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Deputy Broadcasts Corruption Probe Hearing in Parliament

Deputy Broadcasts Corruption Probe Hearing in Parliament

Using her mobile device, CHP deputy Melda Onur will broadcast the parliamentary discussions on the issue of four former ministers involved in the Corruption Probe investigation, a session that will not be broadcasted from Meclis TV - the official channel of the parliament. “This session interests the public more than the budget,” she said.

How Did Armenians React to Erdoğan’s April 24 Speech?

How Did Armenians React to Erdoğan’s April 24 Speech?

What did Armenians think about Erdoğan’s speech on April 24? Elif Akgül reported from Yerevan.

April 24 in Yerevan Through Photos

April 24 in Yerevan Through Photos

From the early hours of yesterday morning, thousands flocked into the Armenian Genocide Monument in Yerevan, leaving flowers in memory of those who lost their lives in 1915.

"Turkey Must Recognize the Armenian Genocide for Recovery”

ELIF AKGUL REPORTED FROM YEREVAN

"Turkey Must Recognize the Armenian Genocide for Recovery”

On the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, bianet interviewed Hayk Demoyan, Armenian Genocide Museum Director in Yerevan. “Turkey must recognize the Armenian Genocide for the sake of its people and democratization,” Demoyan said.

Cem TV Suspends Show After Argument on Kurdish Songs

Cem TV Suspends Show After Argument on Kurdish Songs

Cem TV suspended “Gonca Elmas and 7 Colors” show after an argument on Ahmet Kaya and Kurdish songs.

Twitter Declines to Open Office in Turkey

Twitter Declines to Open Office in Turkey

Twitter officials Crowell, McSweeney and Nieto are currently visiting Turkey. The company reportedly declined the government’s demand to open an office in Turkey.

BTK Insists on YouTube Ban

BTK Insists on YouTube Ban

Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) stated that YouTube ban must continue.Telecommunication lawyer Gökhan Ahi said that BTK insisted on YouTube ban arbitrarily despite the court verdict.

Contradictory Statements From FM and TIB

YOUTUBE BAN

Contradictory Statements From FM and TIB

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu stated that YouTube ban was related to the national security. Telecommunications Communication Authorities, on the other hand, announced that the ban was due to “the crimes committed against Atatürk”.

Journalism Organizations on Opposing Election Coverages

Journalism Organizations on Opposing Election Coverages

bianet interviewed Press Council Chairman Türenç, Turkish Journalists’ Union Chairman Güç and Turkish Journalist Association Chairman Olcayto on the discrepancy between AA and CİHAN’s election result coverage.

No Release For 8 Socialists Jailed For 8 Years

No Release For 8 Socialists Jailed For 8 Years

“This double standard must come to an end,” said attorneys of 8 jailed socialists within MLKP case including journalists Füsun Erdoğan and Arif Çelebi who have been jailed over 5 years.

Istanbulites Take Streets For Berkin Elvan

Istanbulites Take Streets For Berkin Elvan

While the police used tear gas to break up protestors, at least man was reported injured in the head by a canister and a woman suffered from crush foot by a TOMA vehicle.

Media Truth Commission Against “Yes, Sir" Journalism

Media Truth Commission Against “Yes, Sir" Journalism

bianet interviewed journalists Yavuz Baydar, Ertuğrul Mavioğlu and Amberin Zaman on the recent intervention of PM Erdoğan to Habertürk television by making a phone call during his trip to Morocco. All agreed that the government’s pressure on the press is overt now.

12 February 2014

How Will Turkey Be Censored on the Net?

How Will Turkey Be Censored on the Net?

bianet interviewed Berhan Soylu, an executive board member of Computer Engineers Chamber on the impact of government’s bill proposal which will regulate the internet usage.

31 January 2014

Vagus.tv Restricted By “Yet-to-be-Implemented” Law

Vagus.tv Restricted By “Yet-to-be-Implemented” Law

Vagus.tv Editor-in-Chief Serdar Akinan told bianet that the access to their website has been restricted for five days unlawfully with no court order.

30 January 2014

Prof. Cankaya: TRT Serves as Government’s TV Network

Prof. Cankaya: TRT Serves as Government’s TV Network

bianet interviewed Prof. Dr. Özden Cankaya on TRT’s public television broadcasting policies and how it should cover the upcoming elections as Turkey’s official television networked received a lot of criticism for being “pro-government”.

28 January 2014

KCK Case Defendants Apply to Constitutional Court

KCK Case Defendants Apply to Constitutional Court

Peace and Democracy Party applied to the Constitutional Court for the release of defendants in KCK case their release. “The local court will have to respect the constitutional court ruling,” Diyarbakır Bar Association Chair Elçi told bianet.

20 January 2014

“Will Corruption Recordings Count As Private Space?”

