(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 APRIL 2016)
Here are some links about, for or on travel dangers, risks or warnings for Italy:
TRAVEL DANGERS OR RISKS OR WARNINGS FOR ITALY
- 3 Irritations and Dangers when Traveling to Italy – "Italy is a country rich in tradition and beauty, but travel to this ancient land isn’t always peaches and roses. There are many things you’ll want to do to protect yourself from minor inconveniences and potential dangers – especially in the larger cities." – on Friday, September 18th, 2009 at 04:04 – "" – Source: Crossing Italy – "Travel, Tourism and Holidays in Italy" – In English, French, German, Italian
- Italy and Vatican on guard after ISIL threat – 4:51 p.m. EST February 22, 2015 – Eric J. Lyman, Special for USA TODAY – "About USA TODAY" – Source: USA TODAY – "Latest World and US News"
- Italy Warnings and Dangers – "Reviews and photos of Italy warnings and dangers posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Italy sightseeing." – "" – "About VirtualTourist" – Source: VirtualTourist – "The People Behind the Places™" – "Travel Guides, Hotel Reviews, Photos, Forums, Deals"
- Italy warning vacationers about carbon dioxide dangers from nearby volcanoes. – "After a nine year old boy was taken to the hospital for carbon dioxide poisoning, authorities in Italy are warning people about the deadly gas, and asking them to stay away from the area where the carbon dioxide is traveling to. Unfortunately, this is also one of the most popular tourist spots in the area, and people love swimming there and sunning on the beaches. " – 06-23-2015, 07:59 PM – Tumbleweed – "About disaster.com" – Source: disaster.com – "GET HELP, GIVE HELP"
- Italy warns tourists to keep away from Lipari's toxic volcanoes – "A government department has written to the council on the island of Lipari warning of a threat to public safety because of a high concentration of carbon dioxide along the coast, close to the volcanoes of Stromboli and Vulcano " – 5:57PM BST 22 Jun 2015 – By Alice Philipson, Rome – "About us" – Source: The Telegraph – "Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph"
- Risk activities – "Italy has a high exposure to natural risks: earthquakes, floods, landslides, volcanic eruptions, fires. Natural hazards which add up to those related to human activities, which contribute to making our fragile territory. Risk prediction and prevention, relief to the affected populations, contrast and overcoming the emergency and risk mitigation are the civil protection activities identified by the Law no. 225/92, which established the National Service. Protection of people and safeguard of the territory are the main objectives of these activities - that the Department addresses, promotes and coordinates in collaboration with regional governments and local self-government. Prediction activities- carried out with the participation of relevant scientific and technical subjects - aim to assess risk scenarios and, when possible, to give notice, monitor and supervise events and risk levels expected...– Source: PROTEZIONE CIVILE (CIVIL PROTECTION)– "Department | Communication | Transparent Administration" – In English, Italian
- Top 10: Travel warnings about Italy – "Many of us tend to leave our brains at home when heading abroad on holiday, and with that in mind governments issue travel warnings. From volcanoes to thieves distracting tourists with pizza, here are some of the most striking — and bizarre — warnings about Italy." – Published: 14 Oct 2014 14:22 GMT+02:00 – "About Us" – Source: THE LOCAL.it – "Italy's news in English" – "Change edition: Austria | Denmark | France | Germany | Norway | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland"
- Warning & Dangers in Italy – "Most visits to Italy are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners. There continues to be isolated cases of domestic terrorism in Italy by extreme left wing and seccessionist groups which are aimed primarily at official Italian targets..." – "" – "" – Source: besteuropeguide.com – "Travel Guides | Travel Essentials | Holiday Ideas | Travel Deals"
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RELATED
- BY GOVERNMENT:
- AUSTRALIAN
- Italy – "Summary" – "" – Source: Found in the smartraveller.gov.au – "EVERY TRAVELLER ► EVERY TRIP" – subsection on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade section on the australia.gov.au web site – "Helping you find government information and services"
- CANADIAN
- Travel advice and advisories – "Our Travel Advice and Advisories pages provide Canadians travelling and living abroad with official Government of Canada information and advice on situations that may affect their safety and well-being. Select your destination from the list below to view regularly updated information on its security, entry and exit requirements, health conditions, local laws and culture, natural disasters and climate, and how to find help when you are there. No matter where in the world you intend to travel, make sure you check your destination country’s travel advice and advisories page twice: once when you are planning your trip, and again shortly before you leave. If the region or the country you will be visiting becomes subject to a travel advisory, your travel health insurance or your trip cancellation insurance may be affected. You are solely responsible for your travel decisions." – "For Italy, Please select Italy or any destination from a pull down menu and then PRESS Go!" – Source: Found in the Travel – "Information on how to have a safe and enjoyable journey whether you are travelling in Canada or abroad" – section on the Government of Canada web site – In English, French
- NEW ZEALAND
- Italy – "Need Travel Advice? Please enter Italy or any destination into inquiry box and then PRESS ENTER" – "" – "" – Source: Found in the SAFETRAVEL – "Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas" subsection on the New Zealand Government web site – "Govt.nz is your guide to finding and using government services."
