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'Radio, TV Supreme Council Needs to be Changed into an Autonomous Structure'

'Radio, TV Supreme Council Needs to be Changed into an Autonomous Structure'

While Assoc. Prof. Sözeri says that the RTÜK takes a more repressive attitude towards critical media, RSF Representative Önderoğlu notes that if the RTÜK does not have an autonomous structure, screens will be closed to critical public opinion.

20 May 2020 Hikmet Adal

After Public Outrage, RTÜK Head Hints at Penalty for Pro-AKP Channel over 'Death List' Remarks

After Public Outrage, RTÜK Head Hints at Penalty for Pro-AKP Channel over 'Death List' Remarks

A pro-government media figure had threatened to kill "at least 50 people" in case of a new coup attempt.

Turkey's Media Authority Issued 39 Fines in 1.5 Years, 36 of Them were for Critical Outlets

Turkey's Media Authority Issued 39 Fines in 1.5 Years, 36 of Them were for Critical Outlets

Broadcast of news and political discussion programs on four channels were suspended for 27 times, CHP's İlhan Taşcı has said.

Footage Reveals Journalist Barış Pehlivan Beaten by Prison Officer

Footage Reveals Journalist Barış Pehlivan Beaten by Prison Officer

OdaTV has published the footage that shows an officer beating Pehlivan, who was remanded in custody after reporting an intelligence officer's death in Libya.

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

The MLSA and Press in Arrest have launched a joint campaign for the journalist on the fourth anniversary of his imprisonment.

Writer Ragıp Zarakolu Investigated for 'Hinting at Coup' over Column Article

Writer Ragıp Zarakolu Investigated for 'Hinting at Coup' over Column Article

President and AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had filed a criminal complaint for Zarakolu over an article.

Fox TV Anchor Fatih Portakal Faces Prison Term over Comments on Pandemic

Fox TV Anchor Fatih Portakal Faces Prison Term over Comments on Pandemic

Portakal is charged with violating the Banking Law after a complaint by Turkey's banking agency.

Agos, Jıneps, Sabro and Şalom: We Seek Solutions to Continue Publishing News

Agos, Jıneps, Sabro and Şalom: We Seek Solutions to Continue Publishing News

Danzikyan from weekly Agos newspaper, Vergili from monthly Sabro newspaper, Molinas from weekly Şalom newspaper and Canbek from monthly Jıneps newspaper have spoken to bianet about publishing a newspaper in the days of corona.

22 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

'If I Don't Go to Jail, I'll Celebrate My Birthday'

'If I Don't Go to Jail, I'll Celebrate My Birthday'

The finance minister, a presidential aide and a businessperson have filed lawsuits against Cumhuriyet reporter Hazal Ocak in the past year.

Turkey Ranks 154th in RSF Press Freedom Index

Turkey Ranks 154th in RSF Press Freedom Index

Censorship of websites and social media in the country "has reached unprecedented levels," says the RSF.

Lawsuit Against Journalist Temizkan Over a Social Media Post from 6 Years Ago

Lawsuit Against Journalist Temizkan Over a Social Media Post from 6 Years Ago

Charged with “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” over a social media post from six years ago, journalist Sabiha Temizkan will have her first hearing on June 25, 2020.

Court Rules Against State Agency for Not Lifting Ban on Imgur

Court Rules Against State Agency for Not Lifting Ban on Imgur

An agency affiliated with the Health Ministry had not removed the access block on Imgur although it had removed the content subject to the ban.

9 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

Imprisoned for 'Terrorism' Charges, 47 Journalists Won't Benefit from Sentence Reduction Law

Imprisoned for 'Terrorism' Charges, 47 Journalists Won't Benefit from Sentence Reduction Law

The Press in Arrest group has released its March report on the trials of journalists.

Journalist Hakan Aygün Arrested for Mocking President's Fundraising Campaign

Journalist Hakan Aygün Arrested for Mocking President's Fundraising Campaign

Aygün has been remanded in custody over a tweet where he mocked the President's campaign to help the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

How will the Coronavirus Pandemic Affect News Media in Turkey?

How will the Coronavirus Pandemic Affect News Media in Turkey?

We have spoken with Assoc. Prof. Esra Arsan and Prof. Süleyman İrvan on the possible effects of the pandemic on the media.

30 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Media Outlets Facing Difficulties due to Coronavirus, Many May Shut Down, Says MP

Media Outlets Facing Difficulties due to Coronavirus, Many May Shut Down, Says MP

Payments of the media outlets should be postponed during the pandemic, CHP MP Gürer has suggested.

