Belgium Villas
Appendix A -- Chronology of Significant Terrorist Incidents, 2003
In Yvelines, members of the Corsican National Liberation Front activated explosive charges during the early morning hours, seriously damaging two French villas and a British housing company, according to press reports. The houses were unoccupied, and nobody was injured.20West Bank ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
American Embassy operations were officially suspended from 1997 to 2001. Currently, the Embassy is negotiating with the Government to exchange the former Embassy building and property for a site on which to build a new Embassy compound. Temporary office space has been leased and was occupied in 2004. The Embassy owns a GSO compound in the industrial sector called Mpila and a former recreation association compound called Villa Washington. Housing Temporary QuartersLast Updated: 6/13/2005 3:22 PM The Embassy operates three temporary quarters for use by Embassy personnel: Villas Sabine, Amitie, and Thetis. They are located in the cent ... [Read More]
Appendix A -- Chronology of Significant International Terrorist Incidents, 2003 (Revised 6/22/04)
On 18 June 2003, in Yvelines, France, militants from the Corsican National Liberation Front (FLNC) detonated explosive charges during the early morning hours, seriously damaging two French villas and a British housing company, according to press reports. The houses were unoccupied, and nobody was injured in the attack. ... [Read More]
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Generally, heating is unnecessary between mid-April and the first of November. Newer apartment buildings and villas have central heating (often with oil or gas) and some have air-conditioning. Water heaters are usually electric. Bathroom fittings are similar to those in the U.S. ... [Read More]
Burkina Faso 2000 Post Report
Most houses in Ouagadougou are located within low,mudwalled compounds built along unpaved streets. Most expatriates and local business andgovernment leaders live in more modern, cement-walled "villas" with smallgardens, although streets often remain unpaved. ... [Read More]
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Its architecture is a combination of older, Italian-style buildings, modern offices and apartments, Western-style villas, and mud-walled, tin-roofed dwellings. Slum areas are scattered about the city, as are attractive and well-groomed homes. ... [Read More]
Documentation of U.S. Citizens Born Abroad
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Florence and the surrounding countryside are rich in points of historical and cultural interest. Besides the world-famous museums, churches, and palaces in the city proper, hundreds of charming and historically important villas, monasteries, and churches are within its environs. ... Household furniture and appliances can be bought locally, but at prices higher than in the U.S. The military PXs (Livorno or Naples) offer basic items and can special order items not in stock. Delivery can take 3–6 months. Folding beds, tables, and chairs are available for loan. A few cribs are available for temporary loan on arrival. Floor coverings are often needed. Although refreshingly cooler than carpeting in summer, marble or terrazzo floors found in most apartments and villas are cold in winter. Purchase carpets and rugs elsewhere, as local items are expensive. American curtains rarely fit the windows and French-style doors are found in Italian apartments. Hospitality Kits containing linens, china, and kitchen utensils are loaned on arrival. Utilities and EquipmentLast Updated: 10/31/2001 6:00 PM ... [Read More]
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The Selingue dam, a 1.5-hour drive south of Bamako is a pleasant site to spend a day or a weekend. While accommodations are not to Western standards, there are furnished villas available for rent, a large swimming pool, a restaurant, and a tennis court nearby in the small "company town," which once housed employees of the firm which built the dam. Reservations for food and lodging must be made in advance. Camping on the lakeshore is also pleasant although it is not realistic to leave tents unattended as they can be stolen. ... [Read More]
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Representing every era are historical sites and museums throughout Greece. Within a few hours' drive are Delphi (according to legend, the ancient navel of the world), Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Tiryns, and other renowned sites. By ferry, hydrofoil, cruise liner, or on local airlines, the numerous islands are accessible-each with its distinctive character: Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, Hydra, Corfu, and the innumerable picturesque smaller spots. Back in Athens are the Acropolis, Agora, Byzantine churches, Roman ruins, and numerous wonderful museums, ranging from jewelry to natural history to a children's museum. Accommodations are available year round in Greece; however, during peak tourist season, advance reservations are wise, and in mid-winter, many small hotels on the islands are closed. Hotels vary from deluxe class to back-packer quality, and recently the National Tourist Organization renovated several typical old Greek villas in several areas for tourist use. Camping is also popula ... [Read More]
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