Slovakia 30.09.2025

Further to EmIS 052/2025 and 056/2025, the designated operator of Slovakia, Slovenská pošta, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that the situation regarding foot-and-mouth disease in Slovakia has improved significantly. In this regard, since the emergency situation declared by the Slovak government on 25 March 2025 in response to the outbreak, veterinary authorities have been monitoring the evolution of the disease, and no new major outbreaks have been confirmed. Most of the exceptional restrictions have now been lifted. However, the full restoration of postal and logistical services will only be possible once the emergency situation has been completely and officially terminated, which is not yet the case. The situation is nevertheless significantly better and already very close to normal. Slovenská pošta will continue to act in line with veterinary guidance and national health regulations, which means that some residual preventive and localized measures may still remain in place.

Madagascar 30.09.2025

The designated operator of Madagascar, Paositra Malagasy, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that postal services have been disrupted in Madagascar as a result of the demonstrations that have been taking place in most of the country’s towns and cities since Thursday, 25 September 2025. Delays are to be expected in the processing and delivery of inbound and outbound postal items (EMS, parcels and letter post), and in the capturing and transmission of event-related data. All delivery and export areas are affected.

Italy 30.09.2025

Further to EmIS 114/2025, the designated operator of Italy, Poste Italiane, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that the backlog concerning EMS items and inbound parcels has been cleared.

Vietnam 29.09.2025

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Cao Bang: Media sources on September 30 report that heavy rainfall caused flooding in Cao Bang City, Vietnam on September 29. The affected areas include Thuc Phán Ward and the Kim Ðong. Floodwaters have inundated roads and residential areas, forcing residents to evacuate. Rising river levels have damaged over 30 hectares of crops and submerged low-lying buildings. Strong currents and high-water levels have resulted in property damage and traffic disruptions. Lingering disruptions are anticipated.

Spain 29.09.2025

Further to EmIS messages 140/2025, the designated operator of Spain, Sociedad Estatal Correos y Telégrafos S.A, S.M.E. (Correos) asks us to inform Union member countries and their designated operators the fires in August luckily came to an end and operations in the formerly affected areas have returned to normal.