Category - Europe

Kosovo – Exercise a high degree of caution There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Kosovo. However, you should exercise a high degree of caution as political tensions may arise. Regional Advisory for Northern Kosovo Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to the municipalities of Zvecan, Zubin Potok and Leposavic, […]

(CNN) — One person died Friday in an apparent suicide bombing outside the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, police said. Ankara police and health officials said two others were injured in the blast, while Ankara Gov. Aladdin Yuksel said one person was wounded in addition to the one fatality. The suicide bomber also died, authorities […]

Turkey – Exercise a high degree of caution There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Turkey. However, you should exercise a high degree of caution due to crime and the threat of terrorist attacks. Regional Advisory for the border with Syria Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to the border […]

Local buses and trams Friday, February 8, 2013 Local Transportation personnel will be on strike for 24 hours, at different times depending on the specific location (no further details are available). http://www.summerinitaly.com/planning/strike.asp

Snow causes travel chaos in Austria news24.com: 2013-01-17 14:18 Vienna -Aircraft were unable to land at Vienna airport on Thursday due to heavy snowfall that was also causing major travel problems across eastern and southern parts of the country, authorities said. Flights into the Austrian capital were being diverted to Linz and Graz while travellers […]

hurriyetdailynews.com: France was in a state of high alert yesterday as military action against militants in Mali and Somalia triggered fears of a backlash on home soil. Armed troops patrolled rail and subway stations in Paris and security around airports and public buildings was stepped up as Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian admitted that the […]