Berlin Feb 16 (IANS) A German-Turkish journalist jailed in Turkey for a year on charges of espionage has been released German newspaper Die Welt for which he works said on Friday.
Deniz Yucel s detention had strained relations between Ankara and Berlin. On Thursday German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim for a fast and fair trial for the journalist who has not been formally accused of anything reports Efe news.
A spokesperson for Germany s Foreign Minister confirmed Yucel s release.
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