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

Two journalists' organizations have released statements on the safety of reporters during the coronavirus pandemic, demanding precautions be taken.

TV Workers Call for Cancellation of All Productions over Coronavirus

TV Workers Call for Cancellation of All Productions over Coronavirus

As several TV series continue despite the outbreak, crew members have launched a campaign on social media.

Coronavirus Survey: 60 Percent Trust TVs, 44 Percent Not Worried About Pandemic

Coronavirus Survey: 60 Percent Trust TVs, 44 Percent Not Worried About Pandemic

Television channels and the Health Minister are the most common and trusted sources of information about the pandemic in Turkey, says the survey.

Media Coverage of Coronavirus Pandemic 'Unscientific, Sensational, Negligent,' Say Experts

Media Coverage of Coronavirus Pandemic 'Unscientific, Sensational, Negligent,' Say Experts

From "experts" saying the pandemic is caused by "adultery" to professors advising eating pickled vegetables against the disease, TVs are full of "cliches, prejudices and made-up news," according to communication professors.

18 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Deceived by Lawyers, Killed Worker's Family Seeks Justice: 'We Want Them to Stand Trial'

Deceived by Lawyers, Killed Worker's Family Seeks Justice: 'We Want Them to Stand Trial'

An employee of the Türkiye newspaper was killed while doing a work that wasn't included in his job description.

17 March 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Journalist Working for Unionization Dismissed After Posters of Jailed Reporters

Journalist Working for Unionization Dismissed After Posters of Jailed Reporters

The pro-government Demirören Media Group has dismissed Timur Soykan, the news manager of daily Posta.

Prof. Akdeniz: Access Block on Odatv a Move to Intimidate Journalists

Prof. Akdeniz: Access Block on Odatv a Move to Intimidate Journalists

The access block on the Odatv news site has similarities with the censorship of Wikipedia as the internet law functioned as a mechanism of censorship in both cases, according to the law professor.

6 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Aziz Oruç Handed Prison Sentence over Social Media Posts

Journalist Aziz Oruç Handed Prison Sentence over Social Media Posts

The reporter has been sentenced to prison for retweeting posts of the news agency he was working for.

Sputnik Journalists 'Threatened' After Brief Detention over 'Stolen Province' Article

Sputnik Journalists 'Threatened' After Brief Detention over 'Stolen Province' Article

A group of people gathered outside the homes of reporters and threataned them, Sputnik said, questioning how they found the addresses.

Journalist Faruk Arhan Handed Prison Sentence for Insulting President

Journalist Faruk Arhan Handed Prison Sentence for Insulting President

The journalist has been given a suspended prison sentence in an appeal hearing.

26 February 2020

Journalist Fined for Violating Privacy over Child Abuse Report

Journalist Fined for Violating Privacy over Child Abuse Report

Barış Terkoğlu, the news director of the OdaTV website, has been sentenced to pay a fine after reporting the criminal complaint filed by a 17-year-old child.

25 February 2020

Press Advertisement Institution Cuts Ads of Daily Evrensel for 10 Days

Press Advertisement Institution Cuts Ads of Daily Evrensel for 10 Days

The Press Advertisement Institution has cut the ads of Evrensel newspaper for 10 days over its news article “Press Advertisement Institution has sounded the death knell for publishing in Kurdish”, originally reported by Mezopotamya News Agency.

11 February 2020

Journalists in Front of Communications Directorate: Where are Our Press Cards?

Journalists in Front of Communications Directorate: Where are Our Press Cards?

Journalists Union of Turkey has staged a protest regarding the suspension of the press cards of numerous journalists.

27 January 2020

Latest Status of Press Cards: New Cards Awaited

Latest Status of Press Cards: New Cards Awaited

Having revoked the yellow press cards of daily Evrensel and BirGün workers last week, the Presidency Directorate of Communications has revalidated their press cards. Journalists are awaiting their new turquoise press cards now.

27 January 2020

Press Cards of Two More Journalists Revoked

Press Cards of Two More Journalists Revoked

Press cards of two Diyarbakır-based journalists, Mahmut Oral and Faruk Balıkçı, have been revoked by the Directorate of Communications.

24 January 2020 Hikmet Adal

The Ends Justify the Means in Purging Critical Media

The Ends Justify the Means in Purging Critical Media

Four BİA Media Monitoring Reports that we published in 2019 show that a new climate of suppression has been created through new mechanisms of pressure such as press cards, Press Advertisement Institute ads, Laws on Capital Market and Banking.

22 January 2020 Erol Önderoğlu

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