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DFAT advice for Italy

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When travelling to Italy, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Italy.

Italy overall This Advice is current for Monday, 22 March 2010.
Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Safety and Security: Civil Unrest/Political Tension (riots in Rosarno), and Local Travel (catching public transport, Traffic Restricted Zones). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Summary

  • We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in Italy because of the risk of terrorist attack.
  • Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
  • You should avoid demonstrations and large public gatherings as they may turn violent.
  • On 6 April 2009, an earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude occurred near L'Aquila. Many people were injured or killed and thousands have been made homeless. Access to some areas in L’Aquila is still restricted. Visit the Abruzzo Tourism website (English) for further information on the Abruzzo region. For more information see Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate.
  • Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has spread throughout the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides useful information for individuals and travellers on its website. For further information and advice to Australians, including on possible quarantine measures overseas, see our travel bulletin on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009.
  • Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
    • organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
    • register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
    • subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
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