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IN PICS: Basel carnival parade targets Trump

US President Donald Trump was a top theme at Basel’s Morgestraich event on Monday morning, when lanterns depicting the controversial president and other topical themes were paraded through the streets.

Published: 6 March 2017 10:40 CET
IN PICS: Basel carnival parade targets Trump
Photo: Basel Tourism
Kicking off in darkness at 4am, Morgestraich is the traditional opening event of Basel’s Fasnacht carnival, attended by thousands of people every year. 
 
With all the city lights switched off, parade participants march through the streets holding lanterns depicting topical subjects. 
 
And this year, Trump was a popular choice. Though not as biting as German parade floats, Trump was shown in a number of unflattering portraits. 
 
 
 
 
 

#Trump #baslerfasnacht #2017 #morgestraich #früeh #fasnacht2017 #diescheenschtedreydääg #baselfirst

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Other political figures making an appearance on Fasnacht lanterns included Britain's former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, and Turkish president Erdogan. 
 
 
Brexit, Icelandic football and Pokemon Go were also popular topics. 
 

 

 

#fasnacht #basel #morgestraich #morningglory #colours #light

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Basel's Fasnacht, the biggest carnival in Switzerland, continues for the next three days, ending at 4am on Thursday morning.

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DEUTSCHE BANK

Deutsche Bank set ‘to cut ties with Trump’

Deutsche Bank will cease its longstanding relationship with outgoing US president Donald Trump, The New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Published: 13 January 2021 09:01 CET
Deutsche Bank set 'to cut ties with Trump'
Deutsche Bank's headquarters in Frankfurt. Photo: DPA

Deutsche Bank was Trump's primary lender for two decades, and he owes the institution more than $300 million, according to the newspaper, which cited an unnamed source as saying the German lender “has decided not to do business with Mr. Trump or his company in the future.”

Deutsche Bank declined to comment to AFP.

The move comes on the heels of last week's violent attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters at the president's incitement, and follows steps taken by other companies to cut ties with Trump and his businesses.

READ ALSO: Trump under investigation for Deutsche Bank ties

Christiana Riley, head of Deutsche Bank's US division, called the violent
siege on the Capital “a dark day for America and our democracy” in a post on LinkedIn last week.

“We are proud of our Constitution and stand by those who seek to uphold it to ensure that the will of the people is upheld and a peaceful transition of power takes place,” Riley said.

“It is my hope that these shocking events will result in a reinvigoration
of the principles our nation was built upon.”

Trump's relationship with Deutsche Bank has sparked numerous probes in the United States, including in New York, where the Manhattan District Attorney is investigating whether Trump committed financial crimes as he sought loans.

READ ALSO: 'Worlds between us': What Trump's German family's town thinks of him today

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