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Mallorca carriage driver erupts after tourist asks to water thirsty horse
world1 month ago

Mallorca carriage driver erupts after tourist asks to water thirsty horse

Palma de Mallorca authorities are investigating after a horse-drawn carriage driver allegedly vented rage at a German tourist who asked him to water a thirsty horse. The confrontation included ethnic slurs, body-shaming remarks, and the driver splashing water on the woman. The incident, occurring in hot conditions around 90°F, has spurred calls from animal-rights groups to revoke the driver’s license and for animal-free carriage alternatives, with officials examining complaints about horse welfare and previous similar incidents.

via New York Post|
#animal-abuse#animal-rights#horse-carriages
Rome tightens security around the Colosseum amid uptick in tourist crime
travel1 month ago

Rome tightens security around the Colosseum amid uptick in tourist crime

Authorities in Rome have declared a security ‘red zone’ around the Colosseum to curb rising petty crime and drug dealing targeting visitors. The area will receive round‑the‑clock police and military presence with expanded arrest powers, extending to nearby sites such as Termini station, St. Peter’s Basilica and Santa Maria Maggiore, through December 24. The move follows a spike in incidents, including a July fireworks attack that injured police, as officials seek to protect residents and tourists alike.

via CNN|
#colosseum#crime#red-zone
Stabbing at Manhattan’s infamous Murder McDonald’s near Penn Station raises after-hours safety concerns
us-news1 month ago

Stabbing at Manhattan’s infamous Murder McDonald’s near Penn Station raises after-hours safety concerns

A 19-year-old Australian tourist was stabbed inside the 24/7 McDonald’s on Eighth Avenue near Penn Station around 2 a.m. The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. Police arrested Juan Mercedes, 25, of Florida, charging him with second-degree assault. The attack underscores the restaurant’s notoriety as a rough-after-hours spot known to attract a seedy crowd, with locals describing it as a dangerous

via nypost.com|
#manhattan#mcdonalds#nypd
Greece's High-Speed Ferries Earn 'Vomit Comet' Nickname as Tourists Battle Seasickness
travel1 month ago

Greece's High-Speed Ferries Earn 'Vomit Comet' Nickname as Tourists Battle Seasickness

Tourists island-hopping in Greece are sharing horror stories about the Aegean's high-speed ferries, nicknamed the 'vomit comet' for their violent rides in big waves and Meltemi winds; speeds approaching 60 mph, smaller vessels, and windy seas can trigger intense seasickness, prompting travel experts to suggest flying between islands rather than taking the fast ferries.

via New York Post|
#ferries#greece#meltemi-winds
Tragedy near Nazca Lines: 13 dead in Peruvian sightseeing plane crash
world2 months ago

Tragedy near Nazca Lines: 13 dead in Peruvian sightseeing plane crash

Thirteen people died when a small Aerodiana sightseeing plane crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines while carrying mostly European tourists; 11 passengers and 2 crew were killed, including seven Italians, two Spaniards and two Germans. The aircraft departed from Pisco, the crash site burned, and investigators are probing with a possible temporary airport suspension under consideration.

via Al Jazeera|
#aviation#nazca-lines#peru
Random knife attack near Athens Acropolis injures American couple
world2 months ago

Random knife attack near Athens Acropolis injures American couple

Two American visitors were stabbed in a random attack on a pedestrian street near the Acropolis Museum in Athens; a 60-year-old Greek man was detained at the scene, the victims (a 53-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman) suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and police say the motive is unknown as investigators pursue charges; the Acropolis and nearby museum remained open.

via Fox News|
#acropolis#athens#crime
Two Tourists Wounded in Knife Attack Near Athens' Acropolis
world2 months ago

Two Tourists Wounded in Knife Attack Near Athens' Acropolis

A man stabbed two Greek-American tourists near the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum in Athens; the woman sustained light leg injuries and the man more serious arm wounds. The attacker was detained at the scene, and authorities said he appeared to have psychological problems. The sites remained open, and officials noted such violent street attacks are rare in Greece; the report also referenced a separate April shooting in central Athens.

via CNN|
#acropolis#crime#greece
Tragedy at Malta’s Kissing Elephants arch: jet skier killed as diver jumps off rock
world3 months ago

Tragedy at Malta’s Kissing Elephants arch: jet skier killed as diver jumps off rock

A 26-year-old Chinese jet skier was killed when Malta’s famous Kissing Elephants arch collapsed beneath him shortly after a 32-year-old American tourist dove from the rock; his 27-year-old female companion was seriously injured and hospitalized. The diver was rescued by a passing boat and reportedly not hospitalized. Tourists have not been named, and Outdoor Explorers Malta called the incident an immeasurable tragedy.

via New York Post|
#arch-collapse#jet-ski#kissing-elephants-arch
Tourists rush to aid after deadly Teotihuacán pyramid shooting
world-news5 months ago

Tourists rush to aid after deadly Teotihuacán pyramid shooting

Chilling footage shows a gunman opening fire atop Teotihuacán’s Pyramid of the Moon, killing a Canadian tourist and wounding 13 others, including a 6-year-old; tourists rushed to aid victims as the shooter, Julio César Jasso, 27, died by a self-inflicted gunshot. Investigators say he traveled from Guerrero and plotted the assault at a local hotel, with handwritten notes reportedly referencing the Columbine massacre.

via New York Post|
#gun-violence#mass-shooting#mexico
Armed attack at Teotihuacán leaves Canadian dead and Americans among the wounded
world5 months ago

Armed attack at Teotihuacán leaves Canadian dead and Americans among the wounded

An armed man atop the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacán opened fire on tourists, killing a Canadian and injuring at least 13 others, including six Americans. The shooter, Julio Cesar Jasso, died by a self-inflicted gunshot after security found a gun, a knife and ammunition; the site was closed as authorities investigate.

via 6abc Philadelphia|
#americans-injured#julio-cesar-jasso#shooting