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Travel Advice: Nationalist march confusion in Warsaw as Poland marks 100th anniversary of independence on Sunday

News TeamNovember 9, 2018

On Wednesday the Mayor of Warsaw, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, banned nationalists from marching through the city on Sunday due to security fears. On Thursday, a co...

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Travel Advice: Papua New Guinea prepares for APEC Leaders’ Week – info on visa changes, travel disruption

News TeamNovember 5, 2018

Papua New Guinea has already suspended the Visa on Arrival service, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week, which starts on Monday ...

Aus, NZ + PacificPoliticalTravel Warnings + Alerts

The latest news on protests from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Quick Read: Islamists Protest Acquittal In Blasphemy Case For Third Day After Talks Fail

News TeamNovember 2, 2018

Hard-line Pakistani Islamists blocked roads in major cities for a third day on November 2 in protest against the acquittal of a Christian woman on death row for blasphemy allegations.... Read the full article at the publisher's site: https://www.rfe...

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Pakistan is voting in an election on Wednesday, against a backdrop of terrorism and allegations of military corruption. This beautiful image of the Pakistani flag by Sameer Akhtari on Unsplash is used to illustrate our article.

Travel Advice: Blasphemy protests likely to continue across Pakistan – avoid crowds, be aware of potential for violence

News TeamNovember 1, 2018

Protests broke out in Pakistan on Wednesday following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Asia Bibi's death sentence in a blasphemy trial. Thousands have t...

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The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the US State Department have both warned about the likelihood of terror attacks and abductions in Niger. For more coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: FCO and State Department warn that terror attacks and kidnappings ‘very likely’ in Niger

News TeamOctober 24, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the US State Department have both warned about the likelihood of terror attacks and abductions in Niger. Plea...

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The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated travel advice for Burkina Faso, warning against travel to regions bordering Mali and Niger. Terrorist groups operate across the Sahel and terrorism remains a very real possibility. For more news and coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: FCO advises against travel to eastern border region in Burkina Faso

News TeamOctober 17, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated travel advice for Burkina Faso, warning against travel to regions bordering Mali and Niger. Terrorist groups operate across the Sahel and terrorism remains a very real possibility. Make sure your t...

AfricaTerrorismTravel Warnings + Alerts

Wednesday 17th October is Dessalines Day in Haiti, and many people will be marking the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines with parades and protests across the island. There is concern that these protests could become violent. More on this and other travel safety news at Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Haiti marks Dessalines Day on Wednesday, protests expected – advice for travellers

News TeamOctober 16, 2018

Wednesday 17th October is Dessalines Day in Haiti, and many people will be marking the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines with parades and protests across the isl...

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The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a warning about protests across Pakistan as the Supreme Court decides the fate of a Christian woman accused of blasphemy. More on this and other travel safety news at Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Warnings of potential protests across Pakistan as Supreme Court decides blasphemy case appeal

News TeamOctober 12, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a warning about protests across Pakistan as the Supreme Court decides the fate of a Christian woman accused ...

PoliticalSouth AsiaTravel Warnings + Alerts

This photo shows a tranditional fishing practice in the Ivory Coast, in which the fisherman hits the water with a stick. On Saturday 13th October, local elections will take place in Côte d'Ivoire. Rallies and campaigns have been running for the last couple of weeks and will end on Thursday. For more news and coverage, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Local elections in Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday – avoid crowds, follow advice from authorities, monitor media

News TeamOctober 11, 2018

On Saturday 13th October, local elections will take place in Côte d'Ivoire. Rallies and campaigns have been running for the last couple of weeks and will end on Thursday. Avoid crowds and be aware of the potential for clashes to occur. If you are ...

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National Pedestrian Day may cause travel disruption in Bolivia on Sunday - make sure you plan ahead!

Travel Advice: Strikes and protests expected across Bolivia on Wednesday – advice

News TeamOctober 9, 2018

On Wednesday, strikes and demonstrations are expected across Bolivia. Disruption to transport is likely. Travel advice There are links to government travel ad...

Protests + DemonstrationsTravel Warnings + Alerts

If you are heading to Vietnam, you should definitely read up on road safety and transport options. Vietnam's roads can be very dangerous, especially to travellers who are not experienced motorbike riders. More information and travel advice at Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Heading to Vietnam? Know the risks of riding a moped or motorbike, plus more road travel tips

BethOctober 4, 2018

If you are heading to Vietnam, you should definitely read up on road safety and transport options. Riding a motorbike or moped in Vietnam can be very dangero...

