There were many similar opinions, mainly on the left of the political spectrum. Some argued that the hikes hurt the poor and helped stunt our anaemic economy. Photo: Getty Images
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In a survey conducted last year by Turkey’s Yöneylem Social Research Centre, almost 70% of respondents reported that they were struggling to meet their families’ food requirements and more than 60% said they could not pay their utility bills.
These were among the starkest findings about the dire situation Turks find themselves in as the economic crisis hits hard.
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