reports in MEDIA category

Seven ournalists arrested over coverage of İmamoğlu protests

Seven ournalists arrested over coverage of İmamoğlu protests

Eight journalists were detained in house raids yesterday.

RSF condemns police violence against journalists covering İmamoğlu protests

RSF condemns police violence against journalists covering İmamoğlu protests

The group demanded release of the journalists who were detained due to their coverage of the peotests.

Court orders blocking of bianet’s X account

Court orders blocking of bianet’s X account

The order comes amid a wave of online censorship targeting hundreds of accounts covering the protests following the İstanbul mayor's arrest.

Turkey detains journalists covering protests in house raids

Turkey detains journalists covering protests in house raids

Several journalists have been injured during police response since the protests began on Mar 19 while covering the events on site. Also, police reportely damaged journalists' equipment in some cases.

Journalist unions condemn police violence against reporters during İmamoğlu protests

Journalist unions condemn police violence against reporters during İmamoğlu protests

Police response to protests have left several journalists injured.

X restricts access to activist accounts in Turkey amid İmamoğlu protests

X restricts access to activist accounts in Turkey amid İmamoğlu protests

Leftist and student groups that have actively participated in the protests have been affected by the restrictions upon court orders.

Turkey lifts social media restrictions after İstanbul mayor’s arrest while dozens detained over posts

Turkey lifts social media restrictions after İstanbul mayor’s arrest while dozens detained over posts

The restrictions slowing down major social media and messaging apps remained in place for 42 hours. Meanwhile, police have identified 326 accounts in connections with posts about İmamoğlu's detention, with 54 have been taken into custody.

Turkey restricts social media amid crackdown on İstanbul mayor

Turkey restricts social media amid crackdown on İstanbul mayor

All major social media and messaging apps are being throttled.

TV anchor Ece Üner taken to courthouse for questioning

TV anchor Ece Üner taken to courthouse for questioning

Üner is accused of "publicly insulting judicial institutions" and "attempting to influence a fair trial."

Belgian journalist Chris Den Hond denied entry to Turkey

Belgian journalist Chris Den Hond denied entry to Turkey

Police officers told Den Hond he was blacklisted due to his celebration of Kurdish forces' defense of Kobanî against ISIS, according to the journalist.

Turkey blocks access to websites of major alcohol brands

Turkey blocks access to websites of major alcohol brands

Websites of Chivas Regal, Jameson, Jack Daniel’s, Ballantine’s, Martini, and Bacardi have been blocked.

Business mogul files complaint against 26 journalists from same newspaper

Business mogul files complaint against 26 journalists from same newspaper

If prosecutors accept the complaint and proceed with a case, each journalist could face prison sentences ranging from one to 4.5 years, with potential total sentences reaching up to 17.5 years.

Turkey's independent media protest Google over ‘algorithmic censorship'

Turkey's independent media protest Google over ‘algorithmic censorship'

An analysis of website traffic shows that conglomerate and state media benefit significantly more from searches on Google and its news app than independent outlets.

13 March 2025 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Independent news outlet Gazete Duvar shutting down due to financial difficulties

Independent news outlet Gazete Duvar shutting down due to financial difficulties

The outlet's executives say sharply reduced website traffic due to Google's algorithm changes was the primary reason behind their decision.

Journalist Ayşenur Arslan faces up to 7.5 years in prison over comments on bomb attack

Journalist Ayşenur Arslan faces up to 7.5 years in prison over comments on bomb attack

Arslan is standing trial over his comments about a bomb attack by the PKK that targeted the Interior Ministry in 2023.

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz files complaint over online violence following Women's Day post

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz files complaint over online violence following Women's Day post

Deniz faced sexist and racist harassment after sharing a photo emphasizing LGBTI+ rights.

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz faces online harassment after Women's Day post

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz faces online harassment after Women's Day post

“Women journalists are not safe anywhere. The messages I received—threats of rape, murder, and insults—once again show what women journalists go through," said Deniz.

Media and democracy in the Western Balkans and Turkey: alarming trends unveiled

Media and democracy in the Western Balkans and Turkey: alarming trends unveiled

Journalism and media in the Western Balkans and Turkey are in a state of perpetual crisis, according to the conclusion of a study on the state of media and democracy in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey.

