Prague ‘trouble hotspot’ for Brits abroad
Prague has emerged as a top trouble spot for Britons travelling abroad due to the “massive influx” of stag and hen parties to the Czech Republic capital.
The Foreign Office reported a “disproportionate number” of lost passports, arrests and people being taken to hospital when visiting Prague. As a result the Czech Republic features as one of the countries where most consular assistance is required.
Prague is one of many European cities served by budget flights, attracting stag and hen parties due to its cheap alcohol and accommodation.
India, Thailand and Australis appeared alongside the Czech Republic in the top ten countries where British travellers required consular help.
FO figures for the year to March 5 found that 1,368 Britons were arrested in the US, 955 hospitalised in Greece, 376 deaths in France and more than 6,000 lost thier passports in Spain.
Greece had the highest number of rapes (48) followed by Spain (41) and Turkey (38).
Greece – the sixth most popular country to visit – also emerged as having the sixth highest number of arrests at 226.
The highest number of arrests of British travellers occured in Spain (1,529), the country most visited (13.7 million).
Foreign Office minister Meg Munn said: “Simple precautions like researching your destination, getting comprehensive travel insurance, checking out medical requirements and taking copies of important documents could help avoid common travelling traumas, ricks and dangers in the long-run.”
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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