Expatica Unites U.S. Expats after Terrorist Attacks

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the US, Expatica, Europe's leading expatriate media company, has been covering the effects of this tragedy on the expat population in Europe.

AMSTERDAM - September 24, 2001 - In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the US, Expatica, Europe's leading expatriate media company, has been covering the effects of this tragedy on the expat population in Europe.

Expatica is providing its readers with an outlet for finding out about local memorial services and essential contact telephone numbers and websites.

Expatica is also connecting Americans and other expatriates across Europe by providing a forum for discussion, grieving and debate. Daily messages of sorrow, sympathy, and anger pour into the discussion forums of Expatica. Some discussion threads have become quite heated with the American government policy and possible military action being debated.

One reader wrote, I do support my country, but I am very fearful of how far Bush might go in crushing civil liberties, ignoring human rights and killing innocent civilians in the quest to stamp out terrorism."

As well as keeping readers up to date with essential information, Expatica will also be exploring the personal side of this tragedy and how it has affected the expatriate community. Upcoming articles will cover the latest reactions to news as it comes in, air travel and its affect on Europe, and dealing with tragedy and your children.

Expatica will also be interviewing US nationals living in Europe, and will be talking to citizens in the Afghan community about their reaction to last week's events.

Simon Payn, editorial director of Expatica, said: "These are distressing times for American expats in Europe, who feel very far away from the terrible events in the US. We hope that by providing this information we can be of some help in the difficult weeks ahead."

About Expatica.com
Expatica is the leading expatriate media in Europe, providing expatriates with information, interaction and a voice in their new community. Expaticas mission is to break down barriers in a new country and to lead the way to a great expatriate experience. Expatica can be found at www.expatica.com.

For more information contact:
Effie Pow - Public Relations Manager
effie.pow@expatica.com
Tel: +31 20 888 4359
Expatica Communications BV
Kruislaan 400, 1098 SM Amsterdam
The Netherlands