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Erdoğan and Scholz meet in Ankara, urge Putin to 'stop now'

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Erdoğan and Scholz meet in Ankara, urge Putin to 'stop now'

Germany’s Chancellor Scholz and President Erdoğan agreed to improve cooperation and called for a lasting ceasefire at their meeting in Ankara. Regarding Russia’s S-400s, Erdoğan said, “We need to see what the conditions will bring about".

Merkel ‘wants refugee deal with Turkey to continue’

Merkel ‘wants refugee deal with Turkey to continue’

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has said, “Turkey is doing an outstanding job of taking care of Syrian refugees,” adding that she would like the refugee agreement with Turkey to continue: “This is the best for the people.”

Erdoğan Accuses Can Dündar at Press Conference in Germany

Erdoğan Accuses Can Dündar at Press Conference in Germany

President Erdoğan and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel have answered the questions of journalists at their joint press conference. Police officers have forced Adil Yiğit, who wears a shirt “Freedom to journalists” written on it, out of the hall.

28 September 2018

Merkel: I Will Raise Issue of Human Rights in Meeting with Erdoğan

Merkel: I Will Raise Issue of Human Rights in Meeting with Erdoğan

Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel has said, “The state of human rights in Turkey is not how I think of” and added that she will raise the issues of human rights and the situation of citizens of Germany arrested in Turkey for political reasons.

28 September 2018

Condition for Coalition in Germany: No New Chapter with Turkey

Condition for Coalition in Germany: No New Chapter with Turkey

It has been announced that Merkel and Schulz have come to an agreement in Germany where a government couldn’t be formed for over 100 days. There is the condition that “No new chapter will be opened with Turkey” in the draft.

12 January 2018

Özdemir Responds to Çavuşoğlu: Normalization not Possible Unless They are Freed

Özdemir Responds to Çavuşoğlu: Normalization not Possible Unless They are Freed

Germany’s Green Party Co-Chair Özdemir has responded to Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu: “As long as the political and NGO representatives are in prison, normalization of the relations is not possible”.

German Chancellor Merkel: ‘Any Turkish Citizen Can Come Visit Us’

German Chancellor Merkel: ‘Any Turkish Citizen Can Come Visit Us’

Responding to Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affair’s travel alert for citizens of Turkey planning to visit Germany, German Chancellor Merkel said: “No journalists are arrested here”

11 September 2017

Germany Warns Against ‘Arbitrary Arrests' in Turkey

Germany Warns Against ‘Arbitrary Arrests' in Turkey

German Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned German citizens planning to visit Turkey about “arbitrary arrests” in Turkey. Foreign Minister Gabriel said that this advice was informative.

6 September 2017

1 of 2 German Citizens Detained in Turkey Released

1 of 2 German Citizens Detained in Turkey Released

German citizen S.A. has been released after being taking into custody in Antalya Airport on August 31. The couple was detained as a part of a FETÖ/PDY investigation.

4 September 2017

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın Criticizes Remarks of Merkel, Schulz on Turkey

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın Criticizes Remarks of Merkel, Schulz on Turkey

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın said: “Ignoring fundamental and urgent issues in Germany and Europe and attacking Turkey and Erdoğan instead is a reflection of the narrowing perspective”.

4 September 2017

Merkel,Schulz Discuss Over Turkey in TV Election Debate

Merkel,Schulz Discuss Over Turkey in TV Election Debate

German Chancellor Merkel and her opponent, SPD’s candidate for the German Chancellorship Schulz facing off in a TV election debate have also discussed over Turkey’s EU membership negotiations.

4 September 2017

Merkel Demands Release of German Citizens Detained in Turkey

Merkel Demands Release of German Citizens Detained in Turkey

“Several German citizens are being held in prison, which we believe is unjustified. We therefore decided to take a new direction in our policy towards Turkey”, German Chancellor said in a press conference.

Referencing Germany, PM Yıldırım Says ‘No One Can Bully Turkey’

Referencing Germany, PM Yıldırım Says ‘No One Can Bully Turkey’

In response to German FM Gabriel commenting that “Turkey cannot become a member of the EU as long as it is governed by Erdoğan”, PM Yıldırım has said: “No one can bully Turkey”

Gabriel: My Wife is Receiving Threats After Our Debate with Erdoğan

Gabriel: My Wife is Receiving Threats After Our Debate with Erdoğan

German FM Gabriel has said that people had left messages with threats on an answering machine in a dentist clinic where his wife works, and added, “The way Erdogan does this motivates some people to try to harass and bother my wife”.

