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Saturday 26 September

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Brazil ANAC NewsBrazil

Brazil's ANAC publishes AVSEC practices manual for cabin crew

Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) published the Civil Aviation Manual for Cabin Crew, aimed at guiding airlines and airport operators on civil aviation security (AVSEC) requirements applicable to cabin departments. It provides explanations, examples and commentary on ANAC regulations covering onboard provisions and cabin service, and compiles the applicable regulations in its appendices. Because it contains Restricted AVSEC Information (IRA), the manual is not publicly accessible; under the need-to-know principle, access requires specific ANAC authorization, and the agency sends it directly to air and airport operators.

Friday 25 September

6 updates
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European Commission Press CornerBulgaria / Greece / Germany / Czechia / EU / Belgium / Ireland / Spain

European Commission opens infringement procedures over incomplete transposition of EU directives

The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that failed to notify national measures transposing EU directives by their deadlines. Letters of formal notice give the Member States two months to reply and complete transposition. Areas covered include electricity market design, the hydrogen and decarbonised gas market, the sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, safe use of cobalt in toys, the Anti-Trafficking Directive, new psychoactive substances, the Right to Repair Directive, and industrial and livestock rearing emissions rules. If responses are unsatisfactory, the Commission may issue a reasoned opinion.

Policy & visas
European Commission Press CornerLuxembourg / EU / Belgium

Commission greenlights Luxembourg's third €92.2 million payment request under NextGenerationEU

The European Commission positively assessed Luxembourg's third €92.2 million payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, confirming completion of all 5 milestones and 4 targets. Flagship measures include support for 42,000 zero-emission vehicles, 25 MWp of photovoltaic capacity, digitalisation of five government entities, a cross-border quantum key distribution connection between Luxembourg and Belgium, and reforms in healthcare, biodiversity and anti-money laundering. The Commission has sent its preliminary assessment to the Economic and Financial Committee, which has four weeks to deliver its opinion.

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China Tourism NewsChina / Yunnan / Beijing / Jiangsu / Hainan

China Releases Measures to Boost RV Consumption

China's newly released Measures on Promoting RV Consumption call for strengthening RV tourism product supply and management services and implementing RV consumption promotion actions. Industry players said they will advance implementation based on local conditions. In Qiaojia County, Yunnan, more than 8,000 RVs from over 30 provinces entered last year; the county plans to integrate RV living with dining, homestays, agricultural products and sports events. Companies including CTS Self-Driving and Hainan Huatie Fengtu plan to integrate rental and destination resources, advance credit-based deposit waivers and one-way returns, and launch customized insurance. Experts suggest building a tiered…

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China Tourism NewsChina / Leshan / Sichuan / Deyang / Chengdu / Garze / Meishan / Ziyang

Sichuan Launches 100-Day 'Thunder' Tourism Market Rectification Campaign

The Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism held a video conference on the 100-day 'Thunder' tourism market rectification campaign, officially launching the action. The meeting focused on addressing tour guide misconduct and forced consumption, requiring efforts to reduce complaints at travel agencies, scenic areas and museums, and improving systems for immediate complaint handling, local resolution and full-process supervision. Chengdu, Deyang, Meishan, Ziyang, Leshan, Garze, Aba and Liangshan signed a cross-regional strategic cooperation agreement at the main venue.

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European Commission Press CornerBulgaria / Greece / Germany / Czechia / EU / Belgium / Ireland / Spain

Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives

The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that failed to notify national measures transposing EU directives by their deadlines. Letters of formal notice give the Member States two months to reply and complete transposition. Areas covered include electricity market design, the hydrogen and decarbonised gas market, the sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, safe use of cobalt in toys, the Anti-Trafficking Directive, new psychoactive substances, the Right to Repair Directive, and industrial and livestock rearing emissions rules. If responses are unsatisfactory, the Commission may issue a reasoned opinion.

