Germany Issues Travel Warning After Istanbul Explosion

The German Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called in a travel notice on its citizens to show "increased caution" when traveling to the Turkish city of Istanbul.

Earlier in the day, an explosion occurred in the central square in Istanbul’s historical center, leaving at least 10 people dead and 15 injured. According to media reports, at least six German citizens are among those injured in the blast.

"Late in the morning of January 12, an explosion occurred at At Meydani in downtown Istanbul. Travelers to Istanbul are strongly advised to avoid crowded public places and tourist attractions and to stay abreast of this travel advice and situation developments through the media," the ministry's travel notice reads...
 (Sputnik)
12/1/16 
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