Messages of the Situation Centre
Strike actions in Greece
According to the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Athens, today – April 16 2013 – the Executive Committee of the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation has declared a 24-hour warning strike.
16 April 2013
Information on current weather and road conditions in Austria
Authorities in Austria have announced a code yellow weather warning about snowfalls and winds in the eastern and northeastern parts of the country, along with a warning that the weather will continue to be unstable in coming days.
05 April 2013
Information regarding strikes in Greece
The Panhellenic Federation of Maritime Transport has decided to hold a 24-hour general strike on April 3 2013 in protest against the imminent reform of the sector. It is expected that all ships will remain at anchor.
03 April 2013
Information regarding travelling by motor vehicle in the Republic of Slovenia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds drivers passing through the territory of the Republic of Slovenia that their vehicles must have vignettes to use toll motorways and expressways.
01 April 2013
Difficult winter conditions in Poland
Poland continues to be under the influence of an Arctic high pressure zone.
01 April 2013
Information regarding travel to Cyprus
In connection with the tense financial situation in Cyprus, the Ministry of Finance of Cyprus has issued an order placing limits on the number of banking transactions. The initial plan is for these measures to be in force for a period of four (4) days.
28 March 2013
Lufthansa staff to strike on March 21
The Foreign Ministry reports that the German trade union ver.di has decided that ground staff of airline Lufthansa will go on strike on Thursday March 21 2013.
20 March 2013
The road between Vienna and Budapest is closed to traffic
Snowfalls and storm winds have led to traffic chaos in parts of Hungary. The road between Vienna and Budapest (the M1) also is closed to traffic. Travelling in this part of Hungary is currently impossible. Bulgarian citizens are advised not to travel in this region.
15 March 2013
Heavy snow has blocked Central Europe
With regard to the dire situation and extremely serious traffic conditions in parts of Central Europe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Bulgarian citizens to undertake journeys only if absolutely necessary.
15 March 2013
Serious traffic situation in Hungary
Because of the serious traffic conditions in Western Europe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends to Bulgarian citizens to undertake travelling in Central Europe only if absolutely necessary.
15 March 2013