Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Turkey prohibits entry to forests in Istanbul due to fire fears

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Turkey has banned access to all Istanbul woodlands until the end of July. Governor Ali Yerlikaya said activities like grilling and smoking hookahs are prohibited in national parks, local parks, picnic places, and eco-tourism regions. Last month, a big wildfire in southwestern Turkey burned down about 4,000 hectares of forest. Turkey has banned access to … Read more