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

2013-03-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

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[Travel Alert] Greece Strike Paralyzes Public Transport

2012-11-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

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Travel Alert: Emilia Romagna Mourns, after Deadly 5.8 Quake

2012-05-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

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

2012-02-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

romania snow

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

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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.

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