Turkey
Security measures were ramped up across Turkey, which was hit by a New Year’s attack a year ago that killed dozens.
In Istanbul alone, 37,000 officers were on duty, with multiple streets closed to traffic and large vehicles barred from entering certain districts. Several New Year’s Eve street parties were cancelled for security reasons.
Early on Jan. 1, 2017, an assailant shot his way into Istanbul’s Reina nightclub, where hundreds were celebrating New Year’s. Thirty-nine people were killed — mostly foreigners — and 79 wounded. Daesh, also known as ISIS or ISIL, claimed responsibility.
On Sunday, some 100 people gathered outside the nightclub to remember the victims of the attack.