another abduction attempt

[KKOB]

If anyone wants the email address of Jane Tuna, a local resident and accredited reporter for the Hurriyet / TDN, contact me through my profile.

I'm sure Jane would be more than happy to receive first-hand reports of the problems that are being encountered and perhaps have details of them published in a respected national newspaper.

[Old Daffodil]

Jane Tuna is a very good reporter but I wonder if Turkish newspapers would want it to be known what is going on.

There are strict laws on reporters here. I wish her luck if she does take the subject on.

[BabaYard]

Well if the Turks won't take it seriously, I'm sure 'Take a Break' or the some of the UK tabloids would be interested..

Still no reply from the Gov of Mulga

[stoop]

I got a standard reply to one email I sent but not the second. Maybe the Sun would be interested but remember it will open up a real can of worms. Personally I think it should be reported in the UK press but then we don't rent out our property. Sorry if that sounds callous but some would be reluctant to have this in the press for that reason.

[Diverbaz 1]

I've had no reply to my e-mail either. They must be swamped or have given up already.



Baz

[Old Daffodil]

I only hope that the Turkish people do not take is as a criticism of themselves. We have lovely Turkish friends who are horrified at what is happening.

This can happen anywhere in the world. Some action is needed though or the economy will feel the effect of bad publicity.

[xxbilleigh-joxx]

There was a story in Take A Break a couple of weeks ago about a girl who had gone on holiday to turkey (marmaris i think) and got attacked but a member of the hotel staff. She did report it to the police (after the hotel owner offered her a free holiday to stay quiet and she was told by a female turkish translator that she would probably not be believed) but after 4 years of fighting the man has never been bought to justice and is said to still be working at the hotel.

I for one after reading that article thought how heartbreaking and distressing it would be to put yourself through all of that for nothing and it did give the distinct impression that the turkish polis look after there own.

Whether this is true or not is beside the point, i wonder how many other women have read such articles and have decided to keep quiet??


This may be a silly suggestion but could some sort of "stay safe" promotion be organised? leaflets/flyers given out to holiday-makers with the polis contact number maybe? It wouldnt have to detail the attacks and scare anybody but a gentle reminder to stay together ETC??   just a thought...

[Scunner]

quote:Originally posted by Diverbaz 1


I've had no reply to my e-mail either. They must be swamped or have given up already.

Well it is possible that they decided to address the problem rather than sit replying to emails. Emails can wait.

[minxer]

a woman was charged money at the police station for giving a statement.

[sunnyd]

Minxer, I read your post that is now locked..
I've assisted a few people at the Gunlukbasi and Fethiye police stations with translation and support. Each police station has at least one contact available for translation but does ask the person involved if they know of someone to translate for them. The only charge that has been made has been by the translator. I'm not suggesting that this lady is making it up, just wanted to let people know that the police are helpful as long as they can understand and know all details.