As covered by www.gov.uk, “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to south-west Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago because of on-going terrorist activity and clashes between the military and insurgent groups. The FCO advise against all but essential travel to the remainder of Mindanao for the same reasons…There is a high threat from terrorism, including kidnapping…” Read Article
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According to toronto.ctvnews.ca, “After a day that saw ice pellets, freezing rain and snow in some regions, GTA residents should expect more winter-like weather over night, Environment Canada says. The national weather agency is warning drivers that the night commute may be worse as another band of freezing rain and ice pellets moves across the […]
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As covered by dailymail.co.uk, “The U.S. is preparing to intercept up to three North Korean missiles amid fears the rogue communist state could launch an attack today. The eyes of the world were today on the secretive nation after South Korea warned that the prospect of a missile attack was ‘considerably high’. North Korea’s attack […]
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According to timeslive.co.za, “Britain on Friday said it believed terror attacks were in the final stages of planning in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) reiterated its warning to all British nationals not to travel to any part of the troubled east African country.” Read Article
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DUE TO SECURITY ISSUES Hotel Colón Caribe CLOSES DOORS m.teletica.com reported that this past Friday Caribbean Hotel Colón in Limón closed its doors after suffering a recent assault with weapons being used. Furniture was loaded away last Friday after the hotel operated for 14 years. The manager made the decision to close after Swedish and […]
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More than 50 people have died as flooding from days of torrential rains swamped Argentina’s low-lying capital and province of Buenos Aires. At least 46 died yesterday in and around the city of La Plata, Governor Daniel Scioli said. Six deaths were reported a day earlier in the nation’s capital. Many people climbed on to […]
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As covered by ttrweekly.com, “French Tourism Minister Sylvia Pinel last week pledged to ensure the security of travellers after 23 Chinese visitors were robbed of their cash and passports just after they arrived in Paris. Pinel said ‘…everything will be done to find the perpetrators” and underscored “the determination of the French government to ensure […]
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According to www.gov.uk, “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all but essential travel to areas of Uzbekistan bordering Afghanistan. Take care in areas bordering Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Uzbekistan’s borders are potential flashpoints and uncontrolled border areas may be land-mined. Borders are subject to closure without notice” Read Article
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As covered by thephuketnews.com, “The Immigration Police have urged all hotels, resorts, and other accommodation providers, including owners of villas for rent, must begin reporting details of foreigners staying with them by the end of April, or face prosecution. Capt Angkhan Yasanop confirmed that this includes owners of private homes when they have foreign friends […]
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As covered by standardmedia.co, “Britain has joined US in issuing travel warning to its citizens over the ongoing presidential petitions whose ruling is set to be delivered on Saturday, March 30. While issuing the advisory, Britain cautioned its citizens to avoid parts of Nairobi, North Eastern and Coast.” Read Article
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