Thousands in poverty protest in Turkey as lira hits record lows | Euronews

Thousands in poverty protest in Turkey as lira hits record lows COMMENTS By Euronews  with AFP  •  Updated: 13/12/2021 - 12:30 Thousands marched through Istanbul on Sunday after trade unions denounced the rise of poverty in the country and called for an increase of the minimum wage. Turkey is currently experiencing a currency calamity due to the Turkish lira hitting record lows against the dollar – exceeding 13 to the US greenback this week –, losing nearly 30% in value in the last month alone, and over 43% since the start of the year. More:Thousands in poverty protest in Turkey as lira hits record lows | Euronews