Possible military coup occurring in Turkey

[Official Old Man]

So there you are, sat on the beach in Turkey on your Low Cost Holidays trip with not a care in the world thinking how great life is when the hotel manager walks up to you and says.........

 

[5ways]

I wonder if there are any ramifications re Turkey's imminent EU membership ....

Dunno whether to laugh or cry.

 

[spence]

I am really worried this is going to be bloody. Erdogan is legitimately popular with many.

The country is very much divided between the republicans and conservatives.

 

[pastafarian]

This could get very interesting. Germany have refused permission apparently. No point asking the UK or France. He could always try Iran or Saudi.

maybe Merkel just said to him go back and get a death trap dinghy then walk it like everyone else you " airplane whanker"

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

This could get very interesting. Germany have refused permission apparently. No point asking the UK or France. He could always try Iran or Saudi.

I'm sure Putin would like a chat about the Russian fighter jet shot down a while ago.

 

[JC Footy Genius]

I'm sure Putin would like a chat about the Russian fighter jet shot down a while ago.

I assume Turkey gets kicked out of NATO if the military seize control which would make that conversation even more interesting.

 

[Buzzer]

I assume Turkey gets kicked out of NATO if the military seize control which would make that conversation even more interesting.

I shouldn't think so. Both Greece and Turkey (twice) have previously had military coups whilst being in NATO.

 

[spence]

I'm sure Putin would like a chat about the Russian fighter jet shot down a while ago.

He has already . Where have you been?

Erdogan has apologized. He had no choice. Turkey's tourism has been crippled in the south as Putin but a block on Russians holidaying in Turkey. That has now been lifted

 

[The Rivet]

On the edge of Europe. Wow, If it all kicks off then floods of panic will ensue.

 

[beorhthelm]

I assume Turkey gets kicked out of NATO if the military seize control which would make that conversation even more interesting.

you assume incorrectly, Turkey's membership of NATO has survived previous coups and the invasion of Cyprus. largest army in NATO after US, and staunchly against Russia which is what its all about remember.

 

[JC Footy Genius]

I shouldn't think so. Both Greece and Turkey (twice) have previously had military coups whilst being in NATO.

Thanks for the info. I always (wrongly) assumed having a democratically elected government was a condition of membership.

Strategic control/alliances are apparently more important then.

 

[Bozza]

So there you are, sat on the beach in Turkey on your Low Cost Holidays trip with not a care in the world thinking how great life is when the hotel manager walks up to you and says.........

Flights from the UK have still been, and are still, landing in Dalaman. I've been watching them on Flightradar24. Here comes another one from Gatwick now: https://www.flightradar24.com/MON756/a59be67

 

[Buzzer]

A couple of tweets suggesting Erdogan is trying to make his way to London. Surely not?

 

[spence]

Looks like it's kicking off now

 

[Tom Bombadil]

A couple of tweets suggesting Erdogan is trying to make his way to London. Surely not?

Perhaps he wants Boris to write him another limerick

 

[clippedgull]

Flights from the UK have still been, and are still, landing in Dalaman. I've been watching them on Flightradar24. Here comes another one from Gatwick now: https://www.flightradar24.com/MON756/a59be67

Looks like they are being diverted to Rhodes.

Edit: He just turned back towards Dalaman!

Bit strange that they didn't divert though.

'Ladies and Gentleman we are landing in a country that is currently undergoing a coup. Enjoy your holiday'

 

[Buzzer]

Perhaps he wants Boris to write him another limerick

He can take the bottom bunk at the Venezuelan Embassy.

 

[spence]

Sky well behind. Millions on the streets now

 

[Bozza]

Looks like they are being diverted to Rhodes.

Edit: He just turned back towards Dalaman!

Yeah, I've watched a few. They tend to head South over the sea, whilst descending and then turn and head North for their final approach into Dalaman.

 

[clippedgull]

Yeah, I've watched a few. They tend to head South over the sea, whilst descending and then turn and head North for their final approach into Dalaman.

This one from Tehran had second thoughts about landing in Istanbul!

https://www.flightradar24.com/TBN6371/a59dc25