State Dept. warns travelers of terrorism risk in European hot spots, including Italy

As the summer travel season ramps up, the State Department is warning Americans to “exercise increased caution” when visiting several popular European destinations, including Italy.

A travel advisory dated May 23 said, “There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy.”

Italy is considered a Level 2 country on the State Department’s advisory scale, which ranges from Level 1, “exercise normal precautions,” to Level 4, “Do not travel.” It has been at that level since April 2022, according to a State Department spokesperson.

Other Level 2 European countries with a risk of potential terrorism include but are not limited to Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

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