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Current security situation in Turkey

What is the current security situation in Istanbul? Turkey was hit by another attack when a triple suicide bombing  took place at  Istanbul's  main international airport on Tuesday night, leaving 36 dead and as many as 150 injured in a suspected Isil attack.  The bombers detonated explosive vests in the arrivals hall of Ataturk airport, which is the third busiest in Europe. They had been trying to pass through X-ray machines when they were stopped by Turkish security officials.  When they began shooting with AK-47 rifles, the officers returned fire .  CCTV captures moment bomb detonates inside Istanbul airport Play! 00:47 The  Foreign Office  is warning travellers in the area to follow the advice of the local security forces. “Attacks are likely to target the Turkish state, civilians and demonstrations. Nevertheless, it’s increasingly likely that some attacks will also target western interests and tourists from western countries, particularly in the major citie

INSTANBUL AIRPORT ATTACK

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                                    INSTABUL AIRPORT ATTACK  Twin explosion at the eleventh busiest airport in the world Istanbul Turkey. Ataturk airport is the third largest airport in Europe. It is one of the most secured airport. Its been declared that at least 28 people have been killed and dozens injured by the blast. At least 60 people have been confirmed injured. blasts shows vulnerabilities of soft attack. Security was in place as the attackers did not gain access into the airport. 2 people blew themselves up at the Ataturk airport. No claim of responsibility yet.

Abuja tour

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Abuja tour Exciting sites History Refresment Fun

Beautiful Mauritius

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Something for all: Mauritius has plenty of family fun in the day and night T hink  Mauritius  and you’ll likely think of pristine white beaches, turquoise seas and exclusive, luxury resorts full of celebrities and the super-rich. As with all clichés, it’s partly true but the reality is far more interesting – and much more accessible. You’ll probably also think it’s tropically, uncomfortably hot, being only 20 degrees south of the Equator in the Indian Ocean. The Mauritian summer, between October and April, can be hot, humid and wet. It is still largely glorious. But the “winter” is pretty much perfect for Britons: an average temperature in the low to mid-20s, not much rain and far lower humidity. And the mosquitoes have a rest too, making life far more comfortable. You’ll not be short of things to do. Those beaches – 160km of them – are amazing, especially in the more glamorous east of the island, but Mauritius’s diverse colonial history, volcanic peaks,

Brexit and travel

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What leaving the EU could cost travellers How leaving the EU could affect travellers Play! 01:09   T he Brexiteers have won. We are leaving the EU. Will those much derided warnings of so-called Project Fear prove justified, or will the arguments for Brexit be vindicated? It’s a huge question; one which will affect us all - no more so than in the world of travel. So what impact can we expect on our holidays? Probably the biggest long term effect on travellers will be a financial one. If Britain prospers as the leaders of the Brexit movement promised, then we will be richer, the pound is likely to strengthen and more of us will be able to afford holidays. If the economy stutters, taxes rise, jobs become less secure and the pound falls, then overseas travel will be much less affordable for most of us. The European Health Insurance Card entitles UK citizens to free or reduced-cost treatment in other EU countries. Now the agreement will have to

Wedding destination

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                                                             Santorini                        Island in the Aegean Sea Santorini, one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea, was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century B.C.E., forever shaping its rugged landscape and villages. The whitewashed, cubist houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the clear Aegean and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles. Area : 90.96 km² Max length : 18 km Regional unit : Thira Administrative region : South Aegean Island group : Cyclades Area code : 22860 It is next to impossible that someone visits Greece, but does not visit the awe-inspiring Santorini. Thira or Santorini, shaped in the form of a crescent, is a precious Aegean gem which is basically an island group consisting of other islands including Palea and Thirassia, among a few oth

Yankari National Park

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Yankari National Park is a large wildlife park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State , in northeastern Nigeria . It covers an area of about 2,244 square kilometres (866 sq mi) and is home to several natural warm water springs, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna. Its location in the heartland of the West African savanna makes it a unique way for tourists and holidaymakers to watch wildlife in its natural habitat. Yankari was originally created as a game reserve in 1956, but later designated Nigeria’s biggest national park in 1991. It is the most popular destination for tourists in Nigeria and, as such, plays a crucial role in the development and promotion of tourism and ecotourism in Nigeria. It is also one of the most popular eco-destinations in West Africa The open country and villages that surround Yankari National Park are populated by farmers and herders, but there has been no human settlement in the park for over a century. There is, however, evi