| CountryBelarus |
IssueService Availability / Globalexpress
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Current Status
We are still despatching items to Belarus however dispatch is once a week via a transit destination therefore longer transit times should be expected. We are continually monitoring the situation and will provide an update if there are any changes to our service moving forward.
Globalexpress suspension
Service is currently suspended until further notice. Any shipments already in transit are likely to be returned.
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Latest Update6th January 2025 |
| CountryBelgium |
IssueStrike |
Current Status
Belgian Post have informed us that blockades have now been lifted at various sorting centres following the strike of 13th February 2025 however targeted strikes may continue throughout the network, especially in the Brussels and the south Belgian regions.
As a result, delays may still be experienced for all mail types until further notice.
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Latest Update18th February 2025 |
| CountryFrance (Mayotte) |
IssueCyclone Chido |
Current Status
La Poste of France have informed us that the infrastructure in Mayotte (postcode 976xx) has been severely impacted by the passage of Cyclone Chido.
As the airport is not currently operational, the shipment and delivery of all mail items are suspended until repairs can be undertaken.
The shipment of letter and parcel post to the Comoros via Mayotte is also suspended.
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Latest Update6th January 2025 |
| CountryGibraltar |
IssueInfrequent Dispatch |
Current Status Dispatch is three times a week |
Latest Update6th January 2025 |
| CountryIceland |
IssueEarthquake and Volcanic Activity / Storm |
Current Status
Earthquake and Volcanic Activity
Icelandic Post have advised that a new volcanic eruption started just north of Grindavik in the Reykjanes peninsula on Sunday 14th January 2024.
It is deemed likely that more eruptions will occur around the town in the coming weeks, hence It is unlikely that habitants will be allowed to return to live in Grindavik in the coming weeks or months.
Iceland Post has not delivered mail in the Grindavik area since the original evacuation 13th of November 2023 and due to the area being uninhabitable it seems unlikely it will be possible to deliver mail in Grindavik in the near future. We will provide any further updates on this as they become available.
Storm
Icelandic Post have informed us that an unseasonal storm has hit resulting in road closures in the northern and south-eastern part of the country.
Heavy snow and winds have closed roads in these parts of the country since the evening of Monday 3rd June, making it impossible to transport mail in those parts of the country.
The storm is expected to last into the week and as result delays can be expected until condition improves.
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Latest Update6th January 2025 |
| CountryIreland |
IssueImport Controls / Storm Éowyn |
Current Status
Our service to Ireland is operating as normal. Items that require the payment of import taxes may take longer to be delivered as this is required before items are released from Irish customs.
Please note: Delivered Duties Unpaid items sent to Ireland are handled as follows:
•Where a mobile number and /or email is provided, the recipient will receive a text and / or email and a letter with the amount of tax to pay plus An Post’s processing fee.
•Where just the address has been provided, the recipient will receive a letter.
In both situations the recipient will receive instructions on how to pay and will have 16 working days to make the payment before the item is returned. The pay by date is included in the customer notification. All items are held in the Dublin Mail Centre Campus before being released, once payment is received. If payment is not received by the payment due date or the customer rejects the item then it is returned to sender.
Storm Éowyn
An Post have informed us that a state of Force Majeure has been declared from the 24th to the 27th January 2025 for its entire territory due to storm Éowyn.
Delays should be expected as there will be no deliveries for the entire country today, Friday 24th January. Normal delivery is to resume Monday 27th January.
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Latest Update24th January 2025 |
| CountryIsrael |
IssueSecurity Situation |
Current Status
As a result of the current situation in Israel we are experiencing delays with many flight cancellations. This is a fluid situation and may change at short notice. Throughout the country, the retention period for unclaimed items has been extended to 30 days. All items are subject to delay and we will continue to provide updates as we receive them.
Please note at this time, we are unable to accept items addressed to Gaza or Khan Yunis and The West Bank.
