Pro-government media also dissatisfied with minimum wage hike: Admission that it 'fell below expectations'

The 2025 minimum wage, announced by Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan, has been set at 22,104 TL, representing a 30 percent increase. However, A Haber, known for its proximity to the AKP, also criticized the hike, stating that it fell below expectations.

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Pro-government media also dissatisfied with minimum wage hike: Admission that it 'fell below expectations'

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Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan announced yesterday evening, following the Minimum Wage Determination Commission meeting, that the 2025 minimum wage would be 22,104 TL, representing a 30 percent increase.

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While the 30 percent hike drew widespread backlash, criticism also came from an unexpected source.

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The new minimum wage was not well-received on A Haber, a channel known for its proximity to the AKP.

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FELL BELOW EXPECTATIONS

During an A Haber broadcast, the figure of 22,104 lira was described as being "a notch below expectations." These remarks became a trending topic on social media.

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