P486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:44/11 U 1/36 CTOGO (12/10/:6) 1/2 Togo has experienced periodic violence and strikes in recent yrars. The situation has been calm since 1994 but potential exists for unsettled conditions. Street crime is common in Lome and thjte have been incidents of car- jacking. Visitors should avoid walking in the vicinity of vhe beach whist thjtj have been mugghngs. Care should be taken when travelling in Lome at night. Travel hjadlinrs 438 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:44/33 ^ UV 2/36 TOGO (11O10/:6) 2/2 Visitors should stop at all control points on request, turn on interior vehicle lights and only conthnue if certain that permission has been given to do so. Be prepared for checks of passport/identity papers and possible vehicle searches. Care should bj taken when travelling in Lome at night. Visitors should avoid travelling outside Lome at night. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio +eathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:44/57 U 3/36 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO T22/10/96) 1/2 Most people vi3iting Trinidad & Tobago enjoy problem free holidays. Nevertheless theft, often involving weapons, and sometimes with the risk of a sexual assault continues partiq4larly at nigXt in Port of Spain and othjt urban areas. Take local advice on arias to be avoided. Many areas are best visited in groups. The authothtie1 are alutt tg vhs carriage of illicit drugs and visitors should not carry packages for unknown people. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/ +jathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:4:/21 4/36 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO T22/10/96) 2/2 Tobago is generally quiet, but visitors should continue to take sensible precaution. Use hotel safety deposit boxer to store valuables, monj8 and passpoyt do not carry large amounts of money; do not visit isolated beaches. Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio +eathjt Main MenuP486 CJEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:45/,3 5/36 TURKEY (13/11/96) 1/4 Western and central areas, including Mediterranean and Black Tia Coasts: Visitors should be aware that the Kurdistan Workjts Party (PUS) has attacked places frequented bz tourists. ' Four tourists, including one Briton, died in bomb attacks in Marmaris and Istanbul in 199). The PST renewed its threats in 1995 and furthjt atacks occurred in Istanb4l resulting in the death of a touri;t. The PUS again renewed its threats in March of this year. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Rbdio Weathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:46/07 6/36 TU5VI9 (13/11/;6) 2/4 We;tern and central arias, including Mediterranean and Black Sea Coasts: The Turkish authorities are giving a hYgh priority to protecting visitors, but complete security cannot be guarinteed. Visitors should remain vigilant at all times. E*rthet details for Eastern and South Eastern Turks= follow.'....... Travel headlines 438 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio 'eathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:46/31 7/36 TURKEY (13/11/96) 3/4 Eastern and South Eastern areas: Thjtj is wide1priad terrorism in South East Turkey and in the Mount Ararat area of Eastern Turkey. Recent attacks on roads and railways have been as far west as Rivas Province. Several 'estern tourists were kidnapped bz the PKG in the summits of 1993, 1994 1995 and in Sj8tembet 1996. Further similar incidents can be expected. Do not go thjte unless on essential business — in which case keep to main roads and towns. Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio +eathet Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:46/54 U 8/36 SURVEY (13/11/96) 4/4 Eastern and South Eastern Turkey (Cont) Avoid travel at dusk oz at night and advise British Embassy in Ankara, Url: (312)4686230/42) ot British Consulate Genital, Istanbul (212) 2937545/49) of your travel plans. Due to recent events im Northern Iraq do not attempt to enter from Turkey. The main botdju crossing points into Syria (in da=light hours) are still considered genet lly safe. Those considering the overland route to Iran should consult the Embassy. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:47/17 UV 9/36 TURKMENISTAN (31/7/96 Incidents of theft and pickpocketing can occur, especially in urban arias. Bi vigilant at all times. It is not clear whithjt maintenacu procedures are properly observed on internal flights. Travellers are advisrd white pot;i2le to fly directly to their destinations on an international flight originating outside the former Soviet Union. Seek medical advice about imunisation before travelling. