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Govt issues travel advice for Turkey

Wednesday, 26 February 2025 06:30

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs has issued new travel advice for any one going to Turkey.

It’s warning there have been several deaths linked to illegal alcohol.

The Confederation says travellers to Turkey should take care. 

There’s been more than 100 deaths since the beginning of the year. The alcohol has been served in bars and restaurants. 

Turkish news agencies say authorities have seized 30,000 litres of illegally produced alcohol and 64 businesses have had their alcohol licence revoked. 

There have been nine arrests, according to agencies. 

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