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State of emergency in Turkey's quake-hit regions an obstacle to journalism, says IPI director

State of emergency in Turkey's quake-hit regions an obstacle to journalism, says IPI director

AN IPI delegation visited the earthquake region to meet journalists and observe the situation on the ground.

IPI condemns the attack on columnist Memduh Bayraktaroğlu's house

IPI condemns the attack on columnist Memduh Bayraktaroğlu's house

“Turkey must make clear that violence against journalists is unacceptable,” says International Press Institute Turkey Programme Coordinator Akyavaş regarding the attempted raid on Korkusuz newspaper columnist Bayraktaroğlu’s house.

25 February 2022

International Press Institute calls for journalist Sedef Kabaş's immediate release

‘NO DEMOCRACY WHEN PRESS SILENCED’

International Press Institute calls for journalist Sedef Kabaş's immediate release

The International Press Institute (IPI) has called for the release of journalist Sedef Kabaş, who has been recently arrested for “insulting the President” over her remarks during a TV program: “There can be no democracy when the press is silenced.”

25 January 2022

Turkey's planned legislation on fake news 'alarming,' says IPI

Turkey's planned legislation on fake news 'alarming,' says IPI

The government is reportedly working to introduce prison sentences for spreading fake news on social media and a regulatory body for social media platforms.

'The government does not want any accurate information to reach the public'

IPI TURKEY COORDINATOR

'The government does not want any accurate information to reach the public'

The Turkey coordinator of the International Press Institute has commented on the recent "foreign-funded media" debate in country.

30 July 2021 Hikmet Adal

Police detain dozens, fire rubber bullets at journalists on Suruç Massacre anniversary

Police detain dozens, fire rubber bullets at journalists on Suruç Massacre anniversary

Thirty-three people were killed in an ISIS bombing in Suruç, Urfa on July 20, 2015.

‘Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT is moving farther from objective coverage’

INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE

‘Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT is moving farther from objective coverage’

The IPI has criticized the recent appointments to the state-run TRT’s executive board by a Presidential decree, raising concerns that it has been “turned into an outlet whose primary mission is to spread state propaganda.”

International groups urge Turkey to investigate Peker's claims on killings of two journalists

International groups urge Turkey to investigate Peker's claims on killings of two journalists

Convicted mob boss Sedat Peker claims to reveal state officials' involvement in the unsolved assassinations of investigative journalists Uğur Mumcu and Kutlu Adalı in the 1990s.

IPI: Drop charges against Melis Alphan

IPI: Drop charges against Melis Alphan

“Turkey must immediately end the prosecution of Alphan and compensate her for the damage done to her during this baseless prosecution,” says International Press Institute’s Turkey Programme Coordinator Renan Akyavaş.

IPI to European Union: Prioritize press freedom in Turkey

IPI to European Union: Prioritize press freedom in Turkey

International Press Institute has addressed an open letter to the President of the European Council ahead of EU leaders’ meeting this week and called on the European Council to prioritize press freedom in Turkey.

Report: Google favors pro-government media over independent outlets in Turkey

INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE

Report: Google favors pro-government media over independent outlets in Turkey

The search engine's algorithmic preferences in Turkey are in a "stark contrast" with its standards in the US, according to the IPI report.

IPI calls on Turkey to rescind penalties on social media companies

IPI calls on Turkey to rescind penalties on social media companies

Following Turkey’s advertising ban on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest over their failure to appoint local representatives, International Press Institute (IPI) has reiterated its call to Turkey to withdraw the new social media law and penalties on companies.

21 January 2021

IPI report: Turkey's social media law, regulatory bodies threaten free public debate

IPI report: Turkey's social media law, regulatory bodies threaten free public debate

"The government is determined to use all available tools to suppress criticism whether on broadcasters, in print and online," says IPI Head of Europe Advocacy Oliver Money-Kyrle.

2 December 2020

‘Social media bill will increase censorship in an already oppressive environment’

INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE

‘Social media bill will increase censorship in an already oppressive environment’

As the ruling AKP-MHP’s social media bill has been approved by the Parliamentary Justice Commission, International Press Institute (IPI) has released a statement, urging Turkey to “withdraw the repressive social media bill.”

International Press Institute Documents Media Freedom Violations During Pandemic

International Press Institute Documents Media Freedom Violations During Pandemic

Noting that “the free flow of news and information is more essential than ever amid pandemic,” the IPI is documenting media freedom violations by region. While six violations were reported from Turkey in March, there have been two violations in April so far.

Press Advertisement Institution Ends Public Ad Ban on Daily BirGün

Press Advertisement Institution Ends Public Ad Ban on Daily BirGün

The International Press Institute (IPI) has announced that the Press Advertisement Institution (BİK) has ended the 6-month ban on daily BirGün while the public ad ban on Evrensel newspaper is still in effect.

26 February 2020

International Press Institute: End Abuse and Persecution of Journalism

JANUARY 10 WORKING JOURNALISTS DAY

International Press Institute: End Abuse and Persecution of Journalism

The IPI has released a statement on the occasion of January 10 Working Journalists Day in Turkey: “The most urgent step to be taken by state authorities is to stop the constant judicial and financial pressure and harassment of media and journalists.”

10 January 2020

International Press Institute Mission: 'Press Freedom in Turkey Remains in Crisis'

International Press Institute Mission: 'Press Freedom in Turkey Remains in Crisis'

Eight journalism organizations have released a statement after a three-day mission in Turkey.

16 September 2019

PM Erdogan's Remarks on Imrali Process Are Concerning, IPI Says

INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE

PM Erdogan's Remarks on Imrali Process Are Concerning, IPI Says

International Press Institute released a statement yesterday, expressing its concerns over PM Erdogan's critical remarks on the publishing of Imrali peace process talks outlines by Milliyet newspaper.

IPI Urges EU Leaders to Prioritise Press Freedom in Membership Talks with Turkey

The International Press Institute (IPI), based in Vienna, has released a press statement urging European Commission leaders to consider press freedom a priority when negotiating with Turkey.

IPI Condemns Ongoing Censorship under Article 301

Before the anniversary of Hrant Dink’s Murder, IPI criticises the Turkish government's failure to reform Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code.

18 January 2008