Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Vedat Yshihan announced that working mothers in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir would be given monthly support of 11,339 lire (325 euros) during the year. The programme is being implemented with the financial support of the European Union (EU). Thus, 7,000 working women with children under the age of 3 will be paid EUR 325 per year. Applications can be submitted via e-government e-devlet.