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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Richard Blackledge & Liv Clarke

Turkey travel warning issued to UK holidaymakers

British travellers heading to Turkey have been warned that the country faces a heightened risk of terrorism. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated its travel advice for the popular holiday destination.

According to the Government guidance, most attacks have happened in the south-east of the country, as well as in Ankara and Istanbul. In November six people were left dead and dozens more were injured in an attack in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul, WalesOnline reports.

The advice, which was published on Sunday, January 29, says: "There is a potential that citizens from western countries may be targets or caught up in attacks, particularly in the major cities.

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