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Angela Merkel condemns Turkish leaders for Nazi comparisons

Angela Merkel condemns Turkish leaders for Nazi comparisons

Merkel called on the Nazi references to stop with no ifs or buts, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the German authorises of employing Nazi measures. This comes after Germany has been accused of blocking some pro-Erdogan rallies in the country, ahead of a controversial referendum in Turkey on 16 April. Mar 20, 2017
Thousands protests against Erdogan in Frankfurt

Thousands protests against Erdogan in Frankfurt

9,000 supporters of Turkeys Kurds held a protest against President Tayyip Erdoğan in Frankfurt, Germany. They called for people to vote against Erdoğan’s constitution changes in a referendum on 16 April. Supporters of Kurds fear Erdoğan will persecute the ethnic minority if he gains more power. An estimated 1.4 million Turks living in Germany are eligible to vote in the referendum. Erdoğan’s referendum campaign is straining relations between Germany and Turkey. Mar 18, 2017
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the Netherlands acting like a 'banana republic'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the Netherlands acting like a ‘banana republic’

President Tayyip Erdogan said on 12 March the Netherlands was acting like a banana republic and should face sanctions for barring Turkish ministers from speaking in Rotterdam, fuelling a row over Ankaras political campaigning abroad. Erdogan is looking to the large number of Turks living in Europe, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, to help secure victory next month in a referendum that would give the presidency sweeping new powers. Mar 13, 2017
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the Netherlands acting like a ‘banana republic’

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the Netherlands acting like a ‘banana republic’

President Tayyip Erdogan said on 12 March the Netherlands was acting like a banana republic and should face sanctions for barring Turkish ministers from speaking in Rotterdam, fuelling a row over Ankaras political campaigning abroad. Erdogan is looking to the large number of Turks living in Europe, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, to help secure victory next month in a referendum that would give the presidency sweeping new powers. Mar 13, 2017
Turkish foreign minister calls the Netherlands ‘the capital of fascism’

Turkish foreign minister calls the Netherlands ‘the capital of fascism’

Turkeys foreign minister described the Netherlands as the capital of fascism on 12 March after he was barred from speaking in Rotterdam, as a row over Ankaras political campaigning among Turkish immigrants in Europe escalated. Mevlut Cavusoglu addressed expat Turks in the French city of Metz, a day after Dutch authorities said they would not allow him to fly to their country to rally support among Turkish emigres there. Turkeys government is looking to the large number of Turks living in Europe, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, to help secure victory next month in a referendum that would give President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers Mar 13, 2017
Man replaces Istanbul Dutch consulates flag with Turkeys amid rising tensions

Man replaces Istanbul Dutch consulates flag with Turkeys amid rising tensions

A man snuck onto the Dutch consulate to replace its flag with a Turkish one. A video broadcast by Turkish media shows the flag switch.Tensions the Netherlands and Turkey are high after a diplomatic row. The Netherlands stopped Turkish ministers campaigning for an upcoming constitution referendum in the country. In retaliation, Turkish authorities closed off the Dutch embassy and consulate. Supporters of President Erdogan took to the streets in both Rotterdam and Istanbul. Mar 12, 2017
Turkish minister expelled from Rotterdam as police disperse protesters in Netherlands

Turkish minister expelled from Rotterdam as police disperse protesters in Netherlands

The Netherlands decision to bar Turkish ministers from campaigning in the country has led to protests. Hundreds of pro-Turkish demonstrators gathered outside the Turkish Consulate.In another diplomatic escalation, Turkeys Family Minister was prevented from entering the Turkish consulate. Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya had travelled to Rotterdam by car from Germany. Mar 12, 2017
Dutch prime minister reacts to Erdogans Nazi comment

Dutch prime minister reacts to Erdogans Nazi comment

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has described the Dutch as Nazi remnants and fascists in an escalating row over pro-Erdoğan demonstrations in the Netherlands. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte called Erdogans remarks crazy. Mar 11, 2017
Turkeys Erdoğan accuses Germany of Nazi practices

Turkeys Erdoğan accuses Germany of Nazi practices

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has accused Germany of Nazi practices in a row over rallies supporting him across the EU. Germany and the Netherlands have cancelled several pro-Erdoğan demonstrations which have sprung up to boost support for the 16 April referendum on constitutional reforms. Mar 5, 2017
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