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Speaking in Prague, where he was holding meetings with European Union officials, Finance Minister Kemal Unakitan said talks were continuing with private tobacco firms over the increase to the tax rate. We increased tax rates. Will both the private sector and TEKEL (Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Salt and Alcohol Enterprises) increase the prices of cigarettes? It depends on their sales policy, he said. While the government has been pushed by the International Monetary Fund to boost state revenue to pay for above inflation increases in salaries and pensions, Unatikan also said there was a public health factor in the price rises for cigarettes. Turkey is one of the cheapest countries in terms of cigarette prices, he said. Smoking is hazardous to the health. However, we cant advise people to give up smoking. We warn our citizens by increasing taxes. | ||||
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