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Considering Ergodan's has just removed 1200+ judges from office and has shoot to kill order for anyone involved n the failed coup, good luck.

 

He has weeded out opposition in the upper military ranks and is streaming control to a true totalitarian regime with heavy religious focus.

 

Turkey is headed the way of Egypt and now faster than ever.

2745 judges dismissed as of right now. arrest warrants for 140 Constitutional Court members and 48 members of the Council of State.

The whole scenario is unsustainable and the Turkish state wobbling on shaky ground.

A lot of news sources don't have much regarding updates not to mention as of this post it's 100am

 

The only thing they do confirm is the Turkish President is telling citizens to gather in public places and to stand up to the military.

 

Hopefully this is just an over reaction to an isolated incident

US Embassy has requested all citizens to shelter in place amid the military coup.

You can get all 4 perks, a reduced deposit, and 90% off listed price. Of course,

you may have to decide on which side you;re fighting for ( the government or the military) and pick the winning side.

 

What a dangerous world we are living in. As far as U.S. is concerned, we only have a large air force base used to fight against ISIS and a large number of nukes. Don't let it ruin your vacation. Yikes.

 

What;s really important is that they get these new production shows sorted out. We must have priorities.

and dont forget about not being allowed to bring bottled water on board NCL now.

You would not want to be in Istanbul now, particularly at airport. The coup is underway, mass chaos and shooting.

Or tomorrow and the next 6 months minimum.

She'll invite anyone - though I expect she will tell the rest of Europe they will have to help.

 

The fact there doesn't seem to be any counter resistance, it's sounding more an more like Erdogan should use his iphone Uber app and get the hell out of there! lol

 

 

Spoke too soon about counter resistance.... machine gun fire at the blocked bridges and Ataturk airport.

Well Erdogan must have few supporters other than ISIS.

fighter jets flying across it looks like it will be a few hours before we understand if the military has been successful

It is a fait accompli.

Latest is he is asking Angela Merkel for asylum in Germany

That would be the same Germany that was refused access for its members of Parliament to visit their military currently stationed at Incirlik Air Base.

watching it live on tv just now. president at a secure location and trying to plead to the public to get out on the streets but the latest is that the country is being run by a "peace council" which basically is the military. flights are being diverted.

the secure location Erdogan is on his Iphone from is a hotel room.

For any of you on the July 17 sailing on Eurodam out of Venice, just got this:

 

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We appreciate your choosing to sail with us on booking aboard the July 17, 2016 ms Eurodam sailing.

 

After a thorough review in light of the recent tragic attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Holland America Line has decided to cancel our port call in Istanbul on this sailing. In order to accommodate this change we will also cancel our call to Mytilene, Nisos Lesbos, Greece. However, we are pleased to add new calls to three charming ports in Greece. The revised portion of our itinerary for this sailing is as follows:

 

Day Date Port Arrive Depart

Thu Jul 21 Piraeus (Athens), Greece 08:00 18:00

Fri Jul 22 Mykonos, Nisos Mykonos, Greece 08:00 18:00

Sat Jul 23 Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey 07:00 18:00

Sun Jul 24 Rhodes, Nisos Rhodos, Greece 08:00 18:00

Mon Jul 25 Iraklion, Crete, Greece 08:00 17:00

 

The rest of the itinerary remains the same. Any Journeys Ashore booked through Holland America Line for the cancelled ports will be refunded to your onboard account, and additional excursions for our new ports will be available to book on board.

 

When we create itineraries we look forward to taking our guests to the destinations they expect to visit. And when unexpected events occur we review all aspects of the situation prior to making a decision to change our itinerary. We share in our guests’ disappointment with such changes, but the safety of our guests and crew is our highest priority. Nonetheless, we appreciate your understanding.

 

We look forward to welcoming you aboard soon.

 

Kind regards,

 

 

Holland America Line

 

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Creepily, this was sent a few hours before I saw the first posts about the Istanbul coup on BBC.

I doubt the Kusadasi port will be maintained on that itinerary now.

This is sounding more and more like a successful coup. The president is holed up and in hiding in a hotel room attempting to say he's in control and urging people to take to the streets to take on the military! - On an iphone!

 

That's desperation right there.

 

Explosion reported in Ankora - and witness reports claiming a military aircraft has opened fire.

 

I wonder what escape route he has planned. I'm sure glad as hell I'm nowhere near Turkey right now.

I am sure Erdogan is shaking in his boots in his hotel room, wondering what his fate will be.

This is happening now! They probably need a minute or two to respond.

Ataturk Aiport is closed.

The Vista is scheduled to be in Turkey on Sunday. You would think that would be cancelled now.

The coup is currently underway so I can undertand the delay in any cancellations at this point.

I think the info is still vague as to what is going on to determine whether its successful or not. I hope for the people of Turkey it is not.

 

As to whether I want to still go there, I don't face that decision for a year on our Prinsendam cruise. I do find it curious that unrest and terror attacks in Turkey seem to quickly bring out comments to not go yet Isreal and France do not.

I think the word is illusional.

CNN is reporting that a military coup is underway in Turkey and it is unclear who is in charge of the government. This could put any port calls in Turkey in jeopardy. Stand-by for some major itinerary changes.

 

Ron

Dont stand in front of the fan when its starts flying.

I think the key word is attempted.

It appears to be more successful than not. Would you want to go now anyway?

I would expect that to be the case. Many cruise lines have already cancelled Istanbul, so I'd be surprised if it would put its passengers and investment in harms way of a country where the military have taken to the streets to overturn democracy.

 

Residents are being advised to stay in their homes.... Not a good place to visit to do a spot of sightseeing and shopping.

No matter if the coup is successful or not, Turkey would not be a safe country to travel in under these conditions.

What is plan B? Wouldnt go to Turkey under these circumstances.