Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan Slammed Over $50,000 Bag

A Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan was criticized for carrying a $50,000 bag during a trip to Japan with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the time when Turkey is struggling to recover from a currency crisis. The price tag amounts to over a year’s salary for 11 people on minimum wage in Turkey, Ahval news reported. The Erdogans have been slammed for their lavish lifestyle, while on the other hand, Turkey is trying to recover from a currency crisis that peaked in August 2018. The economy is still struggling, with high inflation and high unemployment major concerns. (IANS)

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