Turkey: The weight of bluefish, dropped to 100 lira

Due to the fact that restaurants are closed within the scope of coronavirus measures in Çanakkale, there is an abundance of variety in fish stalls. Known as the 'Prince of the Sea', whose weight is 160 lira on normal days, the weight of the bluefish has dropped to 100 liras. In the form of fish in Çanakkale, fish abundance and cheapness are experienced lately. The fact that restaurants are closed within the scope of the curfew restriction applied within the scope of coronavirus measures increased the variety in fish counters and reduced prices. On the fish stalls, mullets are sold for 40 liras, anchovy 30, sarikanat 70, sea bass 80, and haddock 30 liras. Hasan Doğuş Tunç, a local tradesman, said, “Anchovies, garfish, turban, red mullet, Black Sea mezgidi, perch, mullet, squid, octopus, other bream fish and most of the seasonal fish are on our stalls. Prices have risen since there was no bluefish abundance in the season at the expected rate this year. Despite this, our day without ...