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Istanbul Cracks Down on Outdoor Eating, Drinking | Europe | English

"Istanbul Cracks Down on Outdoor Eating, Drinking

Dorian Jones | Istanbul, Turkey

Local authorities in Istanbul have been seizing outdoor tables at local bars and cafes while customers are still eating and drinking in one city's most popular entertainment districts. Though officials claim the diners were removed because they were obstructing street traffic, some suspect a wave of conservatism has washed over the city days before the Muslim world begins celebrating Ramadan."

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