P486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:29/44 1/40 TOGO (28/07/97) 1/2 Togo has experienced periodic violence and strikes in recent years. Although the current situation is calm the potential exists for unsettled conditions. Street crime is common in Lome and there have been incidents of car- jacking. Visitors should avoid walking in the vicinity of the beach where there have been muggings. Care should bj taken when travelling in Lome at night. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:29/16 2/40 TOGO (28/07/97) 2/2 Visitors should stop at all control points on request, turn on interior vehicle lights and only continue if certain that permission has been given to do so. Be prepared for checks of passpoyt/ identity papers and possible vehicle sjarchjs. Visitors should avoid travelling outsjdj Lome at night. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:40/23 3/40 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO (10/07/:7) 1/3 Most people visiting Trinidad & Tobago enjoy problem free holidays. Nevertheless theft, often involving weapons, can bj a problem, particularly at night in Port of Spain and other urban areas. Take local advice on specific areas to bj avoided. Do not resist armed robbjts. Many country areas are best visited in groups. Avoid isolated beachrs and forest trails. Do not carry large amounts of money or wear jewellery. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:20/58 4/40 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO (10/07/:7) 2/3 Use hotel safety deposit boxes to store valuables, money and passpoutsO The authorities are alert to the carriage of illicit drugs; checks are thorough and sentences arr sjvjte. Do not carry packages for persons unknown to you or if you do not know their contents. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:20/54 5/40 $RJNIDAD & TOBAGO (10/07/97) 3/3 Tobago suffers from less crime than Trinidad, but recent events suggest that muggings are becoming more prevalent. Take sensible precautions. Do not visit isolated bjachjs. Use taxis after dark. If in doubt consult your tour operator or hotel staff. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:20/26 6/40 TURKEY (21/08/:7) 1/5 Western and Central Turkey, including Mediterranean and Black Sea Coasts: Visitors should be aware that the Kurdistan Workers Party (PST) has attacked places frequented by tourists. Recent attacks have included bomb explosions in Istanbul and Bodrum and the hijacking of a jeep safari near Antalya. Other tourist locations have previously been targetted. Furthjt attacks may be expected, as the PKG have made repeated threats against tourists. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:21/11 7/40 TURKEY (21/08/97) 2/5 The Turkish authorities are given£ 1 high priority to protecting visitors, but complete security cannot be guaranteed. Visitors should remain vigilant at all times. Information for Eastern and South- eastern Turkey follows... Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:21/26 8/40 TURKEY (21/08/97) 3/5 Eastern and South Eastern Turkey: There is widespread terrorism in South East Turkey and in the Mount Ararat area of Eastern Turkey. The PKG's activities have included the kidnapping of several western tourists. Sporadic attacks have occurred as far west as Rivas, Adana and Ordu provinces. Further similar incidents can bj expected. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:22/18 9/40 W"£££"£££"£££ TURKEY (21/08/97) 4/5 Do not visit the south east unless on essential business, in which case keep to main roads and towns. Avoid travelling at dusk or after dark. Advise the British Embassy Ankara (tel; 312 4686230/42) or British Consulate General Istanbul (tel 212 2937545/49) of your travel plans. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathju Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:22/44 10/40 TURKEY (21/08/:7) 5/5 Due to the continued insecurity in Northern Iraq do not attempt to enter Iraq from Turkey. The main border crossing points into Syria (in daylight hours) are still considered genitally 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 Sat 20 Sip 01:43/07 11/40 TURKMENISTAN (04/06/97) 1/2 Incidents of mugging, theft and pickpocketing occur in all cities. Take sensible precautions when travelling ou walking in the street. Do not leave valuables unattended. Do not be ostentatious with foreign currency. It is not clear whethjt maintenance procedures are always properly observed on internal flights. Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and Turkmenistan Airlines operate regular flights from Western Europe to Ashgabat. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:43/19 12/40 TURKMENISTAN (04/06/97) 2/2 Visitors should seek medical advice about inoculations before travelling to Turkmenistan. British nationals visiting Turkmenistan require entry visa. Travellers whose journey originates from the US should obtain their visa before departure from the Embassy of Turkmenistan in London. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01: 13/40 TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS (11/7/97) There is a relatively low crime rate in Turks and Caicos Islands, but exurcise common sjnsj. Do not travel to isolated spots such as North West Point (Providjnciales) at night or without letting someone know you are there during the day. Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:44/51 14/40 UGANDA (26/07/97) 1/2 Although declining in frequency,rebel attacks and road ambushes continue in the northern districts of Gulu & Kitgum Visitors are advised to seek local information before entering these districts and to proceed wish caution Another rebel group operating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has increased its activity in the Rwenzori Mountains area. The areas of Bundibugyo and the Semliki Plains should bj avoided, and all areas west of the Kasesj-Katwe axis. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:49/15 15/40 UGANDA (26/07/97) 2/2 Rebel movements have also taken place in the Queen Elizabeth National Park and there have been some incidents of attacks on travellers in that area. banditry and inter-tribal clashes in the Karamoja region of eastern Uganda continue. Local advice should bj taken Elsewhere in Uganda there is a continued risk of armed robbery and vehicle hi-jackings. Avoid travel after dark. Before travelling up country visitor1 should consult the High Commission in Kampala (tel: 257 054/:). Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathju Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:45/43 16/40 UKRAINE (4/9/:7) 1/2 Visitors must have medical insurance to apply for a Ukrainian Visa and cover any medical costs that might arise during their visit. There is a diphtheria epidemic in parts of Ukraine. Do not drink tap water without first boiling it. Consult your GP about immunisation and other precautionary measures. Visitors to forested arias are advised to seek medical advice about innoculations for tick-borne encephalitis. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:46/15 17/40 UKRAINE (4/9/97) 2/2 Muggings, thefts and car hijacking are increasing throughout Ukraine. Be vigilant and keep expensive possessions out of sight. If travelling bz overnight train, secure compartment door from the inside bz tying it closed with wire or cord. Carry your passport at all times. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:47/27 18/40 USA — FLORIDA (29/08/97) 1/2 Most people visit Florida without experiencing difficulty. However, visitors should continue to be vigilant about their personal security. You should: Not wear ostentatious jewellery and avoid walking in obviously run- down areas. If arriving at night, take a taxi to your hotel and collect your hire car the next day. Drive on main highways and use well lit car parks. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:5 19/40 USA - FLORIDA (29/08/97) 2/2 You should: NOT STOP if your car is bumped from behind. Instead, indicate to the other driver to follow you to the nearest public area and call for police assistance. NOT SLEEP IN YOUR CAR on the roadside or in rest areas. Visitors should take sensible precautions to avoid mosquito bites, such as using mosquito repellent on exposed skin when outdoors in the evening and avoiding standing water after dark. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:34/08 20/40 UZBEKISTAN (4/9/97) 1/2 Keep valuables out of sight. In Tashkent it is safer to use official taxis or hire cars, especially at night or if visiting the city suburbs. Long distance travel by train should bj avoided. If obliged to travel overnight, store valuables in the compartment undjz the bed or seat. Do not leave the compartment unattended and ensure that the dooz is secured from the inside with wire or strong cord. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:18/20 21/40 UZBEKISTAN (4/9/97) 2/2 It is not known whether maintenance procedures on aircraft used on internal flights are always properly obsjrvjd. For safety, travellers are advised where possible to fly directly to thieu destination on an international flight originating outside Eastern Europe and Central Asia. There is a diphtheria epidemic in Uzbekistan. Visitors should seek medical advice before travelling. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:19/34 22/40 W"£££"£££"£££ VENEZUELA (15/07/97) 1/2 Difficult economic conditions have caused a surge in crime in all areas of Venezuela, particularly in Caraqp; 1nd Maracaibo, some targeted against foreigners. There have also been incidents involving tourists in Margarita. Street robbjtiis and car-jackings can occur anywhere. Do not carry large amounts of money or valuable jewellery and dress down. Care should bj taken at all times and walking in city streets should be avoided at night. Use taxis whrtevju possible. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:19/46 23/40 VENEZUELA (15/07/97) 2/2 Colombian terrorist and narcotic gangs are active in regions bordering Colombia, where there has been a recent increase in kidnappings. Do not travel in the border area except in well escorted groups. Visitors are advised to register at the British Embassy in Caracas, telephone 993 4111. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:10/18 24/40 VIETNAM (18/09/97) 1/5 Travel in parts of Vietnam can be hazardous and in some areas is still restricted. Take particular care when travelling in areas along the border with Laos, Cambodia and China. Unexploded mines, bombs and shells are a hazard in former battlefield areas. Drug smuggling carries the death penalty. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:10/10 25/40 VIETNAM (18/09/97) 2/5 Isolated incidents of theft have occurred mainly in Ho Chi Mind City. A Dutch tourist was recently murdered in Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Mind City. The standard of driving and vehicle maintenance is poor and often the cause of accidents. When hiring vehicles always check about accident liability. Motorcycle hire is not recommended. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:11/25 26/40 VIETNAM (18/09/97) 3/5 There is an epidemic of dengue fevjt in the Southern part of Vietnam and sporadic cases in the north. Care should bj taken to avoid mosquito bites. Typhoid is a problem in the Mekong Delta and Japanese encephalitis is affecting parts of northern Vietnam. The provision of prompt consular assistance is difficult outside Hanoi and Ho Chi Mind City because of poorly developed infrastructure throughout Vietnam. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:11/17 27/40 VIETNAM (18/09/97) 4/5 Visitors should register with the British Embassy in Hanoi, (tel: 8267560-5 fax: 8252349 fax: 8267560-5) or the Britsh Consulate General in Ho Chi Mind City (tel: 8298433 fax: 8221971). Travellers to Vietnam whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should be aware that there are threats from military activity to civil aircraft overflying Afghanistan using routes V668, A466, G202 and V848. