Italy: Snacking Banned at Rome’s Historic Sites

By Larry Habegger | July 23rd, 2008 |

Between now and the end of October, snacking near Rome’s historical sites is prohibited, to the tune of fines up to $80. The new law is an attempt to preserve... [Read this entry]

Spain: ETA Bombings on Beaches; Police Dismantle Top Terrorist Cell

By Larry Habegger | July 23rd, 2008 |

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Four bombings claimed by the Basque militant group ETA hit tourist beaches in northern Spain July 20, causing one injury and no deaths. The bombings occurred in Loredo and Noja... [Read this entry]

Belgium: Coastal Tram Fired Upon, Security Tightened

By Larry Habegger | July 10th, 2008 |

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Tram service that links Flemish coastal resorts will carry extra security guards after drivers went on strike to protest inadequate security. The strike occurred the day after a tram was... [Read this entry]

Cyprus: Drought Prompts Shipping of Water from Greece

By Larry Habegger | July 2nd, 2008 |

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Water reserves on Cyprus are at their lowest levels since 1908 after four winters with little rain. To avoid rationing, particularly in the tourist districts, authorities are sailing two water... [Read this entry]

Italy: Berlusconi to Solve Naples’s Garbage Crisis

By Larry Habegger | July 2nd, 2008 |

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Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said he would have the garbage crisis in Naples and the surrounding area cleaned up by the end of July, citing new deals about to be... [Read this entry]

Scotland: Pickpocketing Surge in Edinburgh

By Larry Habegger | June 25th, 2008 |

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A surge of pickpocketing by a gang of thieves that allegedly was not from Scotland occurred in Edinburgh’s central city in recent days, with some 30 thefts reported in Princes... [Read this entry]

Austria and Switzerland: Passport Controls During Euro 2008, Vienna Airport Closed to Vehicles on Certain Dates

By Larry Habegger | June 11th, 2008 |

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Passport controls are in effect in both countries through June 29 during the 2008 European Football Championship. All visitors must enter at official border crossings and must have a valid... [Read this entry]

Italy: Venice Promotes Refilling Water Bottles at Fountains

By Larry Habegger | June 11th, 2008 |

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With some 19 million visitors a year and the majority of them wandering the city during the hot summer months, Venice is left with millions of plastic water bottles to... [Read this entry]

Balkan Region: UN Report Calls Balkans One of Europe’s Safest Places

By Larry Habegger | June 4th, 2008 |

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According to a UN report, the Balkan region is now one of the safest in Europe. The report found that this region that was wracked by violence and war in... [Read this entry]

Czech Republic: New Tourist Police in Prague

By Larry Habegger | June 4th, 2008 |

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A new tourist police squad is in place for the summer in Prague’s main tourist areas. In the stretch between Wenceslas Square and Prague Castle via Old Town Square and... [Read this entry]

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