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TodaySep 30Wed
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Energy Commissioner: No Immediate Winter Supply Risk, But Price Crisis Persists

    EU Energy Commissioner Jørgensen said at the Informal Energy Council press conference in Dublin that months after the Iran conflict began, Europe still faces an energy price crisis, with little progress around the Strait of Hormuz and highly volatile prices. Since the war started, the EU has paid over EUR 100 billion extra for fossil fuel imports without receiving a single extra molecule of energy. No immediate winter supply risks are seen, but citizen bills and fuel prices remain a strain. He outlined a two-fold strategy: doubling down on the clean transition and structural reform while flexibly helping member states, companies and citizens, including considering lowering the gas storage f…

Sep 22Tue
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Adopts 26th Annual Report on Macao, Citing National Security Focus and Erosion of Freedoms

    The European Commission and the High Representative adopted the 26th annual report on Macao, covering developments in 2025. The report says fundamental freedoms and rights were further eroded. Former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San was arrested on 30 July under Macao's national security law, the first arrest under that law; independent outlet All About Macau announced closure in October after deregistration. The eighth Legislative Assembly election was held in September, with 14 directly elected, 12 indirectly elected and seven appointed seats, after 12 candidates were disqualified. Economically, the EU was Macao's second-largest goods trading partner in 2025 at €887 million, 25.3% of Mac…

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Adopts 28th Annual Report on Hong Kong, Citing Continued Erosion of Autonomy and Freedoms

    The European Commission and the High Representative adopted the 28th annual report on Hong Kong, covering developments in 2025. The report highlights continued erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy and fundamental freedoms, with national security remaining the government's focus in the fifth year of the National Security Law. Trials and new prosecutions of pro-democracy figures continued, including the conviction of media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai and new charges against Joshua Wong, plus the first prosecution of a relative of a wanted activist. Arrest warrants with bounties were issued against 15 more overseas activists. The report notes Hong Kong remained the world's third-largest financial centre…

Sep 21Mon
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    EU-Australia Joint Statement: FTA Talks Concluded, Cooperation Deepened

    European Commission President von der Leyen, European Council President Costa and Australian Prime Minister Albanese met on the margins of the UN General Assembly to review progress in EU-Australia relations since von der Leyen's March 2026 visit to Australia. The three leaders welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on a comprehensive, ambitious, balanced and commercially meaningful Free Trade Agreement and looked forward to its signature as soon as possible; welcomed progress toward Australia's association to the Horizon Europe Programme for 2027; reflected on implementation of the EU-Australia Security and Defence Partnership covering hybrid and cyber threats, foreign information manipul…

Sep 18Fri
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission President's Read-out After Call With Zelenskyy

    European Commission President von der Leyen issued a read-out after a call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, stating that Russia is relentlessly targeting Kyiv and that the EU will disburse another €3.3 billion to Ukraine the next day to procure missiles and drones. Last week the EU approved funding for Patriot systems through its Ukraine Support Loan, and she announced readiness to use remaining SAFE funds to launch a new programme for joint EU-Ukraine defence projects, including a joint European air and missile defence system.

Sep 15Tue
  1. Sabre Newsroom

    Sabre Study: Travel Companies Accelerate AI Investment Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

    Sabre released the 'Compass: Navigating the Fog' report, combining Cantor Fitzgerald macroeconomic analysis and a survey of 140+ travel executives. Findings show 27% of executives are accelerating AI investment, 41% protecting their core roadmap, 15% pivoting spend to cost reduction, and only 17% curbing modernization spend. Geopolitical instability is the top threat, ranked No. 1 by 75% of respondents. 66% of executives are confident about the next 12 months, rising to 73% among travel agencies.

Sep 11Fri
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Approves €6.1 Billion for Ukraine Air and Missile Defence

    The European Commission has approved an additional €6.1 billion for Ukraine to procure defence products in air and missile defence, ammunition, drones and electronic warfare. Funded under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, the package includes five derogations from standard eligibility conditions, enabling Ukraine to purchase PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems, including via the NATO-coordinated PURL mechanism. The funding aims to strengthen Ukraine's capacity to withstand continued Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes while reinforcing Europe's own defence.

Jul 31Fri
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus H1 2026: resilient performance with revenue up 5.1% at constant currency

    Amadeus reported resilient H1 2026 results despite geopolitical impacts on global air traffic. Group revenue grew 5.1% at constant currency to €3,334.9 million, adjusted EBIT increased 4.9% to €1,011.5 million, and adjusted diluted EPS grew 7.3%. Air Distribution bookings declined 3.7%, but revenue per booking grew 5.1%. The company highlighted the resilience of its diversified business and continued progress on AI strategy and partnerships.

Jul 7Tue
  1. US Travel Advisories

    Moldova - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

    The U.S. Department of State advises increased caution in Moldova due to the risk of unexploded ordnance (UXO). Some areas have higher risk, including central districts. Ongoing security threats related to Russia's war against Ukraine persist, and petty crime such as pickpocketing is common. Travelers should avoid crowds, be wary of fake police, and protect against ATM skimming.

May 28Wed
  1. US Travel Advisories

    US State Department Keeps South Korea at Level 1 Travel Advisory

    The U.S. Department of State updated its South Korea travel advisory, keeping it at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The update reflects information on demonstrations and an ongoing physician shortage. Large-scale demonstrations related to the domestic political situation may occur with little notice and could disrupt transportation and other essential services. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula remain high, and North Korea continues missile launches and other military activities. The South Korean government conducts civil emergency drills throughout the year. Consular services, including passport services, are not available at the U.S. Consulate in Busan and are only available at the…

Jan 22Tue
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO Updates Georgia Travel Advice

    The UK FCDO updated its Georgia travel advice on 15 September 2026, advising against all travel to the Russian-occupied regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and against all but essential travel to areas immediately next to the administrative boundary lines. Escalation in the Middle East has caused global travel disruption, including airspace closures and flight delays/cancellations, affecting plans even outside the Middle East. FCDO cannot provide face-to-face support in South Ossetia and Abkhazia.