This is AKP Turkey! A raise in social aid the size of a bagel

Due to the deepening economic crisis in Türkiye, 14,148,740 people are surviving solely on regular social assistance. The Ministry of Family and Social Services announced a 19-37 lira increase in social assistance. While citizens commented, "This increase is barely enough for a cup of tea and a simit," Minister Mahinur Göktaş issued a message regarding the 19 lira increase, saying, "May it be auspicious for all our citizens."

With the increase in social assistance payments, the elderly pension increased from 4,664 TL to 5,390 TL. The elderly received a monthly increase of 726 TL and a daily increase of 24.2 TL. Aid provided to citizens with disabilities between 40 and 69 percent was increased from 3,723 TL to 4,302 TL. Citizen support increased by 579 TL per month and 19.3 TL per day.