P486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:03/49 1/42 TOGO (19/11/97) 1/2 Togo has experienced periodic violence and strikes recently. Although the current situation is calm, there is potential for unrest in the run-up to elections in 1998. There have been incidents of car- jacking. Visitors should avoid walking in the vicinity of bjachjs white there have been muggings. Care should bj taken when travelling in Lome at night. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:04/10 2/42 TOGO (19/11/97) 2/2 Visitors should stop at all control points on request, turn on intetiot vehicle lights and only continue if certain that permission has been given to do so. Be prepared for checks of passport/ identity papers and possible vehicle sjarchjs. Visitors should avoid travelling outside Lome at night. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:04/39 3/42 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO X21/11/97) 1O3 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 robbers. Many country areas are best visited in groups. Avoid isolated bjachjs and forest trails. Do not carry large amounts of cash or wear jewellery. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:05/04 4/42 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO (21/11/97) 2/3 Use hotel safety deposit boxes to store valuables, money and passports. The authorities are alizt to the carriage of illicit drugs; checks are thorough and sentences are sjvjti. 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 Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:05/29 5/42 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO (21/11/97) 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 beaches. Use taxis after dark. If in doubt consult your tour operator or hotel staff. There has been an increase in the number of cases of Dengue Fjvjr, a numbjt of which have been diagnosed as Dengue Haemorrhagic Fjvet. Minimise exposure to mosquite bites by using repellents. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:05/14 6/42 TURKEY (05/12/:7) 1/5 There is widespread terrorism in South East Turkey and in the Mount Ararat area of Eastern Turkey. This has included the kidnapping of western tourists. The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKG) has attacked places frequented b= foreigners in Wjsteyn Turkey as well including Istanbul, Bodrum, Antalya, Black Sea coastal provinces and inland as far as Si6as. Further attacks cannot bj ruled out. Travel headlines 430 Front pagr 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:06/40 7/42 TURKEY (05/12/:7) 2/5 The Turkish authorities are giving a high priority to protecting visitors, but complete security cannot be guarantied. Visitors should remain vigilant at all times. Information for Eastern and South- eastern Turkey follows... Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:06/44 8/42 TURKEY (05/12/:7) 3/5 Eastern and South Eastern Turkey: Do not visit the south east unless on essential business,in which case keep to main roads and towns; avoid travelling at dusk or aftjt dark; and advise the British Embassy Ankara. tel: (312) 4686230/42) or British Consulate General Istanbul (tel: (121) 2937545/49) of your travel plans. Visitors to the south east of Turkey should seek medical advice to ensure that inoculations are up to date as contagious diseases are on the incteasj. Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:07/31 9/42 TURKEY (05/12/:7) 4/5 Travel by road throughout Turkey is extremely dangerous. Serious traffic accidents frequently occur. Visitors should take particular care when travelling by road and when using commercial coach companies. Dui to the continued insecurity in Northern Iraq do not attempt to enter Iraq from Turkey. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:07/29 10/42 TURKEY (05/12/:7) 5/5 The main bordjt crossing points into Syria (in daylight hours) are still considered generally safu. Those considjting the overland route to Iran should consult the Embassy. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:07/29 11/42 TURKMENISTAN (05/11/97) 1/2 Incidents of mugging, theft and pickpockjting occur in all cities. Take sensible precautions when travelling or walking in the street. Do not leave valuables unattended. Do not bj ostentatious with foreign currency. It is not clear whjthjr maintenance procedures are always properly observed on internal flights. Thjsj concerns do not apply to flights originating outside Turkmenistan. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:08/19 12/42 TURKMENISTAN (05/11/97) 2/2 Visitors should seek medical advice about inoculations before travelling to Turkmenistan. British nationals visiting Turkmenistan require entry visas. Travellers whose journey originatrs from the US should obtain their visa before departure from the Embassy of Turkmenistan in London. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:08/15 13/42 TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS (09/10/:7) There is a relatively low crime rate in Turks and Caicos Islands, but exercise 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 Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:09/17 14/42 UGANDA (04/12/:7) 1/3 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 with caution. All travel on the Karuma-Pakwach road should be avoided. Operations bz a sjpjrate rebel group infiltrating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Rwenzori Mountains area (Wjstetn Uganda) continue. