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12
Apr

Travel Alerts from Ottawa: Algeria

Algeria: Exercise high degree of caution Demonstrations relating to social and economic grievances are commonplace in Algeria and have increased since January 2011. In February 2011, a protest rallied approximately 2,000 protesters in Algiers and thousands more elsewhere in the country. Authorities responded with a substantial increase in police security in and around the capital. […]

11
Apr

Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre withdraws alert

Firstpost.world – 15 minutes ago: The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre cancelled the tsunami watch which had been issued across all countries along the Indian Ocean following a massive earthquake near Indonesia. A tsunami warning was issued to 28 countries including India in the wake of the quake. The warning was then extended for a further […]

10
Apr

Portugal: ATC strikes for April

Travelinfo.ca PORTUGUESE Air Traffic controllers and maintenance staff will be on strike on April 12, 13, 19, 20 and 26 from 06h00-08h00. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before travelling to the airport.

9
Apr

Danube River Cruise

I had never taken a Uniworld European River Cruise before, but when I was presented with the opportunity to take a voyage upon the River Beatrice this March I jumped on the occasion. The ship was built in 2009 and is very clean and brightly lit. She was voted #3 on Conde Nast Readers Poll […]

9
Apr

Travel update from Ottawa: Pakistan: Gilgit region

Pakistan: Regional warning Gilgit ?Avoid all travel Violent clashes between Sunni and Shia groups have been reported in April 2012. The situation remains highly unpredictable and has the potential to deteriorate further. Additional security forces have been deployed and a curfew has been imposed. Canadians are advised to consider departing if it is safe to […]