Milan Linate and Malpensa airports will be affected by a strike. Other strikes might also affect airports in the rest of Italy, including Alitalia flights (from 13.00 until 17.00). For more information, see the Italian Ministry of Transport website at: http://www.mit.gov.it/mit/site.php?p=scioperi
Travel advisory from Ottawa re Mali: MALI – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against non-essential travel to the city of Bamako, the province of Sikasso and areas in the provinces of Segou and Koulikoro south of the Niger River, due to the threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. Regional Advisory […]
Australian embassy in Jakarta being pelted with eggs by protesters over the phone-tapping scandal. Over 1,600 police deployed near the Australian and US embassies plus several other potential targets in the capital ahead of hardline group calling for rallies after Friday (22nd) prayers. http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/embassy-protest-eggs-thrown-pictures-of-tony-abbott-burnt-by-indonesians-20131122-2y09n.html
From Lufthansa: Flight cancellations to / from Tripolis until and including November 25th, 2013 Due to a general strike and the current situation in Lybia, all flight to/from Tripolis up until November 25th, 2013 will be cancelled with immediate effect. http://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/Travel-information#ancAbT2
Canadians advised that the second round, as well as legislative elections are scheduled for Dec. 20, 2013. Remain vigilant and avoid demonstrations and large gatherings. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/madagascar?utm_source=madagascar&utm_medium=travel_en&utm_campaign=mailout_links&utm_content=2013-10-29%2004:07%20pm