Bulgaria bolsters patrols on Turkey border

The Bulgarian government is urging citizens not to travel to Turkey.

Bulgaria has bolstered its patrols on the Bulgarian-Turkish border and urged Bulgarians not to travel to the country's southern neighbour, the government press office says.

Prime Minister Boiko Borisov held talks with the security and intelligence services on the situation in Turkey, where the government has said a military coup attempt is under way.

The Foreign Ministry advised all Bulgarians already in Turkey to stay indoors and avoid any public places.