The retirement raise made Halil Ergün rebel: For the 5 tomatoes I bought from the market...

The retirement raise made Halil Ergün rebel: For the 5 tomatoes I bought from the market...

07.01.2026 16:01

Famous actor Halil Ergün reacted to the increase in retirement pensions, stating that 19 thousand TL is insufficient and citing grocery prices as an example, he said, "What will these people do?"

While the rate of increase in retirement pensions continues to be debated in the public, veteran actor Halil Ergün made a striking statement. Ergün criticized the retirement pensions being at the level of 19 thousand TL, saying "19 thousand TL is shameful."

HE GAVE EXAMPLES OF MARKET PRICES

Emphasizing that the cost of living is rapidly increasing, Ergün cited his shopping as an example, saying "I did my shopping at a market. 5 tomatoes were 450 TL. What will these people do?"

IT BECAME A TOPIC ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Halil Ergün's words resonated widely on social media, and his statements brought the discussions about the living conditions of retirees and the rising cost of living back to the agenda.

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