See links in this article for the latest on Terrorism in Europe and how it may effect your travel plans
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for terrorist
attacks in Europe. Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida 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.
Terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and weapons and target both
official and private interests. U.S. citizens are reminded of the
potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems and
other tourist infrastructure. Terrorists have targeted and attacked
subway and rail systems, as well as aviation and maritime services.
U.S. citizens should take every precaution to be aware of their
surroundings and to adopt appropriate safety measures to protect
themselves when traveling.
We continue to work closely with our European allies on the threat from
international terrorism, including al-Qa’ida. Information is routinely
shared between the U.S. and our key partners in order to disrupt
terrorist plotting, identify and take action against potential
operatives, and strengthen our defenses against potential threats.
We recommend U.S. citizens register their travel plans with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website. Travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by
calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or on a regular
toll line at 1-202-501-4444 from elsewhere in the world.
For information on general crime and security issues, U.S. citizens should
also consult the Department of State's Country-Specific Information as
well as the Worldwide Caution, which can be found on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website. For further information on safety tips while traveling abroad, U.S. citizens should also consult the following website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html
This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2011.
attacks in Europe. Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida 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.
Terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and weapons and target both
official and private interests. U.S. citizens are reminded of the
potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems and
other tourist infrastructure. Terrorists have targeted and attacked
subway and rail systems, as well as aviation and maritime services.
U.S. citizens should take every precaution to be aware of their
surroundings and to adopt appropriate safety measures to protect
themselves when traveling.
We continue to work closely with our European allies on the threat from
international terrorism, including al-Qa’ida. Information is routinely
shared between the U.S. and our key partners in order to disrupt
terrorist plotting, identify and take action against potential
operatives, and strengthen our defenses against potential threats.
We recommend U.S. citizens register their travel plans with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website. Travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by
calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or on a regular
toll line at 1-202-501-4444 from elsewhere in the world.
For information on general crime and security issues, U.S. citizens should
also consult the Department of State's Country-Specific Information as
well as the Worldwide Caution, which can be found on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website. For further information on safety tips while traveling abroad, U.S. citizens should also consult the following website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html
This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2011.
