Monthly Archives: July 2020
Increased demand for holographics amid C-19
The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) says the international market for holography continues to hold-up despite the impact of COVID-19, with strong confidence that...
Brazil to issue new banknote
Brazil’s central bank says it will issue a new BRL 200 banknote – which is the currency’s largest denomination – next month.
The bank says...
EU ‘safe list’ now down to 12 countries
The European Union Council has narrowed down its list of epidemiologically safe third-countries whose residents may enter its Member States.
Schengen Visa Info reports the...
China issues Forbidden City coins
China is going to issue a set of gold and silver coins to honour the 600th anniversary of the founding of the Forbidden City.
The...
‘Global air traffic will not recover until 2024’
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says global air traffic will not return to pre-coronavirus levels until at least 2024, a year later than...
Austria’s travel ban on 32 ‘risk’ countries
Austrian authorities have decided to impose travel restrictions on 32 countries where coronavirus cases are increasing, in an effort to stop the further spread...
UK Banknotes Colour campaign gains steam
Black, Asian and minority ethnic figures are set to feature on British banknotes and coins for the first time.
Sunday Telegraph reports Rishi Sunak, Chancellor...
France makes C-19 testing mandatory for 16 countries
French authorities have decided to make coronavirus testing compulsory for travellers arriving from 16 countries where COVID-19 cases are rising.
Citizens of the following countries...
Pennsylvania driver’s licences third gender option
Pennsylvanians will now be able to choose a third option as a gender designation on their driver's licences.
York Daily Record reports the state’s Department...
UK imposes Spain quarantine rule
Dominic Raab, UK Foreign Secretary, has defended the "swift decision" to require travellers arriving in the UK from Spain to quarantine for 14 days.
Raab...