- UK AKA UNITED KINGDOM AKA GREAT BRITAIN
- Foreign travel advice Italy – "Summary Current travel advice" – "" – ""– Source: Found in the Foreign travel advice subsection on the Passports, travel and living abroad section on the GOV.UK web site – "Welcome to GOV.UK" – "The best place to find government services and information - Simpler, clearer, faster"
- USA
- Alerts and Warnings – "Travel Warnings | Travel Alerts" – "Refine by Destination : Enter country or area AND press GO" – Source: Found in the US Passports & International Travel section on the TRAVEL.STATE.GOV AKA the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE • BUREAU OF CONSULAR AFFAIRS
- Travel Warnings and Advisories – "These days, you're probably not planning a trip to Iraq or Afghanistan -- the United States and other developed nations are currently advising citizens against all non-essential travel to these countries. But a government travel warning doesn't necessarily mean that it's a bad idea to plan a trip to a particular part of the world. In fact, within the past few years the governments of the U.S., Canada and the U.K. have also released warnings about the following countries: Thailand, Mexico, China, India and the United States." – written by Sarah Schlichter – "About Us" – Source: Found in the Travel Tips section on the IndependentTraveler.com® – "Travel Tips, Trip Planning and Discount Travel"
- The World's Most Dangerous Countries – "Terrorism and civil war haven’t stopped certain countries from promoting tourism and running tours. Is the risk worth the trip?" – By Mark Orwoll – "" – Source: TRAVEL + LEISURE – "World Travel Guides, Articles, and Information"
- World travel map: dangerous destinations and safer spots – "Safety warnings and advice for Canadians from the Canadian government" – "These are foreign travel recommendations and warnings for Canadians from the government of Canada as of February 2014. Click on any country for more details." – Last Updated: Feb. 3, 2014 – "Corporate Info" – Source: CBC News – "Latest Canada, World, Entertainment and Business News" – In English, French
- X – "" – "" – "" – Source: X – ""
VIDEOS
- Source: YouTubeIT – "Language: English • Country: Italy"
- Italy travel advice - smartraveller.gov.au – "Jenny from the Australian Embassy in Rome provides advice to Australians on how to have a safe and hassle-free visit to Italy." – Uploaded on Dec 11, 2011 – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Travel to Italy: safety and how to avoid weird situations – "From the "Speak Italian From Day 1" Program" – Published on Oct 9, 2014 – Italy Made Easy
MISCELLANEOUS
- SEE ALSO: DIETARY / FOOD
- Info on dietary/food allergy translation cards for Italy *, dated Friday, August 10, 2007
- Info on being gluten-free in Italy *, dated Tuesday, May 29, 2007
- Info on Vegetarian Eating in Italy *, dated, Friday, November 03, 2006
- Info about Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions in Italy *, dated Wednesday, May 31, 2006
- SEE ALSO: TRAVEL
- Info about, for or on travel dangers, risks or warnings for Italy *, dated, Sunday, April 10, 2016
- Info about, for or on travel security to Italy and beyond *, dated, Friday, April 11, 2014
- Info about tourist / travel mistakes when visiting Italy and beyond *, dated, Sunday, November 03, 2013
- Info about travel security products and accessories to use when you are visiting Italy and beyond *, dated, Sunday, October 20, 2013
- Info about, for or on women traveling solo to Italy or beyond *, dated, Sunday, October 06, 2013
- Info about hotel security and safety in Italy and beyond *, dated,Sunday, September 22, 2013
- Info about, for, or on senior travel AKA mature travelers to Italy *, dated, Sunday, September 01, 2013
- Info about, for or on travel advice for Italy *, dated, Sunday, July 21, 2013
- SEE ALSO: HANDICAPPED / DISABLED
- Info for Handicapped and Disabled Travelers going to Italy *, dated Friday, May 18, 2007
- Info for Disabled/Handicapped, Hearing Impaired and/or Vision/Sight Individuals in Italy *, dated Friday, March 3, 2006
- SEE ALSO: MEDICAL / HEALTH
- Info about health or medical information for travelers to Italy *, dated, Wednesday, June 08, 2011
- Info about medical and dental phrases and terminology used in Italy *, dated, February 10. 2010
- Info about traveling with allergies to Italy *, dated Friday, January 26, 2007
- Info about what really happens when you get sick traveling in a foreign country: France and Italy *, dated, Wednesday, April 05, 2006
- Info on Travelers' Health in Italy and Europe *, dated, Friday, December 02, 2005
- SEE ALSO: OTHER
- Info about, for or on things that may surprise or shock you about Italy *, dated, Sunday, March 27, 2016
- Info about, for or on culture shock in Italy *, dated, Tuesday, August 20, 2013
- SEE ALSO: RELATED
- Info about crime in Italy *, dated, Sunday, July 07, 2013
- Info about preventing identity thief while traveling to Italy and beyond *, dated, Sunday, May 05, 2013
- Info on pickpocketing in Italy *, dated, Wednesday, May 19, 2010
- Info on Scams and Ripoffs in Italy *, dated, Friday, May 26, 2006
- Info on Personal Safety in Italy *, dated, Thursday, December 01, 2005
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(LAST EDITED/UPDATED: 11 APRIL 2016)
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