At least eight people are reported dead in a train crash at Bretigny-sur-Orge, south of the French capital Paris. The intercity train had just left Paris and was heading towards Limoges when it derailed, crashing into a station platform at about 16:00 GMT. Passengers were said to be trapped inside the train and a local […]
Major unions in Greece have announced plans to wage a general strike on July 16 to protest a new government scheme to slash civil service jobs in an effort to secure EU-IMF loans. “An emergency meeting of the executive committee has decided to call a 24-hour general strike on July 16” in response to a […]
July 18, 2013 Alitalia flight attendants, noon-4 p.m. Blue Panorama flight attendants, 24 hours EasyJet flight attendants, 24 hours Milan airport staff, 24 hours July 27, 2013 Milan airport staff, 24 hours. Questioning whether this will be allowed, being so close to the July 18 strike. Also this gets into the time at the height […]
Canadians travelling to Turkey for tourism or trade can purchase an electronic visa prior to entering the country. This visa replaces the “sticker” and “stamp-type” visas issued at Turkish points of entry. If you are planning on studying or working in Turkey, you must obtain a visa at a Turkish embassy or consulate. Entry stamp […]
Warning – SPAIN – Barcelona – Ground handling strike action by Swissport at Barcelona airport from June 28 July 1, can cause delays and cancellations of flights to and from Barcelona but also on other routes to and from Spain. Recommended to confirm flight status. Swissport handles baggage service for; Lufthansa, Air France, American Airlines, […]
TOULOUSE, France (AFP) Flash floods in southwestern France killed an elderly woman as the inundated grotto at the Roman Catholic pilgrimage site of Lourdes remained closed for a second day on Wednesday. The woman in her 70s was washed away overnight by the floodwaters after getting out of her submerged car at Saint Beat near […]