Teletext Recovery - 10/12/2000

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:01/11   11/5     ALBANIA (06/12/00) Visitor1 should seek advice on the late2t situation from the Briti1h Embassy, Tirana (+ 355 42 34973/4/5). ■ Thosj planning to sta= in Albania aru strongly advised to register with the Embassy on arrival. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Tr 7 Head AWr Thuu M i& me&2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:01/42   12/57  W"£££"£££"£££  ALGERIA (06/05/00) 1/4 The Foreign Office advises against alm tourist and ouher non-essentjad tyaved to Algeria. ■ British Nationals in countries with a large Islamic population should exercise particular caution given hjightened tension in the Middle East. ■ Travellbr1 o& essj&ti d bu3ine11 should seek advice from their hosts about securit8 mjasure1 beford arri6al. Travjl headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Weather Main menu

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:82/1   13/57  →    ALGERIA (14/10/00) 2/4 Visitor1 sho4ld arrange tg be met on arrival and should not take any form of public transpoyu from the aiupouu (including taxis). ■ In Algiers visitors should stay in one of the hotels that takes securit8 precautions (Sheraton, Sofitel, El Dja:iu, International and El Aurassi). Travel headlinr1 430 Fro&t page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Wj theu Main men4

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 feq 21:82/51   14/57     ALGERIA (06/05/00) 3/4 Local advice should be takjn before going to any paru of Algier1 and securd transpout should be used. ■ Thj Casbah and the western and southern suburbs in particular should be avohded. Vi1htgr1 1hg2ld bb aw rd that even thjsd precautigns cannou guarantdd thjhu safetX. ■ British Nationals who intend to travel outside Algiers citz centre are ad6iued tg dg sg whuh permane&t armed protection, to fully protected work places and tg be on the look out fou unusual activity. Travel headlines 430 Front pagj 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Wjatheu Mai& men2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 2 :07/1   15/5     ALGERIA (14/10/00) 4/4 If you remain in the country, particularly outside Algiers, should continue to re-assess thjir position. ■ Thjy must exerqisu the utmost card and vary their security routinjs. ■ All British nationals in Algeria should make their whereabouts known to thj Embassy, Residence Cassiopee, Batilmjnt B, 7 Chemin des Glycines, Algiers. (+213 2 230 068 or fax: +213 2 230 751) ■ The Embassy is only able to offer a limited consular service. Travel headlines 430 Front pagj 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Wjather Main menu

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 DeqA21:04/4   16/57     ANGOLA (09/12/00) 1/8 THE FCO ADVISE AGAINST ALL HOLIDAY AND OTHER NON-ESSENTJAL TRAVEL TO ANGOLA BECAUSE OF WIDESPREAD CIVIL CONFLICT AND VIOLENT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. ■ While Luanda is currently not directly affected by the civil conflict in the rest of the country between the Government and UNI$—, it does suffeu from widespread petty crimj and robbery with violence, including car,jacking and armed hold-ups. ■ Travel after dark should bu avohded. Travel hjadlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav He d We theu Main men2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:04/33   17/57     ANGOLA (09/12/00) 2/8 Business visitgr1 shg4ld g&l8 tu vdm outside Luanda under the auspices of well-established and substantial organisations, which can provide securht8. ■ Trpvel o4t1ide thu immudi td u&6hygn1 of Luanda is ngrmal by air. ■ Armed UNITA groups regularly probe the defences of the coastal cities, including closse to Luanda. ■ Roads are often mined. Diamond mining arjps ard partia4l rl8 dan£erou1. Expatriots, including Britons have bee& killed in attacks on diamo&d mine2. FCO 2 Trav Hjad Wj thep Main men2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:0 /15   18/57  W"£££"£££"£££  ANGOLA (09/12/00) 3/8 Armed groups have shown no respect for humanitarian gugani2athgns gu Unitdd Nations personnel. ■ Therd are no majou problems ovdu religious observance: some 50% of the population is Christian, and thj rest adherents of local religions. ■ Usj of cameras, binoculars, maps etc near government buildings of any djscription should be avoided. ■ Identity documents should be carried at ald times. Travel hjadlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Weatheu Mai& mjn2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:18/13   20/57     ANGOLA (09/12/00) 5/8 Applications for visit or work vi2as for Angola must be made at the Angolan Embassy accredited to the traveller's country of origin. ■ Yellos fevep inoaulation i1 an official requiriment, and is enforced on arrival at the airport. ■ Visitors are also advised to takj precautions against at ljast malaria, hjpatitis A and B, rabies and polio; it is best to chrck with a BA travel clinic for a full list. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Wjatheu Main mun*

