U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: State of Emergency August 8, 2016 U.S. Embassy Ankara informs U.S. citizens resident in or visiting Turkey of potential impacts of the 90-day state of emergency imposed by the Government of Turkey July 21. The state of emergency expands the authority of security forces in stopping, searching,... Continue Reading →
Security Alerts from U.S. Embassy: What they are and How you can get them
Rumors about Security Alerts: After the March 13, 2016 attack near Güvenpark in the Kızılay district of Ankara, which killed 35 people, rumors started to spread that the Americans were warned about the terrorist attack beforehand. While there was some basis for this rumor, the information was misconstrued and the newspapers helped to spread the rumor... Continue Reading →
Security Message from the US Embassy, Ankara
A Message from the: Embassy of the United States of America Ankara, Turkey Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Embassy Services Limited for December 14 and 15 Due to a possible security threat against the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, the Embassy will have limited consular services available on Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15, 2015. ... Continue Reading →
It’s not too late for Absentee Voting! A message from the US Embassy
U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey Message for U.S. Citizens Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots 27 October 2014 Embassies and consulates are not polling places. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 4. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2014 U.S.... Continue Reading →
Another Warning from U.S. Embassy for Malatya Area
Embassy of the United States of America Ankara, Turkey July 19, 2014 Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens Potential Terrorist Acts in Malatya The United States Embassy has become aware of information that westerners in Malatya, Turkey may be targets for potential terrorist acts. The threat extends to their places of work as well as their... Continue Reading →
Security Warning from US Embassy – Avoid Tunali this afternoon
Embassy of the United States of America Ankara, Turkey July 18, 2014 Emergency Security Message for U.S. Citizens Demonstrations Authorities anticipate possible demonstrations on John F. Kennedy Boulevard in the capital city of Ankara from approximately 1:30 to 3 PM today. Please avoid the area during those times and exercise caution. U.S. citizens are reminded... Continue Reading →
A Security Warning from the U.S. Embassy
A Message from the Embassy of the United States of America Ankara, Turkey April 30, 2014 Security Message for U.S. Citizens May Day (Labor Day) Demonstrations on Thursday, May 1, 2014 The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens of planned May Day events and the potential for violence on May 1. Specifics on these gatherings are... Continue Reading →
The death of Berkin Elvan has brought more protests – U.S. Embassy Warning
Below is a message from: Embassy of the United States of America Ankara, Turkey Security Message for U.S. Citizens – Protests in Turkey March 11, 2014 The Embassy of the United States of America anticipates demonstrations in Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir and other cities in Turkey following the death today (March 11) of Berkin Elvan,... Continue Reading →
Protests in Kizilay, Ankara today – Be Cautious!
A message from Embassy of the United States of America Ankara, Turkey February 14, 2014 Security Message for U.S. Citizens Protests in Ankara The Turkish National Police (TNP) notified the U.S. Embassy that there will be large protests in the Kizilay area of Ankara on February 15, 2014, between... Continue Reading →
Another Bomb Attack and a Message from the US Embassy
Yesterday there was a bomb attack on the AKP headquarters in Ankara. Allegedly, it was thrown towards Prime Minister's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's office. One person was injured. You can read the full story by clicking here: Double bomb attack hits AKP HQ, ministry building in Ankara This morning I received an email with a message from... Continue Reading →
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Explosions in Ankara
This Message came directly from the U.S. Embassy today: Please be advised that explosions have been confirmed in front of Embassy Ankara. U.S. citizens are advised to not visit the Consulates in Istanbul, Adana or the Embassy in Ankara until further notice. We will update this message to U.S. citizens on our webpage when we... Continue Reading →
Security Message from the US Embassy: Demonstration planned in Gaziantep
Security Message for U.S. Citizens DEMONSTRATION IN GAZIANTEP The Embassy has received information that a demonstration will take place at Train Station Square (Istasyon Meydani), approximately one kilometer from the Grand Hotel, in Gaziantep on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at approximately 12:00 noon. The size of the demonstration is unknown, although a significant turnout is... Continue Reading →
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