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German comedian Jan Boehmermann in Berlin. (AFP/Jörg Carstensen)

October 5th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Investigation into German comedian who insulted Erdogan on live TV dropped

In an apparent effort to smooth ties between Ankara and Berlin, seven German parliamentarians on Tuesday began a visit to Turkey that will include going to a key military base.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gestures during his speech with mukhtars or local village and town leaders at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, on May 4, 2016. (AFP/Adem Altan)

May 11th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Erdogan injunction against German publisher denied by Cologne court

German Chancellor Angela Merkel talks with refugee children at a preschool, during a visit to a refugee camp on April 23, 2016 (AFP/File)

April 24th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Refugee deal: German Chancellor Merkel visits refugee camp in Turkey

German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (AFP/File)

April 23rd, 2016 - 09:21 GMT

German Chancellor Merkel visits Turkey, supports EU deal

Erdogan does not like to be teased. (AFP/File)

April 20th, 2016 - 05:50 GMT

Verses or curses? British magazine starts ‘insult Erdogan’ poetry contest!

The country's representative in Turkey includes a conspicuous warning to travellers on its website (AFP / Bulent Kilic)

April 18th, 2016 - 02:03 GMT