***********************Travel Alerts*************************** D = Disaster W = Warning C = Caution I = Info GLOBAL WEST AFRICA- Aug. 29 - West African health ministers meeting in Ghana agree that travel restrictions imposed to combat Ebola should be lifted, following advice from the WHO. NORTHERN EUROPE- Aug. 29 - Icelands Bardarbunga Volcano: The Icelandic Met Office has lowered its aviation warning from red to orange near the Bardarbunga volcano, which saw an eruption begin overnight. TROPICAL STORMS, HURRICANES & CYCLONES - Post-Tropical Cyclone Cristobal - North Atlantic, England Coast, Canada (Southern Coast of Nova Scotia, foundland) Post-Tropical Cyclone Marie -West Coast of Baja California, Coast of Southern California EARTHQUAKES - Canada (Norman Wells - Northwest Territories), Greece, Iceland, Japan, Papua Guinea Canada Country Risk Level - Low W 29 Aug Northern Ontario- Rainfall warnings in effect. View the link for affected areas. C 29 Aug foundland & Labrador - foundland- Environment Canada has issued tropical cyclone statements for Post-Tropical Cyclone Cristobal. View the link for affected areas. C 29 Aug Northwest Territories - 5.0 earthquake 197km ENE of Norman Wells. C 29 Aug Regina, SK - Waldeck - At least 33 cars went off the track in a train derailment in southwestern Saskatchewan. No dangerous goods were onboard the train and no injuries or leaks have been reported. C 28 Aug - 29 Aug British Columbia - Merritt- B.C. tour bus crashes on mountain highway six in critical condition. France Country Risk Level - Low I 29 Aug Paris- A US flight bound for Paris has been diverted after a mid-air fight broke out between passengers over leg room, the second such incident in a week. Germany Country Risk Level - Medium W 29 Aug - 30 Aug Countrywide -UPDATE: Germanwings pilots have ended their six-hour strike which grounded 116 flights and up to 15,000 passengers of Lufthansa subsidiary Germanwings. There is a possibility of the action continuing into the weekend. PREVIOUS: Germanwings pilots set to go on strike on Aug. 29 for six hours starting at 0400 GMT, if an agreement is not reached with parent firm Lufthansa over retirement plans. W 29 Aug - 31 Aug Southeast Berlin- A leftist group is claiming responsibility for an arson attack on Berlins subway system that is causing delays for thousands of commuters. Travellers can expect disruption on the S-Bahn until Sunday. Guinea Country Risk Level - High C 29 Aug Nzerekore - Residents of Guineas second-biggest city have rioted after the market was sprayed with disinfectant in a bid to halt the spread of the Ebola virus. Iceland Country Risk Level - Low C 29 Aug UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: UK citizens advised that high levels of seismic activity continue in the area around Bárðarbunga volcano in Vatnajökull glacier in the east of Iceland. Today, Aug. 29, there was a small volcanic eruption. A number of the roads leading in to the area have been closed and police have evacuated the area immediately to the north of Vatnajökull. C 29 Aug 5.2 earthquake 107km SSE of Akureyri. C 29 Aug Bardarbunga Volcano- UPDATE: The Icelandic Met Office has lowered its aviation warning from red to orange near the Bardarbunga volcano, which saw an eruption begin overnight. PREVIOUS: Met Office raises aviation warning level near the Bardarbunga volcano to Red, following a fresh eruption overnight. Icelandic Air Traffic Control has closed the airspace above the eruption up to a height of 5,000ft. Iraq Country Risk Level - Extreme C 29 Aug North Iraq- Kurdish Peshmerga forces say they have retaken oilfields near Mosul from Islamic State militants. Israel The West Bank Country Risk Level - Extreme C 29 Aug - 30 Aug U.S. SECURITY MESSAGE - Tel Aviv - Due to recent incidents on August 27 and 28, U.S. government personnel who wish to travel east of Route 90 require advance approval. In addition, personal travel for U.S. government officials is currently prohibited east of the Jordan River in the Golan Heights and east of Route 92. However, travel on Route 92 itself is permitted, if U.S. personnel have obtained advance approval. Italy Country Risk Level - Low C 29 Aug Rome- Security heightened after reports emerge that Pope Francis may be in danger and on the ISIS terrorist watch list. Kenya Country Risk Level - High C 29 Aug Nairobi- Gunmen hijack Uhuru Kenyattas official vehicle. Lebanon Country Risk Level - Extreme C 29 Aug Northern Lebanon- Reports of Lebanese soldier’s beheading spark protest. Malaysia Country Risk Level - High I 29 Aug Malaysia Airlines to cut 6,000 staff after disasters. Mali Country Risk Level - Extreme C 29 Aug Northern Mali - Residents facing food crisis. Miami Country