Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has imposed a fine of over 20 thousand lira to Evrensel newspaper over its 25th anniversary video broadcast on TELE1 channel and featuring a girl who is holding a scarf in yellow, green and red.

The journalists claim to shed light on behind-the-scenes affairs concerning the government and the judiciary.

The media regulatory body has imposed fines on broadcasters for several reasons, including remarks targeting refugees, students and the president.

Olay TV didn't claim to be doing "critical reporting" but keeping "an equal distance to everyone," which wasn't apparently enough for the government.

An RTÜK member from the main opposition party has released a report on penalties imposed on TV channels this year.

Contributing to BİA Media Monitoring Reports for nearly 20 years, Erol Önderoğlu has talked about Turkey's states of freedom of expression and violations of rights in this field.

The journalist stood trial because of a report revealing trucks that were loaded with arms and heading to Syria.

Çalık Holding had filed a suit for damages against the reporter for "insult and slander."

"The Radio and Television Supreme Council should stop serving as a means to censor and intimidate media," HRW's Europe and Central Asia director has said.

Several platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube have been fined 3.8 million dollars for failing to comply with the social media law.

The former editor-in-chief of Cumhuriyet newspaper faces up to 35 years in prison for "espionage" and disclosing confidential information.

"Turkey is very valuable to us with its rich culture and a deep-rooted tradition of telling stories," said the Netflix CEO.

Three offices of the newspaper were bombed on the same day in one of the largest attacks on the Kurdish media in Turkey.

An investigation was opened against an opposition deputy for "insulting the army" after he criticized the sale of a military factory to Qatar.

Altan has been convicted in a case related to the 2016 coup attempt.

News editor Dicle Müftüoğlu has been convicted of "terrorist propaganda" in the case filed after a tweet including a photo showing a YPG member.

"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.

Ender İmrek stood trial for insulting the president's spouse because of an article about her luxury bag.

"The army of the state is sold to Qatar for the first time in the history of the Republic," CHP deputy Başarır said during a TV program.

Three journalists have been remanded in custody since October 9 after their reports revealed that two citizens were tortured by soldiers in the Kurdish-majority Van province.