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Brazil ANAC NewsBrazil

Brazil ANAC Opens Public Consultation on Sport Pilot Training Rule Amendments

Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to two Brazilian civil aviation regulations, RBAC No. 141 and RBAC No. 183. Under RBAC 141, the proposal would make permanent the currently temporary authorization for Civil Aviation Training Centers (CIACs) to use experimental aircraft in courses leading to the Sport Pilot Certificate (CPA). Under RBAC 183, the proposal would align the requirements for association examiners with those required of CIAC examiners. The proposals were deliberated and approved by the agency's Collegiate Board at its 27th Electronic Deliberative Meeting, held September 1-4, 2026. Contributions must be submitted via…

Thursday 24 September

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European Commission Press CornerEU / New York / Africa

EU Commissioner Addresses G20 Panel on Pandemic Preparedness Financing

EU Commissioner Lahbib addressed the G20 High-Level Independent Panel in New York on financing pandemic preparedness and response. Citing the Ebola outbreak in Bunia, she stressed the importance of speed and community trust. The EU provided nearly EUR 500 million, combining emergency assistance with longer-term health security investment, and ran 11 Humanitarian Air Bridge operations. The EU is working with the OECD and WHO to improve tracking of preparedness spending, with a pilot to launch in coming months. It also pledged over EUR 73 million for new vaccines in 2026-2027, including nearly EUR 40 million for Bundibugyo-specific candidates.

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European Commission Press CornerGhana / South Africa / Rwanda / Senegal / Nigeria / EU / New York / Africa

EU Launches Global Health Resilience Initiative

The EU launched its Global Health Resilience Initiative in New York, calling for uniting Europe's investments, partnerships and expertise to address global health challenges. From 2021 to 2025, the EU mobilized over EUR 6 billion in global health funding and, with the WHO, supports stronger health systems in 115 countries. Through Global Gateway, the EU and its Member States mobilized more than EUR 2 billion for regional manufacturing of vaccines, medicines and health technologies in Africa, with production sites taking shape in Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa.

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European Commission Press CornerMiddle East / North Africa / Europe

EU Launches Mediterranean Women's Employment Initiative with €25 Million

The European Commission launched the Surging Women's Employment Initiative under the Pact for the Mediterranean, mobilising €25 million (including a €10 million EU contribution) to create 500,000 additional jobs for women in the Middle East and North Africa and raise women's employment by 5% by 2030. Women's labour market participation in the region has remained at around 20% on average for over two decades. Unveiled by Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica with UN Women during the 81st UN General Assembly High-Level Week, the initiative focuses on skills, entrepreneurship and job creation in sectors including care, green, science and technology.

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China Tourism NewsShanghai / China

Shanghai Jing'an International Reception Hall Opens 24-Hour Self-Service Area

The Jing'an International Reception Hall on Nanjing West Road in Shanghai, converted from the former Shanghai city air terminal, reopened on 28 September 2025 with a 24-hour self-service area on the ground floor where residents and domestic and international travellers can handle Hong Kong and Macao travel endorsements and foreign-currency exchange. The venue combines talent services, cross-border data services, corporate outbound services and foreign-national facilitation services, and offers foreign-related rights guidance and inbound-tourism advice, working with a Jing'an District People's Procuratorate workstation on intellectual-property protection for cultural and tourism firms.

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China Tourism NewsChina / Beijing / Chengdu / Tibet

China State Council: Building Integrated 'Travel-Shopping-Shipping' Scenarios, 883 Theme Post Offic…

On September 24, the State Council Information Office held a press conference. Zhou Zhaohua, Deputy Director of the State Post Bureau, said that express delivery services for the cultural and tourism industry are moving from 'behind-the-scenes support' to 'front-stage experience'. The State Post Bureau is building integrated 'travel-shopping-shipping' scenarios, setting up convenient delivery points and smart lockers in popular scenic spots, cultural districts, transport hubs, and even key hotels, offering luggage delivery services. Currently, 883 theme post offices have been built nationwide, with coverage of 5A scenic spots exceeding 63%. Tourists can stamp commemorative postmarks at the…

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Pinchain TourismChina

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism to Deepen Culture-Tourism-Tech Integration in 15th Five-Yea…

