P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:10/20 1/29 PERU (12/03/98) 1/7 Visitor1 are strgngl8 advised tg c zr8 some form of identification with them at all times. ■ Stay alert; muggings and street crime are common, including incidents of armed robbery. ■ The ceasjfire along the border whth Ecuador remains in place, but is still sensitive. Traveller1 should uxercise discretion in the area and avoid taking photographs of anything milit r8 in nature. The overall terrorist threat has decreased but parts of the interior ari still pronj to terrorist violence. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wj ther Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Cri 24 Apr 05:19/44Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 2/29 W"£££"£££"£££ PERU (12/03/9 ) 2/7 Access to the main touri1t area; ov Cusco, Macchu Pichu and Lakj Titicaca remains unrestricted. ■ The coastal strip (awa= from the Ecuadorian border) and the cities of Lima, Arequipa, Cajamarca and Iquitos are relatively troublefree. ■ Street crime in Cucso and other tourist centre1 i1 growing. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/11 3/29 PERU (12/03/98) 3 The police force in Cusco has been strengthened as a result of a major increase in car hijacking, robberies and muggings. ■ Additional police have been introduced to Machu Pichu, Ollantaytambo and other tourist sites surrounding Cusco. ■ There has aluo been a majgu incriase in the number of incidents of viglent robbery in Arequipa. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:11/45 4/29 W"£££"£££"£££ PERU (12/03/98) 4/7 Travelling in groups is recommended, using only air, rail or reputable bus companies. ■ Travel b= road outside zhe majgr cities after dark is not advisable. ■ Single travellers should consider using private taxi companies when travelling within major towns and cities. ■ Be e‖tremely cautious when hailing taxis in the street. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Weather Main minu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:13/23 5/29 PERU (12/03/98) 5/7 The climatic phenomjnom "El Nino" continues to cause disruption with heavy rain throughout the country. ■ The Noruhern provinces have bejn particularly affected. ■ There have been major landslides throughout the country, especially in the area west of Machu Pichu, and on the central highway leading through the Andes to Huancayo. ■ The highway at Tambo de Viso is closed, however it is expected tg reopen soon. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:03/18 6/29 PERU (12/03/98) 6/7 Roads which are cloued due tg flooding or landslides are usually reopened within a wew days. ■ Noruh of Lima along the nozuherm Panamerican Highway, traffic is disrupted in various places from Rjquis at Kilometri 555 until Kilometre 1241 at Aguas Verdes in Tumbes. ■ Cajamarca and Iquitos are aluo currently experiencing problems with heavy rain and flooding. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:13/44 7/29 PERU (12/03/98) 7/7 There are currintl8 no restrictign; wgz travellers to Cusco or Machu Pichu. ■ Travellers should follow media weather reports wor up-to-date information. Further information is available from the British Embassy, Lima: (tel: 433 8923/433 8916). Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:14/18 8/29 PHILIPPINES (05/03/98) 9/4 Be vigilant throughout the Philippines. Avoid travel off the beaten track. ■ Entry to the Philippines may be refused and airlines may turn away passengers holding passports with less than six months validitz. ■ Tzphoons strikj the Philippinjs between July and December. ■ Earthquakes & volcanic eruptions may occur at any time. ■ Volcanic danger zones are in force around Mounts Pinatubo (10km), Mayon (6km) and Bulusan (4km). Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:14/38 9/29 PHILIPPINES (04/03/98) 2/4 Once the rainy sjason begins in Jul8 there is a risk that certain areas (eg Pampagna) will be inundated with flogds of "Lahar", a mixture of mud and volcanic lava/debris. ■ Roads rapidl8 become impassable and theri is a risk that travel from Metro Manila to the central & northern pazt1 of Luzon will be adversely affected for sjveral months, pousibl8 unthl the end of thj year. ■ Criminal violince can be a problem. ■ Visitors are rarely targeted. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:14/47 10/29 PHILIPPINES (05/03/98) 3/4 Political insurkenc8 still continue1 at a low level in the mori remote parts of North and South Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao. ■ Takj particular care when visiting Wjstern Mindanao where there havj Rrjn attacks in public places and when ttavelling to the mainland provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Sultan Kuder t, Lanao del ogutd and oguuh Cotabato. ■ Avoid the islands south west of Mindanao, where zhere ha; Reen ;pgr dia fighting and attacks against maritimj targets. