In January 2012, the Sunni MPs who had boycotted parliamentary work in protest against the events surrounding Tarik al-Hashemi returned to the parliament. In April 2012, the President of the Kurdish Autonomous Region , M. Barsani , threatened to hold…
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Singapore is an island, a country and a big city at the same time. Here are about 3.5 million inhabitants in a modern, and well-ordered country. If you take the time, the big city hides small, exciting pockets of chaos…
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HISTORY: FROM ITS ORIGINS TO THE 1960S Named for the first time as Lankā in a Pali chronicle of the 13th century. Street. C., the island of Ceylon was visited by Buddha and Aśoka sent a Buddhist mission there. Given…
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Anuradhapura was from the 3rd century BC. For more than 1300 years BC, it was the capital of the Sinhalese kingdom in Sri Lanka and a religious center according to animalerts. In 993 the city was abandoned and overgrown by…
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Beypazari Beypazari is particularly known for its numerous well-renovated Ottoman houses, its caravanserai from the time of the old Silk Road and a cave city. The city’s museums are also worth seeing. Friends of good food will find numerous great…
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India is around nine times larger than Germany and has a population of around 1.34 billion people. Its variety of languages, ethnicities, values and norms as well as natural spaces is fascinating and confusing at the same time. India is…
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Welcome to a tour during which you will see India’s main sights. We travel along the so-called “Golden Triangle” and visit New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, among other places, and experience the fantastic world heritage sites that are usually on…
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Join a tour that takes you to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. We travel in small groups with Swedish tour guides and local guides. In Vietnam, we visit the capital Hanoi with its rich culture and exciting contemporary history and go…
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Travel documents When you receive your travel documents, it is important that you are aware that your name on the flight ticket must be exactly the same as in your passport. It is true that a first name is enough,…
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FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND MOVEMENT IN CAPPADOKIA Hotels excavated in the cave are a specialty of Cappadocia. Flying through Istanbul The airport closest to Cappadocia is in Kayser, about 50 km away. There are no direct flights from Finland to Kayseri,…
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Since 2015, a Saudi-led military coalition has been fighting against Houthi rebels in control of parts of the country. Conditions for the civilian population are characterized by war-torn Yemen being one of the biggest humanitarian disasters in the world (hunger,…
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Vietnamese authorities have temporarily suspended visas for all foreign nationals as of March 18. The decision is valid for 30 days. For more information on entry regulations and coronavirus, see the entry Entry and Health. Safety Vietnam is generally a…
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Cases of the coronavirus in Uzbekistan have been reported. An exception state is declared. The borders are closed and commercial flights are canceled. Safety Most trips to Uzbekistan are made without special problems. However, be aware of the border areas…
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The Emirates has decided to stop all passenger air traffic in and out of the country for two weeks. Neither transit will be allowed. The decision comes into force on Wednesday 25 March. The measure will be reassessed in two…
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There are increasingly stringent entry and exit restrictions, as well as travel restrictions between regions inland. Safety Crime statistics in Turkmenistan are generally low, but it is important to pay attention to pickpockets, especially in the Ashkhabad Tolkucha Bazaar. Norwegians…
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The risk of terrorist attacks is present and these may be aimed at Western tourists. Southeastern Turkey is characterized by unpredictability and tensions. After Turkey launched a military operation northeast of Syria in the fall of 2019, the security situation…
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Thailand introduced a state of emergency throughout the country from March 26, and now lasts through May 31. There are stricter requirements for entry into the country. As a rule, foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter Thailand, and…
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There are increasingly stringent entry and exit restrictions, as well as travel restrictions between regions inland. Responsible Embassy is home-based ambassador in Oslo: Ole Johan Bjørnøy, Ambassador to Tajikistan, Section for Russia, Eurasia and Regional Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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The very unstable security situation in Syria means that the threat posed to Norwegian citizens is considered high. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs discourages any travel or stay in Syria. Norwegians located in Syria are encouraged to leave the country….