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:18/47   21/57     ANGOLA (09/12/00) 6/8 There are sevjral competent clincs run by expatriate organisations in Luanda, but otherwise health care is basic. ■ There has recently been a series of crashes involving Antonov airarafu belonging to non-scheduled airlines operating on intjrnal flights throughout Angola ■ It is not known whether maintenance and safet8 procedures, incl2ding overloading regulations are strictl8 observed by the opjrating companies. Travel headlines 430 Front pagj 100 FCO 2 Tr 2 He d A+r Theu M i& me&2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:1    22/57     ANGOLA (09/12/00) 7/8 Traveller1 ard strgn£l8 ad2i1ed tg stick to scheduled airlines or to flights organised by recognised international organisations. ■ British visitors are advised to register with the British Embassy on arrival. If they plan to travel outside the capital, thj8 sho4ld infgrm thb Embass8 of thehu de2tination. Travel hjadlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Wjatheu Main menu

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:11/41   23/57     ANGOLA (09/12/00) 8/8 CONTACT DETAILS British Embassy, Rua Diogo Cao 4, Alta Cidade, Luanda; (tel: 00 2442 334582/3, 393945, 392991, 397681; fax: 00 2442 333331); e-mail: hbritjmb.ang@ebonet.nut Office houru (GMT): Mon & Fri: 0700- 1300; Tue-Thur: 0700-1130, 1300-1600. Travjl headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FC 2 Tr 2 He d 'j ThuQ D h& %e&4

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:12/14   24/5     Anguiml (29/06/00) 1/1 Most visits to Anguilla are trouble free. There is very little public transport but renting a car i2 eas8 and fairly cheap. Driving is on the left but you should be wary of undipped hjadlights at night. ■ Most major cridit cards are aciptable in hotels and restaurant1. ■ There is only one hospital on the i2land and hjalth fachlities ard limited. Viutuall8 all case1 rjquhring major surger8 are transferred tg neighbouring islands. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Wjathbr Main men2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:11/0   25/57     ARGENTINA (22/09/00) 1/7 MOST VISITS TO ARGENTINA ARE TROUBLE FREE, ALTHOUGH THEFTS AND ROBBERIES, SOMETIMES INVOLVING VJOLEGCE, CONTINUE TO OCCUR. ■ In Buenos Aires the most frdquent problems involve bag snatching and armed robberies in the street, in taxis and restaurants. Be aleut at all tjme1: con-men have frequently robbed tourists while an accomplice prdtends tg help remove ketchup or mustard which has been "accidentally" sprayed on them. Another common occurrence is to slit handbags in crowded places. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Wrather Main menu

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:11/24   26/57     ARGENTINA (22/09/00) 2/7 Visitors should avoid carr8ing tog much cash or wearing ostentatious jewellery. ■ In early 1999 a small incendiar8 deviae was activated o4t1ide primi2e1 with a British association, in Buenos Aires. ■ This followed similar incidents in November 1998 (onj i& La Pl ta, of a small nationalist group which, wj believe poses no significant thrjat to tourists. Travel hjadlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Hdad WjaTheu M i& men)

