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Foreign travel advice United Arab Emirates
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 3 May 2024 Updated: 3 May 2024 Latest update: Advice on what to do in the event of excessive rain and flooding ('Safety and Security' page). The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions.
Foreign travel advice Poland
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 3 May 2024 Updated: 3 May 2024 Latest update: New information on travel to Ukraine from Poland (See ‘Ukraine-Poland Border’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page, and ‘Ukraine border’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
Foreign travel advice Denmark
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 3 May 2024 Updated: 3 May 2024 Latest update: Information on travelling to Eurovision in Malmö via Copenhagen (‘Safety and security’ page).
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Greece Foreign travel advice
Summary Still current at: 1 March 2023 Updated: 1 March 2023 Latest update: Addition of information regarding a collision between two trains near the city of Larissa, which took place in the early hours of 1 March (Summary)
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Greece’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
We are closely monitoring reports of a collision involving two trains near the city of Larissa, in the early hours on 1 March. If you are in the area please follow the advice of local authorities. The Greek government have established emergency hotlines for those requiring assistance; 00 30 2410683175 and 00 30 2410683176.
Forest fires often occur during the summer months across Greece due to the dry/hot weather. Greece can also experience earthquakes.
Strikes and demonstrations can occur with little notice. Avoid demonstrations wherever possible and follow the advice of the local authorities.
There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU.
If you’re living in or moving to Greece, visit our Living in Greece guide in addition to this travel advice.
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Greece.
The emergency services number in Greece is 112. Calling 999 from a UK mobile in Greece will automatically transfer you to the Greek emergency services.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.