Anti Turkish government protests in Istanbul

[Dutchie]

Not completely on topic but related, two or three days ago my husband was approached by the zabita to fill in a questionnaire. There were all kinds of questions which were, although not all directly, asking his opnion of AKP.
Interesting bit...he had to fill in his name and telephone number as well.

Unbelievable.

[echogirl1]

In view of whats happening in Turkey and the latest advice from the government with regards to Brits going there,  we are due to go to calis next Thursday, and our nearest and dearest are worried.  I personally have no such concerns, but would be interested in other opinions as to the risks to 2 single, mature ladies?

[scorcher]

Waiters ?

[KKOB]

Waiters ?

Especially those that promise to love you forever or until they get a UK Visa (whichever comes first   ).

[stoop]

It seems to have spread overnight. Just seen it on AlJezera news.

I wouldn't worry too much going to Calis but if you see any large gatherings or demonstrations the FO advice is to keep well clear.

[KKOB]

if you see any large gatherings or demonstrations the FO advice is to keep well clear.

Yok Bok Sherlock, and there was me thinking that I should join in so that I could liven up the thread for Dutchie !   

[stoop]

Yok Bok Sherlock, and there was me thinking that I should join in so that I could liven up the thread for Dutchie !   
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Feel free to join in if you want  

[KKOB]

Don't worry Stoop, I'm having my own silent dirty protest.  

[echogirl1]

Thank you all for advice, will stay away from any large gatherings!! unless they are all young, fit waiters!

[col]

The posts on this topic from Dutchie are spot on, in my opinion.
I moved from Fethiye to Didim last year and chatting with both
old & younger Turkish people last night, they are also concerned
for the future of Turkey and their families, especially younger members.
Some of them were also watching the Aljezera coverage (like me)
and agreed it was far more in-depth, to the point and truthful,
compared to Turkish news coverage.
Some of the laws the AK party seem to want to implement are
simply draconian, so yes Dutchie.....I agree with you, perhaps people
need to realise exactly what COULD happen in Turkey within perhaps
just a few years time.