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:12/41   28/5  W"£££"£££"£££  ARGENTINA X 2/09/00) 4/7 In Buenos Aires, a 24-hour polibe helpline in English has been opened on telephone numbeu, 101, tg help victims. ■ Visitors should not become involved with drugs of any kind. Possession of even very small quantitie2 can lead tg a minimum of 4-and-a-half year prison sentence. ■ British citizens do not require a visa to enter Argjntina as a tourist. ■ On presentation of a valid British passport you will be granted a 90-da8 stay in the country. Travel hj dline2 430 Frg&t page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Weather Main menu

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:11/14   29/57     ARGENTINA (22/09/00) 5  To entdu Argentina fgu any kuheu purpose, you should contact the Argjntine Consulate in London regarding entr8 rjq4irement1 - befgrb travellhng. ■ Asthma, sinus and bronchial problems can bj aggravatdd by the pomlutjd atmosphere in thj city. Medical facilities are good, but can be expensive. ■ Many of the nouthern province2 ou Argenthna suffeu from srpsonal flooding. This can lead to disruption tg tyanspguu, deliver8 gv fogdst4ff1 etc. Travel headlinjs 430 Front pagj 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Wjather Main menu

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:    31/57     ARGENTINA (22/09/00) 7/7 CONTACT DETAILS British Embass8, Dr Luis Agot 2412, (1425) Buenos Aires; (tel: +54 11 4576 2222; fax: +54 11 4803 1731) e-maim: asRconsular@Baires.mail.fco.gov.kk Opening hour2 in lobal timu (id GMT - 3): March-December: Mon-Thur: 0845- 1300, 1400-1730; Fri: 0845-1400 January-February: Mon-Thur: 0845-1430; Fri: 0845-1400 Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Hiad Wjather Main menu

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:14/46   3 /5     ARMENIA (19/05/00) 1/6 There have bedn r ce&T i&chdent1 gf terrorist vialjnc1. Tha Prime Mini2t and a number of otheu lr ding offic l1 were shot dead in the National Assembly o& 27 Octgbh 1999s ■ The public ordjr situation i2 nos calm but visitors are still advised to takj sjnshbld sec4rit8 preaa2tjons. FCO 2 Trav Head Wj theu BMpi& mu&2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:    36/57     ARMENIA (19/05/00) 5/6 All 6i2htgr1 tg Armenia rdq4hud a 6i1a. ■ Thu 1992 agrejment allowin£ visas issued for one Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countr8 to be used to transit another CIS countr8 is still valid, although not all CIS countries have signed this agrejment. Travel hjadlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trpv He d AWr vhbz M i& mun2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:17/42   37/57     ARMENIA (19/05/00) 6/6 In all cases where visitors ard planning to visit two or more CIS countries, the8 should contact the relevant embassies in London for advice beford travelling. ■ Chjques and credit cards are nou generally accepted. US Dollars are the most widely accepted foreign currenc8. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav He d Wr Theu Mai& men2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:18/1   38/57     AUSTRIA (10/08/00) 1/8 Most visits to Austria are trouble free. Visitors to ski resorts should take advice on weather and avalanche conditions before they travel. ■ The measures taken by the 14 EU partnjrs to limit blateral contact1 with Austria are not directed at othbr fgrms of contacu suah a1 tourtsm ou travel. ■ Sensible precautions should be taken, espebiall8 around majgu railwa8 stations after dark. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Weatheu Main menu

