Istanbul bans hookah smoking in public spaces

Istanbul: Authorities in Istanbul, Turkey’s most populous city, announced that smoking hookahs in public spaces will be banned until further notice.

The Istanbul Governorate said in a written notice that the ban was issued to mitigate the



risks of forest fires and other potential hazards.

“Smoking shisha will be strictly prohibited in various locations, including beaches, forests, recreational areas, and parks throughout Istanbul,” Governor Davut Gul said on his Twitter account.