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<strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>safety</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>security</strong> <strong>report</strong><br />
– <strong>SOS</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />
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List of contents<br />
Terms of reference 4<br />
Overview 4<br />
<strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Fixtures 5<br />
Risk matrix for Pol<strong>and</strong> 6<br />
Risk Matrix for the Ukraine 6<br />
<strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Host Cities 7<br />
Pre-travel information 8<br />
Entry information 8<br />
Airport information 8<br />
Security issues 11<br />
Crime 11<br />
Areas of concern 11<br />
Civil unrest 12<br />
Football hooliganism 12<br />
Terrorism 12<br />
Seeking assistance 13<br />
Security advice 13<br />
Getting around 14<br />
Air 14<br />
Rail 14<br />
Road 14<br />
Taxi 14<br />
Further information 15<br />
Health concerns 15<br />
Money 16<br />
Important contact details 17<br />
Emergency numbers 17<br />
Diplomatic representation 17<br />
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Terms of reference<br />
This <strong>report</strong> is a <strong>safety</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>security</strong> <strong>report</strong> for the<br />
UEFA <strong>Euro</strong>pean Football Championship to be hosted<br />
by Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ukraine between 8 June <strong>and</strong> 1 July<br />
<strong>2012</strong>, current as of 15 May <strong>2012</strong>. The <strong>report</strong> was<br />
compiled for <strong>SOS</strong> <strong>International</strong> by analysts <strong>and</strong> <strong>security</strong><br />
specialists at red24. The information has been<br />
sourced through a variety of channels, both open <strong>and</strong><br />
privileged, <strong>and</strong> addresses the threats to visitors from<br />
crime, civil unrest, hooliganism <strong>and</strong> terrorism. It also<br />
offers <strong>security</strong> advice, as well as providing information<br />
on travel options, health concerns <strong>and</strong> facilities, money<br />
<strong>and</strong> diplomatic representation.<br />
Overview<br />
The <strong>2012</strong> UEFA <strong>Euro</strong>pean Football Championship,<br />
commonly referred to as <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, will be hosted by<br />
Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ukraine between 8 June <strong>and</strong> 1 July <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
It is the world’s second-largest football tournament<br />
after the World Cup <strong>and</strong> will attract over 500,000 fans<br />
<strong>and</strong> a global television audience. Sixteen national<br />
teams will compete in some 31 matches, which will be<br />
held in Warsaw, Gdansk, Poznan, Wroclaw, Kiev, Lviv,<br />
Kharkiv <strong>and</strong> Donetsk.<br />
The <strong>security</strong> risks in Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ukraine are not<br />
assessed to be significant <strong>and</strong> it is likely that the vast<br />
majority of fans will have an enjoyable <strong>and</strong> incidentfree<br />
visit. Nonetheless, a number of <strong>security</strong> threats<br />
do exist.<br />
The primary threat emanates from petty criminality.<br />
Although increased numbers of police <strong>and</strong> heightened<br />
surveillance will mitigate the risk to a degree, the high<br />
number of foreign visitors <strong>and</strong> high density of spectators<br />
will provide opportunities for a range of criminal<br />
elements. Pickpocketing <strong>and</strong> bag-snatching are the<br />
main concerns but clients are also advised to exercise<br />
vigilance in terms of ticketing, tourism, accommodation<br />
<strong>and</strong> identity fraud. Incidents of mugging, robbery <strong>and</strong><br />
assault are also possible issues <strong>and</strong> alcohol-fuelled<br />
<strong>and</strong> drug-related anti-social behaviour is a particular<br />
concern after dark.<br />
A further concern is the risk of demonstrations, protests<br />
<strong>and</strong> civil disorder. The tournament will provide an<br />
international stage for a range of activists to publicise<br />
their various causes, <strong>and</strong> some individuals or organised<br />
groups are likely to attempt to gain publicity in<br />
unlawful ways. In particular, unauthorised protest gatherings<br />
could result in incidents of unrest <strong>and</strong> transport<br />
disruptions prior to <strong>and</strong> during the tournament.<br />
In addition, there is credible threat of violence between<br />
rival football fans at the <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> tournament. Both<br />
the Ukrainian <strong>and</strong> Polish authorities have stated that<br />
there will be a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to incidents<br />
of football-related unrest <strong>and</strong> their respective <strong>security</strong><br />
forces can be expected to be firm in dealing with<br />
disturbances. Nonetheless, both host countries have<br />
an established problem with football hooliganism.<br />
Significant unrest occurs sporadically at domestic<br />
matches <strong>and</strong> Polish supporters initiated a riot in a<br />
friendly match against Lithuania in March 2011. Fatalities<br />
have occurred in fighting between rival supporters<br />
in both countries in the past <strong>and</strong> there is a history of<br />
neo-Nazi involvement in football-related violence. As<br />
such, there is a credible <strong>and</strong> significant concern that<br />
such elements will seek to initiate violent confrontations<br />
during the event. These may involve supporters<br />
from rival countries <strong>and</strong> the nature of football-related<br />
unrest means that such disturbances carry significant<br />
incidental risks.<br />
<strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> also faces a theoretical terrorist threat.<br />
Although no specific intelligence has emerged thus far<br />
to suggest a terrorist attack is being planned to target<br />
or coincide with the tournament, the threat from terrorism<br />
has cast a shadow over international sporting<br />
events since Palestinian radicals attacked the Munich<br />
Olympics in 1972. Although the nature <strong>and</strong> scale of<br />
terrorism has since evolved, the threat remains. <strong>Euro</strong><br />
<strong>2012</strong> will attract large numbers of spectators, foreign<br />
dignitaries <strong>and</strong> a global television audience. As<br />
such, any terrorist incident before or during the event,<br />
regardless of size or duration, will likely have a large<br />
impact. Both Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ukraine have played a role in<br />
military interventions in Iraq or Afghanistan <strong>and</strong> Pol<strong>and</strong><br />
has been explicitly threatened by Islamist militants in<br />
the recent past. Although the probability of an attack<br />
on <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> is assessed to be low, the event will be<br />
potentially attractive to some Islamist groups <strong>and</strong> individuals,<br />
providing them with an opportunity to cause<br />
mass casualties <strong>and</strong>/or significant disruption in order<br />
to publicise <strong>and</strong> further their causes.
<strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Fixtures<br />
Date Venue Details Time<br />
Fri 8 June Warsaw Pol<strong>and</strong> v Greece 19.00<br />
Fri 8 June Wroclaw Russia v Czech Republic 21.45<br />
Sat 9 June Kharkiv Netherl<strong>and</strong>s v Denmark 19.00<br />
Sat 9 June Lviv Germany v Portugal 21.45<br />
Sun 10 June Gdansk Spain v Italy 19.00<br />
Sun 10 June Poznan Rep of Irel<strong>and</strong> v Croatia 21.45<br />
Mon 11 June Donetsk France v Engl<strong>and</strong> 19.00<br />
Mon 11 June Kiev Ukraine v Sweden 21.45<br />
Tue 12 June Wroclaw Greece v Czech Republic 19.00<br />
Tue 12 June Warsaw Pol<strong>and</strong> v Russia 21.45<br />
Wed 13 June Lviv Denmark v Portugal 19.00<br />
Wed 13 June Kharkiv Netherl<strong>and</strong>s v Germany 21.45<br />
Thu 14 June Poznan Italy v Croatia 19.00<br />
Thu 14 June Gdansk Spain v Rep of Irel<strong>and</strong> 21.45<br />
Fri 15 June Kiev Sweden v Engl<strong>and</strong> 19.00<br />
Fri 15 June Donetsk Ukraine v France 21.45<br />
Sat 16 June Wroclaw Czech Republic v Pol<strong>and</strong> 21.45<br />
Sat 16 June Warsaw Greece v Russia 21.45<br />
Sun 17 June Kharkiv Portugal v Netherl<strong>and</strong>s 21.45<br />
Sun 17 June Lviv Denmark v Germany 21.45<br />
Mon 18 June Gdansk Croatia v Spain 21.45<br />
Mon 18 June Poznan Italy v Rep of Irel<strong>and</strong> 21.45<br />
Tue 19 June Donetsk Engl<strong>and</strong> v Ukraine 21.45<br />
Tue 19 June Kiev Sweden v France 21.45<br />
Quarter Final Timetable / Schedule / Fixtures<br />
Thu 21st June A - Warsaw 1st Group A v 2nd Group B 21.45<br />
Fri 22nd June B - Gdansk 1st Group B v 2nd Group A 21.45<br />
Sat 23rd June C - Donetsk 1st Group C v 2nd Group D 21.45<br />
Sun 24th June D - Kiev 1st Group D v 2nd Group C 21.45<br />
Semi Final Timetable / Schedule / Fixtures<br />
Wed 27th June Donetsk Winner A v Winner C 21.45<br />
Thu 28th June Warsaw Winner B v Winner D 21.45<br />
Final<br />
Sun 1st July Kiev 21.45<br />
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Risk matrix for Pol<strong>and</strong><br />
Overall risk rating<br />
Overall Medium red24 rates this country as medium risk. Security threats exist but their<br />
impact is limited <strong>and</strong> not widespread. Caution <strong>and</strong> awareness are still advised.<br />
Risk rating breakdown<br />
Crime Medium A resonable possibility of crime affecting the individual, involving mainly<br />
minor or petty crime. Violent crime is less likely.<br />
Terrorism Low Little threat of terrorism.<br />
Conflict Low No current conflict <strong>and</strong> little threat of conflict occuring.<br />
Political Low Stable political system; opposition to government policies only results in<br />
minor sporadic, mostly non-violent, civil unrest.<br />
Kidnap Low Minimal kidnapping activity.<br />
Infrastructure Low Developed or satisfactory infrastructure across the country.<br />
Risk matrix for Ukraine<br />
Overall risk rating<br />
Overall Medium red24 rates this country as medium risk. Security threats exist but their<br />
impact is limited <strong>and</strong> not widespread. Caution <strong>and</strong> awareness are still advised.<br />
Risk rating breakdown<br />
Crime Medium A resonable possibility of crime affecting the individual, involving mainly minor<br />
or petty crime. Violent crime is less likely.<br />
Terrorism Low Little threat of terrorism.<br />
Conflict Low No current conflict; however, ongoing simmering tensions between ethnic<br />
Russian <strong>and</strong> Ukrainians which can be exacerbated by Russian intervention in<br />
the region.<br />
Political Medium Polarised political enviroment with sporadic civil unrest.<br />
Kidnap Low Minimal <strong>report</strong>ed kidnapping activity to both locals <strong>and</strong> visitors.<br />
Infrastructure Medium Main cities <strong>and</strong> towns have sound infrastructure, but limited in rural areas.
<strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Host Cities<br />
Posnań<br />
Gdańsk<br />
Wroctaw<br />
Warsaw<br />
Lviv<br />
Kiev<br />
Kharkiv<br />
Donetsk<br />
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Pre-travel information<br />
Entry information<br />
Pol<strong>and</strong><br />
Pol<strong>and</strong> is a signatory member of the Schengen Agreement<br />
<strong>and</strong> as such, all member country nationals of<br />
are permitted to travel to Pol<strong>and</strong> without any entry/exit<br />
formalities on a Schengen visa. This is valid for stays<br />
of up to 90 days within a six-month period. EU nationals<br />
can enter on a valid national passport or national<br />
identity card. All other nationalities are required to present<br />
a valid passport with at least three months validity<br />
beyond the intended date of departure <strong>and</strong> must be in<br />
possession of a return ticket, sufficient funds for the<br />
duration of their visit <strong>and</strong> have valid travel insurance.<br />
Ukraine EU <strong>and</strong> US nationals, as well as citizens from<br />
Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,<br />
Brazil, Canada, Estonia, Georgia, Hong Kong, Icel<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein,<br />
Moldova, Norway, Paraguay, Serbia, South Korea,<br />
Switzerl<strong>and</strong>, Tajikistan <strong>and</strong> Uzbekistan do not require<br />
visas for stays of less than 90 days. All other nationals<br />
need to acquire a visa from their relevant Ukrainian<br />
consulate or embassy. All visitors’ passports must be<br />
valid for three months beyond the date of travel.<br />
Visitors also require evidence of a return ticket.<br />
Airport information<br />
Pol<strong>and</strong><br />
Airport <strong>security</strong> in the Pol<strong>and</strong> is in line with st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
in Western <strong>Euro</strong>pe.<br />
Fryderyk Chopin Airport (WAW) is located 13km<br />
from Warsaw city centre. Formerly known as Okecie<br />
Airport, it is Pol<strong>and</strong>’s busiest <strong>and</strong> is served by Aeroflot,<br />
Aerosvit, Air France, British Airwars, KLM, Lufthansa,<br />
Finnair, LOT, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Wizz Air <strong>and</strong><br />
Sc<strong>and</strong>inavian Airlines among others. The airport<br />
services international flights to <strong>and</strong> from London, Chicago,<br />
Frankfurt, Moscow, Paris, Amsterdam, Bergen,<br />
Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Malmo, Stavanger<br />
<strong>and</strong> Warsaw. Domestic destinations include Wroclaw,<br />
Gdansk, Krakow <strong>and</strong> Poznan.<br />
Terminal A h<strong>and</strong>les both international <strong>and</strong> domestic<br />
flights. It has a restaurant, several cafes, duty-free<br />
shops, ATMs <strong>and</strong> bureau de change facilities. The<br />
facility is prone to delays <strong>and</strong> overcrowding.<br />
Visitors are advised to use only licensed taxis, hired<br />
from the appropriate taxi rank. This is located just outside<br />
the arrivals hall. These taxis usually display tariffs<br />
in the window of the vehicle <strong>and</strong> most are metered.<br />
If the taxi does not have a meter, agree on the fare<br />
before setting off. Some international business-class<br />
hotels in Warsaw also provide limousine taxi services<br />
that can be pre-booked. A number of hotels also<br />
operate an airport transfer services between 08:30<br />
<strong>and</strong> 18:00 (local time). The journey from the airport to<br />
Warsaw city centre usually takes between 20 <strong>and</strong> 30<br />
minutes. Busses also run from the airport to the city<br />
centre. Buses 148, 175 <strong>and</strong> 188 operate between the<br />
airport <strong>and</strong> the city until 23:00. The N32 night bus runs<br />
after 23:00.<br />
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) is located 12km<br />
north west of Gdansk city centre. A new terminal<br />
(Terminal 2) was opened in April <strong>2012</strong> ahead of <strong>Euro</strong><br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>and</strong> facilities include restaurants, cafes, ATM<br />
machines <strong>and</strong> an executive lounge. The airport services<br />
regular international flights to Berlin, Frankfurt,<br />
Hamburg, Munich, London, Oslo, Amsterdam, Bergen,<br />
Gothenburg, Malmo, Stockholm <strong>and</strong> Copenhagen.<br />
There are also regular domestic flights to Warsaw,<br />
Poznan <strong>and</strong> Wroclaw. A taxi rank is situated outside<br />
the passenger terminal <strong>and</strong> journeys from the airport<br />
to the city take around 20 minutes. Car rental agencies<br />
are also located at the airport.
