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.

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.”

Akın Gürlek, the controversial judge due to his involvement in political cases, was recently appointed as the chief prosecutor.

The workshop, held on Nov 4-5, covered the foundational principles and scope of climate and ecology reporting.

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.

The journalists are facing charges of “encouraging drug use” and “not reporting a crime.”

Kayseriloğlu spent 18 days in prison over her remarks during a vox pop.

The opposition-held municipality of the Beyoğlu district removed an artwork without notice.

Victory Party leader Ümit Özdağ had accused journalist Şirin Payzın of “propagating for the PKK.”

Açık Radyo was forced to cease broadcasting on Oct 16 after its license was revoked following a guest's mention of the Armenian genocide during a program.

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.

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.

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.

At the workshop organized by bianet, lawyer Deniz Yazgan gave a presentation on the legal issues faced by journalists in the region after the earthquake, while journalist Hikmet Adal addressed violations of freedom of expression. Journalists attending the workshop also shared the challenges they face.

Of the 71 journalists who were threatened through statements or "petitions" during the months of July, August, and September, 68 were targeted by the MHP and its affiliated political groups.

The İstanbul-based independent radio collective was forced to end  its 29-year broadcast today after its license was revoked by Turkey’s media regulator.

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A lawyer who was convicted of sexual assault has filed numerous complaints against the journalist after she reported on the sexual assault allegations against him.

The law article which constituted the legal ground for the censorship will no longer be effective as of Oct 10, according to a Constitutional Court decision.

Recent praise of femicides has drawn attention to incel groups on Discord, which have apparently been involved in animal torture and child abuse.