Is it safe to go to turkey??
i went to marmaris in june and it was only round the corner from where i was staying where the bomb went off.i wanted to take my daughter back there coz i loved it but not sure if its safe..what do you think?
Answers:
You shouldn't travel there if you are worried.
my friend went there and fell down some stairs and went into hospital. so maybe it isn't safe..
and you have to ask!
I dont think it is safe right now - you would be taking your chances as the bombs seem to be going off anywhere and are specifically aimed at tourist areas. The people behind it have also warned there are more to come. I would wait until it has died down
no no no no no no no no
No way would I go there, the people who are Bombing it are not civilised. There are other places to go for a Holiday, safeguard your Daughter and yourself and keep away from Turkey.
As safe as crossing the high street, in statistical terms even safer. However, you need to think about how YOU feel about it - will the recent attacks spoil your holiday?
If it was me I wouldn't let them stop me. For me that would constitute their victory.
Ofcourse it is, its as safe as anywhere in this mad mad world, so dont be a CHICKEN go to TURKEY.
Yeah but only on Thanksgiving gobble-gobble!
a bomb went off!! what do you think?
I've been to Turkey a few times & love it....been to Marmaris, but right now I think that I would give it a miss for a while. I know you want to go back to familiar places & re aquaint yourself with people you'veperhaps got friendly with in bars & restaurants ( the people are so friendly aren't they) but I dont think they would want you to take such a risk right now....You will be on edge all the time you are there.....Why not try one of the Greek Islands or Cyprus
Keep in mind, Turkey is a very large country and the Turkish people are generally very friendly to travelers. It's not like you're visiting Baghdad, Iraq. I spent a week in Turkey in November and I didn't have any concerns at any time during the entire week.
If a bomb went off in Los Angeles would we tell all foreigners to not travel to California or to America as a whole? Probably not. There is a lot of crime in the U.S. but it is still relatively safe place to travel to. Besides, if California were temporarily unsafe you'd still have 49 other states to consider. Yes, there will be accidents and crime on occassion. But, from a statistical standpoint I personally don't think one has to worry about traveling to most places Turkey. Again, I'd think differently if it were, let's say, Iraq or Southern Lebanon.
At the same time ---- If you happen to know of a particular "hot spot" within a certain country or area I would certainly hesitate to travel there until you know things have settled down.
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The US State Department has published an announcement for all Americans in Turkey and those wishing to travel to Turkey.
August 29, 2006
This Public Announcement alerts Americans to the continuing potential for terrorist actions against civilians in Turkey and notes recent incidents in areas frequented by tourists. This Public Announcement expires on November 1, 2006.
Between August 25th and August 28th, seven bombings occurred in the principal tourist areas of Turkey, injuring as many as 60 or more persons, including foreign tourists, and killing three Turkish nationals. These explosions occurred in Istanbul, Adana, and in Marmaris and Antalya in southwestern Turkey. The Kurdistan Freedom Falcons, also known by the Kurdish acronym TAK, have claimed responsibility for many of the explosions. The TAK, believed to be an affiliate of the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK), a terror organization, also reiterated a public warning to foreign tourists not to visit Turkey.
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens traveling or residing in Turkey to exercise caution, and to closely follow media reports. Terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. These may include facilities where Americans and other foreigners are known to live, congregate, shop, or visit, especially hotels, clubs, restaurants, shopping centers, housing compounds, transportation systems, places of worship, schools, outdoor recreation events, or resorts and beaches. U.S. citizens should remain in a heightened state of personal security awareness when attendance at such locations is unavoidable. U.S. citizens also should avoid areas where crowds are expected to gather, as even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence.
U.S. citizens living or traveling in Turkey are encouraged to register with the Embassy or nearest consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.sta. and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Turkey. U.S. citizens without Internet access may register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, at the Consulate General in Istanbul, at the Consulate in Adana, or with the Consular Agent in Izmir to obtain updated information on travel and security in Turkey. Embassy communications with the resident American citizen community, or "Warden Messages," can be found on the Embassy's website at http://ankara.usembassy.gov.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Cautions, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Travelers should also consult the Department of State’s latest Consular information Sheet for Turkey. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara is located at 110 Ataturk Boulevard, tel: (90) (312) 455-5555, fax (90)(312) 468-6131. The Internet address is http://ankara.usembassy.gov.
The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul is located at Kaplicalar Mevkii Sokak No. 2, 34460, Istinye, Sariyer, tel: (90) (212) 335-9000, fax (90) (212) 335-9102. Istanbul-specific information can also be accessed via the Consulate's web site at http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov/..
The U.S. Consulate in Adana is located at Girne Bulvari No. 212, Guzelevler Mahallesi, Yuregir, Adana, Turkey. tel: (90)(322) 346-6262, fax (90)(322) 346-7916, web site: http://adana.usconsulate.gov.
