In the heart of Istanbul's bustling Grand Bazaar, where centuries-old traditions meet the frenzy of modern commerce, a peculiar spectacle unfolds. Picture this: currency traders, armed with multiple phones, glasses of bitter tea, and packs of cigarettes, congregate in a slim alleyway, ready to engage in a performance that mirrors the country's economic turmoil. It's a scene that would make even the most seasoned circus performers blush. Istanbul's Grand Bazaar As the morning light filters through the rooftops, the tension among the traders is palpable. They bark into their phones, desperately seeking buyers for their precious dollars. It's a mad rush, a chaotic bidding war where fortunes can be made or lost in an instant. "Is anyone buying dollars?" shouts a man in a Galatasaray sports jacket, hoping to strike a deal before evening. Another chimes in, "I'll buy, but only at 2pm!" It's a symphony of desperation and a cacophony of ...
