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Istanbul Country Council

This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.

Istanbul Country Council

The Istanbul Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.

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For information on the July 9, 2008 attack on U.S. Consulate General Istanbul, please log in to see the report posted under the "Hot Topics" section.

Crime and Safety Reports

Bosnia and Herzegovina 2009 Crime & Safety Report

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Czech Republic 2009 Crime & Safety Report

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Slovenia 2009 Crime & Safety Report

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Macedonia 2009 Crime & Safety Report

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Azerbaijan 2009 Crime & Safety Report

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