“Will Corruption Recordings Count As Private Space?”

While Communications Minister announced that new omnibus bill will allow URL restrictions without court order if it concerned private space, advocate Ahi asked authorities: “What if it concerned public interest?”

15 January 2014

"Ministers Will Be Able to Give Internet Censor Orders Directly”

"Ministers Will Be Able to Give Internet Censor Orders Directly”

The new draft bill on internet will deepen the internet censorship,” advocate Koç told bianet.

Greenpeace Activist Counts Her Arrest Days in Russia

Greenpeace Activist Counts Her Arrest Days in Russia

Gizem Akhan, one of 30 Greenpeace activists who have been arrested for protesting the oil drills in the North Pole, shared her arrest days with bianet.

Gezi Resistance Documentary Faces Investigation

Gezi Resistance Documentary Faces Investigation

Prosecutors launched an investigation on “Başlangıç”, a documentary on Gezi Resistance, for “insulting public workers” and “igniting public towards vengeance and hostility”.

Açık Gazete Compiles Corruption Songs

Açık Gazete Compiles Corruption Songs

Açık Gazete, a radio program presented by Ömer Madra and Can Tonbil on Turkey’s Açık Radyo, compiled a youtube playlist of songs related to the corruption probe.

27 December 2013

Füsun Erdoğan Addresses Turkey’s EU Minister

Füsun Erdoğan Addresses Turkey’s EU Minister

Jailed journalist Füsun Erdoğan urged Turkey’s EU Minister to prove the allegations on a letter sent to Swedish parliamentarians which claimed that she was a “bomber” and “assaulted people”.

13 December 2013

Detainees Speak Up on Strip Searching

Detainees Speak Up on Strip Searching

Following Justice Minister’s remarks on non-degrading strip search, former detainees who have been strip searched spoke up.

2 December 2013

“Accusations on Writers and Journalists are Baseless”

“Accusations on Writers and Journalists are Baseless”

After observing the latest KCK trials, PEN Norway Delegation raised their concerns over the lack of evidence regarding the accusations towards journalists and writers.

22 November 2013

"Civilnet is in Istanbul For More Questions and Dialogue”

"Civilnet is in Istanbul For More Questions and Dialogue”

Civilitas, an NGO aimed to bridge gap between Turkey and Armenia through joint projects, has opened its first office in Istanbul. “We are here to ask more questions and engage in dialogue,” said Civilitas director Salpi Ghazarian.

19 November 2013

Ankara Police Reportedly Picks 800 Gezi Suspects

Ankara Police Reportedly Picks 800 Gezi Suspects

“The identification of more than 800 suspects within Gezi Resistance investigation and mass-prosecutions violate human rights. This is an issue that requires public discussion,” Assistant Professor Korkut told bianet.

14 November 2013

Verdict Awaiting For Füsun Erdoğan

Verdict Awaiting For Füsun Erdoğan

Focusing on the judicial inconsistencies, Önderoğlu (RSF) and Orberg (EFJ) urged authorities to release Füsun Erdoğan, a jailed bianet writer and former Özgür Radyo coordinator within Gaye case.

4 November 2013

“Standing Still Journalist” For Justice

“Standing Still Journalist” For Justice

A group of activists initiated a “standing still man” protest in front of Istanbul Courthouse prior to the hearing of Gaye case, demanding freedom for jailed defendant journalists.

30 October 2013

“I Couldn’t Defense in Turkish When Kurdish Was Banned”

“I Couldn’t Defense in Turkish When Kurdish Was Banned”

46 media representatives (with 20 of them jailed) stood trial on the 7th hearing of KCK media case. While journalist Evrim Kepenek made her defense, the hearing was postponed to Wednesday due to official holiday.

28 October 2013

"Facebook Hypocritical, We Must Form Our Social Network”

"Facebook Hypocritical, We Must Form Our Social Network”

“We must use alternative means of communication. Political groups must form their own channels,” said Alternatif Bilişim Association Chair Keleş, reacting upon Facebook’s decision to close down the page of BDP Istanbul organization.

24 October 2013

S. S. Ay Sues T24, Evrensel, Marksist.org

S. S. Ay Sues T24, Evrensel, Marksist.org

A court held the first hearing of Evrensel, T24 ve Marksist.org case, following a complaint by S. S. Ay who said “he was insulted due to his duty as public worker”. Defendant journalists pleaded not guilty, requesting the court panel for acquittal.

13 September 2013

Shortness of Incubators Stirs Ethical Issues in Turkey

Shortness of Incubators Stirs Ethical Issues in Turkey

A pregnant woman who applied to give birth in Istanbul Medical School has been transferred to another hospital, as officials said that the inborn baby was documented to be 90 percent mentally disabled and the hospital was short of incubators.

2 September 2013

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