John Paul II <strong>International</strong> Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)<br />
is located 11km west of Krakow city centre. The airport<br />
is serviced by Aeroflot, Air Berlin, EasyJet, <strong>Euro</strong>LOT,<br />
Lufthansa <strong>and</strong> Norwegian Air Shuttle, among others,<br />
<strong>and</strong> there are regular international flights to Berlin,<br />
Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, Bergen, Oslo, Stockholm,<br />
Copenhagen <strong>and</strong> London. Domestic destinations<br />
include Warsaw, Poznan <strong>and</strong> Warsaw. The airport<br />
itself is small but well equipped <strong>and</strong> facilities include<br />
a restaurant <strong>and</strong> cafe, bureau de change, duty-free<br />
shops <strong>and</strong> car rental outlets. Terminal 1 manages<br />
international flights; Terminal 2 deals with domestic<br />
flights. A shuttle bus operates between the two terminals.<br />
Taxis are available outside the arrivals building<br />
<strong>and</strong> the journey to the city centre takes approximately<br />
20 minutes. A train service also runs from the airport<br />
to the city centre; the station is located 200m from<br />
Terminal 1 <strong>and</strong> can be reached by airport shuttle bus.<br />
Tickets can be bought on the train or from an automated<br />
machine near the centre exit of Terminal 1. In<br />
addition, busses also run from the airport to the city<br />
centre; the bus stop is located to the right of the arrivals<br />
terminal <strong>and</strong> buses 208, 292 <strong>and</strong> 902 take approximately<br />
45 minutes to reach downtown Krakow.<br />
Poznan-Lawica Henryk Wieniawski Airport (POZ) is<br />
located 5km west of Poznan city centre. The airport<br />
serves Lufthansa, <strong>Euro</strong> LOT, Ryanair, Sc<strong>and</strong>inavian<br />
Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle <strong>and</strong> Wizz Air <strong>and</strong><br />
operates regular international flights to <strong>and</strong> from<br />
Munich, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Copenhagen,<br />
Stockholm <strong>and</strong> Oslo. Domestic flights serve Warsaw,<br />
Gdansk, Katowice <strong>and</strong> Krakow. Facilities at the airport<br />
include bars, restaurants, cafes, duty-free shops, an<br />
executive lounge, ATMs, banks, a bureau de change<br />
<strong>and</strong> an information desk. A taxi rank can be found outside<br />
the arrivals area <strong>and</strong> the journey to the city centre<br />
takes approximately 25 minutes. Buses 59 <strong>and</strong> 48 also<br />
run to the city centre every 25-30 minutes; the journey<br />
takes around 35 minutes. In addition, an express<br />
line train service also runs from the airport to Poznan<br />
Glowny, the city’s central station; the journey takes approximately<br />
20 minutes.<br />
Ukraine<br />
Airport <strong>security</strong> in Ukraine is below Western norms<br />
<strong>and</strong> can be described as adequate. Travellers should<br />
be aware that there have been incidents of luggage<br />
theft by baggage h<strong>and</strong>lers. red24 advises visitors to<br />
travel with h<strong>and</strong> luggage if practically possible <strong>and</strong> to<br />
ensure valuables <strong>and</strong> essential items are kept on their<br />
person at all times.<br />
Boryspil <strong>International</strong> Airport (KBP) is Ukraine’s main<br />
international airport. Located approximately 38km east<br />
of Kiev city centre, the airport is served by Aeroflot,<br />
Aerosvit, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways,<br />
Air Baltic, Estonia Air <strong>and</strong> Ukrainian <strong>International</strong> Airlines<br />
among others. The airport services international<br />
flights to <strong>and</strong> from Moscow, St Petersburg, London,<br />
Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Stockholm,<br />
Paris, Amsterdam, Tallinn, Riga <strong>and</strong> Warsaw. Domestic<br />
destinations include Donetsk, Kharkiv <strong>and</strong> Lviv.<br />
Terminal B is the airport’s main terminal <strong>and</strong> it serves<br />
all international <strong>and</strong> domestic flights. It has recently<br />
undergone extensive renovations <strong>and</strong> facilities include<br />
a number of shops, restaurants, cafes <strong>and</strong> bars, as<br />
well as travel agencies, banks <strong>and</strong> bureaux de change.<br />
The terminal also provides a business centre, luggage<br />
centre <strong>and</strong> free Wi-Fi.<br />
Terminal D is scheduled to deal with arriving <strong>and</strong> departing<br />
fan charter flights for the duration of <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Nearing completion, this new terminal will be modern<br />
<strong>and</strong> is anticipated to have facilities similar in variety<br />
<strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ard to those found in Terminal B.<br />
Taxis are available in front of Terminal B. Visitors are<br />
advised to avoid unregistered private taxis <strong>and</strong> should<br />
use those vehicles that display company colours <strong>and</strong><br />
phone numbers. Meters are not always used; negotiate<br />
fares in advance of setting off. The journey to Kiev city<br />
centre takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour.<br />
Two express bus companies (Polit <strong>and</strong> Atass) also run<br />
services to the city centre; these can be crowded but<br />
are generally safe.<br />
Kiev (Zhuliany) <strong>International</strong> Airport (IEV) is located<br />
approximately 15km south west of central Kiev. Although<br />
once a primarily domestic airport, a number of<br />
low-cost international airlines now operate from the<br />
facility, including Wizz Air, Wizz Air Ukraine <strong>and</strong> Sky<br />
Wings <strong>and</strong> the airport now services flights to <strong>and</strong> from<br />
Athens, London-Luton, Cologne-Bonn, Dortmund,<br />
Treviso <strong>and</strong> Valencia. Domestically, UTair will shortly<br />
begin flights to Donetsk, Kharkiv <strong>and</strong> Lviv. Security <strong>and</strong><br />
facilities at the airport are adequate. Taxis are available<br />
at the airport. There is also a trolleybus service to<br />
the Kiev city centre, which takes around 40 minutes.<br />
Donetsk <strong>International</strong> Airport (DOK) is located approximately<br />
18km north west of Donetsk city centre.<br />
The airport services regular flights to Kiev, as well as<br />
to Moscow, St Petersburg, Munich, Barcelona <strong>and</strong> Istanbul.<br />
A new terminal complex has been built for <strong>Euro</strong><br />
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<strong>2012</strong> <strong>and</strong> baggage processing <strong>and</strong> <strong>security</strong> equipment<br />
is anticipated to meet modern <strong>Euro</strong>pean st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
