U.S. to issue warning to Americans in Europe
By krazykrys333
@krazykrys333 (32)
United States
October 2, 2010 9:40pm CST
The U.S State Department is expected to issue a travel alert to Americans in Europe in light of recent terror threat information. The alert is expected to warn American to be vigilant. It is not expected to warn Americans against visiting Europe.
I am just wondering if this ever happens elsewhere, does the French government ever tell the French not to go to Italy for example. To anyone in other countries, how often do you hear about terror threats and how does it impact your life. To fellow Americans, how do you feel about the constant terror threat we seem to be under?
5 responses
@ravend (659)
• Malta
3 Oct 10
Could you explain to us why exactly the us government adviced against travel to Europe?
@krazykrys333 (32)
• United States
3 Oct 10
They haven't advised against travel as of yet, they are just advising Americans already visiting Europe to be vigilant at tourist attractions and transportation hubs.
The current press release says: "Current information suggest that al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks. European governments have taken action to guard against a terrorist attack and some have spoken publicly about the heightened threat conditions." It continues to say: "U.S citizens should take every precaution to be aware of their surroundings and to adopt appropriate safety measures to protect themselves when traveling."
Also apparently Britain's Foreign Office upgraded its travel advice for France and Germany. Germany's Interior Ministry said it saw no need to change it's threat assessment at this time, and France's interior minister said the threat is real but they will not be raising the countries alert level.
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
5 Oct 10
I have two friends who will be traveling to Europe and looked into the warning. They decided to continue on their vacation but to avoid places where large number of people will be gathering. This includes demonstrations or very popular tourist attractions at peak times.
Common sense is the rule and being observant are the rule of the day. If you see something that looks strange report it. Just like in the airport if you see a bag that is not being attended you should report it.
@urbandekay (18278)
•
3 Oct 10
UK government issues advice for travellers to any country concerning risks from terrorism, crime and disease. I have found them to be a little over cautious
all the best urban
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
3 Oct 10
I live in the UK and we are given information on countries or areas that have terrorism, an awful disease or a natural disaster. It is upsetting to have a warning about a bomb that has killed people in a particular destination. I was planning to visit Egypt in 1996 and then there was a nasty piece of news. In one place there many tourists had been shot and that put me off going there at that time. I visited Malta instead. Sometimes a natural disaster happens and then the airlines can't fly to those destinations affected. Like when a hurricane hit the Mexican coastline they shut Cancun airport. So I went to the Maldives instead. I will be surprised if the US State Department issue a travel warning against Americans traveling to Europe. Europe is a continent so I wonder which part the the US State Department are worried about. Usually we have warnings in the UK about particular countries and these are usually outside Europe. Terror is a threat anywhere I think and I believed that after there was a bomb on a tropical island in Indonesia. Istanbul had a bomb I think at one time. I have visited Israel and stayed safe there I am glad to say.
@sjlskl (3382)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
The government has the right to issue advisory to inform of their citizens to be wary when they are travelling aboard. As the americans, they are constantly under such threat because they are deem to be the devil. The wars that they raged, rightfully or not, put themselves in such a position.
