Turkey to Hand Over Bridges, Highways to Private Firms for 30 Years
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A Turkish lawmaker has sharply criticized a government decision to privatize the country’s bridges and highways for the next three decades. Deniz Yavuzyılmaz, a deputy for the New Party from Zonguldak province, said the move will lead to higher tolls for drivers. He called the decision “selling off Turkey’s future.” The government has not yet commented on the lawmaker’s claims.