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Detention period for nine journalists extended for one day
Detention period for nine journalists extended for one day
Eighteen individuals, including nine journalists, have been detained in an investigation.
27 November 2024
bianet reporter among detained journalists as police raid homes across three cities
bianet reporter among detained journalists as police raid homes across three cities
Five journalists and a film director have been taken into custody during morning raids on their residences. Two journalists, including bianet reporter Tuğçe Yılmaz, were not present at the addresses at the time of the raids. Yılmaz was later taken into custody after visiting a police department to provide a statement.
26 November 2024
Turkish-Cypriot journalist faces 10 years in jail over article on Turkey's alleged election interference
Turkish-Cypriot journalist faces 10 years in jail over article on Turkey's alleged election interference
Journalism groups and political parties have expressed support for Ali Kişmir ahead of his trial.
25 November 2024
IPS Communication Foundation/bianet holds the conference "Journalists Exist With Their Rights"
IPS Communication Foundation/bianet holds the conference "Journalists Exist With Their Rights"
The conference featured speakers including Nadire Mater, Aslı Tunç, Nevin Sungur, Hikmet Adal, Deniz Yazgan-Şenay, Hilmi Hacaloğlu, Burcu Karakaş, Diren Yurtsever, Suncem Koçer, Didem Gençtürk, Oğulcan Yediveren, Üzüm Derin Solak, Selime Büyükgöze, and Yetvart Danzikyan.
25 November 2024
Canadian journalist Neil Hauer denied entry to Turkey
Canadian journalist Neil Hauer denied entry to Turkey
The Armenia-based journalist suggested that the entry ban might be related to his reporting on Azerbaijan’s actions in Nagorno-Karabakh.
25 November 2024
Journalists face disinformation probe after gold smuggling allegations against MPs
Journalists face disinformation probe after gold smuggling allegations against MPs
Well-known journalists Fatih Altaylı and İsmail Saymaz are under investigation for reporting on the “gold smuggling” allegations into the former MHP deputies. Party officials have provided no details but made implicit statements about “abusing power.”
22 November 2024
Court of Cassation upholds Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer’s prison sentence
Court of Cassation upholds Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer’s prison sentence
Canözer stood trial for her social media posts from 2013 to 2016.
22 November 2024
Content creator Gökhan Özbek detained
Content creator Gökhan Özbek detained
The reason for the detention is ot yet clear.
21 November 2024
International press freedom groups call for withdrawal of Turkey’s ‘agents of influence’ bill
International press freedom groups call for withdrawal of Turkey’s ‘agents of influence’ bill
As part of a press freedom mission, the groups held meetings with officials in Ankara.
20 November 2024
Court orders release of journalist Furkan Karabay
Court orders release of journalist Furkan Karabay
Karabay was arrested last week after his critical reporting and social media posts about İstanbul's chief prosecutor.
18 November 2024
The digital darkness of suppression
Çiğdem Toker
writes
The digital darkness of suppression
The digital darkness of suppression
Many corporations now aspire to be untouchable, deeply disturbed by their mistakes being exposed to the public or reported in the media.
17 November 2024 Çiğdem Toker
The persistence in journalism
İsmail Arı
writes
The persistence in journalism
The persistence in journalism
They are carrying out a memory-wiping operation, erasing our reports to cover up their wrongdoings. And in doing so, they leave behind scandals that are as glaring as the actions they attempt to hide...
16 November 2024 İsmail Arı
Neighborhood chief in Elazığ threatens local journalist over critical report
Hikmet Adal
reports
Neighborhood chief in Elazığ threatens local journalist over critical report
Neighborhood chief in Elazığ threatens local journalist over critical report
Journalist Faik Akgün claims the mukhtar who threatened with death has close ties to a ruling party MP representing Elazığ.
14 November 2024 Hikmet Adal
AKP postpones ‘agents of influence’ bill to consult opposition
AKP postpones ‘agents of influence’ bill to consult opposition
A senior official from the ruling party has said that the bill was postponed to hear the objections of the opposition and for potential revision.
13 November 2024
‘Covering ECtHR rulings could become an offense with Turkey’s new agents of influence bill’
Hikmet Adal
reports
‘Covering ECtHR rulings could become an offense with Turkey’s new agents of influence bill’
‘Covering ECtHR rulings could become an offense with Turkey’s new agents of influence bill’
The new bill is the government’s final step to make all media outlets “pro-government,” says Faruk Çayır, head of the Alternative Informatics Association.
13 November 2024 Hikmet Adal
Journalism group calls for withdrawal of ‘agents of influence’ bill targeting journalists
Journalism group calls for withdrawal of ‘agents of influence’ bill targeting journalists
The Press Council warns that the proposed offense, with its vague and broad definition, could result in journalists who report critically on government actions being prosecuted.
