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Germany confirms the existence of ‘execution lists’

Germany confirms the existence of ‘execution lists’

Answering the Parliamentary question of Evrim Sommer, the federal government of Germany has confirmed the existence of execution lists targeting the journalists from Turkey currently living in Germany.

Germany’s Foreign Ministry condemns violence against journalists from Turkey

Germany’s Foreign Ministry condemns violence against journalists from Turkey

Speaking to DW about the escalating threats, harassment and attacks against the journalists from Turkey living in Germany, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany has condemned all types of violence targeting journalists.

Selahattin Demirtaş granted Weimar Human Rights Award

Selahattin Demirtaş granted Weimar Human Rights Award

Selahattin Demirtaş, the jailed former Co-Chair of the HDP, has been granted the 2021 Weimar Human Rights Award on the grounds that he was “one of the most important opposition politicians in Turkey’s recent history.”

Merkel ‘wants refugee deal with Turkey to continue’

Merkel ‘wants refugee deal with Turkey to continue’

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has said, “Turkey is doing an outstanding job of taking care of Syrian refugees,” adding that she would like the refugee agreement with Turkey to continue: “This is the best for the people.”

Attack, threat against journalist Acarer: Germany extends the investigation

Attack, threat against journalist Acarer: Germany extends the investigation

In a statement released by the police in Germany, it has been announced that the connection between the recent knife attack and a threatening message targeting journalist Erk Acarer will be investigated.

Germany's police warn journalist Celal Başlangıç of risk of assassination

Germany's police warn journalist Celal Başlangıç of risk of assassination

The police in Germany are probing an "assassination list" consisting of dozens of Erdoğan dissidents living abroad, Başlangıç has said.

Turkey extends condolences over 'the worst flood experienced by Europe in a century'

Turkey extends condolences over 'the worst flood experienced by Europe in a century'

On the night of July 14, heavy rainfall caused more than 100 deaths and mass destruction in Western Germany and the wider Benelux region. Recently, today, the situation has been classified as a military disaster alert.

New revelations by Sedat Peker as he postpones video about Erdoğan due to Biden meeting

New revelations by Sedat Peker as he postpones video about Erdoğan due to Biden meeting

In the two new videos he released on the weekend, exiled mob boss Sedat Peker targeted a businessperson with family ties to the president, the interior minister and others.

7 June 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Jailed politician Gültan Kışanak granted ‘Clara Zetkin Honorary Award’

Jailed politician Gültan Kışanak granted ‘Clara Zetkin Honorary Award’

“We will keep struggling together against the male dominant order with our women’s solidarity, inside and outside,” says the HDP Women’s Assembly, announcing that Germany’s Left Party has granted this year’s Clara Zetkin Honorary Award to Kışanak.

Germany and France reiterate their call for Osman Kavala’s release

Germany and France reiterate their call for Osman Kavala’s release

The Human Rights Ambassador of France and the Human Rights Commissioner of Germany have released a joint statement about the continued arrested of rights defender and businessperson Osman Kavala.

‘Service-stamped passport’ investigation against 30 people in Germany

‘Service-stamped passport’ investigation against 30 people in Germany

Amid reports of human smuggling with service-stamped passports as part of municipal programs, an investigation has been launched against 30 people suspected to bring or attempt to bring at least 213 people to Germany in October-November.

‘Foreigners view us with envy,’ says Erdoğan

‘Foreigners view us with envy,’ says Erdoğan

"Foreigners now view our roads, bridges, and airports with envy when they come to Turkey," President Erdoğan has said, adding, "For healthcare, thousands come to Turkey, our citizens no longer need to go abroad to seek proper treatment."

EU, Germany 'concerned' over HDP closure case, MP's expulsion

EU, Germany 'concerned' over HDP closure case, MP's expulsion

The HDP is facing closure because of its alleged "terror activities" while MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has been stripped of its parliamentary mandate because of his conviction for "terror propaganda."

Turkey’s 'Ferhat Tunç' request rejected by Germany again

Turkey’s 'Ferhat Tunç' request rejected by Germany again

The Darmstadt Prosecutor’s Office has rejected the local court’s request for taking the statement of Ferhat Tunç in Germany. The musician is charged with “provoking the public to hatred and hostility” and “insulting the President” with a social media post.

Germany, Turkey want 'improved ties,' say foreign ministers

Germany, Turkey want 'improved ties,' say foreign ministers

Çavuşoğlu has said that visa liberalization for Turkey may be achieved in the near future.

