The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued guidance to Irish holidaymakers planning to travel to Turkey this year.
Turkey is a popular holiday destination due to its budget prices and great weather, however the DFA has warned that “the threat from terrorism remains high”. Its general advice, which it updated on January 17, is to “exercise a high degree of caution at all times”.
A spokesperson said: “The threat from terrorism in Turkey remains high, with bomb attacks in major Turkish cities, including Istanbul and Ankara. Although some attacks have targeted security forces, there have also been random attacks in areas frequented by tourists. Terrorist attacks are, by their nature, random and indiscriminate and cannot be predicted in advance. You are advised to exercise a high degree of caution, particularly in public places that are frequented by foreigners.”
