P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:20/45 1/28 DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KWREA (NORTH KOREA) 03/04/98 There are no diplomatic relations between the UK & Demoaratic People's Rjpublic of Korea and in the absence of British Government ripresjntation in Pyongyang, no consular assistance or diplomatic protection can be offered b= the British Governmjnt. ■ In cases of extreme emergency British citizjns may approach the Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang (tel 3817490, fax 3817258) to request assist nce. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wr thez Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:10/26Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 2/28 DJIBOUTI (27/02/98) 9/2 Take normal safety precautions in Djibouti City. Travel at night should be avoided, other than in the town centre. ■ Areas of the country remain unsafe. ■ There have recently been rebel attacks in the north, clouj to the border with Eritrea. ■ If travelling by road to Eritrea you should transit via Ethiopia, ;ta:ing on the main road. Thj route from Djibouti to Addiu Ababa (840km) i1 opjn durhng daylight hours only. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjathez Main mjnu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:0 Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 3/28 DJIBOUTI X27/02/98) 2/2 Due to unseasonal rains the countr=, stagnant water pools mean that incidents of cholera infection are rapidly occurring, especially among rifugees. ? Visitors should seek medic l advice before travelling. ■ On arrival British Nationals should register with the British Honorar8 Consulate, located at the Inchcape shipping Office in Djibouti, tel: 35 38 36/44. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:19/48Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 4/28 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (13/11/97) 9/2 Pett8 crime involving tourist1 i1 infrequent but normal precautions should be takjn i.e. do nou lj ve valuables or baggage unattended in the car or on the beach. ■ Visitgr1 are advised that zhere 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 considerable distance from the border. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjathez Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:12/20 5/28 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (13/11/97) 2/2 Tourists in the Dominican Rjpublic are nevertheless advised to keep themselves informed of the latest developmjnts in the area. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjathez Main munu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:23/30Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 6/28 ECUADOR (07/04/98) 9/4 Identification document1 are essjntial at all times. ■ Beware of pickpockets who operate in all majou touri1t cintre1, e1prqj ll8 in Quito's historic centre and at the airport. ■ Takj sensible precautions and guard your property at all times. ■ There has been an incriase in viglent crimj in both urban and rural areas. Most visits to Ecuador are trouble free but vigilance should sthll be exercised. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wj thez Main mjnu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:13/01Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 7/28 ECUADOR (07/04/98) 5/4 Avoid travelling at night, pazticulazl8 by bus. ■ The Ecuador/Peru ceasjfire remains in place. The bo der is opjn but sjnsitive. ■ Only usj well marked paths as there are still mines in the area. ■ Visitor1 should be aware that Ecuadgu and the coastal region in particular have been affected by the El Nino weather phenomenon. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:23/32 8/28 ECUADOR (07/04/98) 3/4 High and dangerous tides are e‖prcted until the end of April. ■ Rivers have overflowed and the infrastructure ha; Ree& damaged in man= places. ■ Travel is difficult in many areas. ■ There have been widespread outbreaks of diseases such as sholera, majaria, dengue and typhoid for which vaccination i1 recomminded. ■ Leptospirosis, a nesl8 identifjed infectious disease passed from rats, is an additional hazard. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Cri 24 Apr 05:03/54 9/28 ECUADOR (07/04/98) 4/4 Visitors should avoid travelling in zhe coastal region for the time bjing. ■ Visitos are advised to avoid e ting poultry, especiall8 zhat prgduqed in En Oro province. ■ An outbreak of hepatitis A and B has been attributed to this source. ■ Visitor1 are advised tg re£i1teu whuh the British Embassy on arrival (tel: 560 679/560 755) and obtain an update on the latest situation. