"Free swimsuits stir debate on Turkey’s EU bid
Ben Holland
ISTANBUL — Turkey is taking its campaign to join the European Union (EU) to the beaches of Istanbul. The city is giving away free swimsuits to deter bathers from jumping into the sea in their underwear.
About 2000 costumes were distributed last weekend, and stalls were also set up to sell them for $2 apiece, a spokeswoman for mayor Kadir Topbas said yesterday."
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