The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Istanbul has called on the Russians to avoid crowded places in the city, the Telegram channel of the diplomatic mission is said.
"Dear compatriots, we recommend careful about protests in Istanbul and avoid crowded places if possible. In case of emergency, you can call the hotline of the Consulate General, +90 530 941 03 68, "writes the diplomatic mission.
On Wednesday, the Prosecutor General's Office of Istanbul announced the arrest of an opposition mayor of the city on the arrest of corruption, bribery and corruption. The politician himself said that under pressure from the authorities was "noted to concept."
Security measures have been strengthened in a number of central streets of Istanbul, in particular the General Police Department, interrupts have been observed in the activities of social networks.