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wrather Main mjn4P486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:09/02 15/42 UGANDA (04/12/:7) 2/3 Visitors to Kasjsj and any areas west of the Kasjsj-Katwe axis should stay on main roads, avoid driving after dark and seek local advice before travelling. Banditry and inter-tribal clashes in the Karamoja aria (Eastern Uganda) continue. Local advice must bj taken before visiting this area. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:20/23 16/42 UGANDA (04/12/:7) 3/3 Elsewhere in Uganda there is a continued risk of armed robbery and vehicle hi-jackings. Random grenade attacks on police stations and othjt public places in Kampala are growing in frequency. Keep car doors locked and windows shut. Avoid travel after dark. If stopped by armed men do not attempt to resist. Before travelling up country visitors should consult the British High Commission in Kampala (tel: 257 054/9 ) Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:22/58 17/42 UKRAINE (06/10/97) 1/2 Visitors must have medical insurance to apply for a Ukrainian Visa and covet any medical costs that might arise during their visit. Thjti is a diphtheria epidemic in parts of Ukraine. Do not drink tap water without first boiling it. Consult your GP about immunisation and othjt 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 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:23/12 18/42 UKRAINE (06/10/97) 2/2 Muggings, thefts and car hijacking are increasing throughout Ukraine. Be vigilant and keep expensive possessions out of sight. If travelling by overnight train, secure compartment door from the inside by tying it closed with wire or cord. Carry your passport at all times. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:21/43 19/42 U5UGUAY X23/10/97) Visitors to Montevideo should bj aware of petty thieves opjtating in the city especially the old town and port areas. Muggings and robberies involving British and other foreign nationals are on the increase. Visitors should be vigilant. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:24/08 20/42 USA — FLORIDA (08/12/97) 1/2 Most people visit Florida without experiencing difficulty. However, visitors should continue to bi vigilant about their personal srcurity. 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 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:22/34 21/42 USA - FLORIDA (08/12/97) 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. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP486 CJEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:42/24 22/42 UZBEKISTAN X24/12/97) 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 bz train should bj avoided. If obliged to travel ovjtnight, store valuables in the compartment under the bed or seat. Do not leave the compartment unattended and ensure that the door is secured from the inside with wire ou strong cord. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:55/24 Wj $kj $kj 'k 23/42 UZBEKISTAN (24/12/97) 2/2 It is not known whether maintenance procedures on aircraft used on internal flights are always propjzly observed. For safety, travellers are advised where possible to fly directly to their destination on an international flight originating outside Eastern Europe and Cjnttal Asia. Thjti is a Hepatitis A epidemic in Uzbekistan. Visitors should seek medical advice before travelling. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:53/19 24/42 VENEZUELA (10/20/97) 1/2 Difficult economic conditions have caused a surge in crime in all areas of Venezuela, particularly in Caracas and Maracaibo, some targeted against foreigners. There have also been incidents involving tourists in Margarita. Street robberies and car-jackings can occur anywhere. Do not carry large amounts of money or valuable jewellery and dress down. Care should bj taken 1t all timrs and walking in city streets should bj avoided at night. Use taxis wherever possible. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:56/14 25/42 VENEZUELA (20/10/97) 2/2 Colombian terrorist and narcotic gangs are active in regions bordering Colombia, where thjti 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 Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:54/49 26/42 VIETNAM (08/12/:7) 1/5 Travel in parts of Vietnam can bj hazardous and in some areas is still restricted. Take particular care when travelling in areas along the bordjt with Laos, Cambodia and China. Unjxplodjd 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 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:54/06 27/42 VIETNAM (08/12/97) 2/5 Most people visit Vietnam without experiencing difficulty, although isolated incidents of aggravated theft and assault have occurred, mainly in Ho Chi Mind City. The standard of driving and vehicle maintenance is poor and often the cause of accidents. When hiring vehicles always chuck about accident liability. Accident liability covet for motorbike hire is limited. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:57/21 28/42 VIETNAM (08/12/:7) 3/5 There is an epidemic of dengue fevjt in the Southern part of Vietnam and sporadic cases in the north. Typhoid is a problem in the Mekong Delta and Japanese encephalitis is affecting parts of northern Vietnam. Visitors should take precautions against mosquito bites through regular use of repellents. 