Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Turkey Related Subjects => Turkey Discussion Forum (Not Calis specifically) => Topic started by: JohnF on April 27, 2016, 16:50:54 PM
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Suicide bomber in Bursa close to the central mosque - looks like only person killed was the actual bomber themselves, but at least ten folks injured.
JF
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I've been expecting more attacks but Bursa surprised me. Wouldn't have listed that as a target city.
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Surprised me also, but maybe that's why they targeted it. Who knows.
The US just sent out another warning yesterday about "Credible threats to Tourist Sites" - Bursa's not on the main tourist trail but a lot of foreigners do go to Bursa for the architecture etc.
JF
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The US and Netherlands have issued warnings for Turkey today.
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As a Dutch I had no idea about any warning lol. I'll do a quick google.
Edit: nothing new on foreign affairs website. Last change was made on March 29, when the Dutch consulate in Istanbul had been closed for a few days after receiving a threat.
They state increased risk for whole of Turkey, no travel near Syrian border and only necessary travel in most of South East.
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Dutchie
There's an article in today's Hurriet along with a picture of the Dutch Prime Minister.
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I found the one about our Foreign minister but the remarks about no "safety guarantees" are related to freedom of speech, especially about Erdogan.
I've just seen some camera footage of the explosion and it's a miracle that nobody else died. It was quite a blast!
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The reason that nobody died is that apparently the suicide bomber tripped and fell causing the bomb to go off too early.
Today two bombs have exploded along a road in Soma. It's quite common for bombs to be hidden in the roads in the south east but Soma is part of Manisa and lies in the west.
First bomb exploded when normal traffic was passing. Second bomb exploded when jandarma came on the scene to investigate. One soldier got slightly injured.
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where is Buras and how far from Calis is that.
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It's about 600 kilometres, and to drive about 7-8 hours. It's a lot nearer to Istanbul than Fethiye.
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Bursa is about 400 miles from Fethiye Barbara
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This is what the Foreign & Commonwealth Office had to say today. Whilst not changing their overall Turkey advice they added:
"On 27 April 2016, there was a suspected suicide bomb attack at Bursa Ulu Mosque. The bomber was killed and 7 people slightly injured. It’s not yet known who carried out the attack. Attacks are likely to target the Turkish state, civilians and demonstrations. Nevertheless, it’s increasingly likely that some attacks will also target western interests and tourism, as they did in Istanbul on 12 January and 19 March 2016. To date most attacks in Turkey have taken place in the south and east of the country and in Ankara and Istanbul.
Turkish authorities have successfully disrupted attack planning in the recent past. The Turkish authorities have said that security has been tightened in response to recent attacks. Nevertheless, further attacks are likely, could be indiscriminate and may target or affect places visited by foreigners."
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Thanks for letting me know. I am not good on places in turkey other than loockally to Chalis. Sorry to say probally wont be over in relaxing Chalis till later in the year hopefully when Les has recovered from his health problems. Wish I could leave him and have a few days relaxing in the best place ever but that is not realy an option yet. Keep every thing crossed for me for a speedy recovery for him so we can come back soon.