Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07NICOSIA430
2007-05-17 15:15:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Nicosia
Cable title:  

COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR EUR/SE DIRECTOR

Tags:  OTRA CY GR UK 
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R 171515Z MAY 07
FM AMEMBASSY NICOSIA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 7821
INFO RUEHAK/AMEMBASSY ANKARA 4945
RUEHTH/AMEMBASSY ATHENS 3854
UNCLAS NICOSIA 000430 

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA CY GR UK
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR EUR/SE DIRECTOR
DOUGLAS SILLIMAN'S TRAVEL, MAY 21 - 24, 2007

REF: STATE 66925

UNCLAS NICOSIA 000430

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA CY GR UK
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR EUR/SE DIRECTOR
DOUGLAS SILLIMAN'S TRAVEL, MAY 21 - 24, 2007

REF: STATE 66925


1. Embassy Nicosia grants country clearance for the visit oF
EUR/SE Director Douglas Silliman to travel to
Cyprus from May 21, 2007 to May 24, 2007, as stated in
Reftel. Control Officer for the visit will be Political Chief
Greg Macris, office telephone: 011-357-22-39-3524, mobile
phone: 011-357-99-424-355, e-mail: MacrisGP@state.gov, FAX:
011-357-22-39-3467.


2. The Embassy has confirmed reservations at the Hilton Park
Hotel in Nicosia at an Embassy rate of 72.00 Cyprus pounds,
or 168.00 U.S. dollars, per night, including breakfast. The
exchange rate is approximately 1 Cyprus pound = 2.30
U.S.dollars.


3. Mr. Silliman will travel from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia
with Ambassador Schlicher. Return transportation to Larnaca
will be in an Embassy vehicle, as will transport during his
stay.


4. Security clearance and building access: Post has received
security clearance information annotated on State 15555.
Post will ensure appropriate building access on date of
arrival.


5. Electronic Devices: RSO approval must be obtained before
any electronic device may be brought into any mission
facility. Privately owned laptops and personal computers,
peripherals, diskettes and tapes are prohibited in all
mission facilities. Cellular/mobile phones and Palm Pilots
are prohibited in CAA areas.


6. Travelers with USG-owned unclassified laptops or notebook
computers, peripherals, diskettes and tapes must receive
RSO/IMO authorization prior to being granted access to U.S.
mission buildings. USG-owned classified computers must be
sent to post via classified diplomatic pouch. Classified
equipment must bear external USG bar-code inventory numbers
and classification markings commensurate with the highest
level of information processed on the system. Questions
concerning other types of electronic devices and magnetic
media may be directed to the RSO and IMO.


7. All travelers to Cyprus are encouraged to review security
briefing material available from the regional security office
upon arrival at post. The Department of State and the
Embassy require all visitors for 30 or more days to certify
that they have completed a Bureau of Diplomatic Security
approved personal security course. Failure to do so will
result in denial of country clearance.


8. Cyprus is considered a high-threat post with a low crime
rate. It has good hygienic conditions and a good array of
goods and services. Americans traveling to Cyprus on a TDY
basis are not required to obtain entry visas. The host
government has designated Larnaca and Paphos airports as
authorized points of entry into the Republic of Cyprus; USG
travelers considering arrival via other ports must consult
the Embassy before making their arrangements. Visitors
should be aware that international telephone rates from
Cyprus, especially from hotels are extremely expensive.
English is widely spoken and understood.
SCHLICHER