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Retreating From Modernity: Turkey Bans Alcohol Advertising, Curbs Sales
[Ynet] Turkey banned alcohol advertising and increased restrictions on alcohol sales on Friday in a move likely to anger secularist Turks who accuse the government of having an Islamic agenda. The sale of alcohol will be outlawed from 10 pm to 6 am.The law, which still needs presidential approval, also bans alcohol-producing companies from sponsoring events, and venues where alcohol is sold and consumed can no longer openly display drinks. Turkey is an overwhelmingly Mohammedan nation with a secular constitution. Critics of the ruling AK Party say it is responsible for Islamism taking root in Turkey. Posted by: trailing wife 2013-05-25 |
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