Is Turkey safe?
Mar 1st, 2012, 06:13 AM
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Is Turkey safe?
We were planning 3 weeks in September... my husband doing his homework read the travel warnings on some websites and is concerned about threat of terrorist attacks. We are thinking of postponing it... would appreciate info and feedback. We are not going to southeast Turkey - the main sights - Istanbul, Cappadocia, Turq Coast, etc.
Thoughts? Thanks.
Thoughts? Thanks.
Mar 1st, 2012, 06:42 AM
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In October, we were in Cappadocia, Istanbul and Ephesus and felt 100% safe at all times. We walked outside quite late at night in Cappadocia and Istanbul. Of course, we stayed in areas that were well lit and had plenty of people about. People were so warm and helpful - just lovely. I would go again right now if I could.
Mar 1st, 2012, 06:48 AM
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Those warning always err on the side of caution--read them for more "western" places and you'll see there is danger everywhere. Most of all when you drive! Peruse the many Turkey posts here and you'll see that many of us don't have the slightest trepidation about visiting Turkey.
Mar 1st, 2012, 07:02 AM
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As long as you are not going near any of the 'hot borders' (where there is no reason to go anyways), you will be fine.
I had a memorable 2 week stay, with an Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Antalya, Turquoise Coast loop.
We rented car for whole trip. Fabulous country.
Note...don't take pictures of American Embassy
I had a memorable 2 week stay, with an Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Antalya, Turquoise Coast loop.
We rented car for whole trip. Fabulous country.
Note...don't take pictures of American Embassy
Mar 1st, 2012, 08:04 AM
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The following report by an intelligence investigation group may give you a general idea regarding terrorist attacks.
Turkey is not currently a major target, although the Turkish security forces in its Southeast are targeted. (In fact, and strangely, Al Kaida and the United States seem to be both against the Esad regime in Syria like Turkey)
On the other hand, any attacks to civilians and/or foreigners would be against the goals of the local terrorist group and thus counter-productive. So there is no increased risk.
There will be increased risk if Turkey intervenes in Syria and/or becomes a part of a United States attack on Iran. However both of these appear unlikely in view of Obama's "hands off" foreign policy.
If there are any signs or information of increased risk that becomes available to me, I will do my best to post about here on Fodor's Turkey forums.
Turkey is not currently a major target, although the Turkish security forces in its Southeast are targeted. (In fact, and strangely, Al Kaida and the United States seem to be both against the Esad regime in Syria like Turkey)
On the other hand, any attacks to civilians and/or foreigners would be against the goals of the local terrorist group and thus counter-productive. So there is no increased risk.
There will be increased risk if Turkey intervenes in Syria and/or becomes a part of a United States attack on Iran. However both of these appear unlikely in view of Obama's "hands off" foreign policy.
If there are any signs or information of increased risk that becomes available to me, I will do my best to post about here on Fodor's Turkey forums.
Mar 1st, 2012, 08:05 AM
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Mar 2nd, 2012, 08:42 AM
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Some problems may be brewing up concerning Syria. There is a meeting being held this evening among the Turkish foreign minister and the opposition group leaders to Esad. They appear to be requesting arms, ammunition and right of organizing in Turkey and conducting military operations across the border.
United States, France and the European Community in general seem to support this request.
If Turkey falls into this trap, it may mean all kinds of problems with its other large neigbors like Iran and Russia, both of which support the Esad regime in Syria and both of which hae already threatened Turkey regarding the missile shield.
United States, France and the European Community in general seem to support this request.
If Turkey falls into this trap, it may mean all kinds of problems with its other large neigbors like Iran and Russia, both of which support the Esad regime in Syria and both of which hae already threatened Turkey regarding the missile shield.
