Turkish president raises minimum wage by 30%, but critics say it's still insufficient.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a 30% increase in the minimum wage for 2025, setting it at 22,104 lira (around 630 USD). The increase was decided at the Minimum Wage Determination Commission's meeting in Ankara. Despite the raise, many citizens and critics expressed dissatisfaction, arguing the new wage is still insufficient given rising living costs and basic food needs. The Turkish Labor and Social Security Minister made the announcement following the commission's meeting, which was boycotted by the Confederation of Turkish Labor Unions.

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