On September 24, the State Council Information Office held a press conference under the "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan" series. Miao Muyang, Director of the Industry Development Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, said that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period the ministry will advance deep integration of culture, tourism and technology, deepen digital and intelligent technology applications, and focus on three areas: technological innovation, scenario application and standards development. Measures include supporting R&D of key technologies such as extended reality and intelligent interaction, building high-quality industry datasets, deploying AI application pilots, stre…

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China Tourism NewsShanghai / China / Xiamen / Tianjin / Guangzhou / Shenzhen

China Briefing: 6 Cruise Ships to Operate 14 Voyages Over Mid-Autumn and National Day Holidays

On 24 September, the State Council Information Office held a briefing on transport service arrangements for the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays. Li Yang, spokesperson and vice minister of the Ministry of Transport, said six cruise ships will operate 14 voyages across Shanghai, Tianjin and Shenzhen during the holiday period. No-destination sea cruises have grown quickly this year, with three rounds already run: Adora Magic City carried 4,000 passengers on its first sailing in Shanghai in June, and Ideal operated two voyages in Tianjin in August, with 2,700 passengers on the first. The product is a 3-day, 2-night coastal cruise without land calls, aimed mainly at younger travellers and f…

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China Tourism NewsDongping / China / Yunnan / Jilin / Shandong / Bijie / Baishan / Guizhou

New RV Consumption Policy Lands, Campgrounds Included in National Spatial Planning 'One Map'

The recently released Several Measures on Promoting RV Consumption proposes, in its section on strengthening RV campground construction, to coordinate and guarantee space for RV campgrounds in national spatial planning and include them in the 'one map' for natural resource management and national spatial planning; encourage revitalizing inefficient idle resources to build public RV campgrounds; promote RV campgrounds in qualified scenic areas, resorts and along scenic byways; and improve standards and advance rating management in an orderly manner. Yunnan, Baishan in Jilin, Dongping in Shandong and Bijie in Guizhou have proposed implementation measures, including revitalizing idle stations,…

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China Tourism NewsChina

China to Expand Rural Place-Name Initiative in 15th Five-Year Plan

The State Council Information Office held a September 23 press conference on civil affairs development during the 15th Five-Year Plan. Vice Minister of Civil Affairs Shu Huihao said the ministry has advanced the Rural Place-Name Initiative since 2023, standardizing 927,000 rural place names, installing 32 million place-name signs and door plates, and having internet map platforms standardize more than 12 million rural place names and points of interest. During the 15th Five-Year Plan, the initiative will be expanded and upgraded, extending the full chain of naming, signage, data collection and mapping, deepening integration of standard place-name services with delivery logistics, livelihood…

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China Tourism NewsChina

15th Five-Year Plan Shifts ICH Communication From Popularization to Effectiveness

China Tourism News published an article by Yang Hong, director of the Communication University of China's ICH Communication Research Center, interpreting the communication upgrades in the 15th Five-Year Plan for ICH protection and transmission. The article notes that ICH-related videos on Douyin exceeded 800 billion views in 2025 and annual buyers of ICH products surpassed 300 million, but argues this heat must translate into transmission momentum. Compared with the earlier positioning of increasing ICH communication and popularization, the plan upgrades the task to enhancing communication effectiveness and influence, advancing content production, channels and brand activities: building an…

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China Tourism NewsShanghai / China / Xiamen / Tianjin / Guangzhou / Shenzhen

China State Council: 6 Cruise Ships to Operate 14 Voyages During Mid-Autumn and National Day Holida…

On September 24, the State Council Information Office held a press conference. Li Yang, Vice Minister of Transport, said that during the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays, 6 cruise ships will operate 14 voyages in Shanghai, Tianjin, and Shenzhen. This year, non-destination sea cruises have grown rapidly; the product is a 3-day, 2-night short sea cruise mainly targeting young people and families. Policy innovations include: tourists can apply for exit-entry permits, basically achieving 'arrive and go'; precise consumer positioning; and cruise offerings such as leisure entertainment and duty-free shopping. The average age of participants is about 8 years younger than traditional consumer g…

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China Tourism NewsChina

Coordinated Protection of Intangible and Material Cultural Heritage Under a Grand Heritage Vision

