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Economy and Finance Feb 12, 2026

CALL FOR POLICIES TO CURB TURKS’ OVERSEAS SPENDING

President of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) Şekip Avdagiç has triggered a wave of criticism after suggesting the government should introduce policies to limit Turkish citizens’ spending on vacations abroad.

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