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Erdoğan's bodyguards may stand trial for torture

Erdoğan's bodyguards may stand trial for torture

Sürenoğlu wa sbeaten by two bodyguards for expressing disapproval of a road closure because of the wedding ceremony between two influential families.

21 February 2024

Constitutional Court rules ‘violation of rights’ for 502 internet censorship cases

Constitutional Court rules ‘violation of rights’ for 502 internet censorship cases

Prof. Dr. Yaman Akdeniz said that the decision is a result of the pilot decision it made in 2021. He remarked, "When all the decisions are disclosed, a serious political censorship map parallel to political history will emerge."

8 February 2024

Journalists stage protest in front of the Israeli Consulate for their colleagues killed in Gaza

Journalists stage protest in front of the Israeli Consulate for their colleagues killed in Gaza

Gökhan Durmuş, the President of the Journalists' Union of Turkey, spoke in front of the Israeli Consulate in İstanbul. 99 journalists have been killed in the ongoing conflict since October 7, he said, emphasizing that targeting journalists who are documenting and broadcasting violations against civilians during conflicts is a war crime.

5 February 2024

Courts do not take into account 'publication ban' decision by the Constitutional Court

IT IS NOT ONLY THE CAN ATALAY DECISION THAT IS NOT COMPLIED WITH:

Courts do not take into account 'publication ban' decision by the Constitutional Court

The publication ban imposed by the Istanbul 5th Criminal Peace Judgeship on Sunday's church attack is not the first. In 2023, courts and judges issued 114 publication bans on various incidents. However, in 2019, the Constitutional Court and in 2021, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that such bans violate freedom of expression and the press. These bans not only affect the media but also amount to censorship of the public's right to information.

30 January 2024

No support to minority newspapers from Press Advertisement Institution in 2023

No support to minority newspapers from Press Advertisement Institution in 2023

Since 2020, the Press Advertisement Institution began to leave the support it had consistently provided to minority newspapers for 8 years in a state of uncertainty. Ari Haddeler, the Editor-in-Chief of Nor Marmara, says, "Our situation is getting more difficult every day. It's becoming harder to survive. Unfortunately, we are on the brink of closure."

bianet's women-LGBTI+ editor Kepenek faces legal action over earthquake-related post

bianet's women-LGBTI+ editor Kepenek faces legal action over earthquake-related post

Journalist Evrim Kepenek, who shared information about the gendarmerie seizing aid gathered in Maraş Pazarcık after the earthquake, will face trial with a potential prison sentence ranging from 1 to 3 years. 24 journalists have been subjected to judicial harrassment in a year in the scope of the new article 217/A of the criminal code related to "spreading misleading information to the public."

28 December 2023

Erdoğan's son-in-law sues T24 news portal

Erdoğan's son-in-law sues T24 news portal

Berat Albayrak, the former finance minister, had previously obtained a court order from claiming a violation of his personal rights and demanding a ban on access to an article on T24.

21 December 2023

Journalist in exile: 'Turkey makes statements against Israel but imposes no sanctions'

Journalist in exile: 'Turkey makes statements against Israel but imposes no sanctions'

bianet interviewed Metin Cihan, who is a journalist in exile and is under investigation based on a complaint by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his family following his claim that Mert Çetinkaya, the partner of Burak Erdoğan, continued trading with Israel despite the massacres in Palestine.

30 November 2023

Controversial confessor ‘identified 669 suspects in 32 hours’

Controversial confessor ‘identified 669 suspects in 32 hours’

Confessions of Ümit Akbıyık led to the arrest of 50 pro-Kurdish politicians, civil society representatives and journalists.

30 November 2023

Journalist Hacı Boğatekin sentenced to prison for reporting bribery allegations against judge

Journalist Hacı Boğatekin sentenced to prison for reporting bribery allegations against judge

Boğatekin was sentenced, contrary to the prosecutor's recommendation for his acquittal.

27 November 2023

bianet editor Ayça Söylemez before judge following complaint of Deputy Justice Minister

bianet editor Ayça Söylemez before judge following complaint of Deputy Justice Minister

Journalist Ayça Söylemez started to be tried for her article titled 'Talented Judge Sir,' based on a complaint by Deputy Justice Minister Akın Gürlek which she wrote while Gürlek was serving as a judge in the heavy penal court. The prosecutor at the trial requested Söylemez to be sentenced to imprisonment for her article.

22 November 2023

New charges against Hrant Dink’s murderer

New charges against Hrant Dink’s murderer

Released last week, Ogün Samast is facing 7 to 12 years in prison for committing crimes on behalf of an armed terrorist organization without being a member."

20 November 2023

Journalist Sönmez faces his fifth trial for insulting the President

Journalist Sönmez faces his fifth trial for insulting the President

Mustafa Sönmez, who will be tried for three posts he shared in 2016, 2018, and 2019, questioned, "Has it only occurred to them today seven years after the alleged insult?" RSF Turkey Representative Erol Önderoğlu also criticized the trials, labeling them as "antidemocratic" and highlighting the inequality between the President and citizens indicated by Article 299 of the Turkish Penal Code.

20 November 2023

'There are Afghan workers beaten with a coal shovel and sent back without being paid'

JOURNALIST ÖZDEMİR IN ZONGULDAK WHERE AN AFGHAN WORKER WAS MURDERED IN ILLEGAL MINE:

'There are Afghan workers beaten with a coal shovel and sent back without being paid'

Journalist Mustafa Özdemir says, "Law enforcement, the Zonguldak Governorship, and politicians are well aware of all these illegal mines. They turn a blind eye to it."

