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05/01/2021 Slovenska Posta informs that the Slovakian government has extended the general lockdown until 24 January 2021.
29/12/2020 Hellenic Post (ELTA) informs that the Greek government has extended countrywide lockdown until end January 2021. Delivery of mail will be affected.
29/12/2020 Royal Mail & Parcelforce services to Europe have been reopened and are fully operational. Delay to some countries expected. Goods to UK are operating normally.
22/12/2020 Commission adopted a recommendation on a coordinated approach to travel and transport measures in response to the new variant of coronavirus in the UK
22/12/2020 Poczta Polska informs that international air traffic remains open but operations are limited. Presently, postal services to the UK are suspended. Ireland affected too.
22/12/2020 Royal Mail alerts of temporary suspension of some international services due to coronavirus impacts
22/12/2020 CTT Correios de Portugal informs that the Portuguese Government announced a new lockdown on 17/12/2020 lasting till 07/01/2021
21/12/2020 Canada Post alerts that Canada is experiencing a second wave of COVID-19 and all provinces therefore remain in a state of emergency
21/12/2020 Omniva stopped mail to UK and Canada until 04/01/2021 and 09/01/2021 respectively
21/12/2020 bpost announced temporary stop of services (except express) to the UK and Ireland due to border closures to or from UK
21/12/2020 Euronews reports UK travel bans due to a new strain of COVID-19 virus. EU Council to meet later today.
19/12/2020 Pošta Slovenije informs that the Slovenian Government has extended the lockdown for another 30 days.
18/12/2020 Lietuvos paštas, informs that the Lithuanian Government has approved tighter lockdown measures and extended the national quarantine regime until 31 January 2021
08/12/2020 German federal state commissions Deutsche Post DHL Group for the first time to manage COVID-19 vaccine logistics
07/12/2020 Latvijas Pasts, the Latvian government has extended the state of emergency until at least 11 January 2021
02/12/2020 Politico: UK approves BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine, ready to use next week
01/12/2020 Commission approves State compensation granted by Italy to Poste Italiane for its universal postal services obligation
01/12/2020 Le Groupe La Poste will comply with the gradual measures in several phases up until at least 20/01/2021 as announced by the French President on 24/11.
26/11/2020 Post Luxembourg has implemented new measures following the Luxembourg government's new restrictions from 26/11 which will last until 15/12/2020, due to second wave of COVID19.
25/11/2020 Royal Mail to deliver and collect Covid test kits seven days a week
25/11/2020 Correos informs that the Spanish government extended the state of emergency until 09/05/2021.
19/11/2020 MaltaPost informs that inbound and outbound letters, parcels and EMS services continue to be severely affected as airlines are operating at a limited capacity.
19/11/2020 In Slovenia, the lockdown has been prolonged until mid-December with further lockdown restrictions, including the closure of all non-essential shops and the suspension of public transport.
16/11/2020 CTT Portugal Post informs that the Portuguese government has declared a new state of emergency, effective from 9/11/2020
12/11/2020 bpost informs that the Belgian government announced a new lockdown starting from 2/11 till at least 13/12/2020. More
12/11/2020 Lietuvos pastas informs that the government placed 12 municipalities under quarantine from 26/10, and subsequently introduced a 3-week nationwide lockdown from 7-29/11, which may be extended
11/11/2020 Posti: Postal Services’ plans: The holiday season includes enough mail to deliver on Fridays; the lightened Friday delivery should make a return in January 2021
10/11/2020 Strong position in E-commerce fuels a successful third quarter for Deutsche Post DHL Group
10/11/2020 Post Danmark (PostNord Denmark) informs that the Danish Government implemented new measures in 7 municipalities to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Delays are expected in the affected areas from 9/11 until 3/12/2020.
10/11/2020 Latvijas Pasts informs that the Latvian government has declared a state of emergency with effect from 9/11 until 6/12, and possibly beyond.
06/11/2020 Hellenic Post (ELTA) informs that Greece is under lockdown as of 7/11/2020.
05/11/2020 Due to the new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, Poste Italiane is taking appropriate measures and monitoring the situation. More on their dedicated webpage.
21/10/2020 Slovenia has been hit with the 2nd wave of the coronavirus and the Slovenian government has declared a state of epidemic as of 19/10/2020. Pošta Slovenije will do everything possible to provide postal service

