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15
May

Viking River Cruises – a better way to explore

Nothing compares to a river. How else but on a river can you journey into the very heart of the world’s greatest cities and most charming towns, discovering the true nature of the land and its people?   Where else but on a river could you be gently carried along on an elegant, intimate ship, […]

15
May

Germany: Berlin: train derailment

Train derailment in Berlin: Railway announces day-long disturbances in Northern Germany. It appears a ECS has derailed just outside the Berlin Hbf and is blocking the lines. (translated with Google) Because a Euro City is derailed at Central Station, train passengers can expect to Berlin with anger. A switch was seriously damaged. Till Friday, expects […]

13
May

Libya, Madagascar, Sudan, Tanzania, Ethiopia: updates from Ottawa on May 10

Following is the list of Country Advice and Advisories pages updated in the last 24 hours: ? Libya* Latest update: The Security tab was updated – civil unrest and demonstrations. Risk level: AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL; see also regional advisories. Updated on 2013-05-10 04:18 pm ? Madagascar* Latest update: The Security tab was updated – elections. […]

13
May

Libya: update from Ottawa

Security Tab Updated: Civil Unrest and Demonstrations: Civil unrest and demonstrations The political situation remains fragile and could change rapidly. In May 2013, armed groups seized control of several government buildings in Tripoli and continue to pose a security risk. Since the beginning of the Libyan revolution in February 2011, falling rounds from celebratory gunfire […]

13
May

Tunisair: Strike scheduled for May 24

…Strike of Tunisair ground crew scheduled for May 24, according to a press release issued by the Office of Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki. During a reconciliation session that took place yesterday in the government palace, the Prime Ministry agreed to foster negotiations between Tunisair and the union in order to implement previously ratified agreements. http://www.tunisia-live.net/2013/05/10/tunisair-strike-delayed-until-may-24/