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bianet editor Evrim Kepenek provides statement to prosecutor in 'disinformation' probe

bianet editor Evrim Kepenek provides statement to prosecutor in 'disinformation' probe

"We believe in the essence of journalism, which is to convey the truth to the public. Straying from this path, distorting the truth, is not a part of our journalistic understanding," Kepenek has said.

3 November 2023 Dilek Sarıgül

Media chief claims Turkey is the country most at risk of disinformation

Media chief claims Turkey is the country most at risk of disinformation

Fake news and false information have been hazardous and prevalent since the February 6 earthquakes, Turkey's Communications Director, Fahrettin Altun, addressed in a video message.

Investigation into BabalaTV's 'the dam wall is cracked' post

Investigation into BabalaTV's 'the dam wall is cracked' post

An investigation has been launched against Youtuber Oğuzhan Uğur and others responsible at BabalaTV for spreading disinformation.

13 February 2023

AKP, MHP complete bill on social media, online news outlets, says MP

AKP, MHP complete bill on social media, online news outlets, says MP

The Press Law will be amended to cover online news outlets, which will have the same criminal and legal responsibility as the periodical publications.

What is possible for a media free of hate and disinformation?

REGULATIONS, EXPERIENCES IN EU & TURKEY

What is possible for a media free of hate and disinformation?

IPS Communication Foundation/bianet met rights organizations and journalists to share the outputs of its works as part of the Resilience project, which has set out to help “a media free of hate and disinformation” come true.

7 February 2022

From constructive journalism to peace journalism

EDITORS FOR TRUST FORUM

From constructive journalism to peace journalism

I still believe that as a person working for a rights-based media outlet, I can share our own experience of peace journalism at bianet as an example of how constructive journalism can be practiced in a context with a mounting pressure on rights and freedoms.

18 October 2021 Selay Dalaklı

Editors’ potential power: Restoring trust in the media

EDITORS FOR TRUST FORUM

Editors’ potential power: Restoring trust in the media

With the participation of over 30 editors from the Western Balkans and Turkey, the Editors’ Forum in Montenegro aimed to stress the potential power of editors in restoring trust in the media in the face of hate narratives, disinformation, propaganda.

18 October 2021 Selay Dalaklı

AKP plans to introduce prison sentences for 'disinformation' on social media, says MP

AKP plans to introduce prison sentences for 'disinformation' on social media, says MP

Citing Germany's laws, AKP deputy Özkaya said Turkey should also impose prison sentences for disinformation and misinformation on social media.

Hate and disinformation narratives in Turkey

RESILIENCE PROJECT

Hate and disinformation narratives in Turkey

Released as part of the “Resilience” project in partnership with a series of media organizations including bianet, “Hate and Disinformation Narratives in the Online Mediascape in Turkey” report analyzes the narratives against four main target groups.

31 December 2020 Sinem Aydınlı

İstanbul Convention: What is it? What is it not?

İstanbul Convention: What is it? What is it not?

Women’s Platform for Equality has shared details about the İstanbul Convention on social media so that the disinformation about the provisions of the convention can be eliminated.

A Coup Night: Backgammon at Rummikub Table on Cold July Day

A Coup Night: Backgammon at Rummikub Table on Cold July Day

It has been claimed that CHP presidential candidate İnce played backgammon at rummikub table during July 15 coup attempt.