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“Standing Still Journalist” For Justice

“Standing Still Journalist” For Justice

A group of activists initiated a “standing still man” protest in front of Istanbul Courthouse prior to the hearing of Gaye case, demanding freedom for jailed defendant journalists.

30 October 2013 Elif Akgül

“I Couldn’t Defense in Turkish When Kurdish Was Banned”

“I Couldn’t Defense in Turkish When Kurdish Was Banned”

46 media representatives (with 20 of them jailed) stood trial on the 7th hearing of KCK media case. While journalist Evrim Kepenek made her defense, the hearing was postponed to Wednesday due to official holiday.

28 October 2013 Elif Akgül

Journalists and Media Gripped By Government-Police

Journalists and Media Gripped By Government-Police

48 journalists were assaulted and 11 detained in Turkey’s Gezi Resistance. As of October 2013, 66 journalists and 27 publishers remained behind bars. 28 journalists, authors and media representatives were convicted to a total of one life sentence, 329 years and 2 months of prison.

10 October 2013 Emel Gülcan

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Wins Case, Turkey Convicted

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Wins Case, Turkey Convicted

ECHR convicted Turkey of violating the freedom of expression for issuing an injunction on an article by Cumhuriyet newspaper after Abdullah Gül filed a complaint prior to presidential elections in 2007.

TGC Willing to Distribute Press Cards to Journalists

TGC Willing to Distribute Press Cards to Journalists

Journalists Society of Turkey held a joint conference with police authorities, urging them to recognize a press card issued by their society.

25 September 2013

RSF: Police Failed to Take Lessons From Gezi Resistance

RSF: Police Failed to Take Lessons From Gezi Resistance

Reporters Sand Frontiers released a statement, saying that recent protests across Turkey left at least 12 journalists injured in Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara.

13 September 2013

S. S. Ay Sues T24, Evrensel, Marksist.org

S. S. Ay Sues T24, Evrensel, Marksist.org

A court held the first hearing of Evrensel, T24 ve Marksist.org case, following a complaint by S. S. Ay who said “he was insulted due to his duty as public worker”. Defendant journalists pleaded not guilty, requesting the court panel for acquittal.

13 September 2013 Elif Akgül

Nolle Prosequi in Alabora Tweet Case

Nolle Prosequi in Alabora Tweet Case

Prosecutors discontinued charges in Memet Ali Alabora case, saying that “the aforementioned tweet did not commit the crime of encouraging a crime”. “The point is not Gezi Park, friend. Didn’t you get it yet? Come join us,” Alabora tweeted on May 30.

13 September 2013

Heberler, Political Satire TV Show, Suspended

Heberler, Political Satire TV Show, Suspended

TÜRKMAX Television Network suspended the airing of 'Heberler' - a political satire show.

12 September 2013

At Least 8 Journalists Injured in Ahmet Atakan Protests

At Least 8 Journalists Injured in Ahmet Atakan Protests

Several journalists were subjected to police violence in Ahmet Atakan protests across Turkey last night. At least 8 journalist were reportedly injured. Various journalist associations in Turkey protested.

11 September 2013

6 Released Pending Trial in KCK Case

6 Released Pending Trial in KCK Case

Istanbul 23rd Hugh Criminal Court released defendants Sadiye Eser, Ruken Çelik, Rıdvan Oğuz, Ramazan Atup, Felat Abik and Vaysi Özdemir pending trial in the hearing of KCK case yesterday.

11 September 2013

RTÜK Warns National Geographic

RTÜK Warns National Geographic

RTÜK, Turkey’s Higher Board of Radio and Television, issued a warning penalty on National Geographic channel due to Drug Inc.-Drug Kings Of New York, a documentary that unfolded stories of drug addicts and sellers.

6 September 2013

TGC: We Urge Media's State of Emergency Removed

TGC: We Urge Media's State of Emergency Removed

“The recent rise in the number of layoffs among Turkey’s print media demonstrates that the state of emergency is still underway,” Journalists Union of Turkey (TGC) said in a statement.

4 September 2013

DIHA Uludere Reporter Arrested

DIHA Uludere Reporter Arrested

Cüneyt Hacıoğlu, a Dicle News Agency reporter based in Uludere, has been arrested.

3 September 2013

Newspaper, Magazine Prints Rise By 4.9 Percent

Newspaper, Magazine Prints Rise By 4.9 Percent

Statistics Institute of Turkey (TÜİK) released a report, saying that the number of newspapers and magazines grew by 4.9 percent with an increase of total circulation by 1.9 percent in 2012. It also revealed newspapers as the major element of circulation with 92.9 percent.

2 September 2013

Police Detains Newspaper Sellers at Subway Exit

Police Detains Newspaper Sellers at Subway Exit

Police detained Burak Butur and Hasan Ortatepe - newspaper sellers who work for BirGün and Aydınlık daily newspapers respectively - for noise pollution complaints. “We will continue to sell our newspapers,” Butur told bianet.

