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Court says journalist Fatih Altaylı ' implied assassination threat against Erdoğan'

Court says journalist Fatih Altaylı ' implied assassination threat against Erdoğan'

The court's detailed ruling described Altaylı's references to killed Ottoman sultans as “a threat implying an attack on the president’s life."

16 December 2025

Journalist Fatih Altaylı sentenced to over 4 years in prison over remarks about Erdoğan

Journalist Fatih Altaylı sentenced to over 4 years in prison over remarks about Erdoğan

Altaylı stood trial for referencing killed Ottoman sultans.

27 November 2025

Imprisoned journalist Fatih Altaylı pauses ‘Empty Chair’ YouTube broadcasts

Imprisoned journalist Fatih Altaylı pauses ‘Empty Chair’ YouTube broadcasts

During the three months he spent in prison, Altaylı continued his YouTube broadcasts and news coverage without interruption. Following a court decision to extend his detention, he announced that he will not be publishing or broadcasting for a while.

Press freedom and journalist organizations call for the release of journalist Fatih Altaylı

Press freedom and journalist organizations call for the release of journalist Fatih Altaylı

IPI and the undersigned press freedom, freedom of expression and journalists’ organizations today strongly condemn the arrest of Turkish journalist Fatih Altaylı over his political commentary during a YouTube live broadcast and call for his immediate release.

Journalists face disinformation probe after gold smuggling allegations against MPs

Journalists face disinformation probe after gold smuggling allegations against MPs

Well-known journalists Fatih Altaylı and İsmail Saymaz are under investigation for reporting on the “gold smuggling” allegations into the former MHP deputies. Party officials have provided no details but made implicit statements about “abusing power.”

22 November 2024

Altaylı: 'Interviewing Öcalan is not something to be ashamed of, it is good journalism'

Altaylı: 'Interviewing Öcalan is not something to be ashamed of, it is good journalism'

Journalist Fatih Altaylı responded to those criticizing him pointing at a photograph showing him with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in a column article.

Religious authority files complaint against journalist Altaylı over 'orphaned children' tweet

Religious authority files complaint against journalist Altaylı over 'orphaned children' tweet

The renowned journalist used strong words against Diyanet after it issued a religious order about adopting children who lost their parents in the Maraş earthquakes.

21 February 2023