The Consular Agent in Izmir can be contacted at (90) (232) 464-8755.
if the government has not said keep away then its safe I say go ahead and enjoy it good luck and a safe journey
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Answers:
You shouldn't travel there if you are worried.
my friend went there and fell down some stairs and went into hospital. so maybe it isn't safe..
and you have to ask!
I dont think it is safe right now - you would be taking your chances as the bombs seem to be going off anywhere and are specifically aimed at tourist areas. The people behind it have also warned there are more to come. I would wait until it has died down
no no no no no no no no
No way would I go there, the people who are Bombing it are not civilised. There are other places to go for a Holiday, safeguard your Daughter and yourself and keep away from Turkey.
As safe as crossing the high street, in statistical terms even safer. However, you need to think about how YOU feel about it - will the recent attacks spoil your holiday?
If it was me I wouldn't let them stop me. For me that would constitute their victory.
Ofcourse it is, its as safe as anywhere in this mad mad world, so dont be a CHICKEN go to TURKEY.
Yeah but only on Thanksgiving gobble-gobble!
a bomb went off!! what do you think?
I've been to Turkey a few times & love it....been to Marmaris, but right now I think that I would give it a miss for a while. I know you want to go back to familiar places & re aquaint yourself with people you'veperhaps got friendly with in bars & restaurants ( the people are so friendly aren't they) but I dont think they would want you to take such a risk right now....You will be on edge all the time you are there.....Why not try one of the Greek Islands or Cyprus
Keep in mind, Turkey is a very large country and the Turkish people are generally very friendly to travelers. It's not like you're visiting Baghdad, Iraq. I spent a week in Turkey in November and I didn't have any concerns at any time during the entire week.
If a bomb went off in Los Angeles would we tell all foreigners to not travel to California or to America as a whole? Probably not. There is a lot of crime in the U.S. but it is still relatively safe place to travel to. Besides, if California were temporarily unsafe you'd still have 49 other states to consider. Yes, there will be accidents and crime on occassion. But, from a statistical standpoint I personally don't think one has to worry about traveling to most places Turkey. Again, I'd think differently if it were, let's say, Iraq or Southern Lebanon.
At the same time ---- If you happen to know of a particular "hot spot" within a certain country or area I would certainly hesitate to travel there until you know things have settled down.
no
The US State Department has published an announcement for all Americans in Turkey and those wishing to travel to Turkey.
August 29, 2006
This Public Announcement alerts Americans to the continuing potential for terrorist actions against civilians in Turkey and notes recent incidents in areas frequented by tourists. This Public Announcement expires on November 1, 2006.
Between August 25th and August 28th, seven bombings occurred in the principal tourist areas of Turkey, injuring as many as 60 or more persons, including foreign tourists, and killing three Turkish nationals. These explosions occurred in Istanbul, Adana, and in Marmaris and Antalya in southwestern Turkey. The Kurdistan Freedom Falcons, also known by the Kurdish acronym TAK, have claimed responsibility for many of the explosions. The TAK, believed to be an affiliate of the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK), a terror organization, also reiterated a public warning to foreign tourists not to visit Turkey.
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens traveling or residing in Turkey to exercise caution, and to closely follow media reports. Terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. These may include facilities where Americans and other foreigners are known to live, congregate, shop, or visit, especially hotels, clubs, restaurants, shopping centers, housing compounds, transportation systems, places of worship, schools, outdoor recreation events, or resorts and beaches. U.S. citizens should remain in a heightened state of personal security awareness when attendance at such locations is unavoidable. U.S. citizens also should avoid areas where crowds are expected to gather, as even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence.
U.S. citizens living or traveling in Turkey are encouraged to register with the Embassy or nearest consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.sta. and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Turkey. U.S. citizens without Internet access may register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, at the Consulate General in Istanbul, at the Consulate in Adana, or with the Consular Agent in Izmir to obtain updated information on travel and security in Turkey. Embassy communications with the resident American citizen community, or "Warden Messages," can be found on the Embassy's website at http://ankara.usembassy.gov.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Cautions, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Travelers should also consult the Department of State’s latest Consular information Sheet for Turkey. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara is located at 110 Ataturk Boulevard, tel: (90) (312) 455-5555, fax (90)(312) 468-6131. The Internet address is http://ankara.usembassy.gov.
The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul is located at Kaplicalar Mevkii Sokak No. 2, 34460, Istinye, Sariyer, tel: (90) (212) 335-9000, fax (90) (212) 335-9102. Istanbul-specific information can also be accessed via the Consulate's web site at http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov/..
The U.S. Consulate in Adana is located at Girne Bulvari No. 212, Guzelevler Mahallesi, Yuregir, Adana, Turkey. tel: (90)(322) 346-6262, fax (90)(322) 346-7916, web site: http://adana.usconsulate.gov.
The Consular Agent in Izmir can be contacted at (90) (232) 464-8755.
if the government has not said keep away then its safe I say go ahead and enjoy it good luck and a safe journey
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