Spain, Turkey, France travel advice updated for UK visitors

The United kingdom Overseas Place of work has a short while ago current the advice it is giving Brits who are travelling to the European countries.

The variations include new info following an earthquake and alterations to coronavirus rules in the preferred locations.

This is the latest suggestions from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Growth Office (FCDO) you ought to be informed of.

Turkey

Adhering to two earthquakes in the place past 7 days, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Gaziantep and a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Kahramanmaras, the FCDO is advising versus all vacation to spots in 10km of Turkeys border with Syria.

It is also advising from all but crucial travel to Sirnak and the province of Hakkari.

The most up-to-date advice reads: “The Turkish government has stated that only vehicles which carry aid teams and support resources will be permitted to enter metropolitan areas deemed to be inside of the spot of the disaster. If you are in the affected place, you should really exercising warning and stick to the suggestions of the nearby authorities.

“Some Turkish flight firms this kind of as Turkish airlines/AnadoluJet and Pegasus are supplying discounted or absolutely free evacuation flights out of the impacted region. Make sure you examine the info on your airline’s web site to see if this applies to your journey.

“If you involve consular aid, you ought to phone our 24-hour helpline on +90 312 455 3344 and select the solution for ‘consular solutions for British nationals’.”

France

Numerous unions have called for cross-sector strike motion demonstrations across France on February 16 and March 7.

The FCDO warns: “Industrial action might start the evening right before a strike working day and run till the early morning right after.

“Localised or sector-specific strikes could also occur outside the house these dates. Industrial motion might lead to disruption to expert services.

“Please check the hottest assistance with operators in advance of travelling, prevent demonstrations and abide by the information of local authorities.”

Spain

The FCDO has up-to-date its assistance for travellers to Spain following a alter in the country’s coronavirus regulations.

Some limitations nevertheless remain in pressure in the region, nevertheless they may perhaps vary in between areas.

The selections to increase or cut down coronavirus measures are taken by regional governments.

The newest modifications mean it is necessary for anybody in excess of the age of 6 to don deal with coverings in hospitals or professional medical centres this sort of as dentists, opticians, pharmacies and nursing homes.

Nevertheless, the place no lengthier needs confront masks to be employed on public transport.