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26
May

Greece: Flights ban from Libya until Sept. 8th

NATO member state Greece, has shut down its airspace for flights from Libya until September 8, according to a media report on Thursday. Reports say Greece has also given its agencies corresponding instructions to pilots. However, the Greek Foreign Ministry has declined to comment on the flight ban. It said that there has been speculation […]

26
May

Belgium: Strike by rail workers

Unexpected strike by railway workers disrupts rail travel in the country. Belgian unions called on rail workers to stage an indefinite strike from late Wednesday in protest at a cut in overtime compensation. The call came a day after violence marred a mass protest in Brussels that is supposed to kick off months of planned […]

25
May

Canada: BC: seaplane crash in Kitkatla (YKK)

Six people are OK after a seaplane crash in northern B.C.   The Inland Air flight was landing in Kitkatla, near Prince Rupert, Tuesday afternoon when the plane rolled over.   None of the occupants were wearing life jackets but were able to swim to safety.   The Transportation Safety Board is now looking into […]

25
May

Vision Travel Foundation Supports Ecuador Earthquake Relief

Toronto, May 25, 2016: Canadian companies are stepping up to help Ecuador’s citizens cope with the aftermath of the country’s recent devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake and following two aftershocks. Canada’s leading travel management company, Vision Travel, has provided supplies and funds to support Ecuadorian communities at this crucial time. Ruben Dominguez, a Vision Travel Senior Travel […]

25
May

Greece:US GOVT: Transportation services strike May 26th

The following transportation services will strike on Thursday, May 26th between 11:00 and 17:00: ·       Public buses ·       Trollies ·       Trams ·       Electric train (Green Line) ·       Metro (Red and Blue Lines) 48 hour strike (Thu 06:00 am – Sat 06:00 am): ·       Commercial Boats and Ferries https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=19748