Türkiye expands ban on serving and selling alcohol, tobacco products

Türkiye has expanded the scope of the ban on serving and selling alcohol and tobacco products, the country's official gazette said on Wednesday.

The sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products has been banned on the entire premises of health, education, and cultural and sports facilities, the gazette said in a statement.

The gazette added that the ban would not apply to points of sale in accommodation, recreational and camping areas.

The retail sale of alcohol between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time (1900-0300 GMT) has been prohibited in the country since 2013.

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