Check-in facilities for domestic <strong>and</strong> international passengers<br />
in the new terminal are located on the first <strong>and</strong><br />
second floors. Facilities in the new complex will include<br />
a VIP lounge, a hotel, duty-free shops, ATMs, banks<br />
<strong>and</strong> bureaux de change, as well as a variety of cafes,<br />
restaurants <strong>and</strong> bars, a first-aid post <strong>and</strong> car rental outlets.<br />
The most convenient way to travel from Donetsk<br />
Airport is by taxi. Busses also run from the airport to<br />
Donetsk city centre <strong>and</strong> journeys take approximately<br />
20-30 minutes.<br />
Kharkiv <strong>International</strong> Airport (HRK) is located approximately<br />
15km south east of the city centre. A new terminal<br />
building has been built for <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>and</strong> facilities<br />
now include a business lounge in the international<br />
departures hall, post office, Wi-Fi access, banking <strong>and</strong><br />
bureau de change, cafes, restaurants <strong>and</strong> bars <strong>and</strong><br />
car rental agencies. The journey from the airport to<br />
Kharkiv city centre will take approximately 30 minutes.<br />
Official taxis are available at the airport terminal; they<br />
can be identified by their taxi airport livery.<br />
Lviv Danylo Halytskyi <strong>International</strong> Airport (LWO)<br />
is located approximately 6km south west of Lviv city<br />
centre. In preparation for <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, the airport has<br />
undergone a significant expansion <strong>and</strong> modernisation<br />
project, including the building of a new terminal. This<br />
opened in March <strong>2012</strong>. The airport services regular<br />
flights to Kiev, as well as to Warsaw, Moscow,<br />
Munich, Vienna <strong>and</strong> Istanbul. New routes to Wroclaw<br />
<strong>and</strong> Krakow are also scheduled to commence in May<br />
<strong>2012</strong>. Taxis are available at the airport <strong>and</strong> fares<br />
should be agreed in advance, as they are not always<br />
metered. Trolleybus 9 also operates every 15 minutes<br />
from the airport to the Lviv city centre.
Security issues<br />
Crime<br />
The threat from crime in both Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ukraine is<br />
rated as MEDIUM <strong>and</strong> crime rates in both countries<br />
may increase for the duration of the <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> tournament<br />
in June <strong>and</strong> July. The primary threat to visitors to<br />
both countries emanates from petty crime. Incidents of<br />
pick-pocketing, bag-snatching <strong>and</strong> theft of unattended<br />
items are frequently <strong>report</strong>ed in large urban areas<br />
such as Warsaw <strong>and</strong> Kiev. The threat is particularly<br />
elevated around public transport hubs (train, metro <strong>and</strong><br />
bus stations), at major tourist sights, busy markets <strong>and</strong><br />
near major hotels, banks <strong>and</strong> ATMs. Foreign nationals<br />
are often targeted due to their perceived wealth.<br />
Visitors to Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ukraine should also be aware<br />
that scam artists are known to operate a multitude of<br />
scams; caution <strong>and</strong> vigilance should be exercised accordingly.<br />
One well-known <strong>and</strong> frequently used scam<br />
involves a wallet or money dropped in front of a tourist.<br />
The scam artist then ‘finds the money’ <strong>and</strong> asks if it<br />
belongs to the target or offers to share the money. An<br />
accomplice subsequently approaches, claims that the<br />
wallet is his <strong>and</strong> accuses the victim of trying to steal<br />
their money. The con artists will then either they ask<br />
for a bribe in exchange for not informing the police<br />
or they ask to see the tourist’s wallet, grab it <strong>and</strong> run<br />
away. If confronted with this scam, visitors are advised<br />
not to engage the perpetrators in any conversation, but<br />
to walk away immediately. ATM <strong>and</strong> credit card fraud<br />
is also on the increase <strong>and</strong> travellers are advised only<br />
to use ATMs in secure locations (such as inside a bank<br />
or at major hotels), to keep an eye on their credit <strong>and</strong><br />
debit cards <strong>and</strong> to use them only in reputable establishments.<br />
Incidents of criminals impersonating police<br />
officers <strong>and</strong> harassing or robbing tourists also continue<br />
to be <strong>report</strong>ed in Ukraine; visitors are reminded that<br />
legitimate police officers will have, <strong>and</strong> are obliged to<br />
show, proper identification.<br />
Although violence crime directed at foreign nationals in<br />
both Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ukraine is rare, physical attacks <strong>and</strong><br />
incidents of intimidation are occasionally <strong>report</strong>ed. The<br />
threat is elevated in major urban areas, particularly<br />
night when alcohol- <strong>and</strong> drug-fuelled anti-social behaviour<br />
increases. Incidents of far-right, neo-Nazi <strong>and</strong><br />
‘skinhead’ violence have also increased in Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
Ukraine in recent years. Violence is directed primarily<br />
at racial <strong>and</strong> religious minorities <strong>and</strong> members of the<br />
lesbian, gay, bi-sexual <strong>and</strong> trans-gender community<br />
but attacks <strong>and</strong> incidents of intimidation can be indiscriminate.<br />
In addition, visitors to Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ukraine<br />
should also exercise caution when drinking with, or<br />
meeting, new acquaintances in entertainment venues;<br />
there have been instances of foreign nationals being<br />
drugged <strong>and</strong> then robbed or sexually assaulted.<br />
Areas of concern<br />
Warsaw<br />
Although regarded as increasing gentrified, the Praga<br />
district in eastern Warsaw carries an elevated criminal<br />
threat <strong>and</strong> should be avoided late at night. Petty criminality<br />
is a significant concern in central Warsaw after<br />
dark, particularly in the vicinity of the main railway station,<br />
on the city’s metro system, at busy markets <strong>and</strong> in<br />
tourist areas.<br />
Gdansk<br />
Avoid the city’s shipyards <strong>and</strong> train station after dark.<br />
Poznan<br />
Visitors should avoid the low-income areas of Wilda,<br />
Jezyce <strong>and</strong> Grunwald after dark. Alcohol- <strong>and</strong> drug-related<br />
violence can also be of concern around the main<br />
square in Poznan’s Old Town.<br />
Wroclaw<br />
Crime levels are elevated in the low-income neighbourhoods<br />