Erdoğan Calls on Voters From Turkey Not to Vote for CDU,SDP, Greens in Germany

Erdoğan Calls on Voters From Turkey Not to Vote for CDU,SDP, Greens in Germany

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on the people from Turkey living in Germany to “not vote for Christian Democrats, Social Democrats and the Greens” and said “They are enemies to Turkey”.

German FM Says Yücel is Turkey’s Hostage

German FM Says Yücel is Turkey’s Hostage

German FM Gabriel has said “Deniz Yücel is still in prison because in my opinion Turkey has taken him hostage.”

German FM Gabriel: Economic Pressure on Turkey is Taking Effect

German FM Gabriel: Economic Pressure on Turkey is Taking Effect

German FM Gabriel has said that Germany changing its attitude towards Turkey regarding the economy has produced results, and said “We cannot tolerate Erdoğan letting Germans be arrested”.

Germany’s Arms Sales to Turkey Decreases, Yet Continues

Germany’s Arms Sales to Turkey Decreases, Yet Continues

German armament firms sold arms and ammunition worth 5,600,000 Euros to Turkey in the first four months of this year. This volume is way below than the year of 2016.

PM Yıldırım: We Believe We Can Solve Our Problems with Germany Through Dialogue

PM Yıldırım: We Believe We Can Solve Our Problems with Germany Through Dialogue

PM Yıldırım has said “I hereby call on German authorities: let us act calmer and deliberately” with respect to Germany FM Gabriel’s statements”.

Turkey, Germany Cannot Agree Over İncirlik Air Base

Turkey, Germany Cannot Agree Over İncirlik Air Base

İncirlik crisis couldn’t be resolved in the meeting of Turkish and German foreign ministers. Turkish FM Çavuşoğlu has said, “As of now, it is possible to visit the NATO base in Konya, not İncirlik”. German FM Gabriel has said that German soldiers will have to withdraw from İncirlik.

Germany: If Turkey Doesn’t Change its Mind, We Will Withdraw Our Soldiers

Germany: If Turkey Doesn’t Change its Mind, We Will Withdraw Our Soldiers

Germany’s Minister of Interior, Sigmar Gabriel said that Turkey trying to use İncirlik issue as a political tool would backlash.

Germany Responds to Denial of Entry to İncirlik: Jordan Might be an Alternative

Germany Responds to Denial of Entry to İncirlik: Jordan Might be an Alternative

Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel has criticized that deputies from Germany were denied entry to İncirlik Military Base and stated that they were in search for an alternative to İncirlik base.

Germany Chancellor Merkel: We Should Await Referendum

Germany Chancellor Merkel: We Should Await Referendum

Concerning Turkey’s accession to the EU, German Chancellor Merkel has said, “We should await the vote on the referendum in Turkey and everything else.”.

President of Germany Addresses Erdoğan in His First Speech

President of Germany Addresses Erdoğan in His First Speech

Germany’s new President Frank Walter Steinmeier has called on Erdoğan due to his Nazi comparison: “Stop Nazi comparison”.

Journalist from Germany in Diyarbakır to Report About Newroz Detained

Journalist from Germany in Diyarbakır to Report About Newroz Detained

Hinrich Schultze, a journalist from Germany who wanted to report the latest developments regarding the Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır has been arrested in Ofis district of Diyarbakır province. Kept in custody for half an hour, Schultze was released after giving testimony.

Hall in Which Çavuşoğlu to Hold Speech in Germany Closed

Hall in Which Çavuşoğlu to Hold Speech in Germany Closed

The hall in which FM Çavuşoğlu would attend a referendum meeting has been closed due to inadequacy in the fire system. Çavuşoğlu said, “Nobody can stop me, I’ll go”. Anadolu Agency reported the place of the meeting has been changed.

Charge d'affaires of Embassy of Germany Summoned to Foreign Ministry

Charge d'affaires of Embassy of Germany Summoned to Foreign Ministry

Charge d'affaires of Embassy of Germany to Ankara, Robert Dölger has been summoned to the Mİnistry of Foreign Affairs upon Germany banning the speech which President Erdoğan would hold through a video-conference in a rally held in Cologne.