17 November 2023

Second application for an explosives storehouse in ecological village in Kayseri

Second application for an explosives storehouse in ecological village in Kayseri

The company that wants to build an explosive material factory in the pasture between the villages of Eğrisöğüt and Aşağıbeyçayır in Kayseri's Pınarbaşı has reduced the amount of explosive material it will store from 575 tons to 425 tons to avoid getting caught in the Environmental Impact Assessment process. The villagers' protest continues.

8 November 2023

Police break journalist's door, say 'we'll cover expenses'

Police break journalist's door, say 'we'll cover expenses'

The police broke the door and ransacked the apartment. The information about the raid was provided by the landlord, not the police, as the couple wasn't at home during the incident.

23 October 2023

Censorship on award-winning children's book

Censorship on award-winning children's book

Stonewall Children and Young Adult Literature Honor Award-winning book "Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress" will now only be allowed to be sold in an "envelope or bag," and will not be allowed to enter the schools.

18 September 2023

Sputnik Turkey journalists continue strike on ninth day

Sputnik Turkey journalists continue strike on ninth day

Just before the strike commenced, Sputnik fired 24 unionized employees. The journalists now demand both reinstatement and a collective bargaining agreement.

'Local press in Urfa has forgotten the earthquakes'

SIX MONTHS ON FROM TURKEY EARTHQUAKES

'Local press in Urfa has forgotten the earthquakes'

"The issues have multiplied. But they are all forgotten and left behind the next day... The media doesn't pursue them," says journalist Ali Leylak.

bianet editor's family faces racist harassment by neighbors

bianet editor's family faces racist harassment by neighbors

Ruken Tuncel's family members were subjected to assault and harassment, accompanied by accusations of "terrorism."

Local press in quake-hit Adıyaman still struggle to recover after six months

SIX MONTHS ON FROM TURKEY EARTHQUAKES

Local press in quake-hit Adıyaman still struggle to recover after six months

The owner of a local TV station in the city reflects on the challenges they faced following the earthquakes. Despite the difficulties, they were able to continue broadcasting thanks to the solidarity from other outlets in different provinces.

Five journalists face prison sentences for protesting colleagues' arrests

Five journalists face prison sentences for protesting colleagues' arrests

The journalists are facing up to 3 years in prison for "attending an illegal demonstration." The demonstration in question was declared banned at the last minute.

Court affirms mentioning officials' names doesn't mean 'targeting them for terror groups'

JOURNALISTS ACQUITTED

Court affirms mentioning officials' names doesn't mean 'targeting them for terror groups'

A court has released its detailed ruling in the case of two journalists faced who charges of "marking anti-terror officials as a target for terrorist organizations."

bianet editor Ayça Söylemez faces lawsuit for 'targeting anti-terror officials' over column article

bianet editor Ayça Söylemez faces lawsuit for 'targeting anti-terror officials' over column article

The lawsuit has been filed after a complaint by a former judge known for presiding over high-profile political trials, who is now serving as the deputy justice minister.

Over 137,000 web addresses blocked in Turkey in 2022 in new record

Over 137,000 web addresses blocked in Turkey in 2022 in new record

Among the blocked web addresses, over 6,000 were news articles. "Violation of privacy" was the most common reason for censoring news reports.

bianet editor Evrim Kepenek released after 'retweet' detention

bianet editor Evrim Kepenek released after 'retweet' detention

"I'm sorry for Turkey because I have experienced that retweeting can be considered a crime. Fırat Can Arslan's arrest for spreading newsworthy information is also shameful," Kepenek said after her release.

'Relations of interest seriously harm freedom of expression'

DEAL BETWEEN CHP AND HALK TV

'Relations of interest seriously harm freedom of expression'

Prof. Dr. Eser Köker criticized both the Republican People's Party and Halk TV for the deal between the two organizations and said the agreement was ethically concerning.

Sputnik employees will go on strike

Sputnik employees will go on strike

The Journalists Union of Turkey has decided to go on strike at Sputnik in the following days if they are not able to reach an agreement with the employer of the agency.

Was the last interest rise 'rational'?

Was the last interest rise 'rational'?

The rise in interest rates did not meet expectations, according to Prof. Dr. Hayri Kozanoğlu. Warning that inflation will jump, Kozanoğlu says that the policy the economy administration follows is intended to prevent a balance of payments crisis and to strengthen the reserves of the Central Bank.

'We do not know how many Armenians live in Turkey'

ANOTHER COMMUNICATION IS POSSIBLE / MEETINGS WITH NGOs

'We do not know how many Armenians live in Turkey'

Hrant Dink Foundation visited bianet for exchange of opinions. The foundation, currently working on hate speech on social media and the multicultural legacy in Turkey wishes that the media outlets report more on the major issues that concern the non-Muslim minorities in the country.

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Shortly before his detention, the journalist told bianet that "I did not praise Öcalan but cricitized the AKP's hypocrisy."

Amnesty Turkey 'walks away' from collective bargaining, says union

Amnesty Turkey 'walks away' from collective bargaining, says union

The organization denies the accusations, saying that it had offered a pay rise higher than the official inflation figures in the country.