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18 juni 2011 16:33 |
VS waarschuwen toeristen voor ‘gevaarlijk' België
Aangezien de belgicisten beweren dat in het buitenland Vlaanderen bekeken wordt als een fascistisch, nazistisch, .... regio, hebben we hier het reisadvies van de VS voor toeristen die richting België komen.
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Draag geen dure juwelen op straat, denk eraan dat de snelheidsbeperkingen alleen op papier bestaan en vermijd Waalse ziekenhuizen, want daar spreekt niemand Engels. Het officiële reisadvies van de Verenigde Staten schetst geen al te positief beeld van ons land.
link Standaard artikel: http://www.standaard.be/artikel/deta...kelid=N43BIT1K
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Uit VS advies ('CRIME' sectie gaat bijna uitsluitend over Brussel):
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CRIME: Belgium remains relatively free of violent crime, but low-level street crime is common. You should always be watchful and aware of your surroundings. Muggings, purse snatchings, and pocket picking occur frequently, particularly in the major cities. Thieves often loiter in transportation hubs like the Metro (subway) and train stations to take advantage of disoriented travelers. In Brussels, pocket picking, purse snatching, and theft of light luggage and laptops are common at the three major train stations -- the North Station (Noordstation or Gare du Nord), the Central Station (Centraal Station or Gare Central), and especially the South Station (Zuidstation or Gare du Midi, the primary international train hub). We advise you to pay particularly close attention to your personal belongings when in Metro and train stations. One ploy that thieves use is to distract you to spray shaving cream or another substance on you. Another trick is for the thief to ask you for directions while an accomplice steals your luggage. It is a good idea to hold onto your hand luggage at all times, and not to place carry-on luggage on overhead racks in trains.
Another growing problem, especially in Brussels, is theft from vehicles, both moving and parked. Do not leave your valuables in plain sight where a thief may spot them. Thieves will sometimes position themselves at traffic lights to scan for valuables in stopped cars. If they see a purse or other valuable item, they break the window and steal the item before you have time to react. Always drive with your windows up and doors locked. Whenever possible, park your car in secure areas or parking garages.
You should be aware that small groups of young men sometimes prey on unwary tourists, usually at night and often in metro stations in Brussels. These thieves typically seek small, high-value items such as mobile phones and MP3 players. You should carry only a minimum amount of cash, credit cards, and necessary personal identification (see Special Circumstances, below, for acceptable forms of identification). We advise U.S. citizens to avoid wearing expensive jewelry and watches.
MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION: High-quality medical facilities are widely available in Belgium. The large university hospitals can handle almost every medical problem. Hospitals in Brussels and Flemish-speaking Flanders typically have English-speaking staff. Hospitals in French-speaking Wallonia, however, may not necessarily have staff members who are fluent in English
link VS travel advice: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p.../cis_1044.html
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Naar henri normen betekent dit de franstalige gebieden de 'problemen' veroorzaken? :D |