Land, Road + RailSoutheast AsiaTravel Warnings + Alerts

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office recently updated the travel advice for Burkina Faso, following the release of an alleged terrorist video and a series of kidnaps of foreign nationals. More information and travel advice at Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: FCO updates warning of terrorism and kidnaps in Burkina Faso following recent incidents

BethOctober 2, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office recently updated the travel advice for Burkina Faso, following the release of an alleged terrorist video and a series of kidnaps of foreign nationals. As with several other countries in the region, 'those enga...

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On Sunday 30th September, Macedonia will vote in a referendum that asks whether the country should change its name, and demonstrations and protests in the lead up and as the results are announced are possible. A name change would the way for membership of the European Union and NATO, making this a consequential - and controversial - vote. More information and travel advice at Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: Macedonia to vote on name change, demonstrations possible – avoid crowds, monitor media

BethSeptember 27, 2018

On Sunday 30th September, Macedonia will vote in a referendum that asks whether the country should change its name, and demonstrations and protests in the lead ...

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The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its advice regarding kidnappings in Libya, warning that terrorist groups 'routinely use kidnapping as a tactic and are capable of conducting kidnapping across borders.' There is a 'realistic possibility' that criminal gangs and militias that kidnap people would sell the hostages to terrorists. For more news on this and other kidnap, ransom and extortion cases, please visit Safe Travels Magazine.

Travel Advice: FCO warns kidnap is a routinely used tactic in Libya and terrorists are capable of cross-border kidnaps

BethSeptember 27, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its advice regarding kidnappings in Libya. Terrorist groups 'routinely use kidnapping as a tactic and are c...

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On Tuesday 25th September, nationwide strikes will cause widespread disruption in Argentina, affecting public services and transport will be affected, as will international flights - news and coverages from Safe Travels Magazine

Travel Advice: A nationwide strike in Argentina on Tues 25th to impact transport and flights – advice and info

News TeamSeptember 24, 2018

On Tuesday 25th September, nationwide strikes will cause widespread disruption in Argentina. Public services and transport will be affected, as will international flights. (You will find links to airline advisories further down the page.) Demonstrati...

PoliticalSouth AmericaTravel Warnings + Alerts

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office is warning British-Iranian dual nationals to avoid all but essential travels to Iran - Safe Travels Magazine unpacks the update, including a list of risk factors travellers should consider.

Travel Advice: UK’s FCO warns dual nationals against ‘all but essential travel’ to Iran – list of risk factors to be aware of

News TeamSeptember 20, 2018

The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued new advice, warning British-Iranian dual nationals to avoid all but essential travels to Iran. British citiz...

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The latest news on Hong Kong from Safe Travels Magazine, offering travellers and travel safety professionals information, news, advice and insights to help keep travellers safe.

Quick Read: Millions evacuated in southern China as Typhoon Mangkhut continues to rage

News TeamSeptember 17, 2018

Hong Kong (CNN)More than three million people have been moved to safety in southern China as Typhoon Mangkhut moved northwards and continued to wreak havoc acro...

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More information has come out about an attack in February on BBC journalists investigating black magic in Malawi

Malawi: Further details emerge of February’s ‘vampire’ attack on BBC journalists investigating black magic

BethSeptember 13, 2018

Back in February we reported on an attack on a group BBC journalists who were filming a documentary in Malawi. The reporters and their team were in a remote village at dusk when they were attacked by locals. At the time it was believed the group wer...

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Travel Advice: Super Typhoon Mangkhut heading for Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China – advice and information

News TeamSeptember 12, 2018

Super Typhoon Mangkhut is currently the equivalent of a category 5 hurricane and its current path 'has it passing through the Luzon Strait between the Philippin...

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Travel Advice: Heading to Ecuador? Be aware of Zika and yellow fever risk, and new Galapagos health insurance rule

News TeamSeptember 12, 2018

Wherever you are heading on your travels, you should make sure to talk to a healthcare professional several weeks before you go. For visitors to Ecuador, the...

HealthSouth AmericaTravel Warnings + Alerts

Travel Advice: National Pedestrian Day in Bolivia on Sunday 2nd September – expected transport disruption

News TeamAugust 31, 2018

One of the more obvious pieces of advice - on National Pedestrian Day there will be disruption to transport in Bolivia. Bus services will be suspended and taxi numbers will be severely limited. Airport transfers could be harder to secure. Make sur...

South AmericaTravel Warnings + Alerts

Travel Advice: Tropical Cyclone Six to hit Cape Verde islands late Friday, tropical storm warning in place – advice for travellers

News TeamAugust 31, 2018

The National Hurricane Center has issued an advisory for Tropical Cyclone Six, which is expected to reach the Cape Verde islands this evening. A Tropical Sto...

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