ERDOGAN HAS MADE A ROW IN DENMARK

2005-11-16
DeFacto

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[...] a row was kicked up during Turkish PM’s visit to Denmark. Rejep Tayip Erdogan refused to conduct a joint press conference with Head of Denmark’s government Anders Rasmussen. By means of such a demarche Turkish leader voiced his protest against the country’s stand on Roj – TV Company reflecting the Kurds’ interests. Having learned journalists from Roj TV were present at the press conference Turkish PM demanded that they should leave the conference hall. When Anders Rasmussen retorted saying the kingdom’s government did not interfere with private mass media’s activity Erdogan refused to conduct a press conference and left for the airport, CNN – Turk reports. Head of Denmark’s government had to hold a briefing alone and said he regretted the incident.

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