Location: Throughout Türkiye
Event:
- Today, May 1, 2024, large organized demonstrations are expected throughout Türkiye to celebrate Labor Day. In Istanbul and elsewhere, they are anticipated in areas frequented by tourists, including downtown areas. Large gatherings may result in enhanced police presence, road closures, and traffic disruptions. A list of road and public transportation closures in Istanbul is available at: http://www.istanbul.gov.tr/1-mayis-tedbirleri-basin-aciklamasi. Any gathering, even those intended to be peaceful, could escalate and turn violent.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid areas around protests, demonstrations, and other large gatherings.
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
- Keep a low profile.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts.
- Refer to our website for the latest Alerts and Messages for U.S. citizens.
U.S. Embassy (Ankara, Türkiye)
1480 Sok No:1
Cukurambar Mah
Cankaya 06530 Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90-312-294-0000
Ankara-ACS@state.gov
https://tr.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Consulate General Istanbul
Poligon Mahallesi, Sariyer Caddesi No: 75
İstinye 34460 Sariyer, Istanbul, Türkiye
Tel: +90-212-335-9000
ACS_Istanbul@state.gov
https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/Istanbul/
U.S. Consulate Adana
Girne Bulvari No: 212 Guzelevler Mah.
Yuregir, Adana, Türkiye
Tel: +90-322-455-4100
CA-Adana@state.gov
https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/Adana/
U.S. Consular Agency Izmir
izmir@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
Türkiye’s Country Page
Türkiye’s Travel Advisory
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