A discussion surrounding the return of the F-35 money has begun in Turkey, according to what SKAI’s correspondent in Istanbul, Manolis Kostidis reports, at the same time that the Turkish people are expressing their strong concern about the devaluation of the Turkish lira.

The Turkish television network NTV, quoting sources from the Ministry of Defense, reports that contacts regarding the issue are continuing, while at the same time the country’s attention is focused on Kaan. However, Turkey is looking for an intermediate solution and is insisting on Eurofighters with Manolis Kostides commenting that it is willing to receive even used ones.

In particular, the television network NTV reported in the news bulletin: “Sources of the Ministry of Defense of Turkey claim that we can get the money we have paid for the F-35 and that the contacts on this issue continue. An important detail is that the sources of the Ministry of Defense stated that “instead of the F-35 we should focus our attention on the Kaan aircraft”. At the same time, regarding the interim fighter solution, they reported that the Eurofighter consultations are continuing with Great Britain as well as with Germany, which so far has not given a positive answer. the sources said that “we hope our allies will decide in accordance with the allied spirit and the vision of common security,” we hope for a positive outcome of the case.”

The devaluation of the lira worries the Turkish people

At the same time, a new devaluation of the Turkish lira has caused intense concern among the Turkish people about the course of the economy.

“With a 500 euro note, our pockets are filled with worthless notes,” say the Turkish people.

“Can we show this here? Yes the Turkish lira…here we have 17,500 lira. Now you will see where we have come. Here we have the sample of the 500 euro banknote. So with this bill, come show better. Let’s see where our currency has become. Here you see the 500 euros. A piece of paper. These here are 17,500 euros. These are real and with all that you can get this here!” says the presenter of the Turkish channel Sozcu TV, Fatih Portakal.

At the same time, the channel’s report features residents of Turkey who express their concerns about the increase in prices.

“I work on a basic salary. I lose the joy of living. when i see this i lose my joy. We continue to live in fear of the future,” says one resident.

“Look at their lives and look at our lives. We live on the 10 pounds, while their pensioners can go on vacation” says another.

“We go to the supermarket 5 times like this with a bag and I lose 10,000 pounds. One paper is the whole month’s income. and this is not enough, it is not enough” they say.