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A Series of Earthquakes Rattle Greece’s Gulf of Corinth

2021-01-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In the last 24 hours, a series of earthquakes shook the region surrounding Nafpaktos, Greece.

U.S. State Department Lowers Level 4 Travel Advisory for Egypt

2020-09-26 by Phil Butler

The United States has dropped a leel 4 “do not travel” advisory for Egypt to a level 3 “reconsider travel” alert.

US and Eight Other Countries Still Part of Greece COVID-19 Travel Ban

2020-06-27 by Argophilia Travel News

The US and Eight other countries are still on a travel ban list due to a bad COVID-19 record.

Cyprus’s Cobalt Air Suspends Operations Indefinitely

2018-10-18 by Phil Butler

Cobalt Aero, Cobalt Airlines, Cyprus airlines, Cyprus travel, Cobalt, defunct airlines, airline cancellations, flight cancellations, distressed airlines

Security Concerns: Turkey Tourism Suffers in 2016

2016-03-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Turkey Tourism is already suffering in 2016 because of security concerns. Cruise operators cancel stops in Turkey, and number of bookings drop alarmingly.

Travel Alert: Danger of Avalanches in Sochi, March 9-10

2013-03-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Today and tomorrow, there is great danger of avalanches in the mountains of the the ski resort of Krasnaya Polyana, above 1500 meters altitude. The local authorities are expecting emergencies and an increase in number of accidents.

[Travel Alert] Greece Strike Paralyzes Public Transport

2012-11-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Greece strikes against austerity, a 48-hour general protest across all sectors, that impacts the country public transport infrastructure, schools, banks, government offices and even hospitals.

Travel Alert: Emilia Romagna Mourns, after Deadly 5.8 Quake

2012-05-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake killed at least 17 people, injured some 360, and caused significant damage, destroying homes, churches and cultural landmarks.

Travel Alert: Romania Paralyzed by Snow. State of Emergency in Vrancea County

2012-02-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Vrancea County (Moldova region, South-East part of the country) is operating under a state of emergency enforced by Romanian authorities.

Travel Alert: Anti-U.S. Actions

2011-10-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert for U.S. citizens late on Tuesday. The alert can be found in full on the official U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Consular Affairs website.

Travel Advisory: Avoid London Till Riots Subside

2011-08-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In the light of the events, it is advisable that you cancel, or postpone your visit to London till the riots subside, or at least avoid the affected areas.