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World Service,05 May 2022,26 mins
Turks feel cost of living pinch as inflation soars
World Business ReportAvailable for over a year
Turkey's annual inflation is at a 20 year high. The BBC's Victoria Craig has been following this story closely and brings us details on how Turkey's unconventional monetary policy is impacting regular consumers. Today in Lithuania, gas has begun flowing through a new gas pipeline to Poland. Christof Ruhl from Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy explains its significance. A special report from Sam Fenwick examines how the war in Ukraine has impacted tourism all around the globe. Finally, since today is World Password Day, we have a look at best ways to keep your digital passwords safe. (Image: Shoppers in Istanbul's Spice Bazaar, Credit: Burak Kara/Getty)
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