Anyone flying to Cyprus is being urged to be aware that the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has updated its travel guidance for the country.
The government department has reminded UK tourists that authorities in northern Cyprus will not share information regarding British nationals in distress. That means that if you travel to the region and get into trouble, they won't notify UK officials if you require assistance and you will be "more vulnerable".
As a result, new information has been shared on the island's political situation, as well as facts about child abduction in north Cyprus, the Liverpool Echo reports. Around one million British nationals visit Cyprus every year and most trips are trouble-free, but it's important to know all you can should an incident occur.
The UK Foreign Office said: "The authorities in north Cyprus do not share information regarding British Nationals in distress with the British High Commission, or the families affected.
"Even when the High Commission is aware of a British National in distress, the authorities in the north will not share information about their location, wellbeing or treatment. British nationals travelling to the north of Cyprus are more vulnerable and at greater risk."
While the Republic of Cyprus is a member of the European Union, the country is divided by the Green Line - a demilitarised buffer zone established to ease tensions between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.
Therefore, the British government doesn't recognise the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus".
Additionally, the authorities in northern Cyprus do not act on British instruments of Court and will not share information with the British High Commission on minors who are subject to UK court orders.
This means the FCDO is unable to ensure that these minors are properly safeguarded.
Back in January, the Foreign Office also updated its travel guidance for anyone visiting Turkey, advising against travelling to certain parts of the country except for essential reasons.
Mount Ararat, in Ağrı province is a special military zone, and requires special government permission, as well as a fee. The FCDO safeguards the UK's security, regularly sharing information to protect the interests of British nationals abroad.
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