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İzmir woman arrested after criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban during vox pop

İzmir woman arrested after criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban during vox pop

The arrest follows recent remarks by the head of Turkey's media watchdog, who stated that “we are closely monitoring” vox pop channels, accusing them of spreading misinformation.

Turkey restores access to Instagram after Hamas row

Turkey restores access to Instagram after Hamas row

The initial disagreement between government officials and Meta reportedly arose over the definition of “terrorism.” Meanwhile, Meta had already removed or restricted nearly 2,500 posts as per Turkish authorities' requests in the first half of 2024.

Sixty-one bar associations in Turkey demand lift of Instagram ban

Sixty-one bar associations in Turkey demand lift of Instagram ban

The ban was enacted following the government’s criticism of the platform’s alleged censorship of condolences for killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Erdoğan labels critics of Instagram ban ‘house negros’

Erdoğan labels critics of Instagram ban ‘house negros’

The president highlighted the censorship of pro-Palestinian posts by Instagram and Facebook.

‘Instagram ban could cost Turkey $57 million daily’

‘Instagram ban could cost Turkey $57 million daily’

Government officials are scheduled to meet with Instagram representatives today, and the transport minister has expressed optimism that the ban may soon be lifted.

Turkey blocks Instagram after Erdoğan aide’s ‘censorship’ claim over killed Hamas leader

Turkey blocks Instagram after Erdoğan aide’s ‘censorship’ claim over killed Hamas leader

The president’s communications director criticized Instagram for censoring messages of condolences for the Hamas leader. Hours later, the internet authority blocked the platform without providing a specific reason.

Halkbank sues BirGün newspaper over ‘loan to mafia’ report

Halkbank sues BirGün newspaper over ‘loan to mafia’ report

The newspaper revealed that the state-owned bank had granted over 550 million liras in loans to Ayhan Bora Kaplan, who is currently remanded in custody and facing charges of leading an organized crime syndicate.

Turkey’s media regulator penalizes streaming platforms over 'immoral' movies

Turkey’s media regulator penalizes streaming platforms over 'immoral' movies

Netflix has been fined due to the comedy film ‘Sausage Party’ and MUBI and BluTV have been fined due to ‘Climax.’ The platforms have been ordered to remove these movies.

Access to news site banned after pro-government media group’s request

Access to news site banned after pro-government media group’s request

Medya Radar, a news site focusing on the journalism sector, had reported allegations of low wages against the Turkuvaz Media group.

'Our Media' partners announce media literacy education program

'Our Media' partners announce media literacy education program

The Regional Academy for Future Leaders of Change on Media Literacy and Activism program will take place in İstanbul between October 28-31.

Kurdish journalists sentenced to prison for ‘creating pro-PKK perception’

Kurdish journalists sentenced to prison for ‘creating pro-PKK perception’

The court's detailed ruling has revealed that it did not apply the principle of ‘benefit of the doubt’ for the defendants.

Reporting on Turkish state media receiving award from jihadists is free expression, rules top court

Reporting on Turkish state media receiving award from jihadists is free expression, rules top court

TRT had won compensation from Sendika.org in the case concerning a news report about the public broadcaster receiving an award from the HTS group in Syria. The Constitutional Court has ruled that Sendika.org’s freedom of expression was violated.

Director, cameraman briefly detained over ‘Demirtaş shirts’

Director, cameraman briefly detained over ‘Demirtaş shirts’

The police released the two individuals after several hours but seized their t-shirts.

'Media plays a role in the spread of hate speech'

'Media plays a role in the spread of hate speech'

IPS Communication Foundation/bianet examined 80 issues from 10 Turkish newspapers in its report "Hate Speech in Turkish Print Media". The analysis identified hate speech in 21 out of 66 articles.

Journalists are on the target and have no legal security anymore!

Journalists are on the target and have no legal security anymore!

The judiciary is remaining passive in the face of threats directed at television commentators and other journalists, particularly from nationalist circles. Efforts to combat crimes against journalists are being hindered due to the judiciary's inactive stance.

23 July 2024 Erol Önderoğlu

‘Both reporting on and experiencing poverty’: Journalists protest for rights amid economic crisis

‘Both reporting on and experiencing poverty’: Journalists protest for rights amid economic crisis

Many journalists’ wages have declined to the minimum wage level, which does not allow them to make ends meet, warns the Journalists' Union of Turkey.

