Monday, October 11, 2010

travel news

Travel advice for Champions League and Europa League matches next week

A football in the back of a net. Photo by Getty Images.
11 October 2010
Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are playing in Europe next week. Check our travel advice if you're going to the match.

Stay surf aware in Australia

Australian lifeguard, Sydney. Photo by Getty Images.
8 October 2010
Recognising the risks and following simple beach safety rules could save your life.

France travel advice: air and rail travel disruptions expected

Train station. Photo by Getty Images.
8 October 2010
Industrial action is expected to cause disruption to rail and air travel in France from 12 October.

Travel advice - Czech Republic v Scotland 8 October

A football. Photo by Getty Images.
6 October 2010
Travel advice for Scotland fans going to Prague for the European Championships qualifier on 8 October.

Attack on British Embassy vehicle in Yemen

Foreign Secretary William Hague Crown Copyright
6 October 2010
Foreign Secretary William Hague has described this morning's attack on British Embassy staff as "shameful".

24-hour public sector strike in Greece

A protestor in Athens shouts slogans. Photo by LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP/Getty Images.
6 October 2010
A public sector strike in Greece on 7 October is likely to cause travel disruption

Stay alert to fraud and financial scams abroad

A tourist using an ATM machine. Photo by Getty Images.
5 October 2010
Take precautions with credit cards and personal information and beware of the risk of fraud.

Drug trafficking in South America: Easy cash? Easily caught!

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4 October 2010
The British Embassy in Lima launches the video campaign “Drug Trafficking in South America: Easy Cash? Easily Caught!”

Travel advice for France, Germany and Sweden updated

FCO plaque in King Charles Street. Crown copyright.
3 October 2010
The Foreign Office travel advice for France, Germany and Sweden has been updated.

Nigeria travel advice - Independence celebrations

1 October 2010
There have been explosions today in Abuja, Nigeria. You should avoid busy areas and exercise caution.

Increased risk of piracy in the Seychelles

A sailing yacht. Photo by Getty Images
1 October 2010
There is an increased risk of piracy against leisure boats and yachts in waters around the Seychelles.

State of emergency declared in Ecuador

A state of emergency was declared in Ecuador on 30 September 2010. Photo by Getty Images.
30 September 2010
On 30 September a nationwide strike was called by all levels of police, including the military police. If you have plans to travel, you should contact your airline.

Updated travel advice for India

Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi. Photo by  MANPREET ROMANA/AFP/Getty Images.
30 September 2010
If you're attending the Commonwealth Games, check our latest travel advice for India.

Travel disruptions in Europe

Protestors in central Athens, September 2010. Photo by Getty Images.
29 September 2010
There is likely to be ongoing disruption to public services including transport in countries across Europe as a result of industrial action.

Tropical storm warning for Florida

Satellite photograph of Tropical Storm Karl on 14 September 2010. Photo by NOAA-NASA GOES Project via Getty Images.
29 September 2010
Tropical storm warnings have been issued in parts of southern Florida in advance of a tropical depression.

Disruptions to air travel in Belgium

Airliner silhouetted against the sky. Photo by Getty Images
28 September 2010
A 24 hour strike by Belgian air traffic controllers today may result in flight delays and cancellations

Travel advice for Manchester United v Valencia - possible General Strike in Spain

Manchester United. Photo by ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images.
27 September 2010
Manchester United fans should be aware of a possible national General Strike in Spain on Wednesday 29 September 2010.

Madrid emergency services train British consular staff

SAMUR presentation
24 September 2010
A joint initiative between the British Consulate-General and Madrid’s emergency services, Samur-Protección Civil, has provided British consular staff, the Foreign Office front-line, with training on key aspects of the job of a Consular officer.  

Travel advice on tap for Oktoberfest, Munich

Oktoberfest, Munich. Photo by Getty Images
23 September 2010
If you’re going to Munich for the Oktoberfest, check our travel advice for useful information and contact details.

Wish you were here? Travel advice and social media

23 September 2010

How the Foreign Office is using the power of social media to help keep British travellers safe.

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