"Turkish politics play out in underwear drama
Battle on Istanbul beaches reflects class warfare in a changing land
By Karl Vick
The Washington Post
Updated: 1:39 a.m. ET Sept. 21, 2005
ISTANBUL - The Turkish language has two words for underwear.
Kulot, pronounced like the word for pants-skirt, is actually French, and as such, snugly captures the delicate sensibilities, urbane airs and consuming aspirations of Turks who see themselves as Europeans. Known as "white Turks," they have long held sway in this beautiful city that stands half in Europe, half in Asia. By bridging the two, Istanbul has defined cosmopolitanism for a millennium."
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