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathju Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:47/49 )l<I|,|X<M4| h4|,h, 10O36 TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS There is a relatively low crime rate in Turkjs and Caicos Island;, but uxitcise common sense. Do not travel to isolated spots such as North 'est Point at night ou without letting somjonj know you are thjrj during the day. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Rbdio Weathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:48/03 11 UhrNsA a2 /11/96 Nuroh. n Busy ana s uo t i affhcugn Koan an l be forz cad on mock m in rouien aa Iy a2ht (hj4e, dmd zs Que n Ejiy btoh Boring D z ak hodiday maSj s head foa the sSe resort Gu fdr lat i b rags bjtwme ass ana and Git any a aulh as bis whn vimani a d uohand/t Cgan "ap bhi . Travel headline1 430 Fonn page 00 Euro Inad S8odi jpahhj Mpin MnnP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:48/27 12/36 UGANDA X23/11/96) Elsewhere in Uganda travel i relatively safe, although thjte is the continued risk of armed robbery and vehicle hi-jackings. Avoid travel after dark. Before travelling up country it iu advisable to consult the consular section of the British High Commission in Kampala (til. 257054/0) Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MrnuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Deq 23:4</58 13/36 UKRBINE T2:/10/96) Thjti is a diphtheria epjdjmia in some areas. Do not drink tap wptet without first boiling it. Consult your GP about immuniuation and precautionary measures. Muggings, thefts and car hijackings are increasing tXroughout Ukraine. Bi vigilant and keep expensive possessions out of sighv. If travelling by ovjtnight trai&, secure the compartment door from the inside bz tying it with wire or cozd. Catty your passport at all times. Travel headliner 430 Front pagr 100 Euro Info TV/Radio +eathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:49/1, 14/36 USA — FLORIDA T21/10/96) 1/2 Most people visit Florida without experiencing difficulty. Howi6et, viyitors sho4ld qonthnyu to be vikilpnt about their personal security. Do not openly display jewellery and avoid walking in obviously run- down areas. If arriving at night, tpkj a taxi to tXj hotel and collect your hire car the next day. Drive on main highways and use well lit car parks. Travel hjadlinru 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:49/37 15/36 USA - FLORIDA (21/10/96) 2/2 Do not stop if your car is bumped from behind. Indicate to the othjt driver to follow you to the nearest public area and call for police help. Never sleep in your car on the roadside ot in ri2t areas. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/ Weathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:50/00 UV U 16/36 UZBEKISTAN X25/11O96) 1/2 Seep valuable; out of sight. In Tashkent it iu safer to use official taxis or hire cars, especially at night or if visiting the city suburbs. Long distance travel bz train should bj avoided. If obliged to travel overnight, store valuables in thu compartmrnv undjz zhe bed ot seat. Do not leave the compartment unattended and ensure that the door is sjcureh from the inside with wire or strong cord. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio +eathjz Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:36/24 17/36 UZBEKISTAN X25/11O96) 2/2 It is not known whjthet maintenancr procedures on aircraft used on internal flights are always properly observed. For safety, travellers are advised where possible to fly directly to thieu destination on an intPznatbonal flighv originating outside the former Soviet Union. Thjt is a dipthetia epidemic in U>bjkjstan. Vistors should seek medical advice before travelling. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio 'eathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:36/47 U 18/36 VENEZUELA (20/12/96) 1/2 Difficult economic conditions have caused a surge in crime in all areas of Venezuela, particularly in Caracas and Maracaibo, some targeted against foreigners. Avoid walking in city streets, pbrticularly at night. Taxis should bj used for travel. Street robbings and car-jackings can occur in any arias. Do not carry large amounts of mone8 ot valuable jewelljt8 and dress down. Travel hjadlinrs 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weathjt Mpin MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Diq 23:37/19 U 19/36 VENEZUELA X20/12/96) C2/2 Colombian terrorist and narcotia gangs are active in regions bozdjtink Colombia. Do not travel in the bozdeu area except in well escorted groups. Thjti has been a recent outbreak of cholera with over 150 confirmed