zenorc123 137 Posted January 15, 2013 After 128 DayZ in jail, they're now finally free! They paid bail and is now returning home! Welcome back Ivan and Martin!http://www.helpivanmartin.org/2013/01/ivan-martin-free-on-bail/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
declan223@gmail.com 271 Posted January 15, 2013 Yay! About f****** time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mos1ey 6301 Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) They aren't free, they've been released on bail, but this is great news. At least they can be with their family and friends again while they wait for their trial. Edited January 15, 2013 by smasht_AU Merged, remove comment about using existing thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Gews- 7443 Posted January 15, 2013 This is great! I was searching for updates about this just yesterday. I hope they skip bail and dash back to the Czech Republic, I don't trust those Greek bureaucrats... the whole country is wonky. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrLoK 16187 Posted January 15, 2013 Bail does not equal an absolute resolution to this issue, but it is a step in the right direction. Hope they get pampered and some rest.*man hugz* for them.L Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opec666 2 Posted January 15, 2013 http://www.helpivanm...n-free-on-bail/Athens/Prague – Two developers from Czech Republic who were held in a Greek jail since September on suspicion of espionage will be, according to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, released on bail. Several days ago their attorney Dagmar Raupachová said that the Greek authorities should make a decision regarding their further appeal during January, mid February at the latest. Martin Pezlar and Ivan Buchta will be able to return back to the Czech Republic once they are released. Prime Minister Petr Nečas was so informed by his Greek counterpart Antonis Samaras.“We received this information from the attorney of the two arrested, who informed us, that they will be released as soon as they pay the bail,” told Česká Televize the deputy ambassador in Greece Miloš Kučera. The bail has been, according to him, set to 5 thousand Euro. “We have an unconfirmed report that both families have the money available and are discussing transferring the money to Greece with their attorney,” Mr. Kučera added.He highlights that this is just a release on bail, it isn’t a definitive end of the cause, court dealings will continue further. The time frame cannot be estimated, Greek judges are still on strike.Looks like their longer-than-expected vacation to Greece is finally over with! I'm sure they're eager to spend some time with family and friends, then maybe get down to business on developing their awesome games!From last week's update:The lead architect of the revised (and original) Chernarus map, Ivan Buchta, is still imprisoned in Greece on charges of espionage - and is a great loss to the team. Luckily, through letters, Ivan is able to provide some input and insight into the development of the map. Regardless, the continued imprisonment of him and Martin Pezlar has a significant impact on our ability to redevelop Chernarus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purepassion 383 Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) This morning around 8:30AM the news reached us that Ivan and Martin are free on Bail. The bail-sum was set to 5000 Euro’s each.We’ll bring more details about the news as it happens..Checkout the English transcripts of Czech media :www.novinky.cz : As a result of repeated dealings, today the Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras informed Czech PM Petr Nečas over the telephone that the two Czech arrested by Greek police because of supposed photography of military objects on the island of Lemnos have been released. Both can now return back to the Czech Republic. PM Petr Nečas expressed appreciation for the efforts of PM Antonis Samaras and thanked him,” said Petr Nečas’ spokesperson Michal Schuster on Tuesday.Both men aged 28 and 33 years, who work for a video game-producing company Bohemia Interactive faced up to 20 years in prison if they were convicted.The men supposedly rerecorded and photographed strategic military objects to be used in an upcoming military shooter.After Bohemia Interactive denied that its employees were in Greece and illegally obtained photos as part of their work, the Czech President Václav Klaus also sided with them when he sent a letter to his Greek counterpart Karlos Papoulias with a request for their release.I would like to thank everyone that has participated in the petitions, sent them postcards, told your friends about this, sent letters to politicians and news and just constantly put good thoughts towards Martin and Ivan.While that doesn't solve all problems yet, the most important thing now is that the two can finally return back to their families and homes instead of being locked in a foreign jail.Thank you. I think Ivan and Martin are proud of you! :beans:Let's celebrate this day! :) Edited January 15, 2013 by PurePassion 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deathrush 37 Posted January 15, 2013 This is a wonderful event for all of us to rejoice about!Here is the link: http://www.helpivanmartin.org/2013/01/ivan-martin-free-on-bail/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floff4rn 19 Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) Thats excellent news.Hope they get home soon.Liked your comment because it's fucking Castiel gif. and your profile because it's fucking Sephiroth! Edited January 15, 2013 by Floff4rn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kerbo 198 Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) This is great news! I hope they make it home to their families soon!EDIT: removed suggestion for forum mods Edited January 15, 2013 by Kerbouchard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opec666 2 Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) cool news.I didn't even know this forum existed. I didn't see a thread about this in DayZ discussion so I made one -- which was promptly deleted. Couldn't someone have at least locked the thread, to redirect users?Aren't these guys at least a little bit DayZ-related?edit: this thread is now in announcements. nice Edited January 15, 2013 by opec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voddler (DayZ) 367 Posted January 15, 2013 Finally! Hope they'll be home soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opec666 2 Posted January 15, 2013 Forum mods: Instead of deleting the other posts about this (tried replying in General and Current Events only to have it deleted out from under me twice), how about locking them with a link to this topic?hivemind.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowcrash 82 Posted January 15, 2013 Great news, congrats guys!!Have a safe trip home and plz leave your cameras in the bags :)) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssg (DayZ) 8 Posted January 15, 2013 When will they be back working? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrett_killz 229 Posted January 15, 2013 I hope they get home as soon as they can to their families.I really hope that they will continue working at BIS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evilution 66 Posted January 15, 2013 This is great news B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tmull 20 Posted January 15, 2013 Am I the only one that is truly considering the possibility these guys were photographing things they weren't supposed to? There are such things as free-lance or contract spies/intelligence people. Also, bond set at 5,000 euros? Seems particuarly light for international espionage....either some serious backroom dealings or Greece has no idea what the fuck they're doing, detaining them for so long only to set bond so low...I've assumed since Day 1 with this case that all the facts were not out there. This announcement affirms that assumption. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guyver1 70 Posted January 15, 2013 While this is indeed great news I have to admit I'm very new to DayZ and have not followed this story and its events since the beginning so I'm confused about something:"The men supposedly rerecorded and photographed strategic military objects to be used in an upcoming military shooter.After Bohemia Interactive denied that its employees were in Greece and illegally obtained photos as part of their work, the Czech President Václav Klaus also sided with them when he sent a letter to his Greek counterpart Karlos Papoulias with a request for their release"Why are Bohemia denying that these 2 employees were taking photos as part of their work for Arma3/DayZ?Isnt that why they were on the Island in the first place, getting reference material?Or do you need authorisation from the local authorities to take pictures if it relates to a retail project? (such as film companies filming on location)I'm not doubting in anyway their sincerity or innocence. I'm just confused as to why Bohemia would deny they were there on business?? (most likely because they hadn't gotten the appropriate clearance/authorisation??) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackcrosdil@live.co.uk 2 Posted January 15, 2013 great news :beans: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mick17 93 Posted January 15, 2013 Awesome news! Now they can actually go home and have a propper Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torturedchunk 22 Posted January 15, 2013 Excellent news! Everyone keep up the support. Bring these guys home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purepassion 383 Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) Why are Bohemia denying that these 2 employees were taking photos as part of their work for Arma3/DayZ?Isnt that why they were on the Island in the first place, getting reference material?The actual research for Arma 3 took place in 2010.Ivan and Martin were on private vacation together to visit the beautiful island they have been working on for such a long time. :) Edited January 15, 2013 by PurePassion 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
