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My experience as a bianet intern

My experience as a bianet intern

I have always had a strong passion for writing and journalism, but this experience only deepened that commitment and gave it new direction.

27 July 2025 Lara Ölçer

Court blocks access to news about journalists' wage protests at KRT TV

Court blocks access to news about journalists' wage protests at KRT TV

The court's justification for the censorship was to protect national security and public order.

Unprecedented pressure on journalists under the government's watch

Unprecedented pressure on journalists under the government's watch

In a troubling new phase has been, top-level elected and appointed officials in power openly play a role in the arrest of journalists or media actors through their public statements made “on behalf of the nation.”

23 July 2025 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist placed under house arrest over post about prosecutor displaying symbol of extrajudicial killings

Journalist placed under house arrest over post about prosecutor displaying symbol of extrajudicial killings

The prosecutor was photographed with a model of the Renault Toros, a vehicle widely associated with extrajudicial killings and disappearances during the 1990s Kurdish conflict.

Two journalists detained in Rize over report on official's 'luxurious' office

Two journalists detained in Rize over report on official's 'luxurious' office

The provincial education director reportedly initiated a major renovation to his office two months after assuming the position.

bianet receives fake court orders demanding removal of news articles

bianet receives fake court orders demanding removal of news articles

Fake rulings for censorship purposes have targeted Turkey's independent outlets several times over the past couple of years.

Journalist Sultan Eylem Keleş sentenced to prison over coverage of workers' protest

Journalist Sultan Eylem Keleş sentenced to prison over coverage of workers' protest

Keleş has been found guilty of "resisting a public official to prevent them from performing their duty."

How to approach 'accurate' Information in the digital age

How to approach 'accurate' Information in the digital age

The picture created by the information crisis may seem bleak. However, hope lies in a frequently overlooked feature of truth: Truth is not only about the correspondence of information with reality, but also about how that information gains meaning within society.

16 July 2025 Koray Kaplıca

Turkish court orders ban on Grok over profane responses

Turkish court orders ban on Grok over profane responses

The ban is linked to the AI tool's offensive responses targeting Atatürk, Erdoğan and the Prophet Muhammad.

Turkish prosecutors investigate X's Grok AI after offensive content targeting Erdoğan, Atatürk

Turkish prosecutors investigate X's Grok AI after offensive content targeting Erdoğan, Atatürk

After a recent update, Grok began responding users with explicit messages, some of which included highly vulgar language.

10-day unprecedented blackout on pro-opposition Sözcü TV starts tomorrow

10-day unprecedented blackout on pro-opposition Sözcü TV starts tomorrow

Another 10-day penalty for Halk TV has been lifted.

Contributor to pro-Kurdish newspaper released in 'terrorism' trial

Contributor to pro-Kurdish newspaper released in 'terrorism' trial

Bilge Aksu said his articles were mostly on literature.

RSF, Cartooning for Peace and Cartoonists Rights denounce attack on LeMan magazine

RSF, Cartooning for Peace and Cartoonists Rights denounce attack on LeMan magazine

The organizations call on the authorities to release the journalists and the cartoonist, and to ensure the safety of the entire editorial team under threat.

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz summoned over report linking public contractor to criminal ring

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz summoned over report linking public contractor to criminal ring

Deniz had reported on allegations of collusion between a criminal network and a company contracted to build a military outpost in Diyarbakır.

Four LeMan journalists jailed over 'Muhammad' cartoon

Four LeMan journalists jailed over 'Muhammad' cartoon

Fourt staff members including the cartoonist have been formally arrested for “inciting the public to hatred and hostility.”

LeMan to be removed from shelves after 'Muhammad-Moses' cartoon

LeMan to be removed from shelves after 'Muhammad-Moses' cartoon

The magazine faces online censorship as well, with access to its website and social media accounts blocked.

Algorithmic bias: Platform capitalism, data and reality

Algorithmic bias: Platform capitalism, data and reality

Algorithms are not innocent codes based on machine learning and artificial intelligence, but ideological devices that shape the flow of digital information, making some content visible and hiding others.

