New Year Celebrations on the central Taksim Square Canceled Over Terrorist Threat

The administration of Istanbul's central Beyoglu district canceled New Year's celebrations on the central Taksim Square and touristic Istiklal Street due to a terrorist threat, Beyoglu police chief Ismail Kilic said Wednesday.

"The security measures will be at the highest level on New Year's Eve… In order to make citizens feel safe, no public celebrations will take place. Mass gatherings will be banned. Such measures will be taken near Istiklal Street, Taksim Square and other central districts of the city," Kilic was quoted as saying by DHA news agency.
 [sputniknews.com]
 20/12/17