The U.S. Department of State reinstated a travel advisory for Europe, declaring that “widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden and the U.K.,” have demonstrated the potential for future terrorist attacks.
“U.S. citizens should always be alert to the possibility that terrorist sympathizers or self-radicalized extremists may conduct attacks with little or no warning,” an official State Department release stated.
The State Department’s alert suggested that tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls and local government facilities were the locations most likely to be targeted in an attack.
“If you are traveling between countries in Europe, please check the website of the U.S. embassy or consulate in your destination city for any recent security messages," the State Department suggested. "Review security information from local officials, who are responsible for the safety and security of all visitors."
The State Department’s last terror alert for Europe was issued on Nov. 21, 2016, and expired on Feb. 20, 2017. The new alert, issued on Monday, May 1, 2017, is set to expire on Sept. 1, 2017.
