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A Series of Earthquakes Rattle Greece’s Gulf of Corinth

2021-01-13 by Delia Gavrilescu

Kamárai, Greece quakes via USGS

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

Tags: earthquakes, Greece earthquakes, Gulf of Corinth, Nafpaktos, travel alert, tremors, USGS

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

2020-09-26 by Phil Butler

The Egyptian Sahara

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

Tags: American tourists, American travelers, Egypt Airlines, Egypt attractions, Egypt tourism, Egypt travel, travel advisory, travel alert, travel warnings

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

2020-06-27 by Argophilia Travel News

Knossos Tourists

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

Tags: COVID-19 ban, COVID-19 cancellations, Greece flights, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Greece vacation, Greek holidays, travel alert, travel ban, US travelers

Cyprus’s Cobalt Air Suspends Operations Indefinitely

2018-10-18 by Phil Butler

Cobalt Aero

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

Tags: cancelled flights, Cobalt Aero, Cobalt Air, Cobalt flights, Cyprus airlines, Europe airlines, flight cancellation, low cost airlines, travel alert, traveler alert, Vassiliki Anastassiadou

Security Concerns: Turkey Tourism Suffers in 2016

2016-03-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Turkey Flag.

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

Tags: security risks, travel alert, Turkey

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

2013-03-09 by Liliana Steffens

Sochi Olympics 2014

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.

Tags: avalanche, Sochi, travel alert

[Travel Alert] Greece Strike Paralyzes Public Transport

2012-11-07 by Liliana Steffens

Greeks strike against an austerity package.

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.

Tags: greece strike, greek strike, travel alert

Travel Alert: Emilia Romagna Mourns, after Deadly 5.8 Quake

2012-05-29 by Delia Gavrilescu

Modena earthquake

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

Tags: Emilia Romagna, italy earthquake, travel alert

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

2012-02-13 by Alina Popescu

romania snow

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

Tags: romania, snowfall, stranded, travel alert

Travel Alert: Anti-U.S. Actions

2011-10-12 by Liliana Steffens

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.

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Travel Advisory: Avoid London Till Riots Subside

2011-08-10 by Delia Gavrilescu

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.

Tags: London riots, travel advisory, travel alert

Travel Alert: E.coli in Australia Closes Two Darwin Beaches

2011-06-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Rapid Creek at low tide

Rapid Creek and Casuarina beaches were closed to swimmers yesterday, after testing found high levels of E.coli.

Tags: darwin beaches, e.coli alert, travel alert

Travel Alert: E.coli Outbreak in Germany

2011-06-03 by Delia Gavrilescu

A biologist in Germany dissects a cucumber

Travelers visiting the north of Germany, specifically Hamburg and its surroundings, are advised to avoid eating raw vegetables at all costs.

Tags: E.coli, travel alert, travel to Germany

New Zealand Earthquake Travel Update

2011-02-23 by Delia Gavrilescu

Christchurch, after the quake

Christchurch International Airport is open for domestic flights and international flights, the Lyttelton Port is operational, railways remain closed.

Tags: Christchurch International Airport, Lyttelton, New Zealand earthquake, travel alert, Travel Update




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