on the periphery of the city.<br />
Kiev<br />
Petty criminals <strong>and</strong> scam artists are active in crowded<br />
marketplaces <strong>and</strong> on public transport. Crime rates are<br />
also elevated around international hotels <strong>and</strong> key tourist<br />
sights such as Saint Sophia’s Cathedral, Saint Michael’s<br />
Cathedral <strong>and</strong> the Pechersk Lavra monastery.<br />
Crime rates are also heightened along the popular<br />
Andriyivski Uzviz Street <strong>and</strong> in the vicinity of bars <strong>and</strong><br />
restaurants, as well as in the underground passage at<br />
Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square).<br />
Donestk<br />
Crime levels are of concern in the low-income neighbourhoods<br />
to the west <strong>and</strong> east of the city centre. In<br />
particular, visitors are urged to avoid the Kuybyshevsky<br />
Rayon <strong>and</strong> Kalininsky Rayon areas.<br />
Lviv<br />
Crime is elevated in the low-income neighbourhoods<br />
on the city’s periphery.<br />
Kharkiv<br />
Crime levels are heightened in the vicinity of Kharkiv-<br />
Passazhyrsky railway station, Tsentralny Avtovokzal<br />
central bus station <strong>and</strong> around the city’s metro stations<br />
<strong>and</strong> other public transport hubs.<br />
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Civil unrest<br />
The threat from politically motivated civil unrest in<br />
Pol<strong>and</strong> is assessed to be low. Most protests <strong>and</strong><br />
marches pass peacefully <strong>and</strong> are well policed. Most<br />
strike action is small-scale in nature <strong>and</strong> concerns<br />
individual companies rather than entire employment<br />
sectors. Occasional clashes between extremist groups<br />
do occur in the country <strong>and</strong> a neo-Nazi element<br />
continues to carry out arson attacks on synagogues,<br />
Jewish cultural centres, World War II monuments <strong>and</strong><br />
Israeli- <strong>and</strong> Jewish-linked businesses.<br />
The threat from politically motivated civil unrest in<br />
Ukraine is assessed to be medium. The country has<br />
a history of large-scale civil unrest linked to political<br />
developments, as well as deeply entrenched social,<br />
ethnic <strong>and</strong> linguistic divisions between the broadly<br />
pro-Western west of the country <strong>and</strong> pro-Russian<br />
east. Pro-Russian elements <strong>and</strong> far-right nationalist<br />
groups such as Svoboda (Freedom), Bratstvo (Brotherhood)<br />
<strong>and</strong> Tryzub (Trident) occasionally try to exploit<br />
this divide <strong>and</strong> stage protests outside Parliament <strong>and</strong><br />
government buildings. Such protests may take place<br />
on the anniversary of the Great Patriotic War on 22<br />
June <strong>and</strong> clashes between rival demonstrators are a<br />
credible concern in Kiev <strong>and</strong> Lviv.<br />
Socio-economic protests also take place in Kiev <strong>and</strong><br />
various groups regularly demonstrate over wages,<br />
pensions, working conditions <strong>and</strong> inflation. Given<br />
that the current economic outlook is uncertain across<br />
<strong>Euro</strong>pe, an upsurge in protest action <strong>and</strong> associated<br />
unrest cannot be discounted ahead of <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
The political situation in Ukraine is also currently<br />
volatile. On 12 May <strong>2012</strong>, at least 2,000 opposition<br />
supporters demonstrated in Kyiv to dem<strong>and</strong> the<br />
release of opposition leader <strong>and</strong> former prime minister<br />
Yulia Tymoshenko. Tymoshenko is currently serving<br />
a seven-year sentence for charges related to impropriety<br />
while in office. Tymoshenko also faces charges<br />
relating to tax evasion. Opposition supporters believe<br />
both charges are politically motivated <strong>and</strong> have been<br />
directed by the current government of President Viktor<br />
Yanukovych. Protests against Timoshenko’s conviction<br />
<strong>and</strong> against the government of Yanukovych have<br />
persisted since October 2011 <strong>and</strong> are likely to escalate<br />
head of Tymoskenko’s latest trial in May <strong>and</strong> ahead of<br />
parliamentary elections in October. Such demonstrations<br />
may attract significant participation <strong>and</strong> have<br />
the potential to cause significant disruption in Kiev;<br />
in particular, protests are likely to centre on Maidan<br />
Nezalehnosti (Independence Square). Ukrainian se-<br />
curity forces are also not averse to using robust crowd<br />
control tactics <strong>and</strong> as such, clashes between demonstrators<br />
<strong>and</strong> the <strong>security</strong> forces are a distinct possibility.<br />
Such clashes pose an incidental risk to byst<strong>and</strong>ers.<br />
Football hooliganism<br />
There is credible threat of violence between rival<br />
football fans at the <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> tournament. Both the<br />
Ukrainian <strong>and</strong> Polish authorities have stated that<br />
there will be a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to incidents<br />
of football-related unrest <strong>and</strong> their respective <strong>security</strong><br />
forces can be expected to be firm in dealing with disturbances<br />
between rival fans. Nonetheless, both host<br />
countries have an established problem with football<br />
hooliganism. Significant unrest occurs sporadically<br />
at domestic matches <strong>and</strong> Polish supporters initiated<br />
a riot in a friendly match against Lithuania in March<br />
2011. Fatalities have occurred in fighting between rival<br />
supporters in both countries in the past <strong>and</strong> there is<br />
a history of neo-Nazi involvement in football-related<br />
violence. As such, there is a credible <strong>and</strong> significant<br />
concern that such elements will seek to initiate violent<br />
confrontations during the <strong>2012</strong> tournament. These may<br />
involve supporters from rival countries <strong>and</strong> the nature<br />
of football-related unrest means that such disturbances<br />
carry significant incidental risks. Matches that may<br />
trigger a credible risk of violence <strong>and</strong>/or hooliganism<br />
between opposing fans include the Russia v Czech<br />
Republic match on 8 June in Wroclaw; the Pol<strong>and</strong> v<br />
Russia match on 12 June in Warsaw; the Holl<strong>and</strong> v<br />
Germany match in Kharkiv on 13 June; <strong>and</strong> Ukraine<br />
v Engl<strong>and</strong> match on 19 June in Donetsk. ‘Fan zones’<br />
near the Palace of Science <strong>and</strong> Culture in Warsaw <strong>and</strong><br />
at Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kiev carry a particularly<br />
high risk of clashes between intoxicated rival football<br />
