Hotel Belarus
Belarus
Security personnel may at times place foreign visitors under surveillance. Hotel rooms, telephones and fax machines may be monitored, and personal possessions in hotel rooms may be searched. Taking photographs of anything that could be perceived as being of military or security interest may result in problems with authorities. These sites are not always clearly marked and application of these restrictions is subject to interpretation. ... [Read More]
Belarus (10/04)
According to the constitution, citizens are free to travel within the country and to live and work where they wish; however, the authorities sometimes restrict these rights in practice. The authorities issue internal passports to all adults, which serve as primary identity documents and are required to travel, obtain permanent housing, and for hotel registration. ... [Read More]
2004 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Belarus
The Constitution provides for freedom of movement; however, in practice a citizen's right to choose his place of residence was at times restricted. Internal passports served as primary identity documents and were required for internal travel, permanent housing, and hotel registration. ... Although the authorities and local human rights observers reported that prostitution was not a significant problem, considerable anecdotal evidence indicated that it was growing, particularly in regions outside the main cities. Street prostitution appeared to be growing, and prostitution rings operated in state owned hotels. ... [Read More]
Belarus
Although the authorities and local human rights observers reported that prostitution was not yet a significant problem, considerable anecdotal evidence indicated that it was growing, particularly in the outlying regions. According to government statistics, from January to September 2002, 13 persons in Vitebsk Oblast were charged with operating brothels. Street prostitution appeared to be growing as the economy deteriorated, and prostitution rings operated in state-owned hotels. According to the most recent information available form the Interior Ministry, in 2002 about fifty Belarusian women were deported from foreign countries in 2002 for practicing prostitution. Trafficking in women was a serious and growing problem (see Section 6.f.). ... [Read More]
Belarus
Although the authorities and local human rights observers reported that prostitution was not yet a significant problem, considerable anecdotal evidence indicated that it was growing, particularly in the outlying regions. According to government statistics, from January to September, 13 persons in Vitebsk Oblast were charged with operating brothels. Street prostitution appeared to be growing as the economy deteriorated, and prostitution rings operated in state-owned hotels. Trafficking in women was a serious and growing problem (see Section 6.f.). ... [Read More]
2002
1111--10/03/02 Remarks to the U.S.-Russia Business Council; Secretary Colin L. Powell; Willard Inter-Continental Hotel; Washington, DC ... 1111--12/12/02 The U.S. and Turkey: An Essential Partnership; Marc Grossman, Under Secretary for Political Affairs; Remarks to.the Assembly of Turkish American Association (ATAA); Hotel Washington, Washington, DC ... [Read More]
October
1111--10/03/02 Remarks to the U.S.-Russia Business Council; Secretary Colin L. Powell; Willard Inter-Continental Hotel; Washington, DC ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Virtually, all transactions are in cash, although most travel agencies, hotels, and a few restaurants will accept major credit cards (Master Card, Visa, and American Express). Personal checks will not be cashed or accepted for payment. With the exception of licensed organizations, such as top-end hotels, international transport systems and tour companies, it is illegal to accept payment in American dollars. Some open market merchants and most domestic help happily overlook this ruling, but Embassy officials are expected to comply with local laws. When traveling with U.S. currency, employees are advised to carry the newer U.S. bills in good condition, not torn or soiled. ... [Read More]
November
1111--11/10/03 Press Conference with Assistant Secretaries Jones and Craner; A. Elizabeth Jones, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, Lorne Craner, Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; InterContinental Hotel; Tashkent, Uzbekistan ... 1111--11/18/03 Interview with Christian Malar of France TV3; Secretary Colin L. Powell; Le Meridien Hotel; Brussels, Belgium ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
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