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Latest Update6th January 2025 |
| CountryItaly |
Issue
Flooding / Strike
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Current Status
Flooding
Poste Italiane have informed us that adverse weather conditions affected the Toscana region on March 14th, 15th and 16th. Flooding has caused disruption to their infrastructure resulting in the need to evacuate municipalities and delays are expected until conditions return to normal. Severley affected areas are as follows:
Marradi - 50034
Pontassieve/Via di Valle - 50065
Pontassieve/Via del Sasso - 50065
Dicomano/Loc. Campagna - 50062
Dicomano/Loc. Santa Lucia - 50062
Pintassieve/Via Monterotondo - 50062
Pintassieve/Via del Trebbio - 50062
Casalguidi - 51034
Pistoia/Loc. Iano - 51100
Quarrata - 51039
Borgo San Lorenzo - 50032
Vaglia - 50036
Sesto Fiorentino/Loc. Arrighetto da Settimello - 50019
Sesto Fiorentino/Via Baroncoli - 50019
Strike
Poste Italiane have informed us that staff at the OE Malpensa Lonate Pozzolo, has been operating a strict work-to-rule basis since the 27th March, which turned into a full strike from the 1st April and closure of the OE. This is expected to last until April 2nd at 06:00am
As result, heavy delays in the processing of all parcels are to be expected until normal operation resumes.
Airport Closure
Poste Italiane have updated that Catania Airport will be closing during night-time hours from the 31st March to the 30th October 2025.
The closure will not affect EMS & Parcel products and will only affect Letter traffic, Tracked and Registered items to the zip code areas of 93xxx to 98xxx. These items may be delayed as result of the evening closures.
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Latest Update2nd April 2025 |
| CountryMalta |
IssueCustoms Delays |
Current Status
Malta Post have informed us that owing to the implementation of a new Import system by their customs authorities it is currently experiencing delays in the processing of mail items subject to customs clearance.
Malta Post is working with the customs authorities to resolve these issues as quickly as possible.
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Latest Update2nd April 2025 |
| CountryMoldova |
IssueAirspace Currently Unavailable |
Current Status Due to the situation in neighbouring Ukraine, we have been advised that Moldovan airspace is closed. We have an alternative route in place, however as this is a non-direct route please be advised that there may be short delays to the delivery of your item. |
Latest Update6th January 2025 |
| CountryRussia |
IssueGlobal Express Temporarily Suspended |
Current Status
We are still despatching postal items to Russia (except via our Global Express service). We are continually monitoring the situation and will provide an update if there are any changes to our service moving forward.
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Latest Update6th January 2025 |
| CountrySlovakia |
IssueFoot and Mouth Disease |
Current Status
Slovakian Post have informed us that due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the south-west of the country, special emergency measures have been implemented with effect from 21st March 2025 and a wider emergency has been declared with effect from 25 March 2025.
For premises housing livestock with confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease and all premises within the protection zone defined by the Regional Veterinary and Food Administration, the following will apply:-
All Postal items addressed to affected premises will be held at the appropriate post office for the duration of the above measures; The post office/courier will inform the recipient by phone or e-mail that items are being held.
Areas affected are:-
Medveďov - 930 07
Ňárad - 930 06
Baka - 930 04
Malá Lúč - 930 03
Plavecký Štvrtok - 900 68
Delays may also be observed at border crossings due to extra control measures taken as a result of the outbreak
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Latest Update2nd April 2025 |
| CountryUkraine |
IssueDelays / Globalexpress Service Suspension |
Current Status
We continue to make regular mail despatch to Ukraine via our Postal Partners. In the absence of air transport, they have rebuilt their international logistics network using road line haul and trains to convey postal items to, and from airports outside of Ukraine. In areas without active hostilities, all Ukrposhta post offices will remain open. Sorting facilities are equipped with electricity generators to ensure uninterrupted work and maintain normal customs and sorting procedures. However, operationally delays are still likely to be experienced until further notice.
Globalexpress
This service is currently suspended until further notice. Any shipments already in transit may be returned.
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Latest Update6th January 2025 |
| CountryUkraine - Crimea Region and Oblasts |
IssueService Availability |
Current Status
There are 24 delivery regions in Ukraine (Oblasts) and we are currently unable to deliver to 3 of these;
Donetsk Oblast - postcodes starting 83xxx to 87xxx - including cities of Donetsk and Mariupol
Luhansk Oblast - postcodes starting 91xxx to 94xxx - including cities of Luhansk and Krasnyi Luch
Crimea (annexed by Russia in 2014) - postcodes starting 95xxx to 99xxx - including Simferopol and Sevastopol
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Latest Update6th January 2025 |
