Taksim Square. Credit line: Alexander Ryumin / Zuma Press / Profimedia
Two Romanians who were visiting Istanbul were “slightly” injured following an armed attack that took place on the night of Saturday to Sunday, in Taksim Square, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Țoiu, announced on Sunday.
“Tonight, in Istanbul's Taksim square, an armed attack with a gun also injured two Romanian citizens who were visiting Turkey. The two Romanian citizens received medical care and are out of any danger, they were slightly injured”, announced Oana Țoiu, on the X account.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs states that this case came to the attention of the Consulate General of Romania in Istanbul following the emergency call of the Romanian accompanying them. The Romanians were part of a group participating in a cultural event in Istanbul, says Țoiu.
“She was not injured and we are grateful to her for her presence of mind and clarity. A team went to the scene to provide consular assistance and we are in contact with the authorities. The Romanian citizens are part of a group that participates in a cultural event in Istanbul. We wish them a speedy recovery and we are still with them through the necessary consular assistance”, Oana Țoiu said.
Last night, in Istanbul's Taksim square, an armed attack with a gun injured two Romanian citizens visiting Turkey.
The two Romanian citizens received medical attention and are out of any danger, they were slightly injured.
The case came to the attention of the Consulate…
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Taksim Square, located in the Beyoglu district on the European side of Istanbul, is one of Istanbul's most emblematic landmarks.