08/09/2020 Correos is now able to send mail (letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items) to the majority of countries in which routes are open.
03/09/2020 Delivery of COVID-19 vaccine: DHL study shows how public and private sector can partner for success
01/09/2020 ICAO, UPU, urge national commitments and support for postal, air cargo, and express mail operators
24/08/2020 ERGP published their "Measures adopted for postal services in view of COVID-19 outbreak report 5"
19/08/2020 Posti is prepared for the spread of the coronavirus (UPDATED on August 19, 2020)
12/08/2020 According to a Royal Mail study online shopping spends increase as lockdown eases
07/08/2020 Austrian Post reports stable revenue, earnings affected by COVID-19
29/07/2020 Omniva achieved a record six-month result during corona crisis
07/07/2020 Parcel & Postal Technology interview with Kristi Unt, Head of Operations at Omniva
07/07/2020 Summer 2020 Economic Forecast: An even deeper recession with wider divergences
03/07/2020 Parcel & Postal Technology interview with Thomas Baldry, SVP of international mail and international relations at Deutsche Post
02/07/2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Update at MaltaPost
30/06/2020 Parcel & Postal Technology interview with Ivan Culo, CEO of Croatian Post on the pandemic
30/06/2020 Latest updates on the rail transport from China to Europe via Lithuania
26/06/2020 Albanian Post operations are returning to normal
25/06/2020 Post & Parcel Technology- Covid-19 Response: Peak Performance
24/06/2020 The bpost services during lockdown, drivers of growth and guarantee of stability for customers
18/06/2020 Estonian Post reported that all postal services will resume as normal
16/06/2020 bpost Group launches an exclusive growth platform for SMEs
10/06/2020 Royal Mail launched video "Delivering for the country Then. Now. Always"
09/06/2020 Latvijas Pasts reported that the COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed in Latvia and hence, the situation is gradually returning to normal.
06/06/2020 Deutsche Post DHL Global Forwarding combats COVID-19 with charter flights and trains
05/06/2020 Liechtensteinische Post reported that COVID-19 situation has improved sufficiently for postal services to be provided as normal.
04/06/2020 Czech Post reports that some of the restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has been lifted and the situation is gradually returning to normal.
02/06/2020 Jersey Post helps to get students' belongings back from the UK
29/05/2020 Royal Mail reveals the UK's delivery hotspots during lockdown
29/05/2020 Cyprus Post - Parcel 24 Service
27/05/2020 Czech Post - Postal workers and couriers may be close to domestic violence cases
26/05/2020 Posta Slovenije reports that postal services are returning to normal and continue to follow national health guidelines.
25/05/2020 UPU report published. "The COVID-19 crisis and he postal sector"
20/05/2020 An Post commits €2m funding and expertise for Irish SMEs
18/05/2020 E-Commerce News: 57% of Europeans shop online more than ever
18/05/2020 Swiss Post - Quarterly result down as expected
14/05/2020 CCSA study: How COVID-19 is changing the world: a statistical perspective
14/05/2020 Ecommerce Europe's survey on the impact of COVID-19 on e-commerce shows first signs of improvements (new survey)
08/05/2020 Posta Slovenije coronavirus pandemic release measures
08/05/2020 Letter and parcel shipments from Belgium to several major destinations outside Europe resumed
08/05/2020 Commission proposes postponement of taxation rules due to Coronavirus crisis
06/05/2020 Royal Mail will suspend Saturday deliveries of untracked letters and small parcels from 9 May
05/05/2020 Posti: The Mail a Conscript campaign has begun
05/05/2020 Groupe La Poste presents its lockdown exit plan
05/05/2020 Hellenic Post announced the use of face mask in post offices to be mandatory for staff (poster)
04/05/2020 Montenegro Post, informs that it is again able to exchange postal items as normal
04/05/2020 Posti's Cash on Delivery makes consumer-to-consumer e-commerce more secure
30/04/2020 Restrictions and adjustments to international mail at Slovenksa Posta
29/04/2020 Royal Mail temporarily suspends services on Saturdays
29/04/2020 Posti Group Interim report affected by coronavirus
28/04/2020 New maritime routes enables Iceland to receive European mail deliveries
28/04/2020 Despite the coronavirus Posti will be providing many young people with their first summer job
27/04/2020 CTT and the Portuguese Red Cross together issue customised solidary postcards
24/04/2020 Royal Mail commits over £25 million to protecting its people during the coronavirus crisis
24/04/2020 His Majesty the King of Belgium visits bpost Braine-l'Alleud to show appreciation to bpost during the pandemic
24/04/2020 Omniva cooperates with Bolt on home delivery of parcels from post office
24/04/2020 Omniva opened temporary parcel points due to volumes
22/04/2020 Exceptional arrangements from Posti are helping with the large parcel volume
22/04/2020 PostNord First Quarter 2020
22/04/2020 Payment of 369,000 pensions with increased Covid-19 measures
20/04/2020 Modernisation and automation of the Pošta Slovenije network
20/04/2020 Groupe La Poste adds an additional day for postal deliveries from 21 April throughout France
20/04/2020 PostEurop: Keeping citizens connected during the COVID-19 pandemic
17/04/2020 Isle of Man Post Office offers assistance to local businesses
17/04/2020 Omniva: Temporary parcel points relieve extraordinary parcel volumes
17/04/2020 bpost: Gradual reopening of post offices on Saturdays
