Dozens have been injured and more than 1,700 people arrested in 235 demonstrations that have flared up in 67 cities across the vast nation.
In the capital, Ankara, on Sunday, police reportedly fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse a crowd demonstrating against the government as crowds returned to Kizilay Square.
The Foreign Office has issued advice to British tourists to avoid the demonstrations. It also advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country that are close to the Syrian border, and warns of the "high threat" from terrorism.
Note EU-Digest: Turkey's main stock exchange has dropped sharply on opening on Monday, following three days of anti-government protests.
The
Borsa Istanbul 100 Index fell 6.43 percent as investors worried about
the destabilizing effect of the demonstrations on the economy.
A member of the opposition said: "Erdogan must understand that Democracy is not only about winning elections, it is also about building consensus among the population".
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