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They left the poverty of Anatolia for Germany's economic miracle. The first Turkish guest workers were recruited half a century ago. Quite a few have now returned to Turkey.<br />In 1961, the Agreement on the Recruitment of Turkish Workers offered many Turks the opportunity to escape the poverty of their homeland. Today, Turkey is a self-confident nation with a booming economy. More Turks now leave Germany than come here. With their savings and German pensions, those who go home after decades working in Germany usually enjoy a good standard of living. Some talked to us about their time here.
They left the poverty of Anatolia for Germany's economic miracle. The first Turkish guest workers were recruited half a century ago. Quite a few have now returned to Turkey.<br />In 1961, the Agreement on the Recruitment of Turkish Workers offered many Turks the opportunity to escape the poverty of their homeland. Today, Turkey is a self-confident nation with a booming economy. More Turks now leave Germany than come here. With their savings and German pensions, those who go home after decades working in Germany usually enjoy a good standard of living. Some talked to us about their time here.
