SAFETY
In the Summer/Autumn tourist season there have been cases of bag snatching, pickpocketing and vehicle break-ins. When using public transport, including buses, trains and metro, you have to pay close attention to your personal belongings because pickpocketing is very common on public transport and around transport hubs. On night trains passengers have been robbed while they were sleeping so if you are on a night train make sure all your belongings are stored in a bag or not brought on a night train so thefts wont realise that you have anything that precious.
TERRORISM IN ITALY
CRIME IN ITALY
A Mafia emerged in Italy, is a type of organized crime gang whose primary activities are protection criminal activities, the negotiation of debates between criminals, and the organizing and error of illegal agreements and arrangement. Petty crime including passport theft from cars is really common especially in larger cities and in and around major tourist attractions, on public transport and at major airports, railway stations and bus terminals. Thieves usually work in groups to distract victims and rob them while their attention is deflected. Theft is extremely common on trains in Italy, including to and from Fiumicino airport and near Rome. Thieves embrace a number of approaches to distract their victims including pretending to ask for directions while the train is stopped at a station; dropping attractive items on the floor of the train; blocking the view of luggage stored in overhead luggage racks; and throwing rubbish or ketchup at the victim.
HEALTH ISSUES
We strongly suggest you that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. You should due to incidents that could happen when you are on holidays. The Australian government will not pay for any travelers medical expenses overseas. Reaffirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you will be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. It is also important to consider your physical and mental before travelling overseas. You should have vaccinations before you go overseas because its for your own health and safety. A few weeks before you depart overseas you should make an appointment with your doctor just for a check up since you're going overseas. Private doctors, specialist and diagnostic services will require up-front payment and private hospitals generally require a substantial deposit before commencing treatment.
TERRORISM IN ITALY
- Car and truck bombing
- Defunct organizations designated as terrorist in Italy
- Terrorist incidents in Italy
- Islamic terrorism in Italy
- Italian terrorism victims
CRIME IN ITALY
A Mafia emerged in Italy, is a type of organized crime gang whose primary activities are protection criminal activities, the negotiation of debates between criminals, and the organizing and error of illegal agreements and arrangement. Petty crime including passport theft from cars is really common especially in larger cities and in and around major tourist attractions, on public transport and at major airports, railway stations and bus terminals. Thieves usually work in groups to distract victims and rob them while their attention is deflected. Theft is extremely common on trains in Italy, including to and from Fiumicino airport and near Rome. Thieves embrace a number of approaches to distract their victims including pretending to ask for directions while the train is stopped at a station; dropping attractive items on the floor of the train; blocking the view of luggage stored in overhead luggage racks; and throwing rubbish or ketchup at the victim.
HEALTH ISSUES
We strongly suggest you that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. You should due to incidents that could happen when you are on holidays. The Australian government will not pay for any travelers medical expenses overseas. Reaffirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you will be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. It is also important to consider your physical and mental before travelling overseas. You should have vaccinations before you go overseas because its for your own health and safety. A few weeks before you depart overseas you should make an appointment with your doctor just for a check up since you're going overseas. Private doctors, specialist and diagnostic services will require up-front payment and private hospitals generally require a substantial deposit before commencing treatment.
IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN TROUBLE WHILEST IN ANOTHER COUNTRY, WHERE CAN YOU GET HELP FROM?
HEAD OF MISSION: TELEPHONE: FAX:
Australian Ambassador to Italy +39 06 852 721 +39 06 8527 2300
Via Antonio Bosis 5
Rome 00161
Australian Ambassador to Italy +39 06 852 721 +39 06 8527 2300
Via Antonio Bosis 5
Rome 00161
SOME TIPS YOU MIGHT WANT TO TAKE WITH YOU WHILE YOU ARE IN ITALY.
- Make sure your bags are expensive (looking) so locals don't steal it.
- Travel in small groups.
- Have at least one local or person that knows how to speak Italian so you want have much problems.
- TAKE TRAVEL INSURANCE
- Book top hotels/sites in advance if you want a great place to stay in/go to.
- Keep you money hidden from others.