police and the National Guard are on heightened alert, and security has been increased at about 180 locations across the country

Lufthansa Group's subsidiary has announced it will install a 2×2 configuration in the first rows of eight aircraft, with an emphasis on space, privacy, and an upgraded service experience on medium-haul routes lasting 3 to 6 hours

Missiles and sirens changed their plans. A group of 120 Christian women leaders now remain in Israel, using their voices to show public support. Robert Stearns, founder and president of Eagles' Wings: "I am proud of our courageous women leaders who are demonstrating steadfast solidarity with Israel"

Heavy and persistent rains are leading to mudslides, flooding, and road closures in several provinces across Peru. Authorities are warning of renewed heavy rainfall in the coming days, urging the public to take extra caution

After two days of complete paralysis of the East Coast, including the New York area: the weather is expected to improve, airports could reopen after thousands of canceled flights, and the subway is partially back in operation. But is there another storm coming?

Unusual snowstorm forces New York to shut down traffic, cancel schools, and suspend public services until Monday at noon New York time. The state of emergency will last five days unless lifted earlier. The storm is also expected to disrupt aviation operations

On "Clean Monday," the holiday that symbolizes the end of winter for Greeks, the 40-day countdown to Easter begins. What is the exact date, and what does this mean for tourists in terms of opening hours, public transportation, and airports?

Athens taxi drivers' unions will hold a three-day strike in protest over their working conditions. The drivers are threatening to continue the strike indefinitely. Other public transport services will operate as usual, but demonstrations are expected to disrupt traffic in the Greek capital

On Monday, February 2, a warning strike is expected to cause widespread disruptions across the MVG U-Bahn, trams, and buses, as well as public transport lines in many cities across Germany. Recommendations: prepare in advance, consider alternative transportation, and use official information channels to stay updated

A Beechcraft plane operated by a local company crashed in northern Colombia, during a flight from Cucuta to Oceania. All 13 passengers and two crew members died; the investigation is ongoing