supporters.<br />
Terrorism<br />
The terrorism threat in Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ukraine is<br />
assessed to be low. Terrorism-related incidents in both<br />
countries are rare <strong>and</strong> the four coordinated bombings<br />
in the south eastern Ukrainian town of Dnipropetrovsk<br />
on 27 April which left 30 people injured, were thought<br />
to be the work of criminal elements rather than<br />
terrorists.<br />
Nonetheless, the terrorist threat will likely increase<br />
ahead of, <strong>and</strong> during, <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong>. The threat from terrorism<br />
has cast a shadow over international sporting<br />
events since Palestinian radicals attacked the Munich<br />
Olympics in 1972. Although the scale <strong>and</strong> nature of<br />
terrorism has since evolved, the threat remains. <strong>Euro</strong><br />
<strong>2012</strong> will attract large numbers of spectators, foreign
dignitaries <strong>and</strong> a huge television audience. As such,<br />
any terrorist incident during the tournament, regardless<br />
of size or duration, will likely have a large impact.<br />
As a consequence, the event is theoretically attractive<br />
to a wide range of terrorist groups <strong>and</strong> individuals,<br />
providing them with an opportunity to cause mass<br />
casualties <strong>and</strong>/or significant disruption to publicise <strong>and</strong><br />
further their causes. In addition, Pol<strong>and</strong> specifically is<br />
regarded as a potential target for Islamist militants. Al<br />
Qaeda’s leader Ayman al Zawahiri has called for attacks<br />
on Pol<strong>and</strong> in revenge for its military involvement<br />
in both Afghanistan <strong>and</strong> Iraq.<br />
However, there is currently no specific intelligence<br />
suggesting a terrorist attack is being planned to coincide<br />
with the <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> tournament. There are also<br />
no known domestic or international Islamist terrorist<br />
organisations present in either country, nor is there<br />
significant Muslim populations from which Islamist elements<br />
could potentially draw support. As such, a coordinated<br />
‘spectacular’ mass casualty attack by multiple<br />
individuals is assessed to be low probability, though<br />
an attack by a ‘lone wolf’ cannot be ruled out. Furthermore,<br />
although the Polish <strong>and</strong> Ukrainian <strong>security</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
intelligence forces have little experience in combating<br />
terrorism, the counter-capabilities of both countries are<br />
thought to be satisfactory <strong>and</strong> <strong>security</strong> measures will<br />
be significantly increased ahead of the tournament.<br />
Seeking assistance<br />
The police in Pol<strong>and</strong> are generally professional <strong>and</strong><br />
approachable <strong>and</strong> corruption is no longer an issue.<br />
Many police officers speak German <strong>and</strong> an increasing<br />
number speak English. Visitors should be aware that<br />
police in Pol<strong>and</strong> do operate a ‘drunk tank’ system <strong>and</strong><br />
will detain unruly intoxicated people until they<br />
are sober.<br />
The police in Ukraine are less capable. They are ill<br />
equipped <strong>and</strong> understaffed. Corruption remains an<br />
issue <strong>and</strong> few police officers speak English. If visitors<br />
require assistance, they are advised to contact <strong>SOS</strong><br />
<strong>International</strong> or red24 for assistance. Visitors are also<br />
advised to carry their passports at all times as police<br />
identification checks are common.<br />
Security advice<br />
Below is a list of <strong>security</strong> tips to ensure the <strong>safety</strong> of<br />
your person <strong>and</strong> property while attending <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
• Be aware of your surroundings at all times <strong>and</strong><br />
keep a low profile.<br />
• Never leave your belongings unattended.<br />
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash or wearing<br />
expensive jewellery or valuables, as this may make<br />
you an attractive target for criminals.<br />
• Avoid walking in city streets after dark, especially<br />
if alone. If you are walking, take only brightly lit,<br />
busy streets.<br />
• Violent xenophobic attacks are a concern. Visitors<br />
who are visible members of ethnic or religious<br />
minorities are advised to exercise heightened<br />
caution <strong>and</strong> vigilance.<br />
• Avoid disputes, demonstrations, political rallies <strong>and</strong><br />
commotions on the street. Do not stay to watch or<br />
photograph them.<br />
• Trust your instincts. If someone or something<br />
makes you uneasy, avoid the person or leave<br />
the area.<br />
• Credit cards should only be used in reputable<br />
establishments <strong>and</strong> it should be confirmed that the<br />
correct amount has been charged.<br />
• It is advisable to take adequate travel <strong>and</strong> medical<br />
insurance, especially if the need arises to be<br />
evacuated by air ambulance.<br />
• Clients travelling to <strong>Euro</strong> <strong>2012</strong> can sign up to<br />
receive red24’s SMS <strong>and</strong> email <strong>security</strong> <strong>and</strong> travel<br />
alerts. Alerts are sent to inform clients of upcoming<br />
events, breaking news, <strong>security</strong> <strong>and</strong> travel<br />
incidents. Contact red24 for further information.<br />
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Getting around<br />
Air<br />
Air travel is the safest <strong>and</strong> quickest way to travel<br />
around both Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ukraine. The domestic aviation<br />
networks in both countries are extensive <strong>and</strong> there<br />
are flights to most secondary cities. However, although<br />
Pol<strong>and</strong>’s air <strong>safety</strong> record is improving, concerns continue<br />
to persist regarding the <strong>safety</strong> <strong>and</strong> reliability of air<br />
transportation in Ukraine. There have been a series of<br />
incidents in recent years, some of which have resulted<br />
in fatalities. The US Federal Aviation Administration<br />
(FAA) currently rates Ukraine as ‘Category 2’ for<br />
aviation <strong>safety</strong>, which means it does not meet <strong>International</strong><br />
Civil Aviation Organization st<strong>and</strong>ards for aircraft<br />
operations <strong>and</strong> maintenance. The <strong>Euro</strong>pean Commission<br />
also <strong>report</strong>ed in April 2008 that Ukraine needed<br />
to strengthen its aviation <strong>safety</strong> oversight. Although<br />
no Ukrainian carriers are currently on the EU Airline<br />
