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[Abi]

The inner Aegean province of Afyonkarahisar has banned the sale and consumption of alcohol in public places, citing the interests of the “public good,” daily Hürriyet reported this morning.

The ban, the first of its kind in Turkey, followed a statement by Health Minister Recep Akdağ on fighting against alcohol as well as smoking.....
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[sunny]

Sounds a bit drastic.

[Abi]

I didn't know anything about this place until I posted the article. This is what I found out More,

It would be a shame if the ban on alcohol has an adverse effect on tourism as there seems to be a lot to see in the area, I have included a link which shows places of interest. I would like to go there one day,

[Abi]

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[Cukurbagli]

Occasionally I wish Kas did the same.

[IbrahimAbi]

Afyon KH is an incredible place, history based on poppies, Afyon still is the arabic word for heroin. Great place for tourists to visit.

kara hisar means black fortreess, and it is well worth seeing.

but we need a drink.

We often used to stop on the way down from Istanbul, maybe now we will keep going

I fear that this is the way that the current government will proceed.

[lindylou]

Abi, thanks for link about Afyon,looks a fabulous place to explore.

[aine]

• Whats the problem you cannot drink in parks and the street in most Uk cities and İ for one agree. Don't want drunks on the street or public parks. You can still drink in cafe and restaurants.

[dande]

• Whats the problem you cannot drink in parks and the street in most Uk cities and İ for one agree. Don't want drunks on the street or public parks. You can still drink in cafe and restaurants.

Yes, I totally agree, aine. Excellent decision.