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Feature: Turkey counts down to New Year celebration amid pandemic - World News

2020-12-23 08:35:18 GMT2020-12-23 16:35:18(Beijing Time) Xinhua English ISTANBUL, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) Turkey counts down the day to its first New Year celebrations, which will be held under COVID-19 lockdown, while experts warn that festivities should strictly stay within core family members. The pandemic has forced authorities to scale down crowded events, and a four-day curfew will be in place across the country starting on the evening of Dec. 31. For the first time, there will be no partying in the streets of Istanbul. Cafes, restaurants, and clubs of the biggest city of the country of over 16 million, well-known for its colorful nightlife in normal times, will remain shut.

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