Category - Travel Alerts

7
Dec

Greece: Dec 19 General strike announced

General 24-hour strike in Greece set for Wednesday, December 19. Municipal services impacted over the weekend http://t.co/7Z9XJCAW Credit link: http://livingingreece.gr/strikes/#ixzz2EOnNikTI

6
Dec

China: Beijing: changes to visa as of Jan 1

The Jakarta Post: State media say that China will allow most foreign visitors to stay in Beijing for three days without a visa if they are heading on to another country, a policy meant to boost tourism and smooth the way for transiting passengers and business travelers. The China Daily newspaper said the new rules […]

5
Dec

Italy: scheduled strikes update

8 Jan Countrywide – Flight crews at Meridiana Fly set to strike Jan. 8, 2013, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Reconfirm flights. 14 Dec Countrywide – Air Vallee flight crews will strike from 5PM – 9PM, Dec. 14. 12 Dec Verona – Verona Airport baggage handlers will strike from 10AM to 2PM, Dec 12. […]

4
Dec

Warning from Ottawa: Mexico: Northern States

Regional Advisory for the Northern states Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to the following northern states: Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Durango and Sinaloa (excluding Mazatlán), due to continuously high levels of violence linked to organized crime. Consult the Security tab for more information. Read more: http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/mexico

3
Dec

Saskatoon and area: Snowfall warning ended

SASKATOON ? A snowfall warning has ended for Saskatoon and area, but parts of east-central Saskatchewan remain under a warning with 10-15 cm of snow expected in the warned areas before the system moves out of the province. According to Global Saskatoon weather specialist Kevin Stanfield, around 24 cm of the white stuff was already […]

3
Dec

Japan Sasago tunnel: Collapse traps cars

BBC: A major road tunnel has collapsed in Japan, trapping a number of vehicles and leaving at least seven people missing, media reports say. Survivors described how large sections of concrete fell on top of cars in the Sasago tunnel. A fire broke out and rescuers have found a number of charred bodies. The incident […]