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Newspaper circulation further drops, more books published in Turkey in 2021

Newspaper circulation further drops, more books published in Turkey in 2021

The amount of money channeled to newspapers and magazines through public ads increased by 34 percent, TurkStat figures show.

Evrensel newspaper hasn't received public ads for over 900 days

Evrensel newspaper hasn't received public ads for over 900 days

The BİK also prevents professional organizations from placing advertisements in Evrensel by considering their advertisements as "public ads."

Erdoğan appoints RTÜK Chair to Press Advertisement Institution’s executive board

Erdoğan appoints RTÜK Chair to Press Advertisement Institution’s executive board

As no appointment was made to the Executive Board of the BİK, the BİK General Assembly had been unable to meet since February 17, 2021.

18 February 2022

‘At least 100 newspapers may be closed in Turkey this year alone'

JOURNALISTS' FEDERATION CHAIR

‘At least 100 newspapers may be closed in Turkey this year alone'

Yılmaz Karaca, the Chair of the Federation of Journalists of Turkey (TGF), has raised concerns about the economic hardships faced by the local press in Turkey, warning that at least 100 newspapers may be closed this year alone.

30 November 2021

Public ad bans on three daily newspapers

Public ad bans on three daily newspapers

The BİK has implemented previous fines against two newspapers while imposing another a new fine on another one.

28 September 2021

Report: Pro-government newspapers received 78 percent of all public ad payments in 2020

Report: Pro-government newspapers received 78 percent of all public ad payments in 2020

The government has been criticized for using the Press Advertisement Agency to repress independent newspapers.

More fines on newspapers, TV channels critical of government

More fines on newspapers, TV channels critical of government

Evrensel newspaper has been fined for referring to police response to Boğaziçi University protesters as an "attack" while two TV channeles have been handed four separate penalties over comments by pundits.

Minister offers no explanation for 14.5 million lira tax fine on pro-opposition newspaper

Minister offers no explanation for 14.5 million lira tax fine on pro-opposition newspaper

"The fines imposed on newspapers and televisions that pursue the truth both destroy freedom of the press and take away our right to information," MP Çakırözer has said.

Press Advertising Agency’s embargo taken to court

Press Advertising Agency’s embargo taken to court

Not given public ads by the BİK for 407 days, Yeni Asya newspaper’s headline reads, “We have started a legal struggle against the ads embargo.”

Constitutional Court finds rights violation in public ad ban on Korkusuz newspaper

Constitutional Court finds rights violation in public ad ban on Korkusuz newspaper

The Press Advertising Agency violated freedom of expression and the press by imposing a ban on the newspaper because of an article, the top court has ruled.

Five newspapers got 88 percent of ad penalties by Press Advertising Agency

Five newspapers got 88 percent of ad penalties by Press Advertising Agency

The agency is channeling public ads to pro-government newspapers while preventing independent outlets' income from ads, says media ombudsperson Bildirici.

8 February 2021

'Financial censorship': Public ad ban on Evrensel newspaper in place for 483 days

'Financial censorship': Public ad ban on Evrensel newspaper in place for 483 days

The Press Advertising Agency often imposes public ad bans on independent newspapers that are critical of the government.

13 January 2021 Hikmet Adal

Press Advertising Agency cuts public ads of BirGün over ‘RTÜK’ news

Press Advertising Agency cuts public ads of BirGün over ‘RTÜK’ news

In a news report in October 2020, daily BirGün documented the “public loss” of 450 thousand lira caused by the overseas trips of the members of Turkey’s media authority RTÜK. The public ads of the newspaper are now cut for three days over this report.

12 January 2021

Public ads of Cumhuriyet newspaper cut for 28 days

Public ads of Cumhuriyet newspaper cut for 28 days

The İstanbul 3rd Civil Court of First Instance has rejected Cumhuriyet's appeal against the public ad cut imposed by the Press Advertisement Agency (BİK). Relying on this rejection, the Agency has cut the newspaper’s public ads for 28 days.

