"Flag-waving frenzy grips Turkey
By Jonny Dymond
BBC News, Istanbul
The country has come together to condemn the flag burners
Turkey is in the grip of something close to a flag frenzy - with demonstrations across the country to show support for the Turkish flag.
Trade unions have been handing out flags, and municipalities have been organising flag displays.
The moves follow an attempt to burn a Turkish flag in the south-eastern city of Mersin, during the festival of Newroz earlier this week.
The white crescent and star on a deep red background is a very common sight.
Outside petrol stations, in banks, on local government offices, hanging from residential buildings, the flag of the republic is often seen fluttering. "
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