Category - Travel Alerts

16
May

Nigeria: Update from Ottawa

Latest update: avoid all travel to the state of Adamawa and state of emergency in the states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. Risk level: AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL; see also regional advisories. Updated on 2013-05-15 12:39 pm Please visit Travel.gc.ca for further information.

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/

10
May

Miami: airport All clear now: concourse had been evacuated

MIAMI (AP) – A concourse at Miami International Airport has been reopened after the discovery of a suspicious package. Airport spokesman Marc Henderson says authorities investigated the package and determined it was not a threat. http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2013/05/09/miami-airport-concourse-evacuated-on-suspicious-package/2148351/