Erdogan increases civil officials' salary significantly.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced a 45% increase in wages for state workers, including the welfare share, to 15,000 Turkish lira (around $770). This will affect 700,000 potential voters this year and in 2024. Erdogan also thanked rescuers and other state employees who were involved in dealing with the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes. Inflation in Turkey has been on the decline over the last six months, but still remains high. Erdogan is trailing opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu by several points in opinion polls.