has triggered The refusal of Turkey, the German correspondents to renew their press cards, in the case of international colleagues a lack of understanding. The industry is worried that it could meet further reporters.

Federal Economics Minister, Peter Altmaier in Turkey

“madness” – is one of the many reactions in the WhatsApp groups in Turkey and accredited by international correspondents. In the past, there were cases in which the press cards of the German correspondents was not renewed.” But this time the shock is particularly deep because it is still in the autumn, much of the language for improving the relationship between Ankara and Berlin.

these were the visits of the Federal Minister for economic Affairs and the Federal Minister of foreign Affairs of Turkey and the red carpet for Erdogan in Berlin. Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said in Ankara, to discuss issues among friends in the Background.

No press card for the middle East-Analyst

In Terms of press freedom has brought, apparently, nothing. Thomas Seibert, correspondent of the “daily mirror”, Jorg Brase, ZDF correspondent and Halil Gülbeyaz, freelancer for NDR, yesterday early in the evening Mail of the office of the President child press office: “dear press member, your request for the renewal of the press card has been declined.” This means for those Affected: they must leave within ten days of the country, because without a press card, no residence permit.