Kadir Nurman
Soaring döner kebab prices set social media abuzz
The increase in the cost of Turkish specialty döner kebab, reaching $10.90 a portion in Germany and $15.5 in Türkiye, has caused controversy as people take to social media complaining over the cost of living and food prices.
The increase in the price of meat has come back on the agenda as the price of döner kebab has risen to 10 euros in Germany.
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