4 March 2025 Sanja Kljajić

The future of media in Turkey: Democratic decline, pressures, and the need for reform

The future of media in Turkey: Democratic decline, pressures, and the need for reform

As a partner in the "Our Media" project, IPS Communication Foundation/bianet has collaborated with organizations from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia to publish a report analyzing the future of media in the Western Balkans and Turkey.

3 March 2025 Hikmet Adal

Social media platforms censor journalists’ accounts at Turkey’s request

Social media platforms censor journalists’ accounts at Turkey’s request

"They don't even bother pressing charges before detaining or censoring journalists anymore," says Ruşen Takva, one of the journalists whose social media accounts have been censored recently.

26 February 2025 Hikmet Adal

bianet editor Evrim Kepenek acquitted of ‘disinformation’ charge over 2023 earthquake post

bianet editor Evrim Kepenek acquitted of ‘disinformation’ charge over 2023 earthquake post

Kepenek was put on trial due to a social media post mentoning the claims that the authorities were confiscating tents in the aftermath of the deadly earthquakes.

25 February 2025

Journalist Ozan Kaplanoğlu imprisoned over 2013 conviction for insulting Erdoğan

Journalist Ozan Kaplanoğlu imprisoned over 2013 conviction for insulting Erdoğan

Kaplanoğlu has been sent to prison after a conditional release decision was revoked.

18 February 2025

Social media personality Merve Taşkın placed under house arrest over ‘obscene’ Valentine’s Day post

Social media personality Merve Taşkın placed under house arrest over ‘obscene’ Valentine’s Day post

In a social media post, Taşkın wrote that she could be the 'girlfriend' of anyone willing to pay $11,000 on Valentine's Day.

17 February 2025

Turkey’s largest journalists' union fails to reach deal with nine outlets in collective bargaining talks

Turkey’s largest journalists' union fails to reach deal with nine outlets in collective bargaining talks

The Journalists’ Union of Turkey criticized media employers for proposing wage increases below the inflation rate.

14 February 2025

TV anchor Özlem Gürses released from house arrest after 52 days

TV anchor Özlem Gürses released from house arrest after 52 days

Gürses was hosting her weekday morning program on Sözcü TV from a mini studio set up in her home.

12 February 2025

Local journalism: Pursuing truth under pressure

Local journalism: Pursuing truth under pressure

Local journalism demands a relentless struggle against economic hardships, political pressures, threats, and judicial harassment.

7 February 2025 Serra Taylan

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ acquitted in trial over assassination claim

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ acquitted in trial over assassination claim

Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, Yanardağ raised claims of an assassination plot targeting the main opposition candidate.

5 February 2025

Assurance of our right to know: Freedom of expression and journalists

Assurance of our right to know: Freedom of expression and journalists

Freedom of expression is one of the main means of making human rights violations visible, as well as their perpetrators, planners and those who protect those responsible. For these reasons, those in power are not happy with the full exercise of freedom of expression.

4 February 2025 Osman İşçi

Actress Melisa Sözen faces 'terror' investigation over 2017 Kurdish militant role in French series

Actress Melisa Sözen faces 'terror' investigation over 2017 Kurdish militant role in French series

Sözen played a YPJ member in the espionage series Le Bureau des Légendes. She is now facing 'terrorist propaganda' charges.

4 February 2025

Prosecutors investigate media coverage of 2013 Gezi Park protests

Prosecutors investigate media coverage of 2013 Gezi Park protests

The protests have recently become a talking point following a well-known talent manager's arrest.

3 February 2025

Halk TV chief editor arrested in 'expert witness' investigation

Halk TV chief editor arrested in 'expert witness' investigation

The pro-opposition broadcaster's interview with an expert witness reportedly involved in multiple investigations targeting opposition-run municipalities in İstanbul led to the arrest of its editor-in-chief.

30 January 2025

Three Halk TV journalists detained over broadcast of court expert’s phone call

Three Halk TV journalists detained over broadcast of court expert’s phone call

A pro-government newspaper had also interviewed the same expert, said Barış Pehlivan, one of the detained journalists.

29 January 2025

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