The E-Sylum:  Volume 10, Number 30, July 29, 2007, Article 35

FRENCH PROTESTORS CROSS OUT TURKEY ON EURO NOTES

"A recent propaganda campaign started by a French group against
Turkish membership in the EU has begun to raise eyebrows in Ankara.
The campaign has targeted Euro banknotes, calling on those in
opposition to Turkish EU membership to cross out the depiction of
Turkey that exists as a part of the map in the lower right hand
side of the banknote.

"The crossing out of Turkey is meant to underscore Turkey's
different geographical, sociological, historical, cultural and
religious status from the rest of Europe, according to this group.
Located at the internet site rayezlaturquie.com, the group is
broadcasting its call for the crossing out of Turkey in 8
different languages."

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[The web site referenced within the article (www.rayezlaturquie.com)
seems to be no longer active. But have any of our readers seen
these defaced Euro notes, or heard of this protest?  -Editor]

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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