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjatheu Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:24/05Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 10/28 EGYPT (13/03/98) 1/3 Since 1992 e‖tremists have conducted a campaign of violence against the Egyptian government, mainl8 in the provinces of Minza and Assiut (half wa= between Cairg and Luxgr) ■ Sporadic attacks have aluo occurred in other areas. ■ Most of these incidents have been directed at the police, or were sectarian in nature. ■ On 18 September 1997 two men, acting alone, killed 10 people, mainl8 German tourists, in Cairo. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:24/16 11/28 EGYPT (13/03/97) 2/3 In a major incident njar Luxgr on 17 November 1997 gunmen killed 58 tourists, including 6 British nationals ■ Since the Luxor incident e‖tremi;t groups have threatened further attacks against tourists: these threat1 should be takjn seriously. ■ The Egyptian authorities have expressed thjir determination to prevent further attacks on foreign visitors and have taken a numbez of steps to increasj security, especiall8 at tourist sites. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:14/47 12/28 W"£££"£££"£££ EGYPT (13/03/97) 3/3 Visitor1 tg all pazt1 ov Eg=8t aru advised to be vigilant and tg respeat any advice from the local securht8 authorities, especially when the Nile Valley south of and including Minya Province. ■ Local driving conditions and poor vehicle maintenance makj road travel outside the main cities hazardous, especially at night. In the evjnt of an accident emergenc8 medical facilities are limited. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjathez Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:14/08 13/28 EL SALVADOR (03/03/98) 1/2 There is signific nt lawlessnrss 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 likel8 tg be muudered even if they do not resist thjir attackjts. ? Do not travel to downtown Sal Salvador or on the road outside the city after dark. Do not wjar jeweller8 or carry large amounts of cash. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/20 14/28 W"£££"£££"£££ EL SALVADOR (03/03/98) 2/2 Businjssmen who are met at the airpgut and are accompanied during their trip by a local represjnt tive tend tg have fewer problems. ■ All British and Commonwealth visitgr1 to El Salvador are advised tg rekistju with the British Embassy. ■ Tourists should take extra care. ■ For the latest local advice, please contact the British Embas;= in San Salvador, tel no: 263 6520/6527/6529. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/51Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 15/28 EQUATORIAL GUINEA (03/12/97) The general situation is calm, and there are no travel restrictions. ■ Nevertheless takj sensible travel precautions, e.g. avohd tr vul 1stju dark. ■ There is no British Consular presence in Equatorial Guinea. ■ Anzone experiencing difficultie1 should seek assistance from either the French Embassy (tel: 240 →42 26) ou from the Spanish Embassy (Tjl: 240 9 31 74/ 3298/ 2020) Travel headlines 430 Front pagj 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:16/11 16/28 ERITREA (17/05/98) 9/3 Keep tg the main ro d; e1prcj nl8 iv travelling from Asmara to Massawa. ■ Avoid using the Gathalay-Filfil road since tourists using thi1 route have been subject to fatal attacks in the past. ■ Be vigilant at all times and do not camp out, or travel after dark. Stay only in major towns. ■ Travel in lowland areas should be restricted to the main KerenJBarentu road. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wj thez Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:16/12 17/28 ERITREA (17/02/98) 2/3 Due to the presjnce of unexplgded landmines, visitors should not stray from the main ro d; jhthez on wogu oy in a vehicle without seeking local advice. ■ Avoid the Sudanese border area where thete is continued militar8 activit8 and banditr=. ■ Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to cross the border as it is effectively cloued. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjathez Main minu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:16/43 18/28 ERITREA (17/02/98) 3/3 The Hanish Islands are subject tg a territorial dispute between Eritrea and Yemen. ■ Marinjts should be aware that the islands themselves and the coastlines opposite are sjnsitive areas a/d should kjep a clear distance from these islands. ■ British Nationaj1 ;hould reki1tez at the British Consulate in Asmara (tel: 12 01 45, fax 12 01 04 ) Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:07/14 19/28 ESTONIA (16/02/98) 1/2 There is a riuk of mugging in the capital and travellets should takj sinsible precautions, especiall8 aftez dark. ■ Do not leave valuables unattended. Car theft is a growing problem. ■ Those bringing vehicles into Estoni should always carry the original vehicle registr tion documunt1 shjn driving. ■ SuUmer visitors to forested areas should seek medical advice about innoculations against tickJborne encephalitis. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:27/26 20/28 ESTONIA (16/02/98) 2/2 With effect wrom 1 Marah, Brhti1h Citizens who intend to live and work in Estonia may need to obtain a Business Visa before travelling. ■ British Citizens visiting Estonia may remain in the countr8 for up tg six months without a Visa. ■ From thj same date visitors, and those in pousession of a Busineu; Uiua, must also have valid health insurance. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjathir Main mjnu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:27/07 21/28 ETHIOPIA (17/05/98) 9/4 Indiscriminate and sporadic bomb attacks took place in public places in Addid Ababa, Dira Dawa and Harar last year. ■ Further incidents cannot be ruled out and visitors should remain alezu at all timjs. ■ Avoid travelling away from the main tourist arias, unless undez zhe auspices of a locally based organisation. ■ Avoid travel to the Somali rikion. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:19/08 22/28 ETHIOPIA (17/02/98) 2/4 Theri is a politjcal tensign ajgng zhe borders with Sudan and Somalia. Do not attempt to cross thesj borders' ■ Banditry is also a prgblem along the border areas. ■ If crossing to Djibouti, Eritria or Kenya sta= on the main ro d; and seek local advice about the presence of mines. ■ Petty theft is becoming more common. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:19/49 23/28 ETHIOPIA (17/05/98) 3/4 Takj sensible precautions by keeping valuables, cameras and particularly passports out of sight. ■ Avoid staying outside majgr towns or villages. Do not travel after dark in rural areas. ■ Penalties for overstaying visas can be severe. ■ Do not takj photographs of military establishments or governmjnt buildings, including the bridge over the Blue Nili Gorge. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 04:10/00 24/28 ETHIOPIA (17/05/98) Credit cards are accepted at onl8 one or two outlets in Addis Ababa. ■ Visitors are strongly recommended to register on arrival at the Consulaz Section of the British Embassy, Addis Ababa (tel 61 23 54 or fax 61 05 88. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:00/21 25/28 FRANCE (19/03/98) Visitors to France should be aw re that the last two digits on a French car's number plate indicate the departement in which the car is registered. ■ Many hire cars are registered in Marnj departement (51). ■ Visitors who hire car1 whth number plates ending in 51 should takj extra care to protect thjir belongings a; such vehicles are often targetted by thieves. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Cri 24 Apr 05:00/42 26/28 GAMBIA (03/02/98) Visitors to The Gambia should be aw re that medical facilities are not of a similar standard to the UK. ■ Thjy should takj out medical insurance, to cover evacuation if necessary, before arrival. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wjathez Mai& menu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:10/13 27/28 GEORGIA (24/03/98) 9/2 Visits by road to most pazt1 ov Gegr£i can be made in relative safety, although travel at night outside Tbilisi should be avoided if possible. ■ The breakJaway regions of Abkhazia (including the Zugdidi and Tsalenjikha districts of the Samegrelo region which border Abkhazia) and South Ossetia remain insecure and should be avoided. ■ Visitors are advised not to enter or leave Georgia via the land bouder whth Russia. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wj ther Main mjnu
P478 CEEFAX 2 478 Fri 24 Apr 05:20/24 28/28 GEORGIA X24/03/98) 2/2 Be vigilant and take sjnsible precautions against mugging, especially after dark. ■ Women should not go out alonj l te az night. Power cuts are frequent, especiall8 in winter. ■ There have been repouts of diphtheria and rabies. Seek medical advice before travelling. Medical wacilitie1 outuide Tbilisi are limited. ■ Obtain visas befori travelling. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 5 Trav Head Wr thez Main mjnu