All articles tagged with #tourists
A New York couple running shirtless in Venice learned that public bare-chested running is illegal there and could incur a €250 fine. After locals yelled at them, they apologized and corrected the situation, while online backlash highlighted tensions over tourists respecting local rules and norms across Europe.
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
A Polish tourist bus carrying 57 passengers and two drivers overturned on the M3 highway near Mezokeresztes in eastern Hungary, killing 12 and injuring at least 10. Police say the driver may have fallen asleep and have taken him into custody as injured were hospitalized; Polish officials expressed sorrow and said consular assistance is being provided.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A man stabbed two Greek American tourists near the Acropolis Museum in Athens; the attacker was detained and the victims were taken to the hospital by ambulance. Police said the suspect appeared to have psychological problems. Violent attacks are rare in Greece, and this incident comes after another shooting in central Athens earlier this year.
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.
A hotel fire in a Dominican Republic tourist town forced the evacuation of about 1,700 guests, with authorities helping them return home as the situation was brought under control.
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.
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.
An armed gunman atop a Teotihuacan pyramid opened fire on tourists north of Mexico City, killing a Canadian and injuring more than a dozen others, prompting authorities to close the pyramids at the historic site.
A lone gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán pyramids near Mexico City, fatally shooting a Canadian woman and injuring several other visitors before killing himself; authorities said 13 people from multiple countries were hurt, with Mexican officials coordinating security and international assistance as the investigation continues.
A gunman opened fire on tourists at Teotihuacán’s ancient pyramids in Mexico, injuring several people and killing a Canadian national; authorities are investigating, with no immediately known motive and no group claiming responsibility.