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İstanbul governor clarifies 'public alcohol ban' circular

İstanbul governor clarifies 'public alcohol ban' circular

The governor's office has clarified that there was not a decision to ban alcohol consumption and its earlier statement was a "reminder" for the implementation of the existing rules. However, the phrase "prevention of alcohol sales and consumption" in the initial statement was notably absent in this clarification.

Boğaziçi alumni restaurant sealed after rector's alcohol ban

Boğaziçi alumni restaurant sealed after rector's alcohol ban

The rector appointed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had previously banned alcohol sales in a restaurant on the university campus. The association is poised to take legal action.

Minister Soylu: Ban on alcohol sales is a matter of health

Minister Soylu: Ban on alcohol sales is a matter of health

Commenting on the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in Turkey during the ‘full lockdown’, Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has said, “There is no need to politicize this, there is no need to take an ideological attitude, this is a matter of health.”

İzmir Bar seeks annulment of alcohol ban during lockdown

İzmir Bar seeks annulment of alcohol ban during lockdown

The government has imposed a de facto ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages during the 17-day lockdown period.

Is alcohol ban lifted? Contradicting statements by liquor stores association, ministry

Is alcohol ban lifted? Contradicting statements by liquor stores association, ministry

The government has imposed a controversial de facto ban on alcoholic beverage sales during a 17-day lockdown that started yesterday.

‘Ban on alcohol sales’ during lockdown taken to Council of State

‘Ban on alcohol sales’ during lockdown taken to Council of State

The Ankara Bar has appealed to the Council of State and requested the suspension of the execution of the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages imposed on shops during the ‘full lockdown’ despite not being included in the Interior Ministry’s circular.

‘What does the ban on alcohol sales have to do with coronavirus outbreak?’

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION BY HDP

‘What does the ban on alcohol sales have to do with coronavirus outbreak?’

HDP İstanbul MP Kenanoğlu has asked Vice President Oktay a series of questions regarding the de facto ban on alcohol sales during the 17-day full lockdown even though the Interior Ministry’s circular does not refer to such a ban.

'Don't touch my alcohol': Social media outrage as liquor shops to be closed during 17-day lockdown

'Don't touch my alcohol': Social media outrage as liquor shops to be closed during 17-day lockdown

While the interior minister has confirmed that liquor shops will be closed during the lockdown starting Thursday, he hasn't clarified whether supermarkets will be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol sale bans add more to small shop owners' struggles in pandemic

Alcohol sale bans add more to small shop owners' struggles in pandemic

Authorities have banned liquor shops from selling alcoholic drinks during the weekend lockdowns that have been imposed to slow down the coronavirus spread.

14 December 2020 Dilek Şen

Reports: Turkey bans alcohol sales during weekend curfews

Reports: Turkey bans alcohol sales during weekend curfews

Social media users lashed out at the ruling party after reports that shops that are allowed to stay open during curfews are banned from selling alcoholic drinks.

9 December 2020

Restaurants Serving Alcohol in Heybeliada ‘Threatened with Hadiths’

Restaurants Serving Alcohol in Heybeliada ‘Threatened with Hadiths’

Restaurants serving alcohol in Heybeliada in İstanbul have been sent anonymous letters of threat containing the alleged sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.

Alcoholic Beverages Banned in Public Places in Antalya

Alcoholic Beverages Banned in Public Places in Antalya

Drinking alcoholic beverage has been banned by Antalya Governorship in public places.

Yozgat Governor: We’ve Closed 28 Venues to Protect Family

Yozgat Governor: We’ve Closed 28 Venues to Protect Family

Yozgat Governor Kemal Yurtnaç has said the real purpose of shutting down venues serving alcohol is to “protect family”.

30 September 2016

Alcohol Removed from New Year Baskets

Alcohol Removed from New Year Baskets

Tobacco and Alcohol Market Regularity Authority has ruled for the tobacco and alcohol to be removed from new year baskets at retail stores.

5 November 2015

All Bars Closed in Southern Aksu District

All Bars Closed in Southern Aksu District

AKP-affiliated Aksu Municipality closed down all recreational spaces with alcohol service on the grounds of unrest, fights and license issues.

17 February 2015

Proposition Admitted to Remove Alcohol Serving Class

Proposition Admitted to Remove Alcohol Serving Class

An educational committee under Education Ministry approved the removal of a class in hotel managements and tourism school related to “serving alcohol and preparing cocktails”.

5 December 2014

President Gül Ratifies Alcohol Restrictions

President Gül Ratifies Alcohol Restrictions

President Gül ratified the bill proposal that restricted the sale, consumption and promotion of alcoholic beverages. While the bill aimed to “protect the youth from bad addictions”, the average alcohol consumption per person in Turkey only remain 1.5 liters per year.

“Public Youth Health is Pretext, Aim is to Intervene Lifestyle”

ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS

“Public Youth Health is Pretext, Aim is to Intervene Lifestyle”

CHP deputy Gök told bianet that AKP’s bill to limit the sale and consumption of alcohol aimed to impose a conservative lifestyle through legislations in the name of protecting public health of the youth.

24 May 2013 Ekin Karaca

Commission Passes Alcohol Restriction Bill

Commission Passes Alcohol Restriction Bill

A parliamentary commission on planning and budget passed a bill draft bill that envisioned a series of limitation on public alcohol use in Turkey, including in commercials and youth festivals.

Moda Residents Protest The Alcohol Ban

Moda residents of Istanbul demonstrate every week against the alcohol ban that started in their Pier with the new management since last July. They condemn the interference in their way of living.