Blacklist, barring them from EU airspace, in July 2007<br />
Ukraine’s State Aviation Administration suspended<br />
the operation of three local airlines—Baltic Airline,<br />
Aeromost Kharkiv Airlines <strong>and</strong> Ukrainian Mediterranean<br />
Airlines (UM Air) due to of concerns that they did<br />
not meet international <strong>and</strong> national <strong>safety</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
Separately, UM Air, Ukraine Cargo Airways <strong>and</strong> Valare<br />
Aviation Enterprise (or Albatross Avia Ltd) have also<br />
been previously refused permission to operate services<br />
to the EU because they do not meet international<br />
<strong>safety</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards. As a consequence, red24 advises<br />
against flying with the aforementioned airlines.<br />
Rail<br />
In Pol<strong>and</strong>, Polish State Railways provide a safe, efficient,<br />
comfortable <strong>and</strong> reliable service. First-class<br />
seats are recommended. Express trains are also<br />
recommended, as other services can be slow; tickets<br />
should be reserved in advance. In Ukraine, the State<br />
Railways Administration oversees a less modern <strong>and</strong><br />
efficient railway network, though express services can<br />
be convenient. Visitors should be aware that facilities<br />
on both the Polish <strong>and</strong> Ukrainian railway network can<br />
be poor; clients are advised to bring their own refreshments<br />
for longer journeys. Visitors should also not<br />
travel alone by train, particularly at night. Petty criminality<br />
is a problem both at stations <strong>and</strong> on some trains.<br />
Road<br />
Although highways <strong>and</strong> main roads in urban areas<br />
are well developed <strong>and</strong> relatively well maintained in<br />
both Pol<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Ukraine, roads outside the cities<br />
<strong>and</strong> off main highways are generally in poor condition.<br />
Many roads are poorly signposted <strong>and</strong> signs are<br />
only in Polish or Ukrainian. Street lighting is frequently<br />
inadequate.<br />
Driving st<strong>and</strong>ards in both countries are also poor; the<br />
number of accidents in Ukraine <strong>and</strong> Pol<strong>and</strong> is above<br />
the <strong>Euro</strong>pean average. Locals drive aggressively <strong>and</strong><br />
routinely ignore traffic rules. Furthermore, despite low<br />
tolerances <strong>and</strong> harsh penalties for driving under the<br />
influence of alcohol, there are still a high number of<br />
alcohol-related deaths on the road.<br />
In Pol<strong>and</strong>, the speed limit is 50kph in developed areas;<br />
120kph for dual carriageways; <strong>and</strong> 140kph for motorways.<br />
In Ukraine, the speed limit is 60kph in denser<br />
areas; 90kph outside built-up areas; <strong>and</strong> 130kph on<br />
motorways. Traffic drives on the right. Drivers should<br />
carry their passport, an international driving permit<br />
<strong>and</strong> original vehicle registration <strong>and</strong> insurance papers<br />
at all times.<br />
Taxi<br />
Taxis are widely available in urban areas in both Pol<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> Ukraine. red24 advises visitors to use radio<br />
taxis or a taxi service recommended by their hotel.<br />
Taxis hailed off the street are generally safe but often<br />
do not have meters <strong>and</strong> can be expensive. There have<br />
also been regular incidents of foreign nationals being<br />
over-charged.
Further information<br />
Health concerns<br />
In general, medical facilities in Pol<strong>and</strong> are of an acceptable<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ard. Private medical facilities are good<br />
<strong>and</strong> are also relatively inexpensive, but please note<br />
that immediate cash payment is usually required. Polish<br />
medical staff are well trained, but English is not<br />
always spoken; patients without a grasp of Polish or<br />
German may face communication difficulties. Common<br />
medications are widely available at pharmacies.<br />
Please find below a list of hospitals in Pol<strong>and</strong>:<br />
Warsaw<br />
Woloska Hospital (Centralny Szpital Kliniczny MSWiA)<br />
Ul. Woloska 137 Warsaw<br />
Tel: +48 (0) 22 5081 510<br />
Banacha Hospital (Centralny Szpital Kliniczny Akademii<br />
Medycznej<br />
Ul. Stefana Banacha 1A Warsaw<br />
Tel: +48 (0) 22 5991 155<br />
Institute of Cardiology-Hospital (Instytut Kardiologii)<br />
(provides care for cardiac problems only)<br />
Ul. Alpejska 42, Warszawa-Anin<br />
Tel: +48 (0) 22 3434 100<br />
Poison Control—Warsaw Acute Poison Control Center<br />
(Stoleczny Osrodek Ostrych Zatruc) Praski Hospital<br />
Al. Solidarnosci 67 Warsaw<br />
Tel: +48 (0) 22 6196 654<br />
Gdansk<br />
St. Wojciecn Hospital<br />
Al. John Paul 50<br />
80-462 Gdansk-Zaspa<br />
Tel: +48 (0) 58 7684 000<br />
Poznan<br />
Hospital of the Ministry of Interior (Szpital MSWiA)<br />
ul. Dojazd 34<br />
60-631 Poznan<br />
Tel: +48 (0) 61 8464 641/650/500<br />
Medical University of Poznan Hospital no. 2 (Szpital<br />
Kliniczny Uniwersytetu Medycznego nr. 2)<br />
Przybyszewskiego 49<br />
60-355 Poznan<br />
Tel: +48 (0) 61 8691 100<br />
Wroclaw<br />
Wroclaw Medical University<br />
Wybrzeze L. Pasteural<br />
50-367 Wroclaw<br />
Tel: +48 (0) 71 7841 001<br />
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The <strong>Euro</strong>pean Health Insurance Card (EHIC) has replaced<br />
the E111 <strong>and</strong> E128 health care forms. The EHIC<br />
entitles cardholders to free emergency medical assistance<br />
in <strong>Euro</strong>pean countries which subscribe to the<br />
EHIC agreement. It should be noted that the EHIC will<br />
only entitle eligible travellers to emergency treatment<br />
in state-run medical facilities in Pol<strong>and</strong> on the same<br />
terms as Polish nationals. Hence, fully comprehensive<br />
medical insurance is still recommended; for further<br />
information please contact your insurance provider.<br />
There are few health concerns for visitors to Pol<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Travellers should drink only bottled water, as tap water<br />
can be of poor quality, especially in cities. Tick-borne<br />
encephalitis (TBE) is common in Pol<strong>and</strong>, especially in<br />
forested areas during the summer months. Most cases<br />
occur in the north east around the city of Białystok,<br />
<strong>and</strong> also in the south west, in districts adjacent to<br />
the Czech Republic. Brucellosis, a highly contagious<br />
zoonotic infection, occurs occasionally, <strong>and</strong> is usually<br />
acquired by consuming unpasteurised dairy products<br />
from infected cattle, sheep <strong>and</strong> goats.<br />
In Ukraine, a state-run medical service provides free<br />