19 January 2021

Musician Ferhat Tunç on trial: Germany rejects Turkey’s request

Musician Ferhat Tunç on trial: Germany rejects Turkey’s request

Put on trial over his social media posts and charged with “terror propaganda”, musician Ferhat Tunç’s trial continued at the 37th İstanbul Heavy Penal Court. The Darmstadt Prosecutor’s Office has rejected Turkey's request for taking his statement in Germany.

30 December 2020

Maas: Dündar's prison sentence is a heavy blow to independent journalism

Maas: Dündar's prison sentence is a heavy blow to independent journalism

Several politicians from Germany, including Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, have severely criticized the prison sentence of 27 years, 6 months given to journalist Can Dündar. Maas has defined the verdict as “a heavy blow to independent journalism.”

24 December 2020

Presidency’s Communications Director calls on Germany to extradite Can Dündar

Presidency’s Communications Director calls on Germany to extradite Can Dündar

After journalist Can Dündar was sentenced to 27 years, 6 months in prison in Turkey, Fahrettin Altun, the Presidency’s Communications Director, has said, “Instead of endorsing his crimes, our counterparts should extradite him to Turkey.”

24 December 2020

Germany says an arms embargo on Turkey would be 'strategically incorrect'

Germany says an arms embargo on Turkey would be 'strategically incorrect'

Greece has demanded the EU to take tougher measures against Turkey because of the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.

22 December 2020

Merkel says Turkey's research vessel returning to port 'a good signal but not enough'

Merkel says Turkey's research vessel returning to port 'a good signal but not enough'

Ahead of the EU leaders summit starting December 10, Turkey's research vessel carrying out activities in disputed waters in the Eastern Mediterranean returned to the port.

1 December 2020

Turkey summons envoys of EU, Italy, Germany over search of ship heading to Libya

Turkey summons envoys of EU, Italy, Germany over search of ship heading to Libya

The Operation Irini stated that it searched the vessel after not receiving response from Ankara ana did not find any illicit material.

24 November 2020

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

While Foreign Minister of France Le Drian has accused Turkey of "carrying out provocative acts,” Germany’s Maas has found it “unacceptable” that Turkey has once again sent its seismic research vessel Oruç Reis to the Eastern Mediterranean.

16 October 2020

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

The EU's Michel and Von der Leyen have made remarks on relations with Turkey following the leaders' summit.

Warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

Warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

Germany has rejected Turkey’s request for “mutual judicial assistance” to take testimony of Ferhat Tunç on the ground that it is against freedom of expression. Standing trial for “insulting the President”, Tunç now faces a warrant for his detention in Turkey.

15 September 2020

Germany’s Defense Minister says mediation efforts were ‘really hard on the Turkish side’

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

Germany’s Defense Minister says mediation efforts were ‘really hard on the Turkish side’

Speaking with Josep Borell about Germany’s efforts to ease tensions between Turkey and Greece, Defense Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer said that the talks were “really hard on the Turkish side,” unaware that her microphone was on.

Foreign Minister: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Foreign Minister: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

Germany's Heiko Maas visited Ankara as part of Berlin's efforts to ease tensions between Turkey and Greece.

Back to back military drills by Greece, Turkey, Cyprus amid Germany's diplomatic efforts

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

Back to back military drills by Greece, Turkey, Cyprus amid Germany's diplomatic efforts

While Germany's foreign minister is visiting Athens and Ankara, the three countries have declared military exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Merkel, Macron urge Turkey, Greece to resume direct talks

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN ROUND-UP

Merkel, Macron urge Turkey, Greece to resume direct talks

France and Germany have said that they will support diplomatic talks, Turkey's Foreign Ministry has called on the EU to urge Greece and Southern Cyprus for restraint, Greece demands consistency from the EU.

Germany lifts travel warning for four cities of Turkey

Germany lifts travel warning for four cities of Turkey

Several popular holiday destinations in Turkey are now exempted from Germany's travel warning list.

‘It is simply incomprehensible why Osman Kavala is still behind bars’

GERMANY’S COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

‘It is simply incomprehensible why Osman Kavala is still behind bars’

Bärbel Kofler from Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement on the 1,000th day of businessperson and rights defender Kavala’s arrest: “I look with increasing concern at the status of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in Turkey.”

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

Germany, France and Italy have warned "foreign actors" against interfering with the war in Libya as the Turkey-backed forces prepare for an offensive into the key city of Sirte.

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."

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