December 24, 2003 - 19:04 AMT
ACTS OF TERRORISM EXPECTED IN TURKEY ON NEW YEAR EVE
The Turkish authorities have reported they possess information that acts of terrorism will be perpetrated in the country on the Christmas days. According to the data of the special services, "the third wave of mass actions" will follow the recent Istanbul acts of terrorism. Israeli, US establishments, representations of other Western countries may become the targets of the acts. The opportunity for actions to take place in one of the most visited trade streets in Istanbul is not ruled out. As reported by the intelligence services, several militants have penetrated into Turkey from neighboring Syria to commit acts of terrorism, "Associated Press" agency reported.