Terrorism Alert in Europe 20230215

Overseas Safety Website: Wide Area Information

• February 15, 2023

• 1. Recently, incidents of burning or destruction of the Islamic holy book (Quran) have occurred in Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. As a result, there have been frequent protests in countries with a large Muslim population, and the threat of attacks targeting Western countries has increased.

• 2. In light of this situation, countries with a large Muslim population continue to summon ambassadors and engage in protests against Sweden, the Netherlands, and other countries. In addition, media outlets supporting extremist Islamic groups have issued warnings of retaliation, creating a tense situation. Therefore, it is necessary to remain vigilant as there is a possibility that religious facilities within Europe and diplomatic missions may become targets of terrorism and other attacks.

• European Embassies Temporarily Closed in Turkey, Terror Alert Due to Quran Burning - The Nikkei

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  • Since I’m planning to visit [Europe Trip Spring 2023], I need to be careful in both the Netherlands and Istanbul.

  • On January 31, the British Foreign Office warned its citizens of an increased threat of terrorist attacks targeting “frequent places visited by Westerners, such as churches, synagogues, embassies, and consulates in Istanbul.”