Several of Antalya’s most popular public beaches will become smoke-free starting June 5, as the Mediterranean tourism hub launches a new environmental initiative aimed at reducing cigarette-butt pollution and protecting marine ecosystems ahead of its preparations to host the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP31).

Smoking will be prohibited at several popular beaches in Antalya as authorities expand smoke-free zones and step up efforts to reduce environmental...

Several of Antalya’s most popular public beaches will become smoke-free starting June 5, as the Mediterranean tourism hub launches a new environmental initiative aimed at reducing…