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Gezi trial | Verdict to be protested in Berlin

CALL BY 5 PEOPLE

Gezi trial | Verdict to be protested in Berlin

“A reproduction of a cell in Silivri Prison, Europe’s biggest prison in the outskirts of İstanbul that symbolizes the repressive regime in Turkey, will accompany this march”, which will also be joined by RSF and Amnesty International.

Journalist Deniz Yücel fined over ‘dumbest prosecutor of Çağlayan’ quote

Journalist Deniz Yücel fined over ‘dumbest prosecutor of Çağlayan’ quote

Deniz Yücel, the former Turkey correspondent of Die Welt who spent a year behind bars in Turkey, has been given a judicial fine for “insulting” Hasan Yılmaz, the former İstanbul Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor and the current Vice Justice Minister.

9 February 2022

ECtHR convicts Turkey over journalist Deniz Yücel’s imprisonment

ECtHR convicts Turkey over journalist Deniz Yücel’s imprisonment

The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that Turkey violated the freedom of expression and right to liberty and security of journalist Deniz Yücel, who was held in prison for 367 days in the country.

25 January 2022

Journalist Deniz Yücel faces prison sentence for ‘insulting’ a prosecutor with a tweet

Journalist Deniz Yücel faces prison sentence for ‘insulting’ a prosecutor with a tweet

Deniz Yücel is on trial for allegedly insulting Hasan Yılmaz, the former İstanbul Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor and the current Vice Minister of Justice. The journalist is now facing up to 2 years, 4 months in prison on the offense charged.

30 November 2021

Deniz Yücel elected as the President of PEN Germany

Deniz Yücel elected as the President of PEN Germany

Arrested in Turkey for a year, journalist and writer Deniz Yücel has been elected the new President of PEN Germany.

27 October 2021

New lawsuit against journalist Deniz Yücel for ‘insulting Erdoğan’

New lawsuit against journalist Deniz Yücel for ‘insulting Erdoğan’

The court case filed against Die Welt reporter Deniz Yücel for “insulting the President” has been merged with the file of the case where he is standing trial on charge of “publicly degrading the state.”

New lawsuit against journalist Deniz Yücel

HE FACES UP TO 2 YEARS

New lawsuit against journalist Deniz Yücel

Die Welt reporter Deniz Yücel has been indicted by the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on charge of “degrading the State of the Republic of Turkey, its government, judicial bodies and the security organization of the state.”

Journalist Deniz Yücel says court sentenced him to 'intimidate all foreign reporters'

Journalist Deniz Yücel says court sentenced him to 'intimidate all foreign reporters'

Die Welt's former İstanbul correspondent has been handed a prison sentence nearly two-and-a-half years after his release.

20 July 2020 Hikmet Adal

Germany's foreign minister says prison sentence of journalist Deniz Yücel 'sends wrong signal'

Germany's foreign minister says prison sentence of journalist Deniz Yücel 'sends wrong signal'

Having already spent over a year behind bars in Turkey, Die Welt's former İstanbul correspondent has been handed a prison sentence for "terrorist propaganda."

Journalist Deniz Yücel handed prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

Journalist Deniz Yücel handed prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

A court has sentenced Die Welt's former Turkey correspondent to prison for propagandizing for the PKK and decided that a complaint shall be filed against him for insulting the president.

Court to reexamine journalist Deniz Yücel's file

Court to reexamine journalist Deniz Yücel's file

In the hearing where a decision was expected, the court ruled for a reexamination of the case of the former Die Weld reporter who previously spent one year in prison.

Prosecutor Demands 15 Years in Prison for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Prosecutor Demands 15 Years in Prison for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Announcing his opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor has demanded up to 15 years, 3 months in prison for journalist Deniz Yücel on charges of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” and “inciting the public to enmity and hatred.”

13 February 2020

Journalist Yücel Not Acquitted Despite Constitutional Court Verdict

Journalist Yücel Not Acquitted Despite Constitutional Court Verdict

The fourth session of the case where Deniz Yücel, the former Turkey representative of the Die Welt newspaper, is on trial was held at the İstanbul 32th Heavy Penal Court today (July 16).

Constitutional Court: Arrest of Journalist Deniz Yücel is ‘Violation of Rights’

Constitutional Court: Arrest of Journalist Deniz Yücel is ‘Violation of Rights’

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the arrest of journalist Deniz Yücel has violated his “personal freedom and security” and “freedom of expression and press.”

Journalist Deniz Yücel to Testify in Berlin in May

Journalist Deniz Yücel to Testify in Berlin in May

Journalist Yücel, who spent one year behind bars without an indictment in Turkey and went to Germany after his release, will testify in his trial in Berlin on May 10.

11 April 2019 Hikmet Adal

Attorney Of Deniz Yücel: Request for Compensation Rejected Without Justification

Attorney Of Deniz Yücel: Request for Compensation Rejected Without Justification

The request for compensation of journalist Deniz Yücel, who was released from prison after being arrested for 367 days without an indictment, has been rejected by the İstanbul 17th Heavy Penal Court.

