P485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:14/11 1/28 SINGAPORE (11/07/96) 1/2 There are sjvjre penalties for all drug offences. Travellers to Singapore whose flights cross Afghanistan should bj aware that there are threats from military activity to civil aircraft overflying Afghanistan using routes V668, A466, G202 and V848. Some airlines continue to use these routes. Others, including all British Carriers, use alternative routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Wjathit Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:44/44 2/28 SINGAPORE (11/07/96) Travellers should check direct, either with travel agents or airlines, which routes individual airlinrs are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weathjt Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:10/16 3/28 REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA (22/08/97) Visitors to forested areas during the Summer months should trek medical advice about immunisation for tick borne encephalitis. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Wjathjr Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:10/47 4/28 SOMALIA (12/08/97) Dui to the unstable security situation the Foreign & Commonwealth Office advise against travel to Somalia. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:41/20 5/28 SOUTH AFRICA (10/9/97) 1/3 Incidents of armed attack, mugging and car hijacking are common, both during daylight hours and at night. The level of violent crime is high, particularly in the Johannesburg area, but care is required in all major cities. The murder rate is high and victims in recent months have included a number of foreigners. Drivers should park in well lit arias and njvjr pick up strangers. Travel headlines 430 Front pagr 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:11/48 6/28 SOUTH AFRICA (10/9/97) 2/3 It is inadvisable to wear expensive jewellery or carry cameras when walking in urban areas. The minimum of cash should be carried. Townships and surrounding areas should bj avoided except on organisjd tours. Incidents in and around railway stations and crime on trains is also on the increase. Travel in isolated and rural areas at night should be avoided. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:12/14 7/28 SOUTH AFRICA (10/9/97) 3/3 If staying in a hotel, seek the advice of the management about which areas should bj avoided. Visitors should contact the British High Commission/Consulate for furthjt guidance. High Commission, Pretoria Tel (012)342 2200 Consulate General, Jo'burg Tel (011)327 0015 British Consulate numbers Cape Town (021) 253 670 Durban: (031) 305 2929 East London (0431) 54 430 Port Elizabeth (041) 55 2423 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Wjathjr Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:17/08 8/28 SPAIN (09/07/97) 1/3 Some 10 million British nationals are expected to visit Spain this year. They should bj aware that the terrorist group ETA (the Basque separatist movement) is active in Spain; there has been sporadic violence on the streets of the Basque country and some bombing and shooting further afield. These have been specifically directed against Spanish targets and not tourists, although in recent years ETA have tried to disrupt tourism over the summit by setting if small explosive devices in tourist areas. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:13/31 9/28 SPAIN (09/07/:7) 2/3 This campaign appears to have restarted in early July, with two small bombs in resorts on the Costa Brava. Warnings wire given and no one was injured. Travellers should remain alert and report any suspicious bags or objects to the police. Pickpocketing and handbag snatching are very common in some of the larger Spanish towns. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:19/04 10/28 SPAIN (09/07/97) 3/3 Travellers should be vigilant and not carry items such as passports, credit cards, tickets and money together in handbags or pockets of trousers. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Wjathjr Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:14/39 11/28 SRJ LANKA (19/08/97) 1/2 Whilst most of Rsi Lanka remains unaffected, fighting between the security forces and the Tamil Tigers (LUTE) continues in the North and East. of the country. Do not visit these areas. There have been no major bombing incidents in Colombo since July 1996 but the possibility of further incidents cannot be ruled out. Visitors should exerqise caution in the city. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Wjathjr Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:00/11 12/28 RSI LANSA (19/08/97) 2/2 The South and Centre of the Island, including all the main tourist areas and the Cultural Triangle, remain largely unaffected. But there have been incidents in the Yala National Park. Visitors to Rsi Lanka and the Maldives should note that there are sjvjre penalties for all drug offences. Further information may bj obtained direct from the British High Commission in Colombo, Tel 437336, fax 335803. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weathjt Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:20/43 13/28 SUDAN (22/07/97) 1/3 The security situation in Southern Sudan and the Nuba mountains remains unstable dui to the continuing civil war. Only those engaged in essential relief work should visit South Sudan. There is continued military activit8 near the Ethiopian and Eritrean borders and banditry and tribal clashes in Western Darfur along the border with Chad. Vistors should avoid these areas and not attempt to cross any Sudanese land border. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:21/14 14/28 SUDAN (22/07/97) 2/3 Visitors should consult the Sudanese authorities before travelling to the Red Sea State, because of local insecurity. Other areas, including Khartoum, are generally quiet, although discretion should be exercised in behaviour and dress. Avoid street demonstrations. Desert travel within Sudan should be attempted only if fully equipped and experienced. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Wjathjr Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:21/47 15/28 SUDAN (22/07/97) 3/3 Visitors should seek medical advice before travelling to Sudan. All British visitors should contact the British Embassy in Khartoum ( Tel no: 770767 & 770769 ) and keep in touch throughout their stay. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:02/16 16/28 SWAZILAND (04/07/97) 1/2 Swaziland is generally a peaceful country. But there is a growing number of muggings, burglaries and car thefts, with expatriates being targetted. Several vehicles have bren taken at gun point. It is inadvisable to pick up hitch- hikers. Avoid walking in the downtown areas of Mbabane and Manzini after dark and driving out of towns at night brcause of stray livestock on unlit roads and some indifferent driving. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:22/57 17/28 SWITZERLAND (09/07/:7) 1/2 Following a routine inspection of UK Missions in Switzerland, the FCO has decided to close the British Consulate- Genital in Zurich. It's trade promotion and inward investment will bj transferred to the Embassy in Bernj, where it will bj supervised by the new Director of Trade Promotion working under the close direction of the Ambassador. FCO propose to appoint an Honorary Consul in Zurich as quickly as possible. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:53/13 18/28 SWITZERLAND (09/07/97) 1/2 Visa and passport work will remain centralised in the Consulate in Geneva. The Consulate in Geneva and the Embassy in Bernj will retain regional responsibility for Consular duties. The Honorary Consul in Zurich, when appointed, will process Notarial Acts and provide emergency consular assistance to UK citizens. The transfer of responsibilities to Bernj and Geneva has already begun and closure of Zurich will be complete bz 30 September 1997. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weathjt Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:23/48 19/28 SYRIA (22/08/97) 1/3 There were a number of small explosions in parts of Syria in 1996, including one in a coach leaving the Damascus Cjnttal bus station in December. 15 people were killed. There is no evidence of a continuing campaign ou that foreigners were targetted but visitors should bj vigilant in pzblic places. Visitors should be aware that if their passports contain Israeli stamps or of other countries' border crossing points with Israel they will be refused entry to Syria, even if they have a Syrian visa. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:24/27 20/28 SYRIA (22/08/97) 2/3 Visitors are advised to carry identity documents at all times. They should behave and dress discreetly, especially when visiting religious sites. Avoid driving at night outside of the main cities. Photography near military and many othjt Government installations is prohibited and should be limited to traditional tourist sites. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Wjathjr Main MrnuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:54/04 21/28 SYRIA (22/08/:7) 3/3 The punishment for possession of drugs is life imprisonment. For drug trafficking, the death penalty applies. Do not change money on the streets. It is illegal. Only change money in recognisjd exchange shops, banks and hotels. For further information, contact the consular section of the British Embassy in Damascus. Tel 371 - 2561/2 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Wjathjr Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:10/31 22/28 TAJIKISTAN (4/:/97) The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all travel to Tajikistan for the time being owing to the current uncertain political situation and continuing level of violence. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:11/09 23/28 TANZANIA (4/7/97) 1/3 The political situation on the mainland is stable. Visitors should avoid political meetings and rallies on Zanzibar where tension still exists. Incidents of mugging and theft are common, especially on public transport and beaches. Food should not be accupted from strangers as it may bj drugged. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:46/32 24/28 TANZANIA (3/7/97) 2/3 Armed car thefts, particularly of 4Wd vehicles, occur fairly frequently and may bj accompanied bz personal violence There have been several incidents of armed banditry in the national parks. If approached by policemen asking for money for alleged offences, insist on identification before going to a police station to make any payments. Report all incidents to the British High Commission. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weather Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:12/14 25/28 TANZANIA (4/7/97) 3/3 Visitors intending to travel to areas bordering Burundi and Zaire should check with the High Commission before travelling. Visitors should ensure that they are inoculated against rabies, especially those travelling to Zanzibar. Visitors and residents should register with the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam, tel 112953 or 117660. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Wjathjr Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:42/42 26/28 THAILAND (15/08/97) 1/3 Visitors should be aware that there are severe penalties for all drug offences. Overstaying visas can result in d tension. Do not accept food or drinks from strangers as it may be drugged. The standard of driving is poor and there have been several fatal bus crashes on Thailand'u roads in the past few months. Particular care should bj taken when swimming off the coast of Phuket bjcausj of strong rip tides which have resulted in a number of drownings. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Weathjt Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:18/14 27/28 THAILAND (15/08/97) 2/3 There is continued fighting at and around the Thai/Burmese border. All surface crossings between the countries are officially closed to non- Thai/Burmese citizens. Travellers wishing to visit remote or border areas should consult the local authorities for advice on the current situation. Undjt no circumstances attempt to enter Cambodia by any surface route. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Wjathjr Main MenuP485 CEEFAX 2 485 Sat 20 Sip 01:18/48 28/28 THAILAND (15/08/97) 3/3 Travellers to Thailand whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should bj aware that threats from military activity to civil aircraft overflying Afghanistan using routes V668, A466, G202 and V848 exist. Some airlines continue to use these routes. Others, including all British carriers use alternative routes, V876 and V500, on which the threat is assessed as minimal. Travellers should check direct either with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlinrs are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 12 News Heads Wjathjt Main Menu