Deserted streets welcome New Year in Turkey

Turkey entered the New Year under a nationwide curfew as part of COVID-19 precautions. While all celebrations were strictly forbidden, law enforcement patrolled the streets across the country.

Turkey entered the New Year under a nationwide lockdown, enforced as part of COVID-19 precautions to combat the spread of the pandemic. 

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