otherchelebi

This could be a new thread but I prefer to continue the regular annual thread, reporting on the new situation, including visa reprisals with USA, Hostage situations with Germany and USA, Invasion of Russia, Turkish purchase of Russian missile systems despite Nato and US concerns, and relations with Iran as they pertain to travelers to Turkey as tourists or for business.

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...y-traveler.cfm

If you can get here, hotels have become extremely low priced, food is so so, transportation is reasonably priced. antique sites empty and easy to visit. (see my blog, www.otherchelebistravels)

Currently USA closed down visa offices in Turkey for all but immigrant visas. Turkey, in reprisal, stopped issue of visas to all Americans on-line or at the borders.

otherchelebi

Sorry for mistake above, due to DW calling me every minute .

Turkey invaded Syria and not Russia this morning.

Debbielynn

What a shame with Turkey and their politics. It was always on my bucket list but certainly not a safe place to visit anymore.

otherchelebi

Situation is still tense.

Here're some of my recent tweets:



Turkey grants visas to 2 US players of Russian basketball team for a cup match against Turkish team Fenerbahce. Gov wants Orenburg strong!
12h12 hours ago
Retweeted Science
And, at times and places, "The only culture people have access to."Ahmet C. Celebiler added,

ScienceVerified account @scienmag
Bacteria - The only culture some people have.


Turkish president tells US Administration how to treat ambassador who did not know his place, as if Mr. Bass decided the visa ban. Way out?
17h17 hours ago

Retweeted
It calms my mind & heart only lives, plans, livelihood & future of tens of thousands of common folk & not military operations are affected.Ahmet C. Celebiler added,

"Pentagon Says Diplomatic Tension With Turkey Not Affecting Military Operations" by REUTERS via NYT https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2017...?partner=IFTTT …

23h23 hours ago
More Ahmet C. Celebiler Retweeted CECHR
All this is too difficult for some prominent world leaders to understand. They'll react only by using #force not #science, #goodwill, #logicAhmet C. Celebiler added,

CECHR @CECHR_UoD
Replying to @CECHR_UoD
NETs & BECCS explained
Research programme into negative emissions
https://www.carbonbrief.org/uk-launc...tive-emissions …
As well as stopping #emissions

23h23 hours ago

#KSA may have shot itself in the foot by allowing IS & AlQaeda get stronger in Yemen.
http://haber.sol.org.tr/dunya/yuzler...imlandi-212853 … via @solhaberportali

24h24 hours ago

#Quote "People & Nature are self-destructive. Nature replenishes itself in amazing ways while people hope for Heaven without evidence.."#ACC
24h24 hours ago
More Ahmet C. Celebiler Retweeted
#Turkey & #Iran Central Banks agree use of TL & Riyal as FX currencies. Reduces cost, trackability/traceability leaving Int'l Clearing out.Ahmet C. Celebiler added,

24h24 hours ago

#TurkishPM expands #USVisaCrisis, threatens #US. #President speaks against #Russian #CrimeaPolicy in #Ukraine. Leaves Pakistan only friend?
24h24 hours ago

Turkish PM re #USVisaBan in #Tiurkey "We aren't a tribal state. We will respond doubly. If US mission employs criminals we will arrest them"
Oct 9
Retweeted Yeni Şafak English
Reprisals continue. Common folk, women and children punished for being insignificant to great leaders. His Wife and son taken for questioning.Ahmet C. Celebiler added,

Yeni Şafak EnglishVerified account @yenisafakEN
#Turkey issues arrest warrant for another #US consulate employee
http://www.yenisafak.com/en/gundem/t...ployee-2795422 …
Oct 9

In view of the visa tensions, what happens to staff and families at American bases in Turkey. Will replacements be air-dropped at #Incirlik?

Oct 9
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Turkish president enters #Ukraine, armed forces at #Idlib #Syria Turks should stay home, #Americans and #Germans keep out of #Turkey.

#AntiUSA headlines and columns at all government controled and/or nationalistic media in #Turkey will probably apex due to new visa tension.

Ahmet C. Celebiler‏ @ahmetcelebiler Oct 8

Oct 8

A big difference between #US & #Turkey visa announcements is that US closes missions for all non-immigrant visas, Turkey to only Americans.

Oct 8

We are suffering from the death and dearth of #diplomacy in domestic & international affairs. Year of the #Rooster leads to the #Dog Year

Oct 8

#USA & #Turkey competing with #Spain & #Catalonia in the news. What happens to US #basketball players in Turkey & #Barcelona football team?

Oct 8
Ahmet C. Celebiler Retweeted CANI
#Chalcedon, ancient Asian city across #Constantinopolis at the entrance to #Bosphorus, also known as "City of the Blind" in antiquity.Ahmet C. Celebiler added,


Indefinite visa suspension reprisals betw. #USA & #Turkey: examples of how governments view people & human rights. "Sacrificing pawns!"
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#Turkish press release lacks logic, "Turkey suspends visa activity at missions in USA due to need for security, Same for border & E-Visas"

Oct 8

Are #visa reprisals due to #RussianMissiles, #Idlib situation, Kurds, arrested #USConsulate worker, Jailed #AmericanPriest, #Zarrab case?


Oct 8

Evening of reprisals between #Turkey and #USA. Visa applications in Turkey put on indefinite hold by #StateDept, Turkey responds same

lauramsgarden

so sad, am hoping that sanity returns to our planet in 2018. be well my friend

otherchelebi

lauramsgarden,

the visa situation was resolved yesterday, although anti-American statements by Turkish government continue.

Wish you, and everyone the best in in 2018.

yestravel

Happy New Year to you & Eser! Thanks for keeping us updated -- it is appreciated.

doug_stallings

The government may make anti-American statements, but I saw none of that sentiment last week in Istanbul, which is a wonderful place to visit.

IMDonehere

I think Trump is more anti-American than Erdogan.

BigRuss

<<I think Trump is more anti-American than Erdogan.>>

Only two days in and we have a nominee for most daft political commentary of 2018.

IMDonehere

<<I think Trump is more anti-American than Erdogan.>>

Only two days in and we have a nominee for most daft political commentary of 2018.
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Really? Trump, when all is said and done, be known as the most despicable character in American history. In one year he is already the most corrupt and damaging administration in our history and when Mueller will show all sorts of illegal connections to Russia.

The Trump name will surpass Benedict Arnold or any American villain as a name to scorn. One reason is that historians have other sources of information besides Fox and Sarah Huckabee.

It will take at least 30 years for America to recover from Trump.

APBaron

Can we keep this about Turkey, please?