A fresh warning has been issued to holidaymakers either planning a trip to Turkey or already in the country. Turkey, with its major cities like Antalya and Istanbul, is a favourite tourist spot attracting millions of visitors each year. On March 24, the Foreign Office alerted travellers about ongoing demonstrations and protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities.
The travel advisory body cautioned that "demonstrations may become violent. The police response has included use of tear gas and water cannons." The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provides travel advice to assist British nationals in making informed decisions about overseas travel.
It focuses on safety and security, offering information about potential risks and how to stay safe abroad. In light of the current situation in Turkey, the FCDO advises you should: monitor local media plan ahead to avoid disruption avoid crowds and demonstrations Tensions have escalated in the region due to events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This has led to large-scale demonstrations outside diplomatic missions related to the conflict, particularly Israeli diplomatic missions in Ankara and Istanbul, reports Liverpool Echo.
The FCDO strongly advises all UK tourists in Turkey to "avoid all demonstrations and leave the area if one develops. Local transport routes may be disrupted." The government body also warns: "FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the Turkey-Syria border.
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