July 25, 2022

The inflation diaries: Turks are cutting spending to the bone, with little hope of relief from soaring living costs in the coming months

By Beril Eski

ISTANBUL, July 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - As the tourist season gets into full swing in the Turkish Riviera town of Kas, cafe owner Pelin Miskioglu would normally be busy dealing with crowds of customers sitting down to a traditional Turkish breakfast.

The resort is a popular destination for the country's middle classes who enjoy starting their day with a leisurely brunch, which often includes bread, olives, eggs, jams and cold cuts.

But as living costs soar, Miskioglu said many of her regulars can no longer afford to travel for a beach holiday, and those visitors who do arrive are cutting back on spending.

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