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A compendium of hazards facing today's traveller:

Foreign Office warnings about travel to Poland

"There is a serious risk of robbery at main rail stations and on trains, particularly international services and long-distance trains. Passengers are most at risk while boarding trains. Keep jewellery, watches, cameras, passports and wallets/purses out of sight. Do not leave the compartment unattended.

"Poland is a major east-west transit route for heavy vehicles. Drivers are advised to take particular care. Vehicles should not be left unattended when personal belongings are on board. Valuables should never be left in glove compartments, etc.

"Those visiting forested areas are advised to seek medical advice about inoculations for tick-borne encephalitis."

For more information about Poland and many other countries, contact the Travel Advice Unit on 0171-238 4503 or 4504, or fax 0171-238 4545; on the Internet, at http://www.fco.gov.uk/ or on BBC-2 Ceefax from page 470 onwards.