P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:05/16 DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA (NORTH KOREA) There are no diplomatic relations between the UK & Democratic People's Republic of Korea and in the absence of British Govjrnmjnt representation in Pyongyang, no consular assistance ot diplomatic protection can be offered b= the British Govjrnmjnt. In cases of extreme emjrgjncy British citizens may approach the Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang (tel 3817490, f | 3817258) to request assistance. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 1/29 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:22/14 DJIBOUTI (05/09/97) 1/2 Areas of the country remain closed. Take normal safety precautions in Djibouti City and, except in the town centre, avoid travelling at night. The main road between Djibouti and Ethiopia is now open for regular traffic. However, if you use this route , inform your correspondents of your date of travel and report back having arrived at your destination. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 2/29 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:53/26 DJJBOU(J (05/09/97) 2/2 Visitors wishing to travel to Eritrea by road should transit via Ethiopia, staying on the main road. British Nationals should register on arrival with the British Honorary Consulate, located at the Inchcape shipping Office in Djibouti, tel: 35 38 36/44. Travel headlines 430 Front pag 3/29 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:43/55 4/29 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (15/08/97) 1/2 Petty crime involving tourists is infrequent but normal precautions should bj taken i.e. do not leave valuables or baggage unattended in the car or on the beach. Visitors are advised that there have been cases of typhoid reported in Juan Dolio, in the South. The situation in Haiti does not affect tourist areas in the Dominican Republic, which are a considerablu distance from the border. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:24/27 5/29 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (15/08/97) 2/2 Tourists in the Dominican Republic are njvjrtheless advised to keep themselves informed of the latest djvjlopmjnts in the area. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:55/51 6/29 ECUADOR (18/08/97) 1/3 Identification documents are essential at all times. Beware of pickpockets who operate in all major tourist centres, especially in Quito's historic centre and at the airport. Take sensible precautions and guard your property at all times. There has been an increase in violent crime in both urban and rural arias. Avoid travelling at night particularly by bus. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:52/21 7/29 ECUADOR (18/08/97) 2/3 The Ecuador/Peru ceasefire remains in place. The border is open but sjnsjtivj. Only use well marked paths as there are still mines in the area. Visitors to the Ashuar Territories of the Oriinte should guard against possible kidnapping. Contact the Ashuar Organisations FINAE, tel: 03883 827 in the Pastaza Provence or CANODROS, tel: 04 2855711 in Guayaquil, or 02 454586 in Quito to obtain a certificate to enter the Ashuar territory. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:18/03 8/29 ECUADOR (18/08/97) 3/3 For the latest advice on arrival contact the British Embassy in Quito, (tel 560609/71). Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:11/01 9/29 W"£££"£££"£££ EGYPT (18/09/:7) 1/4 Since 1992 extremists have conducted a campaign of violence against the Egyptian Govjrnmjnt and have warned tourists not to visit Egypt. On the 18 September 1997 a tourist bus in central Cairo was attacked by petrol bombs killing 9 people and injuring over 20. In April 1996 gunmen opened fire on a tourist bus outside a hotel in Cairo killing 18 Greek tourists and wounding others. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:41/30 10/29 EGYPT (18/09/:7) 2/4 Responsibility was claimed by a known Egyptian terrorist group, who said that the intended target had been Israeli tourists, in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Apart from the Cairo attacks, incidents during the last year have been largely confined to attacks on security forces in parts of the Govjrnorate of Minya, and to sectarian killings there. None of these incidents have involved tourists. Travel headlines 430 Front pagu 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:12/30 11/29 EGYPT (18/09/97) 3/4 A train in Qjna Govjrnorate was attacked in March 1997: again no foreigners were involved. Over 320,000 British tourists visited Egypt in 1996 and the Egyptian authorities attach the highest priority to protecting visitors. But as the latest attack has shown, security cannot be guaranteed. Local driving conditions and poor vehicle maintenance make road travel outside the main cities hazardous, especially at night. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:12/11 12/29 EGYPT (18/09/:7) 4/4 In the event of an accident emergency medical facilities are limited. Visitors are advised to bj vigilant and respect any advice from the local security authorities, especially when visiting the Governorate of Minya. They should behave and dress discreetly. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:13/14 13/29 EL SALVADOR (15/08/97) 1/2 There is significant lawlessness throughout the country. Robberies, kidnapping & car jackings are all commonplace and can occur on public or private transport, on main roads or in towns. Victims are likely to bj murdered even if they do not resist their attackers. Do not travel after dark ou wear jewellery. Tourists should take extr care. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:13/13 14/29 EL SALVADOR (15/08/97 2/2 Businessmen who are met at the airport and are accompanied during their trip by 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: 263 6520/6527/6529. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:14/15 15/29 EQUATORIAL GUINEA (27/07/97) The general situation is calm, and there are no travel restrictions. Nevertheless take sensible travel precautions, e.g. avoid travel after dark. There is no British Consular presence in Equatorial Guinea. Anyone experiencing difficulties should seek assistance from either the French Embassy (tel: 240 922 26) or from the Spanish Embassy (Tel: 240 9 31 74/ 3298/ 2020) Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjz Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:15/41 16/29 ERITREA (05/09/97) 1/3 Five European tourists, and their Eritrean driver, were shot dead in December 1996 on Gathalay-Filfil road 40km to the north of Asmara. Avoid using this route. Keep to the main road if travelling from Asmara to Massawa. Be vigilant at all times and avoid travel after dark. Take accommodation only in larger towns. There are many landmines throughout Eritrea. Do not stray from the main roads either on foot or by vehicle without seeking local advice. Travel headlines 430 Front pagu 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:15/15 17/29 ERITREA (05/09/97) 2/3 Avoid the Sudanese border area where there is continued military activity and banditry. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to cross the border as it is effectively closed. The Danish Islands are subject to a territorial dispute between Eritrea and Yemen. Mariners should bj aware that the islands themselves and the coastlines opposite are sensitive arias and should keep a clear distance from these islands. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:15/56 18/29 ERITREA (05/09/97) 3/3 British Nationals should register at the British Consulate in Asmara (tel 12 01 45) on arrival particularly if they intend to travel by road to areas outside the capital. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:16/27 19/29 ESTONIA X28/07/97) 1/2 There is a risk of mugging in the capital and travellers should take sensible precautions, especially after dark. Do not leave valuables unattended. Car theft is a growing problem. Those bringing vehicles into Estonia should always carry the original vehicle registration documents when driving. Summer visitors to forested areas should seek medical advice about innoculations against tick-borne encephalitis. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:16/29 20/29 ESTONIA (28/07/97) 2/2 Visitors intending to stay in Estonia for more than 90 days will require a visa. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:04/21 21/29 W"£££"£££"£££ ETHIOPIA (09/09/97) 1/4 There have been a number of indiscriminate bomb and grenade attacks in public places including restaurants and hotels in Addis Ababa, Dira Dawa and Harar in recent months. There have also been a number of kidnappings over the last few years. The latest of thjsj occurred in the Bale Mountain region in April 1997 and resulted in the murder of a Danish Aid worker. Further indiscriminate attacks cannot be ruled out and visitors should be alert at al times. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:49/38 22/29 W"£££"£££"£££ ETHIOPIA (09/09/:7) 2/4 Avoid travel to the Somali Region of Ethiopia (including Harar, Dire Dawa and Jijiga), Southern Bale (Including the Toff Omar Caves and the Bale Plateau), and south eastern areas of Ethiopia (east of the Awash National Park and south to Somalia). There is a political tension along the borders with Sudan and Somalia. Do not attempt to cross these borders. Banditry is a problem along the borders with Kenya and Djibouti. If crossing these borders stay on the main road. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:48/31 23/29 ETHIOPIA (09/09/97) 3/4 Muggings are becoming more common. Take sensible precautions bz keeping valuables and cameras etc out of sight. Avoid staying outside major towns or villages and travelling after dark. Seek local advise about the presence of mines. Do not take photographs of military establishments/govjrnmjnt buildings, including the bridge ovjt the Blue oile Gorge. Do not wear military st=le ou camouflage clothing. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:29/03 24/29 ETHIOPIA (09/09/97) 4/4 Roads are impassable to Lalibela from June to September and travel there or to othjt parts of Ethiopia will bj difficult during this pjtiod. Credit cards are accepted at only one or two outlets in Adder Ababa. On arrival register at the Consular Section of the British Embassy, Addis Ababa (tel 61 23 54). Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:29/35 25/29 FRANCE (21/07/97) 1/2 As during 1995 and 1996, travellers to France should bj vigilant particularly in the big cities. Suspicious or unattended baggage, vehicles and packages should be avoided and reported immediately to the authorities. Travellers should always carry identity papers/passport and must expect to be searched. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:20/17 26/29 FRANCE (21/07/:7) 2/2 Visitors to the Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy should be aware that the French authorities are currently restricting maritime activities in thu area of the La Hague nuclear reporocessing plant, while work is being carried out. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Wjathjr Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:20/19 27/29 GAMBIA (19/05/97) There has been an outbreak of meningitis in the Baste aria of the Gambia (approx 350kms East of Banjul) The risk of catching the disease in the Greater Banjul area is low but, as a precautionary measure, visitors to the Gambia, especially children up to 14, are advised to seek medical advice about vaccination against meningitis before travelling. See Department of Health guidelinrs for more details BBC2 P462 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjt Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:21/11 28/29 GEORGIA (15/08/97) 1/2 Visits by road to most parts of Georgia can be made in relative safety, although travel at night outside Tbilisi should bj avoided if possible. The break-away regions of Abkhazia and South Ossjtia should bj strictly avoided as both remain insecure. The Georgia/Russia land border is genitally closed to Westerners. Thjti have been recent outbreaks of diphtheria in Georgia. Seek medical advice about precautionary measures before travelling. Medical facilities are limited. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weather Main MenuP478 CEEFAX 2 478 Sat 20 Sip 01:21/47 29/29 GEORGIA (15/08/97) 2/2 British Airways and Turkish Airlines are the only Wrstern aiuline1 qurrentl= serving Georgia. Be vigilant and take sensible precautions against mugging for example especially after dark. Power cuts are frequent, especially in winter. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Sport Weathjz Main Munu