17 November 2020

Sexist, discriminatory words in Press Advertising Agency dictionaries

Sexist, discriminatory words in Press Advertising Agency dictionaries

In three dictionaries sent by the Press Advertising Agency (BİK), a public institution, to media outlets, there are discriminating and sexist words about women, including words that the Turkish Language Association (TDK) decided to remove from its dictionaries.

17 September 2020

MHP MP submitted Parliamentary question, Minister Albayrak answered with a link

MHP MP submitted Parliamentary question, Minister Albayrak answered with a link

MHP MP Özdemir asked 7 questions to Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak in a Parliamentary question. The Minister responded with a link. Özdemir has returned his unanswered questions to the Minister.

10 September 2020

Turkey's media authority head also appointed as a board member at state-run bank

Turkey's media authority head also appointed as a board member at state-run bank

After public criticism, the RTÜK chair had resigned from his position at a state-owned satellite communications corporation. Now he has been appointed to Halkbank's board of directors.

Public ads of daily Evrensel cut for 45 days

Public ads of daily Evrensel cut for 45 days

The Public Advertisement Institution (BİK) has fined daily Evrensel over an article published on May 5. The Institution has alleged that the article penned by Ragıp Zarakolu “hinted at a coup.”

Multiple Channels, Single Voice

PENNED BY SERCAN ENGEREK

Multiple Channels, Single Voice

Press is the life savior for democracy, but - in the most innocent terms possible - some need to reconsider the notion of democracy independently from the positions they hold.

6 June 2020 Sercan Engerek

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Although court hearings were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, prosecution of journalists and fines on critical news outlets continued in May, Press in Arrest has said.

'Media Authorities Have Become Publicly Financed Executioners of the Press'

CONTEMPORARY JOURNALISTS' ASSOCIATION

'Media Authorities Have Become Publicly Financed Executioners of the Press'

The RTÜK and the BİK have become instruments to silence critical news outlets, says a report by the Contemporary Journalists' Association.

TGC: Fines on Cumhuriyet, Halk TV Aimed at Intimidating Critical Journalists

TGC: Fines on Cumhuriyet, Halk TV Aimed at Intimidating Critical Journalists

With heavy penalties against critical media outlets, authorities are interfering with people's right to information and attempting to intimidate journalists, says the Turkish Journalists Association.

Press Advertisement Institution Cuts Public Ads of Daily BirGün for 7 Days

Press Advertisement Institution Cuts Public Ads of Daily BirGün for 7 Days

The Press Advertisement Institution (BİK) has fined daily BirGün over two separate news reports on Turkish Red Crescent. The public ads of the daily have been cut for 7 days.

Public Ads of Cumhuriyet Cut for 35 Days Over ‘Illegal Construction in Bosphorus’ News

Public Ads of Cumhuriyet Cut for 35 Days Over ‘Illegal Construction in Bosphorus’ News

The Press Advertisement Institution (BİK) has cut the public ads of daily Cumhuriyet for 35 days over its new report “There is illegal construction in Bosphorus” about Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.

European Parliament Calls on Turkey to End Public Advertising Ban on Daily Evrensel

European Parliament Calls on Turkey to End Public Advertising Ban on Daily Evrensel

10 Members of the European Parliament have addressed a letter to Press Advertisement Institution (BİK) Director General Rıdvan Duran and called on the institution to lift the public advertising ban on daily Evrensel.

Press Advertisement Institution Ends Public Ad Ban on Daily BirGün

Press Advertisement Institution Ends Public Ad Ban on Daily BirGün

The International Press Institute (IPI) has announced that the Press Advertisement Institution (BİK) has ended the 6-month ban on daily BirGün while the public ad ban on Evrensel newspaper is still in effect.

26 February 2020

Presidency: Ads of Evrensel, BirGün Cut due to 'Violating Ethical Principles'

Presidency: Ads of Evrensel, BirGün Cut due to 'Violating Ethical Principles'

The press advertisement authority recently cut the ads of the two dailies known for their critical stance towards the government.

11 February 2020