ISTANBUL — A strike and work slowdown at Istanbul’s main airport has forced Turkish Airlines to cancel more than 100 flights. Ground handlers, technicians and other workers are protesting a government-proposed legislation that would ban future strike actions by aviation workers. Read article
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A second large earthquake has rocked the Emilia-Romagna region of north eastern Italy, claiming as many as another 10 lives. This second quake, measuring 5.8 magnitude struck 60 kilometers east of the city of Parma around 9am local time on Tuesday May 29th, but was felt in Milan and Venice. Read article
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Out of Spain’s 47 state-run airports, almost 30 may be partially shut soon as part of a cost-cutting operation by the Spanish government. A report in the Daily Telegraph says some of the worst performers include Badajoz which is located near the border with Portugal (and which has not been used for commercial flights since […]
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A series of strikes by ground staff at Stansted airport which threatens to disrupt Jubilee weekend flights continues tomorrow. About 190 Swissport employees took part in a 24-hour walkout at 5.30am on Wednesday, causing delays for some passengers on Ryanair, Thomas Cook, Thomson, AtlasJet and BelleAir flights. Read article
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UPDATE: There was more trouble on Tuesday May 22nd following the alleged kidnapping of 11 Lebanese Shiites near the Syrian border. The incident sparked more violence with areas of southern Beirut and the Bekaa Valley blockaded. The Bekaa Valey should be avoided and visitors should exercise extreme caution while moving around Beirut.) Tanks and troops […]
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A new outbreak of Anthrax begins to worry the health authorities in La Guajira, following the report of 60 animals killed and three people with skin lesions in a rural area of Manaure. Humans are affected out of danger and discharged, to receive medical care in hospitals and Maicao Manaure after presenting hands and neck […]
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Data released by the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami has revealed that every three days, at least one Brazilian tourist becomes a crime victim in Miami or Orlando. Additionally, half of the Brazilian traveling to the US visit Florida. Brazilians are also currently purchasing almost a tenth of the houses and apartments being sold […]
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You might not believe this but moose are killers. Every year in Finland they cause the death of 10 people and injure another 300 others. Ok, Ok, it’s not quite what you think. These deaths are caused by people hitting moose while driving – not from murderous moose attacking humans. So take extra care when […]
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New Delhi, May 23 — Grappling with a contempt of court notice, the agitating Air India pilots Wednesday extended an olive branch to the government saying they would end the 16-day strike if their sacked colleagues are taken back and the management starts negotiations on the issues raised by them. “This (stir) can be over […]
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Strike action called by Portuguese Air Traffic Control staff on 24th and 25th May easyJet has been notified of strike action by Air Traffic controlers in Portugal on 24th and 25th May. As a result, easyJet has been forced to cancel some flights which were due to be operated on these days whilst other flights […]
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