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Each sync imports the public changelog. By default you see the latest entries that affect Italian passport holders.

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  1. Iraq

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    {"police": "104", "ambulance": "122", "fire": "115"}
    After
    {"police": "911", "ambulance": "122", "fire": "115"}

  2. Iran

    FAQ

    Before
    Street crime is low and travelers consistently report warm hospitality, but many governments — including the US, UK and Canada — advise against all travel because of the risk of arbitrary detention and regional tensions. Dual nationals face particular risk. Weigh the advisories seriously and keep insurance and registration in order if you go.
    After
    Many governments advise against all travel. Australia's Smartraveller says do not travel to Iran and that foreigners, including dual nationals, are at high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest; the UK government says British and British-Iranian dual nationals face a very high risk of arrest, detention and questioning. Weigh the advisories seriously and keep insurance and registration in order if you go.

  3. Iran

    FAQ

    Before
    By law women must cover their hair with a headscarf and wear loose clothing that covers the arms and legs. A long tunic or manteau over trousers is standard. In practice enforcement fluctuates and dress in the big cities is fairly relaxed, but the requirement remains law for visitors too.
    After
    The UK government says Islamic dress codes are strictly enforced. In public places women must cover their heads with a headscarf and wear trousers or a floor-length skirt with a long-sleeved tunic or coat reaching mid-thigh or knee, and may be asked to wear a chador at religious sites. It also reports that the authorities have arrested and detained women for not following the dress code, and that enforcement crackdowns can happen at any time.

  4. Iran

    FAQ

    Before
    No. International card networks do not operate in Iran because of sanctions. Bring your entire budget in cash (euros or dollars are best) or arrange a prepaid Iranian tourist debit card through your tour operator.
    After
    No. Canada's travel advice says the economy is exclusively cash-based, credit cards are not accepted and ATMs serve only local bank accounts; the UK government adds that non-Iranian debit cards will not work. Bring your budget in cash, preferably US dollars or euros.

  5. Iran

    Tip

    Before
    Budget your whole trip in cash before arrival — euros are easiest to exchange — and change money at licensed exchange offices (sarrafi), which give far better rates than banks.
    After
    Bring your whole budget in cash. The UK government says non-Iranian debit cards will not work, changing money on the street is illegal, and exchange offices accept euros and US dollars more readily than pounds sterling.

  6. Iran

    Tip

    Before
    Iran does not recognize dual nationality — dual citizens, especially Iranian dual nationals, have been detained and cannot receive consular help. Many governments explicitly advise dual nationals not to travel.
    After
    Australia's Smartraveller says Iran does not recognise dual nationality and that foreign and dual nationals are at high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest, without guaranteed consular access. Many governments advise dual nationals not to travel.

  7. Iran

    Tip

    Before
    Women, including foreign visitors, are legally required to cover their hair with a headscarf in public and to wear loose clothing covering arms and legs; men should avoid shorts. Enforcement varies, but the law applies from the moment you board an Iran-bound flight.
    After
    The UK government says Islamic dress codes are strictly enforced: in public, women must cover their heads with a headscarf and wear trousers or a floor-length skirt with a long-sleeved tunic or coat reaching mid-thigh or knee, and men should wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirts.

  8. Iran

    Customs notes

    Before
    Alcohol is illegal in Iran and may not be imported under any circumstances. | Drones and satellite communication devices are confiscated and can lead to arrest. Leave them at home. | Any evidence of travel to Israel in your passport will lead to refusal of entry.
    After
    The UK government says it is illegal to import, sell, manufacture or drink alcohol in Iran, and that importing pork products is illegal. | The UK government says you need permission from the Iranian authorities to import or use drones or satellite phones; using them without permission is illegal and can lead to arrest. | Canada's travel advice says travellers have been denied entry because their passports bore an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian stamp from a crossing on the border with Israel.

  9. Iran

    Best time to visit

    Before
    Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) are ideal for Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd; summers are fiercely hot in the center and south.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the weather is very dry and hot from May to October, when dust storms can occur, and that the rainy season runs from November to March, sometimes with flash flooding.

