Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06PRISTINA777
2006-09-15 16:01:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Pristina
Cable title:
COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KATHERINE HELGERSON
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UNCLAS PRISTINA 000777
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA ASEC YI
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KATHERINE HELGERSON
REF: VIENNA 2756
UNCLAS PRISTINA 000777
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA ASEC YI
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KATHERINE HELGERSON
REF: VIENNA 2756
1. US Office Pristina welcomes and grants country clearance to
Katherine Helgerson to visit Pristina September 17-24, 2006. The
purpose of the visit is to provide support to the Econ/Pol section.
Point of contact is Econ/Pol Deputy Chief David Whiddon, who can be
reached at: office 381-38-549-516 ext. 3241; GSM 377-44-153-565; fax
381-38-549-890.
2. Post will provide airport transportation on arrival and
departure. Post will provide temporary quarters in USAID/USOP
housing.
3. Kosovo is a cash (Euro) economy. There are a few operating ATMs
and some large stores and hotels take credit cards. Not all ATMS
are reliable and personnel should use normal ATM safety precautions.
TDY personnel should bring sufficient cash or travelers' checks to
cover all hotel and other incidental expenses and may exchange
dollars for Euros from 9:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:00pm each Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 9:00am-11:30am each Thursday at
the U.S. Office cashier. Only USOP accepts travelers' checks.
Reverse accommodation is available at the end of the visit.
4. Security issues: The security situation in Kosovo is fluid and
there is still risk from occasional episodes of violence; incidents
of ethnic violence continue to occur. Land mines remain in some
outlying areas. Civil society institutions generally do not yet
meet Western standards. There is criminal activity against
internationals, including purse snatching and residential break-ins
and general precautions are recommended. KFOR is deployed
throughout Kosovo. Electronic devices such as laptops (personal or
official),PDA cell phones with cameras, and the like must be
approved for use in USOP facilities by an ISSO in consultation with
the RSO.
5. Travel to certain areas within Kosovo requires fully armored
vehicles and advance RSO approval. To facilitate planning, please
provide your travel itinerary to USOP before arrival, as same-day
travel can be difficult to arrange. To provide appropriate access
to USOP facilities, visitors must ensure all necessary security
clearances are included with travel messages.
6. Please ensure ASEC tags are included to ensure proper
distribution. Specific questions regarding security may be
addressed to USOP's RSO or your control officer.
KAIDANOW
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA ASEC YI
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED TO KATHERINE HELGERSON
REF: VIENNA 2756
1. US Office Pristina welcomes and grants country clearance to
Katherine Helgerson to visit Pristina September 17-24, 2006. The
purpose of the visit is to provide support to the Econ/Pol section.
Point of contact is Econ/Pol Deputy Chief David Whiddon, who can be
reached at: office 381-38-549-516 ext. 3241; GSM 377-44-153-565; fax
381-38-549-890.
2. Post will provide airport transportation on arrival and
departure. Post will provide temporary quarters in USAID/USOP
housing.
3. Kosovo is a cash (Euro) economy. There are a few operating ATMs
and some large stores and hotels take credit cards. Not all ATMS
are reliable and personnel should use normal ATM safety precautions.
TDY personnel should bring sufficient cash or travelers' checks to
cover all hotel and other incidental expenses and may exchange
dollars for Euros from 9:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:00pm each Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 9:00am-11:30am each Thursday at
the U.S. Office cashier. Only USOP accepts travelers' checks.
Reverse accommodation is available at the end of the visit.
4. Security issues: The security situation in Kosovo is fluid and
there is still risk from occasional episodes of violence; incidents
of ethnic violence continue to occur. Land mines remain in some
outlying areas. Civil society institutions generally do not yet
meet Western standards. There is criminal activity against
internationals, including purse snatching and residential break-ins
and general precautions are recommended. KFOR is deployed
throughout Kosovo. Electronic devices such as laptops (personal or
official),PDA cell phones with cameras, and the like must be
approved for use in USOP facilities by an ISSO in consultation with
the RSO.
5. Travel to certain areas within Kosovo requires fully armored
vehicles and advance RSO approval. To facilitate planning, please
provide your travel itinerary to USOP before arrival, as same-day
travel can be difficult to arrange. To provide appropriate access
to USOP facilities, visitors must ensure all necessary security
clearances are included with travel messages.
6. Please ensure ASEC tags are included to ensure proper
distribution. Specific questions regarding security may be
addressed to USOP's RSO or your control officer.
KAIDANOW