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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

Serbia 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Europe - Serbia This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Armenia 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Europe - Armenia This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Luxembourg 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Europe - Luxembourg This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Bulgaria 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Europe - Bulgaria This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Offices at U.S. more...

Cyprus 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Europe - Cyprus This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Featured Reports

Warden Message: Ankara,Turkey Increased Threat Levels

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Europe - Turkey There is an overall increase in violence and a continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout Turkey. The August 15 anniversary of the first PKK (also known as the Kongra-Gel (KGK)) attack against Turkish government installations has historically provided an excuse for an escalation of violence. While the PKK's intentions for the anniversary are unclear, the potential for violence or unrest warrants increased awareness during this period. more...

Kurdistan Workers’ Party (KGK) Capabilities Assessment

Hot Topic
Europe - Turkey The Kurdistan Workers' Party (KGK, formerly known as the PKK) was formed in the 1970s and has sought to establish an autonomous Kurdish state in southeastern Turkey since the beginning of hostilities in the mid 1980s. The KGK and its subsidiaries target current and retired Turkish government, security, and military personnel, as well as civilians. more...

Warden Message: Ankara (Turkey) Increased PKK Terrorist Threat

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Europe - Turkey There is an overall increase in violence and a continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout Turkey. more...

Warden Message: Adana (Turkey) Demonstrations

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Europe - Turkey This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to an anti-American demonstration planned for today, Monday, May 31, 2010, at 11:30 in Adana. The demonstration will take place in front of the consulate and along the E5 highway between the consulate and the cemetery. There may be additional anti-American or anti-Israeli demonstrations throughout the area in the coming days. more...

Warden Message: Ankara (Turkey) Anti-American Demonstration

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Europe - Turkey This Warden Message is being sent to alert U.S. citizens in Ankara, Turkey that there will be an Anti-American demonstration for today, 08 April 2010, at the U.S. Embassy, between 1000 – 1100 hours. The demonstration is organized by a newly formed Leftist group to protest the existence of Incirlik Air Force Base in Turkey. more...