Austria Tourist Board
US Department Of State Post Report
Luxembourg is aptly described in tourist literature as the “Green Heart of Europe.” The open rolling countryside is accentuated by Luxembourg’s small but productive agricultural sector, which concentrates on animal husbandry. Its principal products are meat and dairy products. Vineyards along the Luxembourg side of the Moselle River annually produce almost 4 million gallons of high-quality dry white wine, almost half of which is consumed locally. ... Several language schools are located in Luxembourg. Private tutors are available for French, German, and most other school subjects. The Luxembourg Board of Education arranges courses in Luxembourgish for foreigners as part of its adult education program. Luxembourg City also makes available, cost free, courses in French, German, and Luxembourgish. Foreign women's clubs have also organized language courses. ... [Read More]
IV. Country Narratives: Europe and Eurasia
The National Project Board coordinated the government’s prevention efforts. The Board’s activities were discontinued following the “SC” case, but the government appointed a new coordinator, and reconstituted the Board. The government also formed an anti-trafficking working group, and adopted a new anti-trafficking strategy with recommendations by international experts. The Ministry of Education conducted an anti-trafficking program for school officials in eight school districts. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
A monthly guide of events and performances is published by the Tourist Association. Copies can be obtained from the Tourist Information Center on Trg Bana Jelaćiča. You can also see the information at www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr ... Tourist Passports For tourist or business trips of less than 90 days, a visa is not required for U.S. passport holders. Visas are required for all other types of stays in Croatia. Croatian authorities require foreigners to register with local police when they first arrive in a new area of the country. This is usually handled in routine fashion during hotel registration. However, failure to register is a misdemeanor offense, and some Americans have been subjected to expulsion from the country and fines. Additional information on entry requirements may be obtained from the Embassy of Croatia (2343 Massachusetts Ave., NW., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel. (202) 588–5899), or from the Croatian consulates in New York City, Cleveland, Chicago, or Los Angeles. Overseas, inquiries may be made to the nearest Croatian embassy or consulate. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The Slovak Republic has a "medium" rate of crime, although violent crime is relatively uncommon; however,reasonable precautions should be taken. Visitors, including Americans, are popular and generally welcomed by all segments of society in Bratislava. If you walk alone at night, keep to populated and well-lit areas. Pay attention to your wallet, purse, handbag and cellular telephone, as all are popular targets. Pickpockets tend to utilize distraction techniques to confuse their target, preferring locations such as shopping centers, markets and public transportation in the vicinity of the Old Town, near major hotels where foreigners stay and tourist sites. ... [Read More]
U.S. Will Enforce Machine-Readable Passport Requirement June 26 - US Department of State
At the present time, there is no fee for parole granted in these circumstances. After June 26, 2005, if you are not in possession of a machine-readable passport, you will likely not be permitted to board an aircraft or cruise ship and if you do arrive at a U.S. port of entry, you may be denied admission to the United States. Individuals without machine-readable ... Since October 26, 2004, CBP has granted, on a case-by-case basis, a one-time parole for Visa Waiver Program applicants who apply for admission and are not in possession of an MRP. This policy will continue until June 26, 2005. On that date, if VWP travelers are not in possession of a machine-readable passport, they should not anticipate to be permitted to board an aircraft or cruise ship and if VWP travelers arrive at a U.S. port of entry, they may be denied admission to the United States. ... [Read More]
US State Department Road Safety Overseas
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Norway
Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1179.html. For specific information concerning Norwegian driver's permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance, contact the Norwegian Tourist Board office located at P.O. Box 4649, Grand Central Station, New York, New York 10163-4649 (Tel.: 212-885-9700; fax – 212/885-9710) or visit their website on the Internet at www.norway.org/travel. ... [Read More]
Denmark, Greenland and the Faeroe Islands
CRIME: Denmark, Greenland, and the Faeroes all have very low violent crime rates, however, non-violent crimes of opportunity have slightly increased over the last few years, especially in Copenhagen and other major Danish cities, where tourists can become targets for pickpockets and sophisticated thieves. Criminals frequent airports, train stations, and cruise ship quays to take advantage of weary, luggage-burdened travelers. Thieves also operate at popular tourist attractions, shopping streets, and restaurants. In hotel lobbies and breakfast areas, thieves take advantage of even a brief lapse in attention to snatch jackets, purses, and backpacks. Women's purses placed either on the backs of chairs or on the floor are typical targets for thieves. Car and home break-ins are also on the rise. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, ORF, is financed out of user fees and advertisement and governed by a board ("Kuratorium") of representatives from the broadcast industry, the government, and the public sector. ORF is known for its excellent news coverage, produced in Austria. Entertainment programming relies heavily on German series and U.S. and German movies. News and information programming is not overtly censured and the executive board has the obligation to see to it that all political voices are heard. ORF does exercise censorship on excessive violence in entertainment programs. English language radio broadcasting is available on FM4 (103.8) from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. ... [Read More]
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