medical treatment for all citizens <strong>and</strong> foreign visitors.<br />
However, facilities are generally poor. Private clinics<br />
<strong>and</strong> hospitals offer a better st<strong>and</strong>ard of care, but these<br />
does not always meet Western st<strong>and</strong>ards. It is advisable<br />
to take a supply of medicines that are likely to<br />
be required. However, visitors should ensure that any<br />
medicines may be legally imported. Comprehensive<br />
medical insurance should also be obtained before<br />
travel.<br />
Please find below a list of hospitals in Ukraine:<br />
Kiev<br />
Boris Hospital 55A Velyka Vasylkivska Street Kiev<br />
Tel: +380 (0) 44 5361 980<br />
E-mail: Med_Boris@ukr.net<br />
Medicom 8 Kondratyka Street Kiev<br />
Tel: +380 (0) 44 2340 303
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Donetsk<br />
Donetsk Regional Trauma Hospital<br />
106 Artyom Street<br />
Donetsk 340048<br />
Tel: +380 (0) 62 2551 141<br />
Lviv<br />
Sheptytsky Hospital<br />
4 Ozarkevycha Street<br />
Lviv<br />
Tel: +380 (0) 32 2726 869<br />
Kharkiv<br />
Oblast Clinic Hospital<br />
Prospect Pravdy 13<br />
Kharkiv 61022<br />
Tel: +380 (0) 57 7050 187<br />
Influenza A (H1N1)/swine flu was <strong>report</strong>ed in the<br />
Ukraine in June 2009, <strong>and</strong> has since left scores of<br />
people dead <strong>and</strong> thous<strong>and</strong>s more infected across the<br />
country. Authorities responded to the rapid spread of<br />
the disease by placing partial restrictions on domestic<br />
travel <strong>and</strong> introducing quarantine measures in<br />
Ukraine’s nine western oblasts.<br />
In December 2005, the H5N1 strain of bird flu was<br />
<strong>report</strong>ed in Crimea. Further outbreaks followed in 2006<br />
in marshl<strong>and</strong>s near the Sea of Azov. In January 2008,<br />
another outbreak of the virus was detected at a poultry<br />
farm in the Krasnogvardiyskyi Rayon in Crimea. Travellers<br />
are advised to check with health officials prior to<br />
travel to the affected areas. It is advisable to avoid<br />
contact with all forms of poultry, including wild birds,<br />
while in Ukraine.<br />
There is a risk of tick-borne encephalitis in some areas<br />
of the country below 1,400 metres, particularly the<br />
mountain forest zone of Crimea. Crimean haemorrhagic<br />
fever has also been <strong>report</strong>ed in the country in<br />
the past. Diphtheria is endemic to Ukraine, except the<br />
Poltava region, while rabies, hepatitis A, hepatitis B,<br />
tetanus, tuberculosis <strong>and</strong> typhoid may also be a risk.<br />
In addition, the country has one of the highest rates of<br />
HIV/AIDS infection in <strong>Euro</strong>pe.<br />
The risk of radioactive contamination from the 1986<br />
accident at Chernobyl is low outside the exclusion<br />
zone immediately around the Chernobyl facility. Milk,<br />
wild berries, mushrooms, <strong>and</strong> wild fowl <strong>and</strong> game from<br />
the Chernobyl region should be avoided, as these<br />
have been found to retain higher than average levels<br />
of radiation. Do not drink tap water; only bottled water<br />
or boiled water should be drunk, <strong>and</strong> ice should be<br />
avoided. Visitors are also advised against consuming<br />
food or beverages obtained from street vendors.<br />
Money<br />
In Pol<strong>and</strong>, the official currency is the zloty. Foreign<br />
currency can be exchanged easily at banks, bureaux<br />
de change (locally called Kantor) <strong>and</strong> hotel reception<br />
desks in towns <strong>and</strong> cities countrywide. Traveller’s<br />
cheques are accepted at most Polish banks <strong>and</strong> larger<br />
shops. Credit cards are widely accepted <strong>and</strong> ATMs<br />
(bankomats) are plentiful. There have been some <strong>report</strong>s<br />
of ATMs not accepting Maestro <strong>and</strong> VisaElectron<br />
cards issued by foreign banks; however, Polish banks<br />
are <strong>report</strong>edly working to remedy this problem.<br />
In Ukraine, the official currency is the hryvnia (UAH).<br />
US dollars <strong>and</strong> euros are readily exchangeable in<br />
major cities, <strong>and</strong> Britsh pounds to a lesser extent.<br />
Travellers should only use official bureaux de change.<br />
ATMs are available <strong>and</strong> credit cards are widely used,<br />
but not universally accepted, in major cities. Outside<br />
cities, travellers should carry sufficient funds in local<br />
currency. Credit card <strong>and</strong> ATM fraud, as well as money<br />
scams, are widespread. Hence, although credit card<br />
<strong>and</strong> ATM use is increasingly common, it is strongly<br />
recommended that visitors to Ukraine refrain from<br />
using credit or debit cards except at major, reputable<br />
establishments.
Important contact details<br />
Emergency numbers<br />
Pol<strong>and</strong>:<br />
Police: 997<br />
Fire services: 998<br />
Ambulance: 999<br />
Ukraine:<br />
Police: 02<br />
Fire service: 01<br />
Ambulance: 03<br />
* The number 112 can be used to call emergency<br />
services throughout the EU <strong>and</strong> supplements local<br />
emergency numbers.<br />
Diplomatic representation<br />
Pol<strong>and</strong><br />
Danish Embassy in Pol<strong>and</strong><br />
ul. Marszalkowska 142<br />
00-061 Warszawa<br />
Tel: +48 (22) 565 29 00<br />
Fax: wawamb@um.dk<br />
Email: + 48 22 565 29 70<br />
Finnish Embassy in Pol<strong>and</strong><br />
ul. Fr. Chopina 4/8<br />
00-559 Warszawa<br />
Tel: +48 22 598 9500<br />
Fax: +48 22 621 3442<br />
Email: sanomat.var@formin.fi<br />
Norwegian Embassy in Pol<strong>and</strong><br />
ul. Chopina 2A<br />
00-559 Warszawa<br />
Tel: +48 22 696 40 30<br />
Fax: +48 22 628 93 83<br />
Email: emb.warsaw@mfa.no<br />
Swedish Embassy in Pol<strong>and</strong><br />
ul. Bagatela 3<br />
00-585 Warszawa<br />
Tel: +48 22 640 89 00<br />
Fax: +48 22 640 89 83<br />
Email: ambassaden.warszawa@foreign.ministry.se<br />
Ukraine<br />
Danish Embassy in the Ukraine<br />
56, vul. B. Khmelnitskoho<br />
4. etage,<br />
01901 Kiev<br />
Tel: +380 44 200 1260<br />
Fax: +380 44 200 1281<br />
Email: ievamb@um.dk<br />
Finnish Embassy in Ukraine<br />
Vul. Striletska 14<br />
01901 Kiev<br />
Tel: +380 44 278 7049<br />
Fax: +380 44 278 3433<br />
Email: sanomat.kio@formin.fi<br />
Norwegian Embassy in the Ukraine<br />
Vul. Striletska 15<br />
01901 Kiev<br />
Tel: +380 44 281 22 00<br />
Fax: +380 44 281 22 99<br />
Email: emb.kiev@mfa.no<br />
Swedish Embassy in the Ukraine<br />
Ivana Franka Street 34/33<br />
3rd floor<br />
01901 Kiev<br />
Tel: +380 44 494 42 70<br />
Fax: +380 44 494 42 71<br />
Email: ambassaden.kiev@foreign.ministry.se<br />
Should you require any further information or<br />
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact red24<br />
on +44 (0) 208 707 0000.<br />
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