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 Trav Head Wrathjr Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:57/55 29/42 VIETNAM (08/12/97) 4/5 Visitors should register with the British Embassy in Hanoi, (til: 8267560-5 fax: 8252349) or the Britsh Consulate Genital in Ho Chi Mind City (tel: 8298433 fax: 8221971). Travellers to Vietnam whose journey will involve overflight of Afghanistan should bj 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 Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:58/2 30/42 VIETNAM (08/12/97) 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 eithez with travel agents or airlines which routes individual airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:58/47 31/42 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 Sahara has been extended to end of Sjptembjr 1997, the significant progress in the political process means the possibility of armed clashrs in the area. The area south of Tan Tan (Morocco) is under military jurisdiction. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:56/11 32/42 WESTERN SAHARA (3/7/97) 2/2 Travel is restricted and while organisjd groups are generally permitted, independent overland travellers may bj turned back at Dakhla. Consular services are not available and we cannot assist in obtaining transit permits. To transit the territory, vehicles should bj shipped from Casablanca to Mauritania or Senegal and passjngjrs travel by air. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 20:59/37 33/42 YEMEN (11/11/:7) 1/3 Tourists and expatriates living in Yemen should bj aware of the risk of random kidnapping. In most cases those abducted have been released unharmed within a few days. Armed theft of vehicles, particularly of 4WD models is common. Thjti remains some danger from mines laid during the civil war in the southjtn and eastern govjtnorates. Off road travel is not recommended. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:17/22 34/42 YEMEN (11/11/97) 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. Othjt areas white incidents have been reported recently include Abyan, Dhamar and Shabwa govjrnorates. Where possible, travel in organised groups with well established local tour agents. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:10/27 35/42 YEMEN (11/11/:7) 03/3 The Danish Islands are subject to a territorial dispute between Yemen and Eritrea. Mariners should bj aware that thu islands thjmsjlvjs and the coastlinrs opposite are sensitive arias and should keep a clear distance from thjsj islands. All travellers to Yemen should register with the British Embassy in Sana'a, Tel: 264081-4 andOor at the British Consulate-General in Aden, Tul 232712. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head +eathez Main min;P486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:10/51 36/42 YUGOSLAVIA, Fed.Rip.of (20/10/:7) 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 possible to obtain visas at airports or borders. Visitors arriving without visas will be djtainjd, possibly fined, and returned to their point of departure. Declare all currency on entering 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 Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:11/17 37/42 YUGOSLAVIA, Fed.Rip.of (20/10/97) 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 cheques 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 robberies on international train sjrvjces. 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 Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:11/42 38/42 ZAMBIA X21/11/:7) 1/3 The State of Emjrgjncy continues following the failed coup in October. Airports are closed between 18.00 and 06.00 hours and international airlines have re-scheduled some arrival and departure times. A general curfew has not been introduced. The situation throughout Zambia is generally calm. Wj have no reason to bjliivj that visitors to Zambia are at particular risk Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathet Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:12/08 39/42 ZAMBIA X21/11/:7) 2/3 Housebreaking and armed theft of vehicles is widespread and may be accompanied by violence, particularly if resistance is attempted. Medical facilities and communications are poor, particularly in rural arias. In the event of a serious accident emjrgjncy facilities are extremely limited. Visitors are strongly urged to takr out medical insurance, including co6ju for medical evacuation. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Weather Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:12/31 40/42 ZAMBIA X21/11/:7) 3/3 Avoid driving out of town at night as many vehicles are poorly lit and badly driven. Even major roads are badly pot-holed 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 Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:02/56 41/42 ZIMBABWE (16/12/97) 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 other tourist centres should bj wary as tourists, particularly backpackers, are at risk. Thefts from vehicles arr fpizl= common. Visitors travelling by car should bj cautious at filling stations. Anzonj offering help to change punctured tykes should bj regarded with caution. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Euro Info Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP486 CEEFAX 2 486 Thu 25 Dec 23:03/24 42/42 ZIMBABWE (16/12/97) 2/2 Driving out of town at night should be avoided as vehicles are poorly lit and roads badly marked. Pedestrians and stray livestock are additional dangers. Emjrgjncy services can provide only limited help in the event of an accident. The incidence of passport theft is 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 Trav Head Wrathjr Main menu