Europe: As thousands of Syrian migrants and refugees continue to stream into various countries, rail, bus and ferry transportation may see scheduling delays, particularly at the Keleti railway station in Budapest and throughout Austria, where immigration officials may stop trains and cars at random to check for travel documents. Ferries between the Greek island of Lesbos and the mainland have been overcrowded with migrants and refugees, and also may be delayed. Reports indicate that overcrowding of refugees at train stations has not caused an increase in crime, violent or otherwise.
Nepal: Recent political protests over changes to the country’s constitution have left at least 20 people dead in Birgunj and nearby Kalaiya, about 50 miles southwest of Kathmandu. Tourists should reconsider traveling to or through the Terai region and should avoid protests and other large gatherings, as even peaceful demonstrations may turn violent.
Norway: A 24-year-old Australian woman fell to her death from Trolltunga, or “troll’s tongue,” a regularly visited cliff in Odda Sept. 5. The tourist site is popular with hikers and thrill-seekers but can be extremely dangerous because it has no safety rails. Tourists should use extreme caution when visiting the site.
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Russia: Tourists arriving in central Moscow via the Prospekt Mira metro station will be glad to know that the station’s first free public restroom has opened, but users will need a Troika transit card.
South Africa: Authorities released a security message Sept. 8 warning that terrorist threats in Pretoria have increased, particularly against American businesses, government offices and other facilities in partnership with U.S. business interests. Though no specific attacks have been identified, tourists should use caution while in or near these high-risk areas.
Compiled from news services and travel sources. For updates, check with the State Department at 888-407-4747, www.travel.state.gov.
Larry Habegger and Dani Burlison are freelance reporters.