travel A feed from The Government Says. en-gb Copyright The Government Says 2004-2005 rss@thegovernmentsays.com rss@thegovernmentsays.com Government news 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/nigeria . Travel Summary <p> </p> In July 2009 violent clashes took place between militants and security forces in some parts of Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Yobe and Katsina States. In February 2010 there were violent disturbance... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/uganda . Travel Summary <p> <p> Serious landslides have occurred in the Bududa District, close to the Mount Elgon National Park in Eastern Uganda, with loss of life. Many from villages in the area have also been reported... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/turkey . Travel Summary <p> There is a high threat from terrorism in Turkey and a number of terrorist groups remain active in the country. Terrorist attacks are regularly carried out against the security forces in... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary&amp; Terrorism/Security Sections (Further details on the Anti-government demonstrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/cuba This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Cuba.. Travel Summary <p> <p> <... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/mexico1 . Travel Summary <p> <p> The hurricane season in Mexico normally runs from June to November and can affect both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. You should monitor weather reports and follow the advice of the... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/bangladesh This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel (Chittagong Tracts) section (we now advise against allbut essential travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts). The overall level... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/fiji This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment tothe Summary (Cyclone Tomas). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Fiji.. Travel ... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/mexico1 . Travel Summary <p> <p> The hurricane season in Mexico normally runs from June to November and can affect both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. You should monitor weather reports and follow the advice of the... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/fiji This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments tothe Natural Disasterssection. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Fiji.. Travel Summary... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary&amp; Terrorism/Security Sections (Further details on the Anti- government demonstrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/fiji This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments tothe Natural Disasterssection. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Fiji.. Travel Summary... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary(telephone numbers for enquiries about demonstrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/togo . Travel Summary <p> There is no formal British representation in Togo. In case of an emergency you should contact the British High Commission in Accra, Ghana. There is an Honorary Consul in Togo, but he can ... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/venezuela This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime section. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all travel and against all but essential travel to some... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/bosnia-herzegovina . Travel Summary <p> There is an underlying threat from terrorism in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. ... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/chile This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we are currently advising against all but essential travel to some areas of Chile.. Travel... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/mexico1 . Travel Summary <p> <p> The hurricane season in Mexico normally runs from June to November and can affect both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. You should monitor weather reports and follow the advice of the... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/haiti This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (removal of a reference to the Canadian Embassy; addition of updates on recent demonstrations and the detention of aid workers) and the... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/turkey . Travel Summary <p> There is a high threat from terrorism in Turkey and a number of terrorist groups remain active in the country. Terrorist attacks are regularly carried out against the security forces in... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/suriname This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Contct Details section. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in Suriname.. Travel... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/ukraine This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance paragraph). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions in place in... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/vanuatu . Travel Summary <p> There is no British diplomatic mission in Vanuatu. Routine consular matters are covered by the British High Commission in Suva, but in an emergency the New Zealand High Commission in Port... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/pakistan This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Terrorism &amp; Sectarian Violence section (attacks in Lahore on 12 March). The overall level of this advice has not changed; we currently advise... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and the Terrorism/Security section(three bombs exploded in the southern province of Surat Thani on 12 March). The overall level of the ... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and the Terrorism/Sectioin (three bombs exploded in the southern province of Surat Thani on 12 March). The overall level of the advice ... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (planned demonstrations throughout Thailand on 12 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against ... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/antigua-barbuda . Travel Summary <p> There is no British High Commission in Antigua and Barbuda. British nationals requiring emergency consular assistance may contact the British Honorary Consul, Robert Wilkinson, on 1(268) ... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/grenada . Travel Summary <p> There is no British High Commission in Grenada. British Nationals requiring emergency consular assistance should contact the British Honorary Consul, John Albanie, on (1) 473 440 8844. If... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/dominica-commonwealth-of This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Contact Details section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.. Travel Summary <p> There is no British High Commission in Dominica... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/st-vincent-grenadines This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Contact Details section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.. Travel Summary <p> There is no British High Commission in St Vincent... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/saint-christopher-nevis-st-kitts . Travel Summary <p> There is no British High Commission in St Kitts and Nevis. British Nationals requiring emergency consular assistance should contactthe British Honorary Consul, Peter Allcorn, on1 (869) 762... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/saint-lucia . Travel Summary <p> <p> The hurricane season in St Lucia normally runs from June to November. You should monitor local and international weather updates. See the Natural Disasters section of this Travel Advice... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/portugal . Travel Summary <p> Following flooding and landslides caused by heavy rain around the Funchal and the Ribeira Brava areas of Madeira on Saturday 20 February, over 40 people were killed and a number injured... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/latvia This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary section (possible demonstrations on 16 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (planned demonstrations throughout Thailand on 12 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against ... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/ukraine This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (removal of reference to Fulham v Shakhtar Donetsk). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/ethiopia This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (editorial changes) and the Terrorism section (factual updates). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/british-antarctic-territory This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.. Travel Summary <p> The British Antarctic Territory is a British Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/greece This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and local travel sections (local travel pre-planned strikes). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/st-helena This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.. Travel Summary <p> All passengers travelling to St Helena from RAF Brize Norton via Ascension Island will have their... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/greece This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and local travel sections (local travel pre-planned strikes). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (planned demonstrations in Bangkok from 12 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all travel... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/tristan-da-cunha This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.. Travel Summary <p> Tristan da Cunha is a UK Overseas Territory. There is no formal... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/pitcairn . Travel Summary <p> <p> Pitcairn Island is a British Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation. The Governor&#39;s Representative on the island can provide advice if... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/slovakia This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (cancellation of flights with Danube Wings). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/somalia . Travel Summary <p> <p> We advise against all travel to Somalia, including Somaliland. In the Southern and Central regions, there is ongoing serious violence, dangerous levels of criminal activity and general... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (planned demonstrations in Bangkok from 12 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all travel... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/eritrea This advice has been reviewed and reissued with editorial amendments throughout and the removal of some historical references. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all travel... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/indonesia1 This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section (possible poisonings by methanol-spiked arak (traditional rice wine)). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/portugal . Travel Summary <p> Following flooding and landslides caused by heavy rain around the Funchal and the Ribeira Brava areas of Madeira on Saturday 20 February, over 40 people were killed and a number injured... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/marshall-islands . Travel Summary <p> There is no British consular representation in the Marshall Islands. Consular matters are covered by the British Embassy in Manila, the Philippines. See the General (Consular Representation... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (planned demonstrations in Bangkok from 12 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all travel... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/nigeria . Travel Summary <p> </p> In July 2009 violent clashes took place between militants and security forces in some parts of Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Yobe and Katsina States. In February 2010 there were violent disturbance... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/pakistan This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Terrorism &amp; Sectarian Violence section (explosion in Lahore on 8 March). The overall level of this advice has not changed; we currently advise... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/peru1 . Travel Summary <p> In January 2010 the Peruvian Government declared a 60-day state of emergency in Cusco Province in the Peruvian Andes, because unusually severe seasonal rains had caused flooding and landslides... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/chile This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary(some LAN Chile services are now operating. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we are currently advising against all but essential... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/dominican-republic This advice has been reviewed and reissued with editorial amendments to the Summary and an update to the local travel section (road blocks and an incident of robbing).The overall level of the advice has not changed... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/chad This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (consular assistance) and the Political Situation section (diplomatic relations between Chad and Sudan). The overall level of the advice ... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/malaysia This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (editorial changes), the Terrorism section (removal of reference to incidents in Indonesia) and the Health section (removal of references... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/australia This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (editorial changes), the Terrorism section (new Australian Government announcement), the Road Travel section (4WD troop carrier accident... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/greece This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and local travel sections (further upcoming strikes). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/greece This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and local travel sections (further upcoming strikes). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are currently no travel restrictions... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/rwanda . Travel Summary <p> At around 1900 on Thursday 4 March, two grenades were thrown in two separate attacks in the Kimironko and Kinamba areas of Kigali. 16 people were wounded. On Friday 19 February there were... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/chile This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary(some LAN Chile services are now operating. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we are currently advising against all but essential... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/thailand This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (planned demonstrations in Bangkok from 12 March). The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all travel... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/chile This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary section (Bus services from Concepcion to Santiago now resumed, journey times will be slow) and Natural Disasters section. The overall level... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/sub-saharan-africa/ghana This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (removal of references to Swine Flu and parliamentary and presidential elections). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/palau . Travel Summary <p> <p> There is no British consular representation in Palau. Consular matters are covered by the British Embassy in Manila, the Philippines. See the General (Consular Representation) section... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/marshall-islands . Travel Summary <p> There is no British consular representation in the Marshall Islands. Consular matters are covered by the British Embassy in Manila, the Philippines. See the General (Consular Representation... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/federated-states-micronesia This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (editorial changes). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in the Federated States of... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/chile This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary section (Bus services from Concepcion to Santiago now resumed, journey times will be slow) and Natural Disasters section. The overall level... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/bolivia This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Local Travel (transport strike in La Paz) and Health (Dengue Fever) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/chile This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (Bus services from Santiago to Mendoza, Argentina). The overall level of the advice has not changed we are currently advising against all... http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/chile This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the Natural Disasters section. The overall level of the advice has not changed we are currently advising against all but essential travel...