‘Danger to the public’ Austria bans Turkish minister from entering the country to mark coup bid anniversary

Austrian authorities are banning Turkey’s Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci from entering the country to attend a rally marking the anniversary of last year's failed coup.

A spokesman for Austria's foreign ministry announced the decision on Monday, saying the planned event was "very big" and the visit represented a "danger for public order and security in Austria,” Reuters report.

“I can confirm that (Austrian) Foreign Minister (Sebastian) Kurz has in fact forbidden the Turkish economy minister from entering the country," the spokesman said.
There was no immediate comment from the Turkish government.

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