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13
Aug

Kenya: Visa information: starting Sep 1

Canadians must be in possession of a visa to visit Kenya. As of September 1, 2015, the only way to obtain a visa to visit Kenya will be online, on the eCitizen website. Until then, you can still obtain a visa at a Kenyan diplomatic office or on arrival at the airport. Visas are valid […]

12
Aug

China:Tianjin: explosions

Massive explosions have rocked the city of Tianjin in northern China, the Chinese Xinhua news agency reported Wednesday.   The initial blasts were caused by flammable material stored at a container terminal and were felt kilometres away. The explosions occurred sometime after 11 p.m. local time, Xinhua said.   Subsequent fires later caused a series […]

12
Aug

Spain: train strikes planned for Sep 4, 11, 14, 15

The Spanish union of train drivers and workers, Semaf, has called a four day strike during September. The 24 hour strikes will take place on September 4th, 11th, 14th and 15th confirmed sources from the union. The union added that it “did not rule out” the possibility that other unions would also take part in […]

11
Aug

Greece: ATC strike threat on Aug 14, 15

Greek air traffic controllers threaten strike action on August 14 and 15. Reconfirm flight status. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece

7
Aug

Ecuador: National Strike on Aug 13

Travelers and tourists should be made aware that apparently numerous social, political and professional organizations are calling for a nationwide strike throughout Ecuador on August 13th, 2015. Please take any precautions required as there could be inconveniences that occur due to the apparent protests and marches planned throughout the country on August 13th, 2015. In […]