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The Foreign Ministry in Sofia has advised Bulgarian nationals against traveling to Turkey as of the moment in relation to Saturday's twin bombings in Istanbul.
In a statement, the institution has recommended a postponement of any planned travels to Turkey until the situation is "normalized, except in case of need."
"In case of urgeny, the seriousness of the state of emergency and additonal security measures in the country have to be taken into account, with a strict fulfillment of orders by security institutions," the ministry says.
At least 38 people died in the twin blasts on Saturday evening, while more than 160 others were injured.