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Date: 13th January 1994
Service: CEEFAX
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Original Broadcast Channel: BBC2
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P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:14/12 Advice A-C Afghanistan Travel to Afghanistan should be avoided. Continuing tensions have led to recurring outbreaks of fighting. The situation generally remains extremely volatile. While the British High Commission, tel: 010 92 51 822131/5 in Islamabad, Pakistan, can supply limited advice there is no resident British Mission in Afghanistan. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 1/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:14/28 Advice A-C Albania There are widespread and severe shortages of food, fuel, medicines and spare parts. Health risks are high and medical facilities poor. Mugging and robbery occur, although public order has improved slightly Travel on a purely individual basis is, however not advised. In case of emergencies a British Diplomat is resident in the French Embassy in Tirana. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 2/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:14/54 Advice A-C Algeria Travel to Algeria is not advised in view of the securtiy situation. There have been terrorist attacks on foreigners. Visitors who must make essential visits are advised to take all possible precautions. They should also make their where- abouts known to the British EmbassyWj tel: 605038, where further advice is available. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 3/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:15/11 Advice A-C Angola British nationals are advised not to visit for tourism, but those wishing to visit on business are advised that Luanda is calm but visitor should exercise caution in moving around the city, specially after dark. Fighting continues in many other parts of Angola, travel outside Luanda should be avoided. Intending visitors should contact the Foreign Office Travel Unit. Visitors should keep in contact with the Embassy (tel.:334583/3) Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 DmJ 566 K-P 567 R-Z 4/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:15/22 Advice A-C Australia Serious bushfires are sweeping across NSW and Sydney suburbs are threatened. Travellers need not postpone visits. Air travel is so far unaffected. Some roads and specific areas, eg. some National Park forests and parts of the Hunter Valley have been closed. Inessential travel to the Central Coast is being discouraged. Visitors shoudlseek the advice of Australian authorities and local residents. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 5/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:15/42 Advice A-C Bangladesh Opposition parties may call strikes at short notice. These suspend normal business, sometimes through- out the country and make travel hazardous. People ignoring strikes can become targets for violence, and their vehicles may be damaged or destroyed. City Corporation and Mayoral Elections will be held on 30 Jan in Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshani and Chittagong, increasing the likelyhood of rallies. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 6/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:16/18 Advice A-C Barbados Like many holiday resorts elsewhere an increase in crime has been noted Tourists should take sensible precautions when visiting secluded areas particularly at night. Seek and heed local advice about areas which might be considered dangerous, especially when planning travel in open vehicles to more remote parts of the Island. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 7/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:16/41 Advice A-C Belize Many people visit Belize without experiencing difficulty. Travellers should be aware that there has been an increase in muggings and violent crime in Belize City, San Ignacio, and elsewhere. Visitors should avoid dark streets and seek local advice which areas to avoid, not dress ostentatiously nor carry valuables. Travel inland is safest in groups accompanied by a licensed guide. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 8/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:17/01 Advice A-C Bosnia-Hercegovina The Foreign Office advise against all travel to Bosnia and have, since September 1991, advised all British nationals to leave. Privately organised aid projects are particularly vulnerable. Individual groups, despite this advice, insisting on travelling to or remaining in Bosnia-Hercegovina, should co-ordinate their movements with UNHCR and UNPROFOR. Advice on this on: 071 917 0772/0778. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 9/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:17/13 Advice A-C Brazil There is a high crime rate in major cities and valuables and cameras should be kept safe. Muggers may be armed and travellers should not offer resistance. Buses and trams should not be used in Rio de Janeiro and in Sao Paulo pedestrians should avoid the old central area after dark. The threat of chloera is increasing in the poorer parts of most cities in the north east of Brazil. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 10/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:17/42 Advice A-C Bulgaria The situation is improving with food and fuel now available but independent travellers in more remote areas may encounter some occasional shortages. Petty crime, particularly picking visitors pockets, is a problem and tourists should take sensible precautions. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 11/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:18/01 Advice A-C Burkina Faso Normally a safe place to visit although bandits have been active at nights on the highway between Bobo-Dioulasso and Ouagadougou. Violent incidents have occurred in both cities and travellers risk becoming involved. The Foreign Office does not advise against travel but suggests taking care over the choice of destination Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 DmJ 566 K-P 567 R-Z 12/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:18/22 Advice A-C Burma (Myanmar) Tourists to Burma are required to keep to officially designated areas They are not allowed access to large parts of the country where there are actual or potential security problems and no attempt should be made to go there. Overland entry is permitted only through Tachilek in Thailand. Many avoid using the internal air service because of its poor record. Credit Cards and travellers cheques are not widely accepted. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 13/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:18/41 Advice A-C Burundi Following the attempted coup d'etat in Burundi, the Foreign Office are against travel to that country until further notice. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 14/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:19/12 Advice A-C Cambodia Military acitvity has lessened and is now mainly confined to remote areas. Banditry is, however, wide- spread. Visitors intending to travel by road outside Phnom Penh are advised not to travel at night under any circumstances and to join a convoy wherever possible. Visitors to the Angkor complex should not travel to outlying temples such as Banteay Serey. Contact the British Embassy in Phnom Penh for upto date details. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 15/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:19/31 Advice A-C Cameroon The worsening economic situation has led to an increase in violent crime and visitors should take care especially in the cities of YeoundeWj Douala and Bamenda, Highway robbery is on the increase and there have been incidents on the roads in all three Northern Provinces. There are no travel restrictions within the country, but visitors to these provinces should seek advice from local police or administrative authorities on the current state. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 16/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:49/41 Advice A-C Central African Republic Although the political situation remains confused, the risk of politically motivated violence has diminished. Armed robbery remains a problem in Bangui and the North, particularly near Chad and Sudan. Travel in the South is reasonably safe, but travellers should take care and avoid travelling outside towns after dark. The British Honorary Consul can offer limited assistance only. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 17/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 22:10/13 Advice A-C Chad Although an uneasy calm prevails an increase in lawlessness and armed theft has been noted in many parts of the country. Thefts of and from vehicles are a frequent occurrence and visitors should take sensible precautions. Visitors should also pay scrupulous attention to military road-blocks. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 DmJ 566 K-P 567 R-Z 18/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 22:10/34 Advice A-C China China remains a generally safe place for tourists, but muggings in the main cities and sexual harassment are increasing. Visitors should be alert in public areas. Britain has only limited represent- ation and poor local communications make it hard to guarantee quick help for citizens in difficulty outside Peking (Bejing). Those travelling outside should note the address of the British Embassy and the Consulate-General. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 19/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 22:10/51 Advice A-C China - Tibet (additional) Travel is controlled by the Chinese authorities and applications are required in advance from foreigners wishing to visit Tibet. Medical: People with heart and pulmonary problems; those suffering influenza and chronic diseases, and the elderly are advised against visiting Tibet owing to its high altitude. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 20/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:11/17 Advice A-C C.I.S (Russia advice on 567) 1/4 Travellers are advised to postpone journeys to the following areas: Georgia Non essential travel should be postponed. There have been localised incidents in the capital and crime is on the increase. Azerbaijan Despite a cease fire the Nagorny Karabakh area should be avoided as should all border areas. A curfew is in force in zerbaijan. Non-essential journeys to Baku should be posponed. 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 RmZ 21/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:11/42 Advice A-C C.I.S (Russian advise on 567) 2/4 Armenia the border with Azerbaijan should be avoided. There are severe shortages of food and fuel. Moldova Non-essential travel to the Dniester region should be avoided. Tajikistan Visits should be postponed while clashes continue. Customs On arrival, visitors should declare all foreign currency and valuables. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 22/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:11/04 Advice A-C C.I.S (Russian advice on 567) 3/4 Internal Air Travel Cancellations, delays and passenger overloading are frequent in some countries of the CIS, especially in the Trans- caucasus. It is unknown if maintenance procedures are always properly observed. For safety travellers are advised to fly directly to their destination on a flight originating outside the CIS Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 23/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:12/20 Advice A-C C.I.S (formerly the USSR) 4/4 Crime Incidents of mugging, theft and pickpocketing are increasing. Visitors should take reasonable precautions to ensure their safety. It is safe to use officially marked taxis. When travelling by train valuables should be stored safely and the compartment should not be left unattended. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 24/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:12/46 Advice A-C Colombia Therte have been spates of bomb attacks, especially in Bogota, throughout 1993. These are likely to continue in in the run-up to the 1994 elections. In the countryside there is also the risk of terrorist violence and kidnapping. Visitors should be vigilant and take local advice on areas to avoid. If plan- ning to travel by road stick to major routes and travel by day. Be alert for conmen posing as plainclothes police asking to see wallets and handbags. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 25/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:13/18 Advice A-C Congo British nationals are advised not to travel to the Congo as there has been renewed gunfire in Brazzaville Those already in congo should register on arrival with the British Honorary Consul Designate M Dominique Picard on 830153 or 837257. The British Embassy in Kinshasa can be contacted on 44923 66101 or Satcom 871 1445467 fax 871 1445470 Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 RmZ 26/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:13/19 Advice A-C Croatia 1/2 Substantial parts are under UN protection, these areas, and the land bordering them are subject to sporadic fighting and artillery bombardment. Visitors are strongly advised not to travel to these areas. The area around Karlovac, southwest of Zagreb, has been under military attack in the past two months. The road from Karlovac to the sea runs close to the confrontation line. Caution should be exercised when travelling in this area. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 27/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro
P564 CEEFAX 564 Thu 13 Jan 21:13/40 Advice A-C Croatia 2/2 Only Northern Coratia, west of the line from Bijelovar to Kutina, the Zagreb city centre, the Istrien peninsular, the Adriatic islands and the north coast from the Slovenia border to Senj are currently considered safe. But there remains a risk of a rapid deterioration of security even in these areas. Visitors are advised to listen to the BBC and consult the British Embassy in Zagreb, tel: 340 411 in case of doubt. Foreign Office Travel: 071 270 4129 565 D-J 566 K-P 567 R-Z 28/28Advice D-I Advice K-P Advice R-Z Euro