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To combat the spread of covid-19, the Sri Lankan authorities have decided to suspend the issuance of all types of visas to Sri Lanka for the time being. Otherwise, the authorities are constantly introducing new measures to limit the spread…
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The spread of the coronavirus affects the entire international community, and a number of measures and restrictions have been introduced. With effect from March 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends travel to all countries that are not strictly necessary….
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Singapore decided on March 22 to close the boundaries of all short-term visitors from all over the world, closing the airport – Changi Airport – for transit for travelers from all countries. The change will take effect on Monday, March…
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The country’s security situation is characterized by the war in Yemen which has led to missile and drone attacks primarily in the south, but also in some cases against Riyadh, by March 28, 2020. In September 2019, there was a…
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Russian authorities stopped all regular air traffic to/from Russia on March 27 as a measure to limit the spread of the covid-19 virus. Transit via Russia is therefore also not possible. The only flights to Europe now are any EU…
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Qatar imposes an entry ban on all non-Qatari nationals from March 18 to April 1. For more information about coronavirus and entry, see the section Health. Safety Traveling in Oatar is considered relatively safe. There is little crime and theft,…
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Large parts of the Philippines are in “lockdown” as a result of infection control measures against the coronavirus. The situation is evolving and may change. Travelers are advised to keep up to date. For more information on coronavirus and travel…
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Palestine has declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew as a result of the covid-19 virus. The West Bank and Gaza are closed for passage and it is no longer possible to leave. For more information about coronavirus,…
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On March 21, Pakistani authorities suspended all commercial international flights to Pakistan. This is valid until 15 May. For more information about coronavirus and entry/exit, see Health. Safety There is increased tension between Pakistan and India. Travelers to Pakistan should…
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Due to the spread of the corona virus, foreign citizens are denied entry to Oman. International air traffic in/out of Oman has been canceled since March 29, indefinitely. For more information, see the section Health. Safety Security in Oman is…
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North Korea is a socialist republic where the state controls all parts of society. Traveling to the country takes place through organized tours, and it should be noted that the medical health care is not of Western standard. Safety The…
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Restrictions on entry into Nepal have been imposed. Tribhuvan International Airport is closed for scheduled flights from 22 March to 31 May. Nepal has also adopted a nationwide curfew from March 24 to May 18. This involves strict restrictions on…
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As a result of the coronavirus, Mongolian authorities have introduced extensive anti-infection measures and restrictions. Among other things, closing the borders with China and Russia and canceling all air traffic to and from Mongolia – until April 30. Foreign nationals…
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To combat the spread of covid-19, the Maldives authorities have declared a state of emergency in the health sector and introduced a nationwide curfew/ lockdown until May 2. Strict entry restrictions have been introduced and all commercial flights, both nationally…
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The authorities imposed temporary entry restrictions on foreign nationals to Malaysia from March 18. The restrictions apply until 12 May. See also the chapter on health for more information about coronavirus/covid-19 and entry restrictions related to it. Safety Malaysia is…
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Hundreds of covid-19 infected people have been confirmed in Lebanon, and new cases are reported daily. The number of deaths due to the virus is still low. With effect from March 15, the Lebanese authorities introduced a medical emergency to…
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The Laotian authorities have temporarily suspended visas for all foreign nationals as of March 18. The decision is valid for 30 days. This also applies to E-visas and “Visa on arrival”. For information about coronavirus and entry, see the entry…
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An exception state is declared. The borders are closed and commercial flights are canceled. Safety The traffic picture can be chaotic and there is a lot of unruly driving. Dark driving on country roads is not recommended. Exposed roads are…
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All flights to and from Kuwait are now canceled indefinitely. The airport will only be open for transport flights and flights with Kuwaiti nationals. For more information about coronavirus, see the section Health. Safety Traveling in Kuwait is considered relatively…
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