German Consulate in Istanbul
German embassy, consulate in Turkey closed over threat of possible attack
The German Federal Foreign Office announced on March 17 that the German embassy in Ankara and the German consulate in Istanbul have been closed over the threat of a possible attack as German Foreign Minister said they received very serious terror attack intelligence against German representation offices in Turkey.
Deutsche Schule Istanbul announces one-day suspension over security reasons
The Deutsche Schule in Istanbul has announced the suspension of classes for one day due to security reasons.
The school management issued a message to parents and students saying the school would be closed for one day on March 17 following a warning from the German Consulate in Istanbul.
The consulate will also be closed on March 17.
Gunmen captured after targetting police in front of Istanbul's Dolmabahçe Palace
Two assailants with automatic weapons attacked Aug. 19 a police watchbox in front of Istanbul's Dolmabahçe Palace, which also houses the prime minister's Istanbul offices, slightly injuring a police officer.
The assailants threw a small-scale explosive at the officers before firing their guns.