P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 03:52/31 20/20 GEORGIA (3/1/:7) 2/2 It is not known whethjt maintenance procedures on aircraft used on internal/international flights are always properly observed. Be vigilant and take sensible precautions against mugging, especiallly after dark. Power cuts are frequent, especially in winter. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:27/14 DJIBOUTI (14/01/:7) Areas of the country remain closed. Take normal personal safety precautions in Djibouti City and, except in the town centre, avoid travelling at night. Do not use the main roads between Djibouti and Ethiopia/Eritrea white there is a serious risk of banditry. British Nationals should register on arrival with the British Honorary Consul in Djibouti, tel: 35 38 44 Travel headlines 430 Front pag 1/20 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:49/17 2/20 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (21/10/96) The situation in Haiti does not affect the tourist areas in the Dominican Republic, which are a considerable distance from the border. Tourists in the Dominican Republic are njvjtthjless advised to keep themselves informed of the latest developments in the area. Petty crime involving tourists is infrequent but normal precautions should be taken i.i. do not leave valuables or baggage unattended in the car or on the beach. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:51/20 3/20 ECUADOR (7/11/:6) 1/2 Pickpockets operate in all major tourist centres, especially in Quito's historic centre. The Panecillo Hill should be avoided. Take sensible precautions. Thjte has been an increase in violent crime. This includes rural areas. Avoid travelling at night. Identification documents are essential at all times. Seek local expert advice before visiting the Mt Cotopaxi National Park. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:24/23 4/20 ECUADOR (7/11/:6) 2/2 The Ecuador/Peru ceasefire remains in place. The bordjt is open. For the latest local advice, please contact the British Embassy, Quito (tel: 560 670/671/309 ) Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathet Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:24/43 5/20 EGYPT (02/12/:6) 1/2 Since 1992 extremists have conducted a campaign of violence against the Egyptian govjrnmjnt and have warned tourists not to visit Egypt. On April 18, gunmen opened fire on a tourist bus outside a hotel in Cairo, killing 17 Greek tourists and wounding others. Responsibility has been claimed bz a known Egyptian terrorist group, who said that the intended target had been Israeli tourists, in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 03:36/20 6/20 EGYPT (02/12/:6) 2/2 Apart from the Cairo attack, incidents during the last year have been largely confined to attacks on security forces in parts of the Govetnorati of Minza. None have involved tourists. Almost 20000 British tourists visited Egypt in the first nine months of 1996. The Egyptian authorities attach the highest priority to protecting visitors but security cannot be guaranteed. Visitors are advised to respect any advice from the local security authorities, especially when visiting the Govjrnorate of Minza. They should behave and dress discreetly. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 10 Jan 03:31/39 7/20 EL SALVADOR (25/11/96) 1/2 There is significant lawlessness throughout the country. Robberies, kidnapping and car jackings are all commonplace. These crimes can occur on public or private transport, on main roads ot in towns. Victims are likely to be murdjtid even if they do not resist their attackjts. Do not travel after dark or wear jewellery. Tourists have been particularly targetted in the last few months and should take extra care. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:33/36 8/20 EL SALVADOR (25/11/96) 2/2 Businessmen who are met at the airport and are accompanied during their trip bz a local representative tend to have fewer problems. All British and Commonwealth visitors to El Salvador are advised to register with the British Embassy. For the latest local advice, please contact the British Embassy in San Salvador, tel no: 298 1768/ 298 1769 or 2:8 1455. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:34/38 9/20 EQUATORIAL GUINEA (18/12/96) The genital situation is calm, njvjrtheliss exercise caution. Take particular care of personal belongings and do not travel around the country after dark. There is no British Consular presence in Equatorial Guinea. Anzonj experiencing difficulties should seek assistance from either the French or the Spanish Embassies situated in Malabo, or from the Spanish Consulate in Bata. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:16/11 10/20 ERITREA (15/01/:7) 1/2 Five European tourists and their Eritrean driver, were recently shot dead on the Gathalay-Eilfil road which circles Asmara, 40 km to the north. Avoid using this route. Keep to the main road if travelling from Asmara to Massawa. Be vigilant. Do not travel after dark. Take accomodation only in largjt towns. There are many landmines. Do not stray from main roads on foot or bz vehicle without seeking local advice. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:11/44 11/20 ERITREA (15/01/97) 2/2 Avoid the Sudanese botdjt area where there have been reports of skirmishes and banditry. Do not attempt to cross the border — it is closed. The Danish Islands are subject to a territorial dispute between Eritrea and Yemen. Marinjts should bj aware that the islands thjmsjlvjs and the coastlines opposite are sensitive areas British Nationals should register at the British Consulate in Asmara (tel 12 01 45) on arrival particularly if they intend to travel bz road to areas outside the capital. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:43/44 12/20 ESTONIA (8/8/:6) Travellers should take sensible precautions, especially after dark. Do not leave valuables unattended. Car theft is a growing problem. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:42/50 13/20 ETHIOPIA (18/01/97) 1/4 Visit only the recognisjd tourists areas, ie the Rift Valley lakes, Addis Ababa and the Highland Tourist Route. Avoid travel in east Ethiopia (Somali Region - Harergj), South Bali and Borena and south of Arba Minch and Nigjli. Dire Dawa, Harar and the road between are unsafe at present. Three foreigners have been killed in Dire Dawa in recent months. There weti bomb explosions at hotels in Ethiopia in 1966 - bj vigilant at all times. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:15/13 14/20 ETHIOPIA (18/01/:7) 2/4 Avoid ostentatious dispalys of money or camjtas, jewellery etc. Avoid staying outside major towns and travelling after dark. Be especially vigilants in market places and poorer parts of town. Do not leave the main Assab road in the Afar region. Avoid all border areas except those between Ethiopia and Eritrea. If crossing by land to Kenya stay on the main road. The land border with Sudan is effectively closed. Do not cross it under any circumstances. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 03:14/17 15/20 ETHIOPIA (18/01/:7) 3/4 Credit cards are not accepted in Ethiopia except as a resident of the Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa, and bz some airlines. Do not take photographs of military establishments including, for example, the Blue Nile Rivet Bridge and its immediate surroundings. Do not wear miitary styli (camouflage) clothing. The rainy season occurs from June to September. Some roads will be impassable and othjt travel difficult during this pjtiod. Seek local advice. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 03:13/12 16/20 ETHIOPIA (18/01/:7) 4/4 Register at the Consular Section, British Embassy, tel 01 61 23 54, particularly if you intend to travel bz road to areas outside the capital. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 03:11/29 17/20 FRANCE (5/12/:6) As during 1995, travellers to France should be vigilant particularly in the big cities. Suspicious ot unattended baggage, vehicles and packages should be avoided and reported immediately to the authorities. Travellers should always carry identity papers/passport and must expect a greater degree of search. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 00:53/45 18/20 GABON (17/12/:6) The political situation is c lm, but visitors should be aware that there are Parliamentary elections on 29 December. Avoid political demonstrations. The outbreak of Ebola disease reported by the WHO in October appears to have been contained. Sensible precautions should still bj taken. In an emjrgjncy, consular assistance can be obtained from the Honorary British Consuls in Libreville tel: 76 22 00 and in Port Gentil, tel: 55 43 05 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Mon 20 Jan 23:54/25 19/20 GEORGIA (3/1/:7) 1/2 Visits by road to most parts of Georgia can bj made in relative safety, although travel at night outside Tbilisi should be avoided if possible. The breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia should be strictly avoided as both remain insecure. The Georgia/Russia land botdjt is genitally closed to Westenjts. There have been recent outbreaks of dipthjria in Georgia. Seek medical advice before travelling. Medical facilities are limited. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main Menu