  10. Iran

    Payments

    Before
    Foreign bank cards do not work in Iran because of sanctions. Bring everything you need in cash (euros or US dollars) and exchange gradually, or load a prepaid local tourist card. Prices are often quoted in tomans: 1 toman = 10 rials.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says Iran's economy is exclusively cash-based: credit cards are not accepted and ATMs serve only local bank accounts. The UK government adds that non-Iranian debit cards will not work, that changing money on the street is illegal, and that euros and US dollars are more commonly accepted at exchange offices than pounds sterling.

  11. Iran

    Tap water

    Before
    safe to drink
    After
    not for drinking

  12. Iran

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    police 110 · ambulance 115
    After
    police 110 · ambulance 115 · fire 125

  13. Indonesia

    customs.notes

    Before
    Narcotics offenses carry the death penalty. Some prescription drugs (including codeine and sleeping pills) need documentation.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office warns that possessing, using, making or trafficking illegal drugs can bring long prison sentences or the death penalty, and that all cannabis products, including CBD, are illegal. The Government of Canada notes that medicines containing morphine or codeine are controlled substances in Indonesia and cannot be brought in without prior permission from the Ministry of Health.

  14. Indonesia

    customs.notes

    Before
    Duty-free allowance: 200 cigarettes and 1 liter of alcohol per adult; excess alcohol is confiscated.
    After
    Indonesian customs allows each passenger personal goods worth up to USD 500 duty-free; each adult may also bring at most 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars or 100 g of tobacco, and 1 liter of alcoholic drink. Excess excise goods are destroyed by officers.

  15. Indonesia

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    Before
    May to September is the dry season across Java, Bali and most of the archipelago — the best window for beaches, diving and volcano hikes.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says the rainy season usually runs from October to March, but in Eastern Indonesia the wet season usually runs from April to August; wildfires and smoke haze are worst in the dry season, usually April to September. The Government of Canada notes that heavy rain is common throughout the year.

  16. Indonesia

    payments.text

    Before
    Cards are fine in city hotels, malls and tourist restaurants; markets, warungs, ferries and rural areas run on cash. The local QRIS QR standard is spreading fast but usually needs an Indonesian payment app.
    After
    The Government of Canada says credit cards are not widely accepted outside large urban centres and tourist areas, and advises carrying cash when visiting remote areas. The UK Foreign Office warns that credit card fraud is common and advises using only licensed money changers, identified by a Bank Indonesia logo and a QR code.

  17. Indonesia

    emergency

    Before
    {"general": "112", "police": "110", "ambulance": "119", "fire": "113"}
    After
    {"police": "110", "ambulance": "118", "fire": "112"}

  18. India

    Tip

    Before
    Drink only bottled or purified water and ease into street food — stomach upsets are the most common traveler ailment.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says travellers' diarrhoea is the most common illness affecting travellers. Its rule of thumb: boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it.

  19. India

    Tip

    Before
    Some regions (parts of the northeast, Andaman & Nicobar tribal areas, border zones) require special permits beyond your visa.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says special permits are required to visit parts of India designated as restricted or protected areas; India's Bureau of Immigration lists them.

  20. India

    Customs note

    Before
    Satellite phones are prohibited without a license; drones require prior permission.
    After
    (removed or rewritten)

  21. India

    Best time to visit

    Before
    October to March is dry and comfortable across most of the country; the Himalayan north is best May–September.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the monsoon season runs from June to September, when heavy rain can cause flooding and landslides across the country.

  22. India

    Payments

    Before
    Cards work in hotels, malls and city restaurants; small shops, rickshaws and rural areas are cash-first. UPI dominates local payments — foreign visitors can register for UPI with some providers.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says non-residents are prohibited from importing or exporting Indian rupees. No official source we could read describes card acceptance.

  23. India

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    general: 112 · police: 100 · ambulance: 102
    After
    general: 112 · police: 100 · ambulance: 102 · fire: 101

  24. Iceland

    faq

    Before
    Main roads are kept open but storms close them at short notice …
    After
    Canada winter-driving advice

  25. Iceland

    tips

    Before
    Do not exchange money before arrival — every payment … is card or app based
    After
    (removed)