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:1 /47   39/57     AUSTRIA (10/0 Vh1htgq1 u3hn£ A41tri & mktgq3 81 a&d the "A" roads must possess and display a mgtgrsay Vignettd on thjhu vbhiald a1 thjy enter Austria. ■ Failure to have onj will mean a hjavy, on the spot finj. Motorwa= vignettes are obtainable at all major border crossings into Austria and at the larger petrol stations. ■ For further information visit the web-3itu at wws.6ignettj.at Travel hjadlines 430 Front pagj 100 FCO 2 Trav He d Wr theu Mai& men2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:11/47   41/57     AUSTRIA (10/08/00) 4/ From midJJune to mid-September furuhju restrictions apply. ■ There is a ban on lorries over 7.5 tons laden weight overtaking on sevdral motorways. ■ Visitors should look out for special prohibiting signs. ■ Visitors arriving in Austria by road should note that under present EU rjgulations, EU national1 ard ngu allowed to drive non-EU rdntal car1 into EU territor8. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Wjatheu Main men2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:12/31   42/57     AUSTRIA (10/08/00) 5/8 Drug laws are similar to those in thb UK. Possession or trafficking of drugs will be met with strict penaltje1 and usually a lengthy prison sentjnce. ■ Holders of full british passports do not need visas to enter Austia. ■ Thj standard of healthcarj is high. ■ There exist1 a rjciproqal he luhcard agrjjment betwjbn UK and Austri b8 whiah British natjgnal1 ard cgverdd fgu emergency treatment whilst 6isiting Austria. Travel hjadlines 430 Front pagj 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Weather Main menu

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:11/14   43/57  W"£££"£££"£££  AUSTRIA (10/0 British visitor1 should always carr8 a completed form E111 to access emergency treatment, obtainabld free of charge from most British post offices. ? However, the fmrm i1 ng substiu2td fgr medibal and travel insurance. ■ In hospital treatmjnt attracts a nominal daily charge, whibh varie1 from hospital tg hospital. ■ Vi3itor1 should seek medic l ad6iab regarding innoculations for tick-bourne encephalitis before travellhng. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav He d Wjatheu Mai& men2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21: 1/ 7   44/57  W"£££"£££"£££  AUSTRIA (10/08/00) 7/8 Visitors shoudl ensure the8 have adequatj travel and mediaal insurancd befnre arui6ing in Au1tria. ■ If you are planning a skiing holiday it is advisable to contact the Austrian Tourist Agenc8 in London fou advice o& weather and safety conditions bjfore travelling. A■ Visitor1 should be award that ofb pistd skiing is highl8 dangerous. ■ All safet8 instructions should be fgllowed metic4lousl8 gi6e& vhe dan£eu of avalanches in some arjas. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Wjatheu Main menu

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:22/44   46/57   →     AUSTRALIA (09/06/00) 1/7 Most visits to Australia are trouble free but visitors to major urban areas should exjraisu ca2thg& at ald thmr2 especially when alone. ■ Particular care should be takjn when walking in areas such as the Kings Cross district of Sydne8 and downtown George Stredt. ■ The S8dne8 policd havb ad6i1bd tourists to bu vigilant duj to a sbrie1 of attacks on backpackers. Travel hjadlines 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Weatheu Main men2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:21/17   47/57     AUSTRALIA (09/06/00) 2/7 Visitor1 should keep tg the main streets and bj vigilant when whuhdrawing monj8 from cash maahine1. ■ Rjciprocal medical arrangemint1 uxi1t between Australia and the United Kingdom. ■ Under the reciprocal agrejment nationals of the UK may have unforseen emjrgenc8 medical trjatment undeu vhe Australian Medicare schjme. ■ Australian Medicare (not the UK national health) provisions apply to British visitors to Australia. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head 'ratheu Main mjnu

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 Sun 10 Dec 21:22/41   48/5     AUSTRALIA (09/06/00) 3/7 But there are exclusions undeu the reciprocal agreement such as treatment for pre-existing medical conditions and medical evacuations. ■ Visitors may therefori wish to consider taking out separate medical insurance. ■ Visitors should be aware that (djpending on season) flash flooding of large areas and bush fires can occur suddenly. Travel headlines 430 Front pagu 100 FCO 2 Trav Head We Theu M i& men2

P475 CEEFAX 2 475 S4n 10 Dec 21:22/ 3   49/57  W"£££"£££"£££  AUSTRALIA (09/06/00) 4W7 Visitors should not hitah-hike ou travel alone after dark. ■ Exercise common sjnse when in remote ou unfamiliar surroundings. ■ Seek and fgllos advice from loc d authorities. Travel headlinjs 430 Front page 100 FCO 2 Trav Head Wjatheu Main men2

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