Kurdish journalist Sadık Topaloğlu arrested on charge he already received sentence for

Kurdish journalist Sadık Topaloğlu arrested on charge he already received sentence for

A new case was filed against Topaloğlu based on the statements of a confessor who already testified in the original case against him, says his lawyer.

18 July 2024 Hikmet Adal

Turkey becomes first country to ban Wattpad

Turkey becomes first country to ban Wattpad

Prior to the ban, there had been increasing criticism on social media from conservative groups regarding the content available on Wattpad.

LGBTI+ activist İris Mozalar released after arrest over social media posts

LGBTI+ activist İris Mozalar released after arrest over social media posts

Mozalar was arrested for ‘inciting hatred and hostility among the public” due to social media posts opposing attacks on Syrian refugees.

Kurdish journalist dies after injury in suspected Turkish drone strike in northern Iraq

Kurdish journalist dies after injury in suspected Turkish drone strike in northern Iraq

A vehicle carrying journalists was hit by a drone strike while traveling on the Sinjar-Mosul road.

Documentary filmmaker Sibel Tekin awarded damages after unjust imprisonment

Documentary filmmaker Sibel Tekin awarded damages after unjust imprisonment

Tekin was detained for 44 days on suspicion of 'espionage' because a police checkpoint and a shuttle appeared in her documentary footage.

CPJ calls for investigation into drone strike on Kurdish journalists

CPJ calls for investigation into drone strike on Kurdish journalists

The Kurdistan Regional Government has said that Turkey was responsible for the attack.

Media freedom groups express support for Açık Radyo after license revocation

Media freedom groups express support for Açık Radyo after license revocation

Açık Radyo’s license was canceled by RTÜK after mentions of the Armenian genocide during a program.

Journalist Tolga Şardan faces 5 years in prison over ‘intelligence report’ article

Journalist Tolga Şardan faces 5 years in prison over ‘intelligence report’ article

In the article, Şardan mentioned a report prepared by the country’s intelligence agency about high judicial bodies and submitted to the president.

Constitutional Court vindicates academic disciplined for distributing leaflet

Constitutional Court vindicates academic disciplined for distributing leaflet

Mahiye Sevin Bayraktar faced disciplinary action for distributing leaflets on behalf of a union.

Former bianet journalists acquitted in ‘insulting Turkish nation’ case

Former bianet journalists acquitted in ‘insulting Turkish nation’ case

Haluk Kalafat, bianet’s former chief editor, and Elif Akgül, a former reporter, stood trials over articles from 2015, 2018, and 2019.

3 July 2024 Hikmet Adal

Eight Kurdish journalists sentenced in ‘terror’ case

Eight Kurdish journalists sentenced in ‘terror’ case

The journalists’ lawyers have argued that the case relied heavily on anonymous witness testimonies and lacked substantial evidence.

Turkey's media watchdog revokes radio station’s license over genocide remembrance broadcast

Turkey's media watchdog revokes radio station’s license over genocide remembrance broadcast

Açık Radyo was penalized over a guest’s remarks that "109th anniversary of the massacres and deportations, referred to as genocide, that took place on Ottoman lands."

3 July 2024 Hikmet Adal

Pro-Erdoğan professor gets over 2,900 articles about him censored

Pro-Erdoğan professor gets over 2,900 articles about him censored

Among the censored content is bianet's Media Monitoring Report, which documents all detected violations of press freedom in Turkey.

Journalist Elif Akgül acquitted of terror propaganda charges

Journalist Elif Akgül acquitted of terror propaganda charges

Akgül stood trial due to two X posts. The court has concluded that she exercised freedom of expression.

İstanbul Bar slams investigation into YouTuber over ‘Sharia’ controversy

İstanbul Bar slams investigation into YouTuber over ‘Sharia’ controversy

The government has openly sided against an agnostic YouTuber involved in a debate with another social media figure who advocates for Sharia law.

YouTuber faces legal action over sharia law comments

YouTuber faces legal action over sharia law comments

Two social media personalities engaged in a debate over the Sharia law. The atheist one, who is widely considered to have won the debate, is facing potential prison term.

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