TERROR TRAVEL WARNINGS: British tourists to get sent alerts over extremist attacks
BRITISH tourists will get detailed terrorist attack warnings when they go abroad to warn them of extremist threats.
Boris Johnson signing the book of condolence for the Berlin attacks in London
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said that travellers will be given information on possible attacks in countries across the world.
At the moment, holidaymakers are informed that there is a “high threat” of terrorism but are not given the details about how possible a new attack is.
Mr Johnson said: “The threat from terrorism is evolving. Despite the pressure of military action in Syria and Iraq and concerted and sustained counter-terrorism action globally, the main terrorist groups - Daesh, Al Qaeda and groups associated with them continue to pose a threat to UK interests globally, including British travellers.
Police have heightened security across Europe following the Berlin attacks
The threat from terrorism is evolving
“I want British nationals to be able to travel abroad for business, study or pleasure, but with a clear personal understanding of the risks entailed in doing so.”
Following the lorry attack in Berlin on Monday night killing 12 people, the Foreign Office has told tourists that they should remain vigilant and follow the advice of local authorities.
Boris signs the book of condolence at the German Embassy
Police hunting for Tunisian man after Berlin terror attack
Berlin attracts five million people tourists each year.
French interior minister Bruno le Roux said: “Security at Christmas markets was immediately reinforced.”
Authorities across the world are stepping up their security at markets and other Christmas events because of the fear of terrorism.
Berliners are trying to unite in the face of terror
There is also a high threat from terrorism due to ongoing threats by Islamist terrorist groups in France.
The latest lorry crash is eerily similar to the devastating terror attack on Bastille Day crowds in Nice, France.
In July, Tunisian-born Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel drove a 19-tonne truck along the beach front, mowing down people who had gathered to watch the fireworks on Bastille Day, killing 86 people.