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:12/27 28/40 VIETNAM (18/09/97) 5/5 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 airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:55/18 29/40 WESTERN SAHARA (3/7/97) 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 Sahar has been extended to end of September 1997, the significant progress in the political process means the possibility of armed clashes in the area. The area south of Tan Tan (Morocco) is under military jurisdiction. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 S t 0 Sip 01:53/59 30/40 WESTERN SAHARA (3/7/97) 2/2 Travel is restricted and while organjsjd groups are generally permitted, independent overland travellers may bj turned back at Dakhla. Consular services are not available and we cannot assist in obs inink transit permits. To transit the territory, vehicles should bj shipped from Casablanca to Mauritania or Senegal and passjnkjts travel by air. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:13/25 31/40 YEMEN (31/07/97) 1/3 The security situation is improving but the risk of random kidnapping remains. Thjte have been a number of incidents where tourists and residents have bren held. All have been released unharmed after several days. Armed theft of vehicles, particularly of 4WD models is common. Thjti remains some danger from mines laid during the civil war in the southern and eastern governorates. Off-road travel is not recommended. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:14/34 32/40 YEMEN (31/07/97) 2/3 Respect local sensitivities about religious sites. It is not always wise to enter mosques or to take photographs near those sites. Avoid travel to the govjrnorates of Al Mahra, near Omani border, and in Al Jawf and Sa'ada, both north of Sana'a. The Marib area is volatile. Avoid going there when trouble has been reported. Where possible, travel in organised groups with well established local tour agents. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:55/26 33/40 YEMEN (31/07/:7) 3/3 The Danish Islands are szbjict to a territorial dispute between Yemen and Erittia. Maritime travellers should be aware that the islands themselves and the coastlines opposite are sensitive areas and should keep a clear distance. All travellers to Yemen should register with the British Embassy in Sana'a, Tel: 264081-4 and/or at the British Consulate/Trade office in Aden, Tel 02 232712. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:55/38 34/40 YUGOSLAVIA, Fed.Rip.of (01/08/97) 1/2 (Serbia and Montenegro) Visitors to Montenegro should note that the border with Croatia is closed. Travellers to FRY must obtain a visa before departure. It is not possiblu to obtain visas at airports or borders. Visitors arriving without visas will be detained, possibly fined, and returned to their point of departure. Declare all currency on jntjting FRY. Failure to do so will attract a fine on departure and possible confiscation of remaining cash. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:56/39 35/40 YUGOSLAV A, Fed.Rep.of (01/08/97) 2/2 Cash ($ or DM) is normally required for all payments, including hotel bills, other than for a handful of major hotels in in Belgrade. It is not possible to encash travellers chrqurs and credit cards are not generally accepted. Identification should bj carried at all times. The incidence of car theft remains high, and there have been isolated robbjtiis on international train services. Register with the British Embassy in Belgrade (011-645-055) on arrival. Inform the Embassy of any change of address or telephone number. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:56/41 36/40 ZAMBIA (29/08/97) 1/3 Street riots in Lusaka in mid-August and the shooting incident on 23 August in which formjt President Kenneth Kaunda and a fellow leadjt of the Opposition were wounded, have raised tensions in the capital and major towns. Visitors are not thought to be at particular risk but sensible precautions should be taken and crowds avoided. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:57/33 37/40 ZAMBIA (29/08/97) 2/3 Mugging and bag snatching is widespread in downtown areas, especially at bus and railway stations. Housebreaking and armed theft of vehicles os widespread and may bj accompanied b= violence, particularly if resistance i; attem8ted. Medical facilities and communications are poor, particularly in rural areas. In the event of a serious accident emergency facilities are extremely limited. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:57/42 38/40 ZAMBIA (2:/08/97) 3/3 Visitors are strongly urgrd to tpku out medical insurance, including qovrz for medical evacuation. Avoid driving out of town at night as many vehicles are poorly lit and badly driven. Even major roads are b1dl= pwt-holud and in a dangerous state of repair. Stray animals on rural roads are a constant hazard. For further advice contact the British High Commission, Lusaka tel 251133 fax 251923 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathjr Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:5</14 39/40 ZIMBABWE (4/9/:7) 1/2 Crime levels in Zimbabwe are generally low. But mugging and pickpocketing are prevalent in city centres, especially in Harare, near hotels and banks. Visitors to Victoria Falls and othjt tourist centres should be wary as tourists, particularly backpackers, are at risk. Thefts from vehicles are fairly common. Visitors travelling by car should be cautious at filling stations. Anyone offering help to change punctured tykes should be regarded with caution. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Wjathju Main MenuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Sat 20 Sip 01:k8/10 40/40 ZIMBABWE (4/9/:7) 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 services can provide only limited help in thu event of an accident. The incidjncu of passpozt theft i; high. Visitors should carry photocopies of their passports, although banks will not accept photocopies for monetary transactions. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info TV/Radio Weathjt Main Menu