2 July 2025 Tirşe Erbaysal Filibeli

LeMan satire magazine faces violent attack, legal probe over 'Muhammad-Moses' cartoon

LeMan satire magazine faces violent attack, legal probe over 'Muhammad-Moses' cartoon

Four staff members from the magazine were taken into custody on charges of "denigrating religious values." The magazine stated that the cartoon did not depict prophets but rather two individuals named Muhammad and Moses.

Turkey lifts ban on Deutsche Welle website

Turkey lifts ban on Deutsche Welle website

RTÜK had previously blocked DW’s Turkish service in 2022, citing its failure to obtain a broadcast license required for streaming video content in Turkey

Cartoonist acquitted over ‘pandemic sex’ strip after five years

Cartoonist acquitted over ‘pandemic sex’ strip after five years

Zehra Ömeroğlu had depicted a man performing oral sex on his partner, which makes him convinced that he doesn't have any loss of taste or smell, one of the most common symptoms of Covid-19.

Journalist Zeynep Durgut receives threats after reporting on alleged sex trafficking ring in Şırnak

Journalist Zeynep Durgut receives threats after reporting on alleged sex trafficking ring in Şırnak

Durgut reported on an alleged sex trafficking ring involving military officers that forced women brought from Syria's Kurdish regions into sex work.

Press freedom and journalist organizations call for the release of journalist Fatih Altaylı

Press freedom and journalist organizations call for the release of journalist Fatih Altaylı

IPI and the undersigned press freedom, freedom of expression and journalists’ organizations today strongly condemn the arrest of Turkish journalist Fatih Altaylı over his political commentary during a YouTube live broadcast and call for his immediate release.

KRT TV journalists end 20-day protest after reaching wage agreement

KRT TV journalists end 20-day protest after reaching wage agreement

The protest began in early June after months of unpaid wages, lack of severance for dismissed staff, and unfulfilled promises from management.

Israeli police obctruct Turkish state broadcaster from filming missile aftermath in Tel Aviv

Israeli police obctruct Turkish state broadcaster from filming missile aftermath in Tel Aviv

“We can’t film in a place where civilians are shooting videos on their phones," said the TRT correspondent after an exchange with an Israeli police officer during live broadcast.

Basic concepts and theoretical framework of digital media literacy

Basic concepts and theoretical framework of digital media literacy

Digital media literacy is not only an individual skill; it is also a social necessity. In an age of increasing information pollution and manipulation, it is vitally important for individuals to develop critical thinking and conscious media use skills in order to build a more democratic society.

18 June 2025 Yasemin Giritli İnceoğlu

'Digital Media Literacy' series is beginning

'Digital Media Literacy' series is beginning

A series of seven articles prepared as part of the international “Our Media” project, in which the IPS Communication Foundation/bianet from Turkey is also a partner, offers a wide range of content, from the basic concepts of digital media literacy to interactive tools.

Four journalists arrested on terrorism charges following İstanbul raids

Four journalists arrested on terrorism charges following İstanbul raids

The charges stem from allegations related to the journalists’ professional activities, including software services provided to news websites, payments received for articles, and phone communications.

Journalists at pro-opposition TV network enter third week of protest over unpaid wages

Journalists at pro-opposition TV network enter third week of protest over unpaid wages

Despite promising a resolution, the owner of the broadcaster didn't show up at a scheduled meeting with the employees.

RSF calls for urgent protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın

RSF calls for urgent protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has issued an urgent call to police authorities to ensure the protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın, citing multiple credible warning signs of an imminent threat to her physical safety.

Another journalist detained for allegedly ‘attending’ protest instead of covering it

Another journalist detained for allegedly ‘attending’ protest instead of covering it

Journalist Can Öztürk was detained along with nearly 100 Boğaziçi University students while covering their protests.

Journalist Yılmaz Özdil faces investigation after remarks on PKK dissolving

Journalist Yılmaz Özdil faces investigation after remarks on PKK dissolving

“The Republic of Turkey has, as of this moment, lost its quality as a state,” Özdil wrote on social media after PKK announced its disbanding.

X restricts Erdoğan rival İmamoğlu's account in Turkey

X restricts Erdoğan rival İmamoğlu's account in Turkey

Since his detention in late March, the suspended mayor has continued to communicate with the public through his X account.