P480 CEEFAX 2 48p Fri 17 Jan 21:23/pp C @ 1/16 ND MES AX Thjti have been no f4rthrt civil disturbances in Jakarta since the niolence on Jzly 2/, 199*. Be alert. Thjti has been an increase iL petty crime ag—inst foreigNers. Thjti have been several incidents of knife-attacks on foreiknjts in the town of Brastagi and whilst climbing Mount Sibazak njarbz. @ Visitors are warned that travelling in Irian Jaya can be dangjtous@because thjti is a gujtilla movement (the OPM) operating. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Fri 17 Jan 21:03/2s 2/16 INDONESIA X26/9/96) 2/5 Eight fo i@njrs (includin four Britons) were kidnapped by OPM in separate incidents in diefire^t pazts of the province. Thjtj has also been sjtious rioting in several of the bigger towns. Further incidents cannot be ruled out. The security situation in Aced Province, Sumatra, is stable but travel there bz road at night is inadvisable. ' Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Fri 17 Jan 21:13/40 U Ska£3k £3ad )l<$|,|h 4| h4@,h4 3/16 NDONESIA (p2/22O96) 3/k East Timor is generally quiet but the situation remains tense. -hike are isolated clashes between Indonesian troops and armed insurgents. @ @ @ @@ Permits are required from the police to travel to Irian Jaya, East Timor and Aced Province, Sumatra. Trav l adli js 4 0 F ont pa 1 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 48p Fri 17 Jan 21:24/10 INHONES+A (pu/1v/:nQ 4/u Indonjsja is prone to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters. Avoid the following areas: The Island of Krakatau, Mt Mirapi and surrounding area in Central Java; and Mt Marapi and its surrounding area in Bukitinggi, Sumatra. Eurthet information can be obtained from the Directorates of Volcanologz, at Bandung 022 772606/772897 and Yogyakarta 0274 514180. Travel hradlinrs 430 Front pag 4/16 FCO 7 TVORadio Weather Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 48p Fri 17 Jan 21:14/33 5/16 E C INDONESIA (02/12/96) 5/5 Travellers to Indonesia whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should be aware that thjte are threats from military activity to civil aircraft using routPu V668, A476 @ and V848^ @@ @ @ @ @ Some airlines continue to use these routes. Others, including all British carriers use alter ativ0 router V876 & V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Travellers should check direct either with travel agents or airlines which routes individual aitlinju are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 48p Fri 17 Jan 21:1)/*m /j $kj $kj 'k U 6/16 TaSj sjntible precautions and make sur travel documents, incl4ding visas, are in order. Particular care should be taken nor to offi d a inst I lame code of dress and behaviour. Photography near military or government installations is striatly prohibited. Many such installations are not takjL over photography in urban areas away from tourist locations. Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TVORadio Weather Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 48p Fri 17 Jan 21:15/20 U 7/16 IRAN (03/1/97) 2/4 The borders between Iran and Azerbaijan and Iran and Turkmenistan are open only to nationals of those countries. Non- nationals are not allowed to cross thjsj borders bz land. @ Declare all foreign currency taken into the country on a customs declaration form, or at the Bank Milli branch at Tehran (Mihrabad) Airport. Failure to do so may result in unde lased for@ion currenc\ bjink confiscated on departure. @ Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio AWeathjt M in M nuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Fyi 17 Kan 21:(5/ U 8/16 IRAN (03/1O:7) 3/4 It is only possible to change any travellers cheques into Rials. Bing sufficient hatdcurrincy to cover the unexpected. @ @@ There have rrcintly been a number of cases of tourists being asked for ide&tifjcatio& bz bogus policjmrn, who havr the& made oef whth the visitor's wallet and currency. Keep passports separate from other vauluablis. ? Rjgt;tjz wish the critiuh Embassy. (tel 675011) and co.sulk them immmediately ie you have any problems. Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 FCO / (. Rbdio @ Weathjt Maim MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 488 Fri 17 Jan 21z16/07 U 9/16 CC I N 03 1 7) 4/4 Keep passports separate from other valuables. Register with the British Embassy, Tehran, tel: 675011 and consult thrm immediately should problems arise. @ @@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @@ @@ Eoriign Office Tr vjl 0171 234 4503/* Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Rbdio Weathei Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 48p Fri 17 Jan 21:16/3p W )l<$|,|h<l4| h4|,h4 10/16 W"£££"£££"£££ British nationals should not attempt to visit Iraq. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 @ h @ Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV Rad o Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Fri 17 Jan 21:10/41 @ 11/16 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 1/2 (10/1/97) There have been no recent terrorist attacks in Israel, although there is a risk of incidents at any time, like the s ll xplouions in Tel viv on J n. The situation in the Occupied Territories is stable at prese&t. Although thjte is no direct threat tg visitors, possible disturbances and responsive security measures could affect tourists. Usung experienced tour operators and local taxi driujrs minimises the risks. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Fri 17 Jan 21:11/06 )l<$|,|h<l4| h4|,h4 12/16 ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES 2/2 (10/1/97) Tourism goes on as usual in Jerusalem. Visits to Hebron are best avoided. Organiued group visits to Bethlehem and Jjticho are continuing. Visitors may uxperience difficulty in gaining Israeli permission to cross into Gaza. All visitors should follow local events and contact the British Consulate in Jerusalem tel: 02 *82 8281 (for the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem), or the British Embas3z in Tel Aviv tel: 03 510 0166 Xfor Israel), or their tour representative if they need help. Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio 'eathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Fri 17 Jan 21:21/28 U 13/16 JAKAICA (25/11/9m) 1/2 The Jamaican authorities have taken measures to protect tourist areas and most visitors to J m i a njoy t o bl - free holidays. However, vigilance is advisable outsjdj the safety of one's hotel. Visitors should be particularly alert for bag snatchers, chain gtabbets and pickpockets. Do not carry valuables, large amounts of cash or travel documents unnecessarily. If threatened with a weapon do not resist. Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjq Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 488 Fri 17 JanC21:21/51 j£3kj£3k £3k il<$|,|h<l4| h4|,h4 U 'k j5 £}j7k5"m' sju 14/16 JAMAICA (25O22/:6) 2/2 Visitors are advised against walking at night. Avoid downtown Kingston unless absolutely necessary. Do not use public transport. When in doubt seek advice from travel representatives, the Jamaica^ Tourist Board or the British High Commission, Tel Kingston 926-9050 Travel headline 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP480 CEEFAX 2 480 Fri 17 Jan 41:04/24 @ 15/16 JORDAN (19/8/96) 1/2 Thjti were public disturbances in mid August in the southjtn towns of Kerak, directed at foreigners. Uisitors@should avoid these places for the time being unless the8 have compelling business or personal reasons to go there, in which case they should contact their hosts and the British Embassy in Amman for advtci on the latest situation. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 W Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP480 CJJFAX 2 48p Fri 17 Van 21:22/37 16/16 JORDAN (19/8/96) 2/2 British residents are advised to b alert for trouble and to avoid public places white possible. There have bees small disturbances near the ci rte of Amman. Visitors should be vigila^t and avoid@crowds or any other sign of trouble. West Amman remains quiet. There has not been any trouble in Petra, Aqaba or the north of Jordan. Visitors there face no immediate danger, but should arrange their journey to avoid Kirik. Tafilih, Ma'an. Travel headliner 430 Front page 100 FCO 7 TVORadio Weathjt Main Menu