Greece-bound Hong Kong travellers should watch local situation
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     Hong Kong residents who plan to visit Greece (in particular Athens) should pay close attention to the situation there, a spokesman for the Security Bureau said today (December 9). Hong Kong residents there should exercise caution and avoid places where there are protests or large gatherings of people.

     Residents who need assistance while outside Hong Kong may call the hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department at (852)1868.

Ends/Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Issued at HKT 18:12

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