Güncelleme Tarihi:
Smoking will be banned in enclosed areas of all public buildings -including the corridors- education and health institutions, cultural and sports centers and on all public transportation.
According to the notice, enclosed areas, including tents and sunshades, with a roof will be a classified as non-smoking areas. The smoking ban also applies to partially covered areas.
Those who defy the ban will be fined 50 YTL ($40.65), a fine of 20Â YTL ($16.25)Â will also be imposed for discarding empty cigarette packets and cigarette butts in the street.
The ban will be introduced in restaurants, coffeehouses and cafeterias as of July 19, 2009. Â