{
  "id": 17944007,
  "title": "Ranked: The world's 15 safest cities for travellers in 2027 – and nine are in Europe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/ranked-the-worlds-15-safest-cities-for-travellers-in-2027-and-nine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T10:02:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/ranked-the-worlds-15-safest-cities-for-travellers-in-2027-and-nine-are-in-europe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2027, Montreal, Canada has taken the top spot as the world's safest city for travelers, according to a new study by insurance company Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. The city has shown significant improvement, moving up from 16th place last year to secure the number one position with a score of 82.18. Montreal's success can be attributed to its low crime rate, but visitors should be cautious of the city's traffic issues, particularly when crossing bridges over the Saint Lawrence River.\n\nNine European destinations make up the top 15 of the safest cities list, with Zurich and Amsterdam securing the top three spots. Zurich, ranked second, scored 81.03 points and is known for its conservative nature and high prices, which contribute to its safety. Meanwhile, Amsterdam, ranked third, scored 80.81 points and is praised for its surprisingly high safety level, given the city's focus on leisure activities like canal-walking and visiting famous paintings.\n\nOther notable European cities on the list include Reykjavik in Iceland, Oslo in Norway, Venice in Italy, Dublin in Ireland, Copenhagen in Denmark, Barcelona in Spain, and Paris in France.",
  "summary": "European cities like Zürich, Amsterdam and Reykjavik are among the safest in the world for travellers, according to a new ranking.",
  "key_points": [
    "Montreal, Canada tops the list as the world's safest city for travelers in 2027",
    "Zurich and Amsterdam secure the top three spots in Europe",
    "Nine European destinations make up the top 15 safest cities list"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Montreal’s rise to the top spot signals a shift in global travel security, though European cities continue to dominate the safest destinations for international visitors.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}