27 August 2013 Ekin Karaca

Journalist Can Dündar Laid Off From Milliyet

Journalist Can Dündar Laid Off From Milliyet

Can Dündar, a prominent journalist whose column recently didn’t appear in Milliyet newspaper, has been laid by the newspaper administration.

Alabora Sues Yeni Şafak Newspaper For 1 TL

Alabora Sues Yeni Şafak Newspaper For 1 TL

Actor Memet Ali Alabora filed a lawsuit against Yeni Şafak newspaper for 1 TL, saying that their coverage on Gezi Resistance protests violated his personality rights.

“59 Journalists Laid Off, Forced to Quit During Gezi Resistance”

“59 Journalists Laid Off, Forced to Quit During Gezi Resistance”

Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) Istanbul Branch released a statement saying that at least 22 media staff were laid off and 37 forced to quit work during Turkey’s Gezi Resistance protests. “Media in Turkey is going through one of its darkest periods,” branch chairperson Durmuş said.

22 July 2013 Elif Akgül

111 Media Workers Suffer From Police Intervention in 40 Days

111 Media Workers Suffer From Police Intervention in 40 Days

According to statistics by Fotoğraf Vakfı (Photography Foundation), 111 journalists and documentary photographers suffered from police Intervention in 40 days by either being injured, detained, barred from working.

“Penguins Are Better Out in Poles”

“Penguins Are Better Out in Poles”

Turkey’s journalists are preparing to rally to protest police violence, threats and censor during Gezi Resistance with their slogan “Let me do my job”.

Journalist Çiftçi Receives 12 Months of Prison

Journalist Çiftçi Receives 12 Months of Prison

A court found journalist Çiftçi guilty for “disclosing the identities of terror law enforcement officers” in an article published 5 years ago regarding police violence on Cüneyt Ertuş, sentencing her to 12 months of prison.

TGS: Police Wounds 13 Journalists, Detains 2

TGS: Police Wounds 13 Journalists, Detains 2

Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) condemned Saturday night’s police violence on journalists during Gezi Park protests in Istanbul. TGS is expected to file an official complaint to Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office today.

NTV, CNN “Penguined”

NTV, CNN “Penguined”

Facebook users are sending comments with penguins to articles released by NTV and CNNTürk pages.

“Fund-Based Model Ensures Independent Journalism”

“Fund-Based Model Ensures Independent Journalism”

On its 4th day, IPS Communication Foundation’s OHO program has resumed yesterday with visits to bianet, Acik Radyo, Human Rights Association of Turkey, Laz Culture Association and Greek Endowments Association.

4 July 2013 Ceyda Ulukaya,Ece Koçak

“We Need A New Journalism Ethic”

“We Need A New Journalism Ethic”

On its 3rd day, IPS Communication Foundation’s OHO program has resumed yesterday with newsrooms visits to Agos newspaper and Hayat TV, as well as keynote speeches of İncilay Cangöz and Mahmut Çınar.

3 July 2013 Ceyda Ulukaya,Ece Koçak

“Journalism is the Reconstruction of Truth”

“Journalism is the Reconstruction of Truth”

IPS Communication Foundation’s OHO program - acronym for “From Classroom to Newsroom” - has continued yesterday with keynote speeches of Kemal Göktaş, Zeynep Erdim, Fırat Erdoğmuş and Serkan Emekçi.

2 July 2013 Ceyda Ulukaya,Ece Koçak

OHO 2013 Kicks Off

OHO 2013 Kicks Off

"Gezi revolts must be considered with the discussions around media. It became obvious one more time how we need independent media,” IPS Communication Foundation Chairwoman Nadire Mater said yesterday in OHO Program Opening Speech.

1 July 2013 Ceyda Ulukaya

Injured Photographers

Injured Photographers

Photography Foundation released a list of injured or detained journalists and photographers in the past 25 days, underscoring the challenges that photographers faced during Gezi Resistance.

"Pressures, Violence Against Journalists is A Deep Concern”

"Pressures, Violence Against Journalists is A Deep Concern”

EFJ, ETUC and NUJ condemned the police violence and pressures on reporters who are covering Gezi Resistance in Turkey. The NUJ has written to David Cameron urging him to contact Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and stress the need to respect the right of journalists to freedom of expression guaranteed by European and International law.

Police Raids ESP, ETHA, Özgür Radio, Atılım Newspaper

Police Raids ESP, ETHA, Özgür Radio, Atılım Newspaper

Around 5 am local time this morning, police raided several buildings of Socialist Party of the Oppressed (ESP), Özgür Radio, Etkin News Agency and Atılım newspapers, detaining scores of individuals.

Gezi Resistance Creates Its Own Media

Gezi Resistance Creates Its Own Media

A group of activists founded whatishappeninginistanbul.com, a website aimed to provide reliable information to international audience and facilitate the information flow during resistance process.

4 June 2013 Yüce Yöney