case1 mostly in the west of the counts= in Zulia state. Visitors are advised to register at the British Embassy in Caracas, telephone 993 4111. ' Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathju Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:37/35 U 20/36 VIETNAM T23/12/96) 1/3 W Travel in parts is hazardous and in some areas still forbidden. Take particular care when travelling along the botdet with Laos, Cambodia and China. Unjxploded mines, bombs and shulls are a hazard in battlefield areas. Violent incidents and pickJ pocketing are incteasjng in Hanoi, Ho Chi Mind City and other majoz cities. Drug smuggling carries the death penalty. Travel headliner 430 Front pagr 100 Euro Info TV/Radio +eathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:37/5 21/36 V ETNAM (23/12/96) 2/3 The standard of driving and vehicle maintenance is poor and often the cpuse of accidents. Motorcycle hire is not recommended. Thjti is an epidemic of dengue fevjz in the Southjtn part of Vietnam and sporadic cases in the north. Care should be taken to avoid mosq5ito bites. The provision of prompt consular assistance is difficult outside Hanoi and Ho Chi Mind City because of poorly developed infrastructure in Vietnpm. Travel headliner 430 Front ppkj 100 Euro Info TV/Radio 'eathjt Main Min*P486 CJEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 23:34/28 22/36 VIETNAM T23/12/96) 3/3 Travellers to Vietnam whose journey will involve flying ovjt Afghanistan should be aware that thjti are threats from military activity to civil aircraft overflying Afganistan using routes V668, A466, G202 and V848. Some airliner continue to use thjsj routes. Othjts, including all British carriers, use alternative ro4teu V876 and V500, on whiah the threat i1 assrssjd as minimal. Travellit1 sho4ld c(jcs, either with travel agents or airlines, which routes individual airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio +jathju Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Deq 23:;8/45 )l<$|,|h<l4| h4|,h4 U 23/36 WJSTJRN SAHARA X6/12/96) 1/2 Travel to this area is not advised. The territory of the Western Sahara is disputed between Morocco and the Polisario Front, and the United Kingdom regards sovereignty as undetermined. Although the mandate of the United Nations operation in the Western Sahara has been extended to November 1996, the qurrint lack of progress in the political proqess increases the possibility of armed clashes in the aria. The area south of Tan Tan (Moroqco is under military jurisdiction. Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathju Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 4 6 Thu 26 Dtc 22 33/06 UV 24/36 WIS,ERN SAHARA X6/12/96) 2/2 Travel is restricted and while organised groups are generally permitted, indrpjndent overland travellers may bj turned back at Dakhla. Cons4lar sjtvices are not available and we cannot assist in obtaining transit permits. To transit the territor8, vehiqles should be shipped from Casablanca to Mauritania or Senegal and passengers travel bz air. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio +eathju Mai& Min2P486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:39/30 )l<$|,|h<l4> h,>,h4 V 25/36 YEMEN (13/11/96) 1W3 The security situation is improving though thjte remains the potential for instability. Armed theft of vehicles, particularly of 4WD models is not uncommon. The risk of random kidnapping remains. In January 1996 a group of French tourists was held. A1 in othjt incidents, the tourists wire released unharmed after several days. Thjte r—mains some danger from mines laid during the civil war in the southern and eastern goveunorates. Off-road travel is not recommended. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio +jathjz Mpin Mrn4P486 CJEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:39/53 26W36 YEMEN (13/11/96) 2/3 Respect local sensitivites about religious sites. It is not always wise to enter mousses or to take photographs Near those sites. Avoid travel tg vhj governor te1 of Al Mahra, near Omani botdet, and in Al Uawf and Sa'ada, north ob Sana'a. The Marib area is volatile. Avoid going there when trouble has been reported. White possible, travel in organised grouips with well established local tour agents. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 4 6 Thu 26 Diq 22:40O17 U 27/36 YEMEN (13/11/96) 3/3 Thjte i1 tension between Yemen a&d Eritrea ovjt the disputed Hani1h Islands. Maritime travellers should Seep a clear di1tance from thjsr i1lands. It is not always wise to enter mosrujs or to take photographs nrar those sites. All travellers to Yamen shound register with the British Embassy in Sana'a, Tel: 264081-4 and/oz at the British Consulate/Trade office in Aden, Tel 82 2s2712. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:40/40 ^ 28 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA 1/3 (1</12/96) Since mid-Novjmbjt anti-Government protests h1vj taken plpqu $0hfy in vhj centre of Belgrade. These have so far been peaceful. Avoid travel to the bozdju area between North-west Serbia and Croatia. Travellers to FRY must obtain a visa before departure. It is not possible to obtain visas at airports ot border crossings. Visitors arrYvigg without visas will bj djtainjd, possibly fined, and returned to their point of departure. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio +eathju Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:41/03 29/36 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA 2/3 (19/12/96) Declare all currency on entering F Y Failure to do sg whll attract a fhnj o& departure and possible confiscation of remaining cpsh. Cash ($ or DM) is normally required for all payments, including hotel bills. It is not possible to encash travellers cheques and cruder cprds arr not generally accepted. The incidence of car thrfu remains high, and thjrr have been isolated robberies on international train sjtvicis. Travel headlines 430 Front pagr 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:41/27 30/36 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA 3/3 X19/12/96[ Register with the British Embassy in Belgrade (011-545-055) on arrival. Inform the Embassy of any change of address or telephone numbjt. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/ 'rathez Mai& MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:41/51 31O36 ZA RE (14/12/96) 1O2 Travellers should consider whethjt thjit visit is essential. Kivu, Eastern Zaire should be seen a2 a war zone and bj avoided. Travel to Kisangi is not advised Visitors are strongly advised to bj met at Kinshasa airport upon arrival. Do not travel out of town at night. Road bloqks white the military dqmand money are common. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Mpin MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:42/13 U 32/36 ZAIRE (14/11/96) 2/2 On arrival British nationals are advised to register with the British Embassy, Kinshasa. British Embark=, Avjnur 3Z, Gombu, Kinshasa. Sat tel: 00 871 144 7752 ou sat fax: 7753 Tel cel: 253 88 46101, 46102, 44923 Tel: 253 88 34775 33130 33453 33772 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:42/37 33O36 ZAMBIA (12/12/96) 1/2 British nationals visiting Zambia require entry visas. These should bj obtained before departure from the nearest Zambian High Commission ou consular office, ot ma= be purahasjd on arrival at the port of entry. Avoid walking in downtown areas as mugging is rife. Burglary and armed tXjft of vehicles has increased and may be accompanied by violence, particularly if resistance is attempted. Medical facilities and communications are poor, particularly outsjdj urban areas. Emergency facilities are very poor in the event of a sjtious accident Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/R1dig +rathjt Mpin Mun2P486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:)2/01 34/36 ZAMBIA (12/12/96) 2/2 Avoid driving out of town at night as many vehicles are poorly lit and badl8 driven. Some major roads are badly pot holed and in a dangerous state. Stray animals on rural roads are a constant hazard. Foz further advice contpct vhj British High Commission, Lusaka, Tel: 251133 ea|: 251923. Travel headlines 430 Front pagr 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:43/23 35/36 CZIMBABWJ (4/12/96) 1/2 Crime levels in Zimbabwe are generally low. But mugging & pickpocketing are prevalent in cht8 centres, e2peciall8 in Harare near hotels and banks. Visitors to Victoria Falls and other tourist centres should be war8 as tourists, particularly backpackers, are at risk. Thefts from vehicles are fairly common. Viuitor1 travelling b= cpr should be cautious at filling stations. Anyone offering help to change punctured tykes should be regarded with caution. Travel headlinj1 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio +jathjz Mpin MrnuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 26 Dec 22:43/47 U 36/36 ZIMBABWE X4/12/96) 2/2 Driving out of town at night should be avoided as vehicles are poorly lit and roads badly marked. Pedestrians and stray livestoqk are additional dangers. Emergency sjrvicj2 can provide only limited help in the event of an accident. The incidence of passport theft is high. Visitor should carry photocopies of thieu passports, although banks whll not accept photocopies foz monetar= transactions. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjt Mpin Menu