As a measure to stem the spread of COVID-19, Turkey will have a nationwide curfew spanning the traditional New Year’s holiday, from Dec. 31 to early Jan. 4, the president announced on Dec. 14.
In addition to ongoing public health measures, the holiday lockdown will last from 9 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 5 a.m. on Jan. 4, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told reporters after a Cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara.
“We have started to see the positive effects of the restrictions and other measures,” he said, stating this was thanks to the “public sacrifice.”
On the economic effects of the pandemic, Erdogan stressed that the Turkish economy stands ready to face down tough tests, to navigate various scenarios, and to benefit from emerging opportunities.
Turkey will continue its reform program to improve the investment climate and address investors’ doubts, he added.
Hurriyet Daily News