Who is voting… Sultan, Maximos’ “false mementos”, the Turkish tomato and the “soldier” Skrekas – Economic Postman

Did you see the neighbors?

We can say a lot about Turkey and its “authoritarian democracy”. And let’s be right of course! But there are also aspects of its economic operation that are interesting. According to a press release from the Culture and Tourism Office of the Turkish Embassy in Athens, “Turkey, with its strong technological infrastructure, easy access and highly advanced digital banking and payment systems, has already become a popular destination for ‘digital nomads’.” recent years”! Yes, exactly as you read it.

Simple things!

It advertises its technological development and attempts to attract a new category of people, which emerged mainly during the pandemic period, the “digital nomads”. That is, the workers “from afar”. And he adds that “with a digital nomad visa, visitors can extend their stay in Turkey and enjoy the beauty of the country while making use of high-speed internet and mobile telephony in its major cities.”

And the apololots…

Ok, I won’t publish the long press release of the Turkish embassy, ​​but I want to point out the fact that it advertises its technological capabilities and tries to attract this special class of workers from many countries. And from the Russian Federation and from Belarus, which is in … “quarantine” due to the well-known developments of recent years! Yes!

New record

One hit follows another! Along with the accuracy, which “sweeps” the family budgets, during the last years the problem of the roof has become acute. To the point that many are talking about a “housing crisis”! According to a European Central Bank report, Greece appears to be the second cheapest housing market among the 11 countries measured. Nevertheless…

Beauties

But if the cost of the roof is combined with the amount of income, then Greece has the second most expensive roof in all the 11 countries of the European Union! Tombola!

So, according to the ECB, in Greece the cost of housing absorbs 20% of the income of the owners, 40% of the income of the renters and 35% of the income of those who have a mortgage loan. This is going well too….

Motility

For this very reason, in recent months the Maximos Palace and the Prime Minister, Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, have shown a special – communicative – mobility on this specific issue. Something a little “force” on airbnb, something the favorable financing for new couples. That is, “falsifications” to show that they are trying to do something, but… But just like lying, communication has “short legs”!

Statements!

The Minister of Development, Mr. Kostas Skrekas, as part of his responsibilities, has “taken on his shoulder” the Easter market. A tough case, given that we are in a pre-election period. And a “wrong” to be done, will have a high cost! The “barometer” of course of the Easter market is the price of amnoerifia. So, he stated a few days ago that the lamb that will be included in the “household basket” can be cheaper than 10 euros per kilo. Great news for consumers!

Of course

But consumers should be aware that because Easter is late this year, the lambs will be large – they will be “heavy” as they say in the market – that is, about 15 kg each. Of course, there will also be milk lambs, which can … “decorate” the “windows of jewelry stores”! Thus the certainty of Mr. Skrekas – moreover, his place of origin also helps – is safe…

Turkish imports

The trend has been recorded since last year in September, after Daniel’s … “noisy” visit! Exports of Greek tomatoes started to decrease – partly due to the disasters – and Greek consumers, on the other hand, bought them for more than 3 euros per kilo. Even in the public market! At the same time, Turkish tomato imports are increasing and even impressively, week after week! This trend continues this year as well.

They increase

According to year-to-date exporter data, tomato exports are estimated to have reached 20,500 tonnes compared to 22,300 tonnes in the corresponding period of 2023 – down 8.4%. On the contrary, tomato imports are constantly increasing. So far they have risen to around 1,200 tons compared to 450 tons last year. And guess what, 700 tons come from Turkey!