by Nicole Pope, Today's Zaman, Turkey - According to the new bill, people above the age of 30 will be able to skip military service by paying TL 30,000... Banks are already lining up with offers to pay the hefty sum by installments, with accrued interests, over a long period. In a country that ranks well below its OECD peers in terms of social equality, the new regulation confirms the opportunity gap that exists between haves and have-nots.