25 September 2018 Pınar Tarcan

Journalist Deniz Yücel’s Request for Acquittal Rejected

Journalist Deniz Yücel’s Request for Acquittal Rejected

Journalist Deniz Yücel, who was kept in prison for one year without an indictment, has had his first hearing. Yücel’s request for acquittal has been rejected.

EU Commissioner: We Cannot Ignore Rule of Law Deficits in Turkey

EU Commissioner: We Cannot Ignore Rule of Law Deficits in Turkey

EU Enlargement Commissioner Hahn has told Die Welt that the focus needs to be not on Turkey’s accession negotiations but on strategic partnership, remarking that the EU cannot “ignore significant deficits in the rule of law in Turkey”.

22 February 2018

New Statement by Berlin: Efforts for Other Prisoners Continue

New Statement by Berlin: Efforts for Other Prisoners Continue

Government of Germany has issued another statement following release of Deniz Yücel. Government Spokesperson Seibert has said that efforts for other imprisoned citizens of Germany continue through “all channels”.

20 February 2018

Deniz Yücel and His Friends Granted ‘Journalist of the Year’ Award

Deniz Yücel and His Friends Granted ‘Journalist of the Year’ Award

Released on Friday, journalist Yücel and #FreeDeniz initiative formed by his friends will be granted the “Journalist of the Year” award by Medium Magazin published in Germany.

19 February 2018

Deniz Yücel: I don’t Know Why I’ve Been Released

Deniz Yücel: I don’t Know Why I’ve Been Released

Die Welt correspondent Yücel has said that he was arrested a year ago and he doesn’t know why he has been released. Yücel is now in Germany.

19 February 2018

Decision of Release for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Decision of Release for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Journalist Deniz Yücel’s lawyer and Die Welt have announced that decision of release has been issued for Yücel.

16 February 2018

Merkel-Yıldırım Meeting Marked by Deniz Yücel Issue

Merkel-Yıldırım Meeting Marked by Deniz Yücel Issue

Merkel has pointed out the urgency of the journalist’s situation while Yıldırım has asserted that all lawsuits including that of Deniz Yücel are receiving due process within the principles of a state of law.

16 February 2018

PM Yıldırım: I Hope Deniz Yücel Will Be Released Soon

PM Yıldırım: I Hope Deniz Yücel Will Be Released Soon

PM Yıldırım has answered questions about journalist Deniz Yücel, imprisoned for a year and still pending indictment, Turkey-Germany relations, developments in Syria, and freedom of expression.

15 February 2018

Germany: Imprisonment of Deniz Yücel Harms Ties

Germany: Imprisonment of Deniz Yücel Harms Ties

Spokesperson for the government of Germany Seibert has said that they will carry on with their efforts for Deniz Yücel and other inmates who are citizens of Germany to be released.

13 February 2018

Deniz Yücel: I Don’t Want Freedom by Favor of Dirty Deal

Deniz Yücel: I Don’t Want Freedom by Favor of Dirty Deal

Imprisoned journalist Yücel stated that he doesn’t want his name to be mentioned in the arms sale between Turkey and Germany. Concerning his indictment not still being prepared, Yücel said, “Either prosecution forgot about me or they haven’t received an instruction yet”.

17 January 2018

Germany Stipulates Release of Deniz Yücel for Arms Export to Turkey

Germany Stipulates Release of Deniz Yücel for Arms Export to Turkey

Interviewing Der Spiegel right ahead of Çavuşoğlu’s visit to Germany, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany Gabriel said that they will not approve arms sales to Turkey as long as Deniz Yücel remains in prison.

German Left Party MP: Ties Between Germany and Turkey Far From Improving

German Left Party MP: Ties Between Germany and Turkey Far From Improving

German Left Party MP Hänsel has said that the ties between Turkey and Germany are “far from improving”.

20 December 2017

Call for Release of Deniz Yücel on 300th Day of His Arrest

Call for Release of Deniz Yücel on 300th Day of His Arrest

Figures including Bono, Orhan Pamuk, Fatih Akın, Slavoj Žižek signed the petition calling for release of Deniz Yücel who has been in prison for 301 days.

11 December 2017

Imprisoned Journalist Deniz Yücel Taken Out of Confinement Cell

Imprisoned Journalist Deniz Yücel Taken Out of Confinement Cell

Imprisoned journalist Deniz Yücel has been taken out of confinement cell. Minister of Justice of Germany Maas has said, “Finally some things are changing”.

4 December 2017

Merkel Meets Deniz Yücel’s Wife

Merkel Meets Deniz Yücel’s Wife

German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted imprisoned journalist Deniz Yücel’s wife Dilek Mayatürk Yücel in her office in the parliament.

25 October 2017

Germany’s Ambassador to Turkey to Visit Yücel, Steudtner in Silivri Prison

Germany’s Ambassador to Turkey to Visit Yücel, Steudtner in Silivri Prison

Germany’s Ambassador to Turkey Erdmann will visit imprisoned journalist Yücel and rights advocate Steudtner. The application for Tolu to be released from detention while awaiting trial will also be examined.

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