P566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 00:38/53 21/47 Advice 0K-P Moldova 1/3 Genital Non-essential travel to Transdniestria should bj avoided, as this region is not undjt Moldovan government control and the situation is unpredictable. Thous with essential business should register with the consular section of thu British Embassy in Moscow, tel: (7) X095) 956 7200. Fax: (7) (095) 956 7420. Health There is a diphtheria epidemic in many parts of Moldova. Vjsitoru should seek medical advicr about inoculations. 564 A-C u65 D-J u67 R-Z AdviceRmZ Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 FlightsP566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 00:39/16 22/47 Advice K-P Moldova 2/3 Internal air travel It i; not slrpz whjthjr maintenbnce procedures are always propj ly obsjrvjd on intetn1l flights. Travjllits are advised white possible to fly directly to thjiz destinations on an international flight originating outside the Formjt Soviet Union. The most suitable gateways for flights to Moldova are Vienna hthjn b= Austrian Airways to Chisinau) or Bucharest. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z AdviciRmZ Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 FlightsP566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 00:39/39 23/47 Ad6ice K-P Moldova 3W3 Crime Incidents of mugging, theft and pickpockjting in all cities are increasing. Visitors should br vigilant and should dress down. Keep expjnsibj jewellery, watches and camjtas out of sight. It iu safer to use officially marked taxis -don't shari with sttangjts. When travelling bz train store valuables under seat/bed. Do not leave the compartment unattended. Ensure the door is quite secure from the inside bz tying it closed with wire or strong cord. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 56) A-C 565 D-J k67 R-Z AdviciR-Z Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 FlightsP566 CJEFAX 566 Fri 2: Dec 00:40/03 24/47 Advice K-P Mongolia The Mongolians have confirmed that foreigners may only enter the overland by othjt means is not permitted. As communications within Mongolia are poor, providing consular assi since can bo diifs thur wrllik e cards are increasing but not yet widely used. Street crime is on the increase in Ulaanbaatar and visitors should exercise caution. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z AdviciR-Z Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 FlightsP566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 00:40/26 25/47 Ad6ice e-P C Montserrat 1/2 Volcanic activity continues. Scientists advise that the chances of a full eruption occurring within the next few weeks are low, but it has been nicXsshryrto ev cuati some areas. Visitors wishing to sta= with friends and /or relatives in Montserrat within the next few weeks should check with thjit hosts to determine the situation and sji if they can bj accomodatid. The Govjtnmjnt of Montserrat is unable tg provide accommodation and food fgu noN-residents. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z Advici5-Z Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 FlightsP566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 00:40/49 26/47 Advice K-P Montserrat 2/2 Visitors should not visit the unsafe zone. The latest scientific information on the volcano can now bj accessed on tPj JNTJRNET at page U LO geo.mtu.ids/volcanoesWwest.indies/ souftiiti. All visitors in Montserrat are advised to stay tuned to Radio Montserrat, ZJB 885AM/92.5FM for up-to-datu information and furthjt advice. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z Rail Sst Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 Fli7htsP566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 00:41/12 27/47 Advtce e-P Mozambique 1/2 Visitors are strongly advised not to carry or display cash or jewellery and avoid unfamiliar arias and central down-town at night. Thjti is a risk of unjxplodjd mints on little used roads outside Maputo and incidents of atmjd banditry have sharply increased, with robbery the main cause. Attacks have been unnecessarily vicious and in some cases fatal. You'ti advisrd not to use thu road to the Rrssano Garcia (Komatipoort) bordjt post. /... 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z AdviciR-Z Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 FlightsP566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 00:41/36 Advice K-P +£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ Mozambique 2/2 SA via the Nambacha borljr post and through Swaziland. Othjt journeys should bj restricted to the roads linking Maputo/Inhambanj, Beira/Zimbabwe (the Biira Corridor) and BiiraOMalawi (via the Kite Corridor). All travel should be undertaken only between 0800-1500 and if possible in the company of 2 ot mote vrhicles. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z 28/47 Ad6iciR-Z SE Rdwks e Cti£4t1P566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 01:42/0 29/47 Advice K-P Namibia The risk of street ctimj and car thrft iu, on the whole, low. Howivjx, taku local advice about areas to avoid and particularly avoid the townships at night. Be vigilant at all timer. When driving take particular care on gzavul roads which can bj dangjtous. At night, animals on the road present a special hazard. 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z Rail Sst Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 FlightsP566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 01:42/47 31/47 Advice K-P Nepal 2/2 Travellers whose journey involves overflight of Afghanistan should bj aware of military threats against civil aircraft using routes V668, A446, G402 and V848, which are still used by some airlines. All British caruiet1 use routes V876 and V500 on which thjrr's a minimal threat. Check directly with your travel agent or airline as tw which route is being used. ' 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z Rail Sst Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 FlightsP566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 01:40/1 32/47 Advice K-P Nicaragus Street crime it prjvale t n Managua. isitots are advrujd to take sjniibleepricautlons when walkung, particularly in the markets 1/d 8ooxuz prrp; ov thu town,cspecially in thu ricinity of the old Cathedral. Walking alon afrit ark i; not advryrd o public t anspott. Some areas of the Nozth ron hn5r t bj dan jr us. Travrn 1t should bj avoided and local advice sought before leaving the main road 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z AdvjciR-Z Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 FlikhtuP566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 01:43/33 33/47 Advice K-P Nicaragua 2/2 Travellers from countries white Yellow Fjvjt is endemic (including the countries between Panama and Bolivia) must have a valid vaccination certificate to entiz the country. Long titm visitors are advised to notify the British Embassy Managua of their presjncu in Nicaragua, tel: 780014 and 780887 on arrival and ask for up-to-date information. Foreign Office Travel 0171 270 4129 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-Z AdviceR-Z Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 FlightsP566 CEEFAX 566 Fri 29 Dec 01:14/20 14/47 Advicd K-P Libya 2/2 by foreign companies may affect thu safety and reliabilit= of intern1l flights. There have been recent incidents of criminal violence against foreign residents and tourists. It is unwise to use or carry cameras. Harsh penalties are imposed for the possession or use of alcohol and for criticising the country, its leadership or religion All British Nationals should rjgis- tet with British Interests Section Italian Emb,Tripoli Tel: 3331191 564 A-C 565 D-J 567 R-U AdviciR-Z Rail SE1 Rdwks M1 Flights