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Between October and December 2025, journalism in Turkey came under intense pressure through arbitrary detentions, heavy prison sentences, RTÜK sanctions, access bans, and trustee appointments. Widespread impunity and economic insecurity further deepened the crisis.

Authorities cited the protection of national security as the reason for the censorship.

Kaya, who resides abroad, was put on trial due to her social media messages.

Seven individuals are standing trial due to their work published on two outlets.

"The media has not been a profitable sector for a long time. From now on, those who enter this field will do so to achieve the political and ideological goals," says Prof. Yeşil.

"Unlike Big Tech companies that collect and monetize user data, we treat privacy as an absolute right that cannot be compromised for profit or political pressure."

Terkoğlu's derention follow his claim that police encountered a prosecutor during a drug-related raid.

Most of the content removals were related to corruption allegations and public officials.