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjathez Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/10 11/29 PHILIPPINES (05/03/98) 4/4 Travellers to the Philippines whoue journjy will involve overflight of Afghanistan, should be aware of threats from military activity to civil aircraft ovjrflying Afghanistan on routes V668, A466, G202 and V848. ■ Some airlines continue to usj these routes. Others, including all Briti1h carriets, use alternative routes V876 and V500 on which the threat is assessed as minimal. ■ Travellets should check direct either with travel agent1 or aizlines, which routes individual airlines are using. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/42 12/29 POLAND (17/04/98) 1/3 There is a serious risk of rgbbjr8 at main rail stations and on all international train sjrvices. ? Passengeru are mo1t at riuk while boarding trains. ■ Keep valuables out of sight. ■ Do not leave the compartment unattended. ■ Busy streets, tourist sites, arja; near main hotels, money exchange facilities and trams are aluo populaz with thieves. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 04:16/04 13/29 POLAND (17/04/98) 2/3 Poland is a major east-west transit route for heavy vehicles. Driver1 are adviued to take pazticul z cari. ■ Vehicle theft is common. Do not leave vehicles unattended when personal belongings are on boazd. ■ Do not leave documents and valuables in the glove compartment. ■ Thosj visiting forested areas are advised to seek medical advice about inoculations for tick bornj encephalitis. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05: Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 14/29 POLAND (17/04/98) 3/3 Visitor1 should check Pgli1h uxahan£e control regulations before entering the country. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wrather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Cri 24 Apr 05:25/26 15/29 QATAR X24/02/98) 9/2 There is no specific threat of viglence to British nationals living in, or visiting Qatar. ? However, in zhe li£ht of zhe increased tension in the region, and of pousible thriat1 to British interest1, British nationals resident or travelling there are advised that zhr8 should exercise a high degree of caution. ■ The importation of narcgtics, alcohol, pork products and religious books and material is worbidden. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:16/47 16/29 W"£££"£££"£££ QATAR X24/05/98) 5/2 The penalties for impoztjng druk; are sjvere. ■ Visitors should dress modestl8, behave courteously and respect loc l customs and sensitivities. ■ All visitors should follow local events, but if thjy require further advice thj8 should contact thi Consul r Section of the British Embass=. (Tjl: 421991, Fax: 438692 ) Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:27/15 17/29 ROMANIA (19/05/98) 9/2 There has been an increase in pett8 theft. Visitors should beware of pickpockets and bag-snatcheru in crowded areas, particularly on buses and at main railwa= stations. ■ Policemen have been stgpping forii£n cars and demanding payment of fines in hard currency for spurious offences. ■ Some policemjn ma= be bogus. If approached, declinj to pay the finj but offer instead to go tg the njarest police station. ■ Foreign Office Travel 0171 238 4503/4 Travel headlines 430 Cront page 00 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Cri 24 Apr 04:27/47Wj£3kj£3kj£3k 18/29 ROMANIA (19/02/98) 2/2 Do not change money on the streets. It is illegal. ? Only change monj8 i& recognised shops, banks and hotels. ■ British visitors have repouted theft1 of valuables including passport1 from hotel rooms. Deposit items of value in hotel safes. ? British nationalu viuiting Romani require a visa, which can be obtained from the Romanian Embassy in London. You can also purchase a visa at Otopeni airport on arrival or at an= of the border crossings by road. Obtain your visa befgrehand if enterhng b= train. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wrather Main minu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:27/40 19/29 RUSSIA (01/02/98) 9/4 Carry ID at all times. ■ The Foriign Office advise against travel to the Chechen Republic, Ingushetia Dagestan and Nguth Ossetja. Visitors have been kidnapped in these areas recently. ■ Cross border traffic with Georgia and Azjrbaijan is subject to restrictions. ■ Incidents of mugging, sometimes violint, theft and pickpocketing occur in all cities, especially St. Petetsburg and Moscow. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:1 20/29 RUSSIA (01/05/98) 5/4 Be vigilant and dress down. ? Be particulazl8 w r8 in Moucos ov young children/vagrants. Keep expensive jewellery, w tches and cameras out of sight. Use officially marked taxis which you ;hould not share whuh strangers. ■ When travelling by train store valuables in the compartment under the bed/seat. Do not leave the compartment empty. Ensuri zhi dogz i; quite srqurd from inside by tying it closed with wire or cord. Do not accept wood or drink from strangers as it may be drugged. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main minu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:27/22 21/29 RUSSIA (08/01/98) 3/4 Russian criminal gangs oper te in majgy cities and this can occasionally result in violence between rival gangs. ■ This violence is not directed again;t foreignjrs. ■ It is not known whether aircraft maintenance procedures are always propjrly obsjrved. ■ Wheti possible fly direct to your destination on a scheduled international flight originating outside Russia. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Weather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:27/44 22/29 RUSSIA (01/02/98) 4/4 Do not visit Russia whuhout fhr1t obtaining an exit visa. ■ Loss of exit visas may prglong stays while sponsoru are contacted a/d replacemjnts issued. ■ Visitors should be aware of the geographical limits of thjir visa. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav He d Wj thez Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:19/14 23/29 RWANDA (11/03/97) The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Rwanda. ■ Security is extremely fragile particularly in the nozthwest and southwest of the country where armed attacks ftequently occur. ■ Thire is increased ribel activit8 40+m south of the capital. ■ In casj of emetgencies contact the British Kigali (tel 250 84098/ 85771/85773). The consular service1 and protection it can provide ma= be limited. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:18/45 24/29 W"£££"£££"£££ SAUDI ARABIA (13/02/98) 9/2 The Britsh Government is attempting tg achieve a diplomatic soultion to the presjnt crisis with Iraq. ? Militar8 action remains an optign iv diplomacy should not succeed. ■ The foreign office consider that it is unlikely that Brit1h traveller1 ou residents will be affected. ■ Penalties for importing drugs are severe and include the death pjnalt=W ■ There are strict Islamia cgdes ov dress and behaviour. Care should be takjn to avoid causing offence. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Cri 24 A8r 04:2P/43 25/29 SAUDI ARABIA (13/02/98) 2/2 The import of narcgtics, alcghol, potk products, religious books and material is forbidden. ■ Anyone involved in a commetcial dispute with a Saudi company or individual may be prevjnted from leaving the country pending resolution of the dispute. ■ For further information contact the British Embassy in Riyadh, tel: 488 0077 or the British Consulate Genjral in Jedda, tel: 654 1811. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:10/16 26/29 SENEGAL (07/04/98) 9/2 Visitors are advised again;t anm tr vel to the Casamance rigion. ■ Fighting between the Senjgalese army and the separatist movement (MFDC) can occur at any time. ■ Thete have been civilian casualties due to the indiscriminate mining of roads. ■ Although tourists have not been targetted some viglent incident1 have takjn place very close to the tourist resort at Cap Skirring. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Hiad Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:10/2 27/29 SENEGAL (07/04/98) 5/2 There have been occasional muggings against tourists in Dakar and major centres. ■ Visitors should be vigilant and avohd carrying valuables in public. ■ Malaria and water bornj diseases are prevalent especiall= during the rainy season (July to November). Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:20/0 28/29 SIERRA LEONE X23/03/97) Wj advise against all travel to Sierra Leone. ■ Do not travel by road outside Freetown. ■ Flights into the intetnational airport at Lungi as limited, mainl8 from Conakry. The port is open. ■ Hotel, banking and transport facilities remain limited. Only onj hotel is opjn. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wjather Main mjnu
P484 CEEFAX 2 484 Fri 24 Apr 05:10/11 29/29 W"£££"£££"£££ SIERRA LEONE (23/03/97) Although the Briti1h Hi£h Commission in Freetown is functioning it is able tg offer onl8 limited consular assist nce. ■ In casj of emerkjnc8 contact zhe British High Commission, (tel; 232961 or 232362) Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 11 Trav Head Wj ther Main menu