China Tourism News published an article by Song Junhua, director of Sun Yat-sen University's China Intangible Cultural Heritage Research Center, interpreting the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's 15th Five-Year Plan for intangible cultural heritage (ICH) protection and transmission. The article frames systematic ICH protection across three levels: the ICH elements themselves, their natural and human environment (especially the broader heritage system shared with material cultural heritage), and their relationship with national economic and social development. Coordinated protection of ICH and material heritage is highlighted as a signature innovation of the plan, supported by five measures:…

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China Tourism NewsChina / Beijing

China Outlines 15th Five-Year Plan Roadmap for Culture and Tourism

At a September 24 State Council Information Office briefing on the 15th Five-Year Plan, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism set out its high-quality development agenda for culture and tourism. The ministry has drafted 15th Five-Year Plan programs for culture and tourism development and for building a tourism powerhouse, plus specialized plans covering the arts, public cultural services, intangible cultural heritage protection, and cultural industries, with deep culture-tourism integration as the main thread. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, national cultural industry revenue grew 8.4% annually on average, reaching RMB 20.8 trillion in 2025; domestic trips hit 6.52 billion and spending RMB 6.…

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China Tourism NewsChina / Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei / Beijing

Beijing Implements 15th Five-Year Tourism Plan to Build Pioneer Zone

The 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Tourism Power designates Beijing as a tourism hub city and a key inbound tourism city. The Party Group of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism said that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period it will focus on building a world-class tourism city and global tourism destination, improving five systems: public services, premium content creation, industry development, global promotion and market governance. Specific measures include facilitating inbound tourism customs clearance, payment, communications, accommodation, transport, reservations and guiding; focusing on centralized departure tax refund mechanisms; developing business and MICE tou…

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China Tourism NewsShanghai / Beijing / Tianjin / Hebei / Chongqing

Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Four Municipalities Sign Cultural Market and Tourism Enforcement Cooperat…

The fourth Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei joint conference on comprehensive enforcement in the cultural market was held in Beijing on September 23-24, alongside parallel sessions on the online culture cooperation mechanism and tourism market enforcement. The three Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei jurisdictions signed three cooperation documents, including the 2026 work plan, introducing six measures such as expanding the list of minor first-time violations exempt from punishment from 36 to 61 items and piloting unified administrative penalty discretion benchmarks in copyright and performance. Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Chongqing signed a memorandum on tackling illegal online tourism solicitation and false…

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Pinchain TourismChina

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism to Launch Second National Intangible Cultural Heritage Cens…

On September 24, the State Council Information Office held a press conference under the "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan" series. Wang Jianhua, spokesperson and vice minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, said that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period a second national intangible cultural heritage (ICH) census will be conducted to establish a master catalogue of ICH resources. As of end-2025, China had 1,557 national-level ICH representative items and 3,994 representative inheritors, with over 100,000 ICH representative items at all levels. Priorities include consolidating protection and inheritance foundations, cultivating a tiered inheritor workforce, integrating ICH into mode…

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European Commission Press CornerEast Jerusalem / Middle East / Gaza / Syria / Palestine / Jordan / Lebanon

European Commission disburses full €82 million 2026 contribution to UNRWA

European Commission Commissioner Šuica confirmed at the UNRWA ministerial meeting that the Commission has disbursed the entirety of its €82 million contribution to UNRWA's 2026 budget, on top of €18.6 million in humanitarian funding already provided this year across Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan. She said 6 million Palestinian refugees depend on UNRWA, and described the demolition of UNRWA's East Jerusalem headquarters and the forced evacuation of the Kalandia Training Centre as unacceptable.

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European Commission Press CornerUkraine / Syria / EU / Myanmar / Sudan

EU Reaffirms Commitment to 1951 Refugee Convention on 75th Anniversary

European Commissioner Lahbib issued a statement on behalf of EU Member States marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees, reaffirming the EU's commitment to the Convention's core values and to UNHCR as its primary guardian. The statement notes that the EU provides temporary protection to more than 4.8 million people fleeing Russia's war against Ukraine and leads humanitarian response from Sudan to Syria, Myanmar and beyond. It also outlines a route-based approach to identify vulnerabilities early, deliver fair and swift protection to those entitled to it, and prevent irregular migration.