17/04/2020 Poste Italiane: Actions taken to combat the spread of COVID-19 video
17/04/2020 Kazpost launched video with a message from their CEO on Facebook
16/04/2020 Digischool, AFPA and La Poste launch free education app Super Clea Num which facilitates digital skills
15/04/2020 Roman Knap, Czech Post CEO recounts his experience managing the Post while fighting the infection himself
15/04/2020 Hellenic Post delivered 200 boxes of personal protection equipment free of charge to courts across Greece
14/04/2020 'First ever' Europe-bound postal train from China arrives in Lithuania
14/04/2020 PostNL provides update on Q1 performance amidst Covid -19 pandemic
14/04/2020 Jersey Post launches postcard initiative to keep Jersey connected
14/04/2020 Posti: Items are delivered to the intended recipients
14/04/2020 When sending a parcel abroad from Estonia, customers to consider extended delivery times
14/04/2020 La Poste delivering meals to the elderly in France video
13/04/2020 Georgian Post delivery information video
10/04/2020 Posta Slovenije helping in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic
09/04/2020 Czech Post already delivered 160,000 shipments of masks, free of charge
09/04/2020 bpost wants to connect, today more than ever
08/04/2020 Posti is quick to respond to the increase demand
08/04/2020 Swiss Post, retail, logistics and social partners work together to maintain parcel provision in Switzerland
08/04/2020 UPU reviews how postal operators are confronting COVID-19 health impacts
08/04/2020 La Poste strengthens its service and territorial presence for the population
07/04/2020 Deutsche Post DHL Group responds to uncertain global macroeconomic development as a result of the pandemic
07/04/2020 Georgian Post vs COVID-19
07/04/2020 Deutsche Post DHL supports local retailers with new initiative
06/04/2020 An Post introduces 'Request a Check-in' and Newspaper Delivery Services
06/04/2020 Swiss Post Solidarity stamp: proceeds will go to people who need help now
06/04/2020 Poste Italiane and the Carabinieri sign an agreement to help out the elderly (see video)
06/04/2020 Food for he elderly by way of Posti's and Logisnext Finland's scooters
06/04/2020 Posti is helping to distribute the authorities' letter to citizens regarding the coronavirus
03/04/2020 La Poste strengthens its organisations to better meet the expectation of its customers
03/04/2020 Guernsey Post is making moves!
03/04/2020 Royal Mail delivers Government Coronavirus guidance to 30m UK households
03/04/2020 Royal Mail Delivering for the country video
03/04/2020 Posti's parcel home deliveries will multiply as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
02/04/2020 New updates to bpost services in Belgium
02/04/2020 European Postal Operators unite to tackle COVID-19 pandemic
02/04/2020 Slovenska Pošta implements further measures
01/04/2020 Poczta Polska S. A. and COVID-19
01/04/2020 Cyprus Post on COVID-19
31/03/2020 Posti is prepared for the spread of the coronavirus
31/03/2020 PostNord DK: Mailing continues - new initiatives
31/03/2020 Posta Romana changes to work programs as of 1 April 2020
30/03/2020 Measures taken by Turkish PTT Corporation against Coronavirus (Covid-19)
30/03/2020 Swisspost: The Confederation's postal requirements are being adapted to the crisis
30/03/2020 UPU: When a global pandemic has your address, but your government doesn't know where you are
30/03/2020 PostNord SE: How the coronavirus is affecting our deliveries
27/03/2020 UPU and UNI Global Union on postal operations during the COVID-19 pandemic
27/03/2020 Royal Mail issued an update on the impact of Covid-19 on its UK and Intl Business
27/03/2020 Liechtensteinische Post AG supports Corona risk groups with various temporary free offers
27/03/2020 Poșta Moldovei will temporarily operate in a special regime
27/03/2020 Kazpost: Intl mail has been suspended from several countries
26/03/2020 PostNord DK: How is covid19 affecting PostNord?
26/03/2020 Message from SDC Chair and Vice-Chair on Covid-19 pandemic
26/03/2020 How does IPC respond to the Coronavirus crisis?
25/03/2020 The essential role of European Postal Operators during the COVID-19 pandemic
25/03/2020 UPU: Global mail volumes decrease as world grapples with COVID-19 pandemic
25/03/2020 UPU: Address information and mapping vital in COVID-19 fight
23/03/2020 UPU: The Post & COVID-19: Your safety first!
20/03/2020 ELTA: Instructions to the pensioners for the safe payment of pensions
16/03/2020 Further measures for the protection of employees and customers, and the seamless provision of postal services
13/03/2020 ELTA's measures for protection of employees and customers, and a seamless provision of postal services

Regulatory changes

Governments and stakeholder policies

Coronavirus: Commission approves contract with Moderna to ensure access to a potential vaccine (25/11/2020)
Coronavirus: Commission approves contract with CureVac to ensure access to a potential vaccine (17/11/2020)
Coronavirus: Commission holds first meeting of EU COVID-19 national scientific advice platform (13/11/2020)
Coronavirus: Commission approves contract with BioNTech-Pfizer alliance to ensure access to a potential vaccine (11/11/2020)
Autumn 2020 Economic Forecast: Rebound interrupted as resurgence of pandemic deepens uncertainty (05/11/2020)
Coronavirus response: €1b of EU Cohesion policy to support Portugal's recovery (21/10/2020)
Coronavirus: Commission lists key steps for effective vaccination strategies and vaccines deployment (15/10/2020)
Coronavirus: the Commission approve third contract to ensure access to a potential vaccine (08/10/2020)

Last updated on 25 January 2021

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