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9
May

Sudan: Update from Ottawa: Avoid all travel

SUDAN – AVOID ALL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Sudan. The security situation in parts of the country is highly unstable due to high levels of violent crime and armed conflict. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/sudan

1
May

Argentina: Rail strike for May 2 – will affect long distance passengers.

Warning – ARGENTINA – Countrywide – A countrywide strike by the Rail Automobile Union (UTA) on May 2, will affect long distance passengers. Strike will begin at 2 pm. Seek alternate mode of transportation. e-travel Alerts

30
Apr

Alitalia: Strike planned for may 14

Alitalia personnel will be on strike for 24 hours,Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Please check with your ticket office whether this will affect your flight.

30
Apr

Dom Republic: Travel advice from Ottawa: ATMs

Be cautious when using automated banking machines, and only do so to withdraw money during business hours inside a bank. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/dominican-republic

29
Apr

Prague: explosion in Old Town (gas leak?)

Prague explosion at office building injures at least 35 Others may be under rubble, natural gas leak may be behind the blast CBC – A powerful blast believed to be a gas explosion ripped open an office building in the centre of Prague today, injuring at least 35 people and sending shockwaves through the tourist-filled […]

25
Apr

Jordan: Amman: UK travel advice: avoid downtown on 26 April after midday prayers

You should avoid large crowds, political gatherings and demonstrations. Violent incidents have taken place at the Zaatari refugee camp and on several university campuses. Stay away from downtown Amman and other towns and cities after Friday midday prayers https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jordan