The French domestic terror threat level has been raised to the highest level, Alerte Attentat/Attack Warning for the southern region, including the Riviera. The same alert level was raised for the Ile de France region, including Paris, four weeks ago and remains in place.

Unionized railway personnel will stage a 24-hour nationwide strike beginning at 9p on Feb. 7th. The industrial action will affect passenger rail services on the networks of Trenitalia, Trenord, and high-speed rail company NTV. Expect altered schedules, delays, and cancellations on Italian passenger lines. Unless averted, the strike is likely …