Turkish Digest Advertising Rates

Annual Advertising options

Tuesday, December 09, 2014

Dodging the Draft a Boon for Turkish Banks Selling Loans - Businessweek

Dodging the Draft a Boon for Turkish Banks Selling Loans
By Isobel Finkel December 09, 2014
Turkish Soldiers

Turkish soldiers march during a military parade in Istanbul, Turkey. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had announced an amnesty from compulsory military service for those willing to pay a fee of 18,000 liras ($7,900). Photographer: Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images

Until Dec. 2, Fehmi Karabidan was preparing to leave his job, shave his head and spend six months in the wilderness, resigned to service in Turkey’s military.

More":Dodging the Draft a Boon for Turkish Banks Selling Loans - Businessweek