In a post on his social media account, Üstündağ stated that entrance fees for some tourist sites in Mersin are being charged in euros, saying, "Yesterday, as a citizen of the Republic of Turkey, I was very ashamed because I did not have any euros on me. Because I didn't know that Mersin had joined the Eurozone."
Mustafa Üstündağ stated in a video post on his Instagram account that entrance fees for some tourist sites in Mersin are being charged in euros.
"I DIDN'T KNOW MERSIN HAD JOINED THE EUROZONE"
Reacting to the situation, Üstündağ said:
"I am a citizen of the Republic of Turkey. Yesterday, as a citizen of the Republic of Turkey, I was very ashamed because I did not have any euros on me. Because I didn't know that Mersin had joined the Eurozone.
These are four tickets from the Ministry of Culture that have the euro symbol on them.
When I entered yesterday, Cennet–Cehennem was 435 liras. If you come back a week later, you might pay 550 liras.
Because they are charging in euros. Because our Ministry of Culture has transferred these places to a company called Sigma."
Mustafa Üstündağ asks the Ministry of Culture while showing tickets:
— 12punto (@12puntocomtr) July 29, 2024
'Has Mersin joined the Eurozone?'https://t.co/LghttakSQ6 pic.twitter.com/CyLkTcwQ9m
News Source: 12punto
