Tuesday, 22. May 2007
Topic: Glaubensfragen - on May 22, 2007 at 4:59:00 PM CEST
Fury at Turkish ban on bikini ads
The bikini has become the latest item to offend the Islamic-oriented authorities in Turkey. After a bungled attempt to outlaw alcohol, municipal officials in Istanbul have set their sights on billboard advertisements of the skimpy swimsuit. The ban, revealed last week despite efforts by the mayor to play down the furore, has triggered outrage among swimsuit manufacturers.
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