Budapest Bomb Threats
By JoAnne Green
September 19, 2008

"The Hungarian Anti-Terrorism Coordination Committee has announced this afternoon that bomb threats have been received today by several public institutions in Budapest. The Anti-Terrorism Coordination Committee has not released any further details, but says that the Hungarian police are taking the necessary steps in the matter," according to a report issued by the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary on September 18, 2008.

For the most recent messages to the American community in Hungary, the U.S. Embassy in Budapest can be reached at 36-1-475-4164; the after hours emergency number is 36-1-475-4924; the fax number is 36-1-475-4113.

Travel Advisories

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs gives the following advice Australians who are traveling, working or living in Hungary: "Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas, organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy."

The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office gives the following advice British people who are traveling, working or living in Hungary: "We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. This should cover medical evacuation by air ambulance. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake."

The Canadian Foreign Affairs Office gives the following advice to Canadians who are traveling, working or living in Hungary: "Do not rely on your provincial health plan to cover costs if you get sick or are injured while abroad. Out-of-country healthcare can be costly, and your health plan will cover only part of the bill at best. It is your responsibility to obtain supplementary travel insurance and understand the terms of your policy. Some credit card companies offer their holders health and travel insurance. Do not assume that coverage is automatically included or that the card alone provides adequate coverage."

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade gives the following advice to New Zealanders: "New Zealanders travelling or resident in Hungary should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air."

The U.S. Department of State gives the following advice to Americans who are traveling, working or living in Hungary: "We strongly urge you to consult with their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation and overseas medical services. Please keep in mind that Medicare does not cover any illness or injury that occurs outside of the United States."

How We Can Help

We at Sunburst International Risk Management and Sunburst Worldwide Insurance Services are happy to provide you free consultation and free quotes for the appropriate insurance plan that meets your needs. We invite you to visit our websites at: Sunburst International Risk Management and Sunburst Worldwide Insurance Services

Click the Banner Below:

Click here for Instant Quotes & Online Purchase
  For Global Travel Medical, Accident, & Life Insurance