US alerts tourists of possible terror attacks in Europe during summers

The United States (US) State Department has issued a travel alert warning its citizens of possible terrorist attacks in Europe during the summers. The warning stated that the possible places where these terrorists could attack include; tourist sites, restaurants and large event sites such as the European Soccer Championship which is scheduled to take place in France this year.

“We are alerting US citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation,” it said in a travel alert expiring August 31.

“The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will present greater targets for terrorists planning attacks in public locations, especially at large events.

“Euro Cup stadiums, fan zones, and unaffiliated entertainment venues broadcasting the tournaments in France and across Europe represent potential targets for terrorists, as do other large-scale sporting events and public gathering places throughout Europe,” the department said.

A terrorist attack in Paris in November last year, exposed the country’s vulnerability to such attacks. Since then, the country has been under a state of emergency which is expected to extend till July 26, after the bicycle race, Tour de France ends.

This year, Poland is also expected to hold the Catholic Church’s World Youth Day which is scheduled to take place between July 26 and July 31. The event is expected to draw up to 2.5 million visitors to Krakow and this event is also likely to be a possible target.

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