The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continues to issue warnings to travellers heading to Turkey following a number of deaths among British tourists.
The FCDO provides regular travel guidance for approximately 226 nations and territories across the globe.
FCDO bulletins contain information on safety and security issues, regional risks, health considerations, and additional concerns.
The guidance highlights a popular holiday activity that has resulted in fatalities and serious injuries, with the Foreign Office stating: « Paragliding is an extreme sport and carries the risk of serious injury or death.
« British nationals have died or been seriously injured while paragliding in Turkey. Ensure you receive full instructions and training before your activity.
« If you are near where paragliding activities take place, be aware that the landing area may be in a public area. Maintain a reasonable distance from potential landing zones for your personal safety. »
Turkey remains a popular destination for British holidaymakers, and current advice includes purchasing alcoholic beverages solely from licensed shops, bars and hotels, avoiding homemade spirits, checking that bottle seals remain intact, and inspecting labels for poor quality or misspellings.
Travellers are also urged to seek immediate medical attention if they or their companions fall ill following the consumption of alcohol. FCDO guidance states: « There has been an increase in cases of serious illness caused by alcoholic drinks containing methanol in popular travel destinations around the world.
« In Turkey, including Ankara and Istanbul, people have died or suffered serious illness after drinking illegally produced local spirits and counterfeit bottles of branded alcohol.
« Even small amounts of methanol can kill. It is not possible to identify methanol in alcoholic drinks by taste or smell. Seek urgent medical attention if you or someone you are travelling with show the signs of methanol poisoning after drinking. »
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