Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Erdogan Gains From Turkey's New Islamic Businesses in Re-Election Bid

(Bloomberg) -- From a factory in central Turkey,
Islamic businessman Celal Hasnalcaci annually churns out $15
million worth of hip-hugging pants and tight T-shirts --clothing
that would horrify many devout Muslims.

Hasnalcaci, 53, exemplifies a growing class that balances
Islamic values with support for market economic forces and
Turkey's bid for membership of the European Union. That's
exactly the mix that is propelling Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Erdogan toward victory in July 22 national elections.


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