Unfortunately, some folks cannot see past how many more Efes they'll get for their money. There's nothing wrong with that if you're a casual tourist to Turkey who has no connection to the country other than as a holiday destination on the odd occasion.
The damage being done to the economy, and peoples lives, just now is disgraceful. The government has decided to go head to head with the US over Pastor Brunson (and allegedly reneged on an agreed deal) and the US is flexing its financial and trade muscles. To quote the all powerful and supreme leader:
“Those who have dollars, euros or gold under their pillows [savings at home] should go and exchange them with the [Turkish] lira. This is a national struggle. This will be my nation’s response to those who have declared an economic war.
We will work a lot and we will try to make our country more modern with all of its 81 provinces, God willing. Just know that we are better than yesterday now, and tomorrow we will be better than today. Don’t worry.
There are various campaigns. Don’t care about them. And don’t forget that if they have their dollars, we have our people and our God ... I want your patience and ardour."
Man goes into shop to buy groceries.
Cashier: 375tl please, how do you wish to pay?
Man: ...God?
(shamelessly lifted from twitter)
JF