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7
Jun

Ukraine: Kiev: landslides on Dnieper

KIEV, June 7 (Xinhua) — The Kiev municipal government on Friday declared a state of emergency in the Ukrainian capital over landslides on the banks of Dnieper River. “We have found areas, where there have been significant landslides of soil. We need to take immediate measures to prevent it,” Dmitry Novitsky, chief of the housing […]

7
Jun

Budapest: Danube Flooding update from Ottawa

Hungarian authorities are expecting a significant rise in the water level of the Danube River around June 8, 2013, especially in and around Budapest. A state of emergency was declared across affected regions on June 4, 2013. Several roads might close, which could affect local traffic and public transportation. Exercise extreme caution, monitor local media […]

6
Jun

France: Industrial Action threatened for Jun 11-14

Risk of Industrial Action in France We have been informed that Industrial action may take place in France from June 11th 0430 UTC until June 14th 0430 UTC. Meetings with the Unions will shortly take place. http://strike.skynetblogs.be/archive/2013/06/04/risk-of-industrial-action-in-france.html

5
Jun

South Africa: driving a rental car across a border: permit needed

Foreigners driving a rental car across any border into neighbouring countries must obtain a permit prior to arriving at the border crossing. Failure to do so may lead to arrest and/or a fine. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/south-africa

30
May

Morocco: airline strike: Royal Air Morocco

e-Travel Alerts: MOROCCO – Countrywide – 48-hour strike by pilots union of Royal Air Morocco on June 15 – 16 Pilots union of Royal Air Morocco plan sit-in protests on June 1. Flight delays are expected.