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Foreign Office warns of high risk of kidnap in Mauritania, Mali and Niger

Nigerian soldiers patrol on the road between Agadez and Arlit. Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty Images.

13 January 2011

There is a history of kidnap in Mauritania, Mali and Niger and the risk of terrorist attacks remains high. The Foreign Office urges anyone travelling to the area to heed the travel advice.

Brazil travel advice - flooding and landslides

Landslides in Rio State, Brazil. Photo by Getty Images

13 January 2011

Torrential rain has caused widespread flooding and landslides in southeast Brazil

Niger - change of travel advice

Nigerian soldiers patrol on the road between Agadez and Arlit. Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty Images.

12 January 2011

We advise against all travel to some areas in Niger and we now advise against all but essential travel to the rest, including Niamey.

Important safety message to participants of the Budapest-Bamako Rally

Rally car stuck in sand

11 January 2011

Throughout the year, road rallies take place through North Africa, including to areas where the UK recommends against travel. We want to ensure that you are aware of the advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Thailand travel advice - severe weather in the Gulf of Thailand

Heavy rain. Photo by Getty Images.

7 January 2011

Severe weather is expected in the Gulf of Thailand from 6 - 8 January.

Don't cut corners with travel insurance on your 2011 holiday

British holidaymakers in Lloret de Mar, Spain. Photo by Cate Gillon/Getty Images.

30 December 2010

As British nationals seek to get a good deal on their next trip abroad the Foreign Office warns of the dangers of not being adequately prepared.

Disruption to travel across Europe

A snow-covered highway in western France, December 2010

30 December 2010

Following severe weather, some flights may be subject to delays. Passengers are advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport.

United States travel advice - most airports are now open

Aeroplanes taxi on a snow-covered runway. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

30 December 2010

Airports reopen but flights are still subject to delays or cancellations.

Industrial action at Portugal's airports

Holiday crowd of people at airport check in. © Getty Images

22 December 2010

Baggage handlers and check-in staff call off the strike scheduled for the Christmas period.

Industrial action in Greece

Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Crown Copyright

20 December 2010

Due to industrial action on 20-24 December public transport in the Athens region will be disrupted.


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