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SUMMARY:
- France - Police station attack
- UK-Ireland - Weather warnings
- Greece - Transportation strikes
Today’s travel brief is culled from global travel warnings and alerts.
1 - France - Police station attack
The day after the “National March of Anger” conducted by the nation’s police unions, an administrative staff member at Paris Police Headquarters, wielding a knife attacked his colleagues, killing four before being killed by responding police officers.
The incident appears to be isolated, though travelers in the vicinity of major tourist attractions will find the central-Paris area under lock down including metro stations in the vicinity of the incident.
2 - UK-Ireland - Weather warnings
The powerful storm remnants of Hurricane Lorenzo is tracking toward Ireland and the UK. The Met Office in the UK has issued a “yellow weather warning for wind, and warned “high sided vehicles” of the threat of blow over. Additionally, the likelihood of power loss is high.
Travelers in southern Ireland and the UK should mind local weather reports and be prepared to respond to emergency instructions as the situation warrants.
3 - Greece - Transportation strikes
The UK FCO has warned travelers of the likelihood of transportation disruption on 2-3 October due to the transportation strike. It is anticipated that the strike will affect ports, airports, ferries and local public transportation.
Initial reports indicate traffic has been brought to a standstill .Travelers are urged to maintain contact with their airline and to put into place alternative means of getting to the airport in the event public transport is unavailable.