Risk Level - Medium I 29 Aug A US flight bound for Paris, France has been diverted after a mid-air fight broke out between passengers over leg room, the second such incident in a week. Mozambique Country Risk Level - High C 29 Aug Countrywide- Doubts linger about peace. Nairobi Country Risk Level - High C 29 Aug Gunmen hijack Uhuru Kenyattas official vehicle. Nigeria Country Risk Level - Extreme C 29 Aug Lagos- Gunmen kill couple, child, and maid in Unity Estate, Akowonjo area of Egbeda. W 29 Aug UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that the Federal Ministry of Education announced that all schools and Federal Government Colleges were to remain closed until October 13, 2014. This is described as a preventive measure against Ebola. Tertiary Colleges have also been advised to suspend staff and student exchange programmes and international seminars. If you’re planning to travel to Nigeria to study, participate in an exchange, or attend a seminar or workshop, contact the relevant institution before travelling to check whether or not it will be open. Papua Guinea Country Risk Level - Medium W 29 Aug UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that today, Aug. 29, a volcanic eruption occurred at Mount Tavurvur in Rabaul district, East Britain. Authorities have evacuated communities close to the volcano and residents of Rabaul town have been advised to remain indoors to avoid falling ash. C 29 Aug 5.1 earthquake 172km SE of Taron. Senegal Country Risk Level - High W 29 Aug Senegals health ministry has confirmed a first case of Ebola, making it the fifth West African country to be affected by the outbreak. W 29 Aug US SECURITY MESSAGE: - US citizens advised that today, Aug. 29, the Senegalese Minister of Health and Social Action announced the country’s first confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease. Guinean authorities reached out to Senegalese authorities to advise them about a young Guinean student who is confirmed to have the virus. The student is currently placed in isolation at a local hospital and is in stable condition. South Africa Country Risk Level - Medium C 29 Aug - 30 Aug U.S. SECURITY MESSAGE - Johannesburg - The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to South Africa has declared the Cocoon and Taboo night clubs in Johannesburg off-limits to U.S. government employees because of a recent violent altercation involving club personnel and patrons at the Cocoon nightclub. Sweden Country Risk Level - Low W 30 Aug UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: Central Stockholm - UK citizens advised that there will be a major demonstration by the far-right ‘Svesnkarnas Parti’ on Aug. 30, with a significant counter-demonstration also planned. Similar events elsewhere in Sweden have become violent. Avoid all demonstrations and follow the advice of the local authorities. C 30 Aug U.S. SECURITY MESSAGE - Stockholm - A large area of central Stockholm will be cordoned off by police on Saturday, August 30, between 09:00-18:00 hours due to an authorized political meeting being held by the Neo-Nazi Svenskarnasparti (The Party of the Swedes). A demonstration against Svenskarnasparti is expected, estimated at 10,000 people, positioned at Gustav Adolfs Torg, just outside the MFA. The demonstration is scheduled to begin at 14:00 hrs. Tajikistan Country Risk Level - High C 29 Aug UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised that the border at Karamik (Jirgatol region) is currently only open to Tajik and Kyrgyz nationals. Tanzania Country Risk Level - Medium C 29 Aug UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: - UK citizens advised of information on Ebola outbreak in west Africa. Toronto Country Risk Level - Low C 29 Aug Police say landing gear on a small plane collapsed at Pearson International Airport this afternoon. An airport official said a plane involved in an incident at the airport is taking part in the airshow at the CNE. No reports of injury at this time. Turkey Country Risk Level - High C 28 Aug - 29 Aug Mardin - Farmers block highway in southeastern Turkey to protest power cuts United Arab Emirates Country Risk Level - Medium C 29 Aug AUSTRALIA DFAT TRAVEL ADVICE: - Australians advised that they are eligible for a 30 day visitor visa-on-arrival for the UAE. This visa may be extended for up to an additional 30 days for Dh600 (AUD175). If visiting the UAE for business, you must apply for a different visa. United Kingdom Country Risk Level - High C 29 Aug Countrywide- The UKs terror threat level is being raised from substantial to severe in response to conflicts in Iraq and Syria. UK FCO - AUSTRALIA DFAT -
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