12 November 2024
Journalist Gözde Bedeloğlu fined for remarks on MHP deputy in opinion piece
Journalist Gözde Bedeloğlu fined for remarks on MHP deputy in opinion piece
Bedeloğlu had questioned the renomination of a nationalist deputy ahead of the 2023 election.
12 November 2024
Journalist Furkan Karabay arrested over reporting, social media posts about municipal takeovers
Journalist Furkan Karabay arrested over reporting, social media posts about municipal takeovers
Karabay had criticized İstanbul's chief prosecutor over the recent arrest and removal of an opposition mayor.
11 November 2024
Açık Radyo returns online after license revocation
Açık Radyo returns online after license revocation
Turkey’s media regulators had blocked the radio station’s terrestrial license last month over remarks on the Armenian genocide.
11 November 2024
MIL and media activism: Young Leaders of Change gathered in İstanbul
Hilma Unkic
writes
MIL and media activism: Young Leaders of Change gathered in İstanbul
MIL and media activism: Young Leaders of Change gathered in İstanbul
Twenty-nine young people and media CSO representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Turkey came together to exchange experiences and insights on freedom of expression and media landscapes in their countries.
10 November 2024 Hilma Unkić
Journalist Furkan Karabay detained in dawn raid after criticizing chief prosecutor
Journalist Furkan Karabay detained in dawn raid after criticizing chief prosecutor
The opposition has dubbed the prosecutor in question, who is known for his involvement in politically sensitive cases, as the ruling party’s “mobile guillotine.”
8 November 2024
İstanbul’s chief prosecutor visits pro-government media conglomerate
İstanbul’s chief prosecutor visits pro-government media conglomerate
Akın Gürlek, the controversial judge due to his involvement in political cases, was recently appointed as the chief prosecutor.
7 November 2024
Ecology and Climate Journalism Workshop by Atölye BİA
Ecology and Climate Journalism Workshop by Atölye BİA
The workshop, held on Nov 4-5, covered the foundational principles and scope of climate and ecology reporting.
7 November 2024
Journalists detained over reports on ‘Newborn Gang’
Journalists detained over reports on ‘Newborn Gang’
Journalists attributed the change of the prosecutor of the case to political pressure, whereas the justice minister explained the technical reasons behind it. Two journalists are now facing “disinformation” charges.
4 November 2024
Journalists stand trial over documentary on methamphetamine crisis in Turkey
Journalists stand trial over documentary on methamphetamine crisis in Turkey
The journalists are facing charges of “encouraging drug use” and “not reporting a crime.”
1 November 2024
Woman given suspended prison sentence for criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban
Woman given suspended prison sentence for criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban
Kayseriloğlu spent 18 days in prison over her remarks during a vox pop.
31 October 2024
Municipality censors artwork at İstanbul gallery over ‘obscenity’
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Municipality censors artwork at İstanbul gallery over ‘obscenity’
Municipality censors artwork at İstanbul gallery over ‘obscenity’
The opposition-held municipality of the Beyoğlu district removed an artwork without notice.
31 October 2024 Tuğçe Yılmaz
Court dismisses journalist’s lawsuit against right-wing politician over ‘terror propaganda’ accusation
Hikmet Adal
reports
Court dismisses journalist’s lawsuit against right-wing politician over ‘terror propaganda’ accusation
Court dismisses journalist’s lawsuit against right-wing politician over ‘terror propaganda’ accusation
Victory Party leader Ümit Özdağ had accused journalist Şirin Payzın of “propagating for the PKK.”
31 October 2024
Opposition party, Greta Thunberg express support for closed independent radio station Açık Radyo
Opposition party, Greta Thunberg express support for closed independent radio station Açık Radyo
Açık Radyo was forced to cease broadcasting on Oct 16 after its license was revoked following a guest's mention of the Armenian genocide during a program.
28 October 2024
Turkey blocks access to social media platforms after Ankara attack
Turkey blocks access to social media platforms after Ankara attack
The platforms were accsible when the attack on the aerospace agency was still unfolding. Images from the agency's security camera footage widely circulated on social media.
23 October 2024
‘Voices of the universe’ silenced: 30 years of Açık Radyo
‘Voices of the universe’ silenced: 30 years of Açık Radyo
The independent radio collective was forced to cease its broadcast on Oct 16 following the revocation of its license because a guest mentioned the Armenian genocide during a program.
21 October 2024
Three issues of pro-Kurdish newspaper Yeni Yaşam seized in a week
Hikmet Adal
reports
Three issues of pro-Kurdish newspaper Yeni Yaşam seized in a week
Three issues of pro-Kurdish newspaper Yeni Yaşam seized in a week
The newspaper's editor-in-chief Mehmet Ali Çelebi suggests that the recent censorship reflects the ruling bloc's attempt to shape any potential new "peace process" with the Kurds to fit their own agenda.
18 October 2024 Hikmet Adal
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