Rescue workers rescue people trapped under debris after an earthquake in a village near the eastern Turkish city of Van. The new £18 million record-breaking ride, which includes plunging 30 metre drops, is the biggest in the Resort's history, 9 May 2013: Esme Haigh from National Museum Scotland holds a 15-20 million year old piece of Mexican amber with a wasp inclusion on view at the Amazing Amber exhibition. Ugandans Kenneth Sebagal (R) and Malou Geofrey from Third Country Nationals, that provide base security for Camp Kalsu, walk through the base near Hillla, as they leave the base after serving at the camp en route for home to Uganda. Trump golfs at his Turnberry resort in Scotland during his first official visit to the UK on July 15, 2018. Eric Wong, managing director of a capsule bed manufacturer, poses in a modified capsule bed inside a showroom in Hong Kong. The exhibition, thought to be the size of 70 football pitches, was made of 180,000 cubic metres of ice and features horse-drawn rides for children. The Scottish government has provided a list of essential reasons to travel, but has said that these should not be seen as loopholes. The legislation says: “A person who lives in Scotland must not leave Scotland for the purpose of entering or remaining in a place within the common travel area… Occupy Amsterdam demonstrators have set up tents on the Beursplein since October 15, 2011. That includes advice not to go overseas on holiday just now. A woman watches television in her flooded house in Cali. . You should avoid crowded areas and maintain 2m social distancing where possible. Girls hold up the flags of Qatar (R), Tunisia (2nd R), Egypt and Libya (L) during Libya's first festival of the Amazigh songs in Benghazi. The number 2012 is written with sparklers during a long exposure in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) during New Year's Eve celebrations in Vienna. The exhibition coincides with the 20th anniversary of the release of the blockbuster film Jurassic Park that featured a mosquito trapped in amber from which dinosaur DNA was supposed to have been taken. Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh delivers his speech on state television in this still image taken from video. Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit and hundreds of Palestinians crossed Israel's borders in opposite directions on Tuesday as a thousand-for-one prisoner exchange brought joy to families but did little to ease decades of conflict. Turkey's Kandilli Observatory estimates that some 500 to 1,000 people were killed in a powerful earthquake in southeast Turkey's Van province on Sunday, broadcaster CNN Turk reported. Just because its not against the law to travel overseas doesn’t mean we think its OK to do it just now. A man leans against the wall of City Hall at the Occupy LA encampment after the 12.01am eviction deadline in Los Angeles on November 28, 2011. to visit a person receiving treatment in a hospital, staying in a hospice or care home, or to accompany a person to a medical appointment. Thirty two galleries and eleven Project Space artists have come together in the Saatchi Gallery, 9 May 2013: A female baby orangutan born at Paignton Zoo last month with her mother, 8 May 2013: A performer with the Hal-an-Tow pageant takes part in a performance as part of the Helston Flora Day celebrations. Havel, a dissident playwright who was jailed by Communists and then went on to lead the bloodless "Velvet Revolution" and become Czech president, died at 75 on Sunday. But a person who does not live in Scotland may travel through Scotland in order to reach a place outwith Scotland.”. There must be no non-essential travel between Scotland and other parts of the UK and Ireland. Travel for under 18s organised activities and sport. People light candles and hold the national flag in tribute to late former Czech President Vaclav Havel at Wenceslas Square in Prague. Although you can travel for these purposes, you should stay as close to home as possible. With China's influence over Nepal increasing, the Nepalese government's stands strong against Tibetans exiles whose protests in support of their homeland has increased in recent years. Transport providers will have procedures to promote the safety of customers and staff, but it is an individual’s responsibility to comply with guidance. Libyan government fighters shoot from the roof of a building at pro-Gaddafi forces in Sirte. Nepalese police arrest a Tibetan woman during a protest in Kathmandu. Visitors view buildings made from blocks of ice for the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in the Heilongjiang province of northeastern China, which opened today. This includes the scattering of ashes, as well as post-funeral events, such as wakes. Soldiers of a special forces unit walk after a military exercise in Tibi, near Alicante. Travel restrictions in Scotland: The full list of 24 exemptions. Travel no further than you need to reach to a safe, non-crowded place to exercise in a socially distanced way. You should not stay longer than for the length of time required to undertake the necessary work. Police have issued at least 33 fines to people breaching the travel ban in Scotland since the restrictions came into force last week. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced … The Scottish government said: "Those living in a Level three area can still use holiday accommodation in their area but should not stay in the same self-catered accommodation with another household. SCOTLAND has gone back into a partial lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis. To minimise the risk of spreading the virus, we should all stay at home as much as possible and avoid unnecessary travel. Members of the King's Troop Horse Artillery fire a 41 Royal Gun Salute at Green Park in London, Britain. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Where possible you should consider walking, wheeling or cycling, if you can, to reduce pressure on the road network and on public transport where capacity will be limited. Colombia's weather office expects La Nina-related downpours to continue at least until the end of the first quarter of next year. A 14-day-old baby was rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed building on Tuesday, 46 hours after an earthquake struck southeast Turkey, a Reuters Television journalist said. The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, begins on January 23 and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac. travel to attend your normal place of worship. Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Travellers arriving in Scotland from certain countries and regions overseas may be required, by law, to quarantine by self-isolation for 10 days after arrival. Todd Engle (centre) and Mary Rose Engle (right) hold weapons as they pose for a photograph with a man dressed as Santa Claus at the Scottsdale Gun Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Those who were already overseas from 26 December can continue with their trip overseas as planned. The house belonged to the leader of a pro-government tribal militia fighting against militants in the nearby Khyber tribal region. Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, covered in blood, is pulled from a truck by NTC fighters in Sirte in this still image taken from video footage. It means that those living on the borders of Scotland could still enter the country to use its airports and fly to other destinations. travel to visit a person detained in prison, young offenders institute, remand centre, secure accommodation or other place of detention. Anti-government protesters react as they celebrate the signing by Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh of a deal to step down in Sanaa November 23, 2011. Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scots to stick to travel restrictions or risk the introduction of a national lockdown. People outside of level three or four areas have been banned from travelling there unless for a number of essential reasons (see below); while those living in level three or four areas are not allowed to travel out unless for essential reasons under the new emergency legislation. Demonstrators pray in Tahrir square in Cairo during a protest demanding the army hand over power to the civilians. Travel ban between Scotland and rest of UK and level 4 restrictions from Boxing Day, Nicola Sturgeon confirms Christmas Day bubbles will still be … Palestinian boys throw oranges towards Israeli police during clashes in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Shuafat. local outdoor informal exercise such as walking, cycling, golf, or running (in groups of up to 2 people, plus any children under 12, from no more than 2 households) that starts and finishes at the same place (which can be up to 5 miles from the boundary of your local authority area). Egyptian Christians clash with soldiers and riot police during a protest against an attack on a church in southern Egypt, in Cairo. Scotland is facing tighter shutdown measures, Nicola Sturgeon has warned – but restrictions will not include a nationwide travel ban. About 20,000 Tibetans live in Nepal with valid refugee papers, while many are believed to be residing illegally. Here is everything you need to know about your holidays to the country and the new travel restrictions in place. A 'staycation' is one way of mitigating the risks – while also supporting the local economy. All holiday accommodation can stay open in regions that are level three or below, in line with guidance. Serbian President Boris Tadic urged an end to a tense stand-off between Serbs and NATO troops in Kosovo but was rebuffed by hardline Kosovo Serb leaders after five hours of talks late on Sunday. Thai rescue workers scrambled on Monday to prevent a humanitarian disaster as the worst flooding in half a century swamped large sections of the country, shut factories and stranded thousands of people. guidance on travelling safely in all forms of transport. Palestinian children stand to form Pablo Picasso's Dove of Peace as part of a project by British aerial artist John Quigley and the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA), at the foot of the Mount of Temptation in the West Bank city of Jericho. People living elsewhere in Scotland must not travel to level three or level four areas, except for essential purposes. Colombian students mock riot police during a demonstration in Bogota October 26, 2011. See the list of countries to which this applies. At present, unless you live in certain island communities (outlined above): If you live within Orkney; Shetland; Na h-Eileanan Siar; the following islands within Argyll and Bute: Coll, Colonsay, Erraid, Gometra, Iona, Islay, Jura, Mull, Oronsay, Tiree, and Ulva; and all islands in Highland, with the exception of Skye: In the Level 3 areas remaining in your area would include travelling on inter island ferries within the Local Authority boundary. Read more information in the Transport Scotland guidance on travelling safely. From level four, only essential shops will be allowed to open. To suppress the spread of COVID-19, including the new variant, it is essential that, with limited exceptions, there is no travel to or from areas where higher numbers of people may be carrying the virus. Alcohol may only be served as part of room service. waste disposal or recycling services, when services are not available in your local authority area. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. This includes travel for home education, training, school day trips or for other essential purposes connected with a course of study. A pair of giant pandas have been loaned to the zoo by China, moving British officials to say that the loan strengthened ties between the two countries. A series of dances take place throughout the day, beginning at 7am, all over the Cornish town and even in and out of private houses and shops, 6 May 2013: Sir Sam, right, is knocked off his horse by Sir Jasper, left, as the Knights of Royal England perform in a jousting tournament at Blenheim Palace, near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, 5 May 2013: Dancers from The Irish National Youth Ballet in rehearsals in the Dance House, Dublin, for their forthcoming shows Sleeping Beauty Suite, Oklahoma and Princess Iolanthe with full orchestra at the Civic Theatre, Tallaght, Dublin, 5 May 2013: Harvey, a long-haired Chihuahua is dressed up as Marilyn Monroe. Female prisoners say goodbye to policewomen as they are released from Bang Kwang Central Prison in Bangkok. A solid gold bull weighing a tonne also greets visitors at a viewing area on the 60th-floor of the tower, a testament to the wealth of the village. The rules are constantly changing, as are the areas affected. Recruits of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) take part in a training session at a military base in Jinan, Shandong Province, December 2, 2011. The Lunar New Year began on January 23 and marked the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac. The award is seen around her neck. The Scottish Government advice about travel has been consistent. travel for essential animal welfare reasons, such as exercising or feeding a horse or going to a vet. travel for gatherings related to funerals or for compassionate reasons which relate to the end of a person’s life. British singer Jessie J performs at the MTV Europe Music Awards show in Belfast November 6, 2011. This includes travel for home education, training, school day trips or for other essential purposes connected with a course of study. In Huaxi, those from the original 2,000 residents have at least a house, a car, and $250,000 in the bank and enjoy universal health care and free education. UNDER new rules it will be illegal to travel in and out of Scotland from England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic, as well as move from level 4 and level 3 areas into other parts of the country on lower tiers of restrictions. travel for childcare or parental support services. The exhibition brings together a collection of artworks by various artists and is a collaboration between bo.lee projects and Bath Abbey. Find The nearly two-month-old encampment is among the oldest and largest on the West Coast aligned with the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations protesting economic inequality in the country and the excesses of the U.S. financial system. Ashura, which falls on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, commemorates the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, who was killed in the 7th century battle of Kerbala. The word on the bear logo reads, "Farewell!". 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