content tagged with freedom of speech

‘Freedom of Speech in Prison’ Book by CİSST Association

‘Freedom of Speech in Prison’ Book by CİSST Association

“Freedom of Speech in Prison” book prepared by Korkut and Demirbaş from the Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association focuses on the restrictions imposed on prisoners’ freedom of speech and the recommendations to overcome them.

A Judge Respecting Freedom of Speech Costs 2.8M Euros

A Judge Respecting Freedom of Speech Costs 2.8M Euros

A project of “Improvement of Turkey’s Capacity for Freedom of Speech” was started by EU and CoE in cooperation with Justice Academy of Turkey. The aim is to train judges who can implement the opinion of ECHR .

12 December 2014

Chief Judge Becomes Editor-in-Chief

Chief Judge Becomes Editor-in-Chief

Kayseri 6th Assize Court ruled initially “provisional injunction” about the unpublished news story of Kayseri Deniz Postası. When the news website objected the rule, the court asked for the story.

12 December 2014 Elif Akgül

Internet and Democracy

Internet and Democracy

Freedom of speech counts as cornerstone of democracy. In Norway the internet is considered as an free arena where all can participate with own ideas. This is not the same in Turkey.

17 February 2014 Deniz Alan Held

Internet Wars: Mainstream Journals Clash with News Websites

Internet Wars: Mainstream Journals Clash with News Websites

Some 20 mainstream daily newspapers in Turkey issued a declaration against the publication or airing of their news reports by internet sites, news portals and broadcasting stations. Such a move would push internet publications back into the underground, the Federation of Internet Media and Informatics (İMEF) cautioned however.

“All Journalists Here Are Witnesses”

WITNESS DAYS

“All Journalists Here Are Witnesses”

Journalists attested for their imprisoned colleagues Çağdaş Kaplan, Mustafa Balbay, Naciye Yavuz, Ömer Faruk Çalışkan and Sultan Şaman as part of the “Witness Days” initiated by the Freedom for Journalists Platform (GÖP.)

6 June 2012 Nilay Vardar

Thousands of People Demonstrate for "Freedom for Journalists"

Thousands of People Demonstrate for "Freedom for Journalists"

Thousands of people demonstrated against the arrest of journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener in Taksim in the centre of Istanbul on Sunday. This was the second protest march for the detained journalists.

Fighting against Windmills

Fighting against Windmills

The Turkish government's battle with the PKK threatens to stifle art itself, says Kaya Genç.

23 August 2010 Kaya Genç

'Peace Mother' Sentenced to 6 Years in Jail

'Peace Mother' Sentenced to 6 Years in Jail

Peace Mother Sultan Acıbuca was sentenced for her speeches for peace as if she was a member of the militant PKK. Acıbuca's "offences": condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, attending events like the World Women Day etc.

10 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

bianet Report not Congruent with Minister Çiçek's Explanations...

UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

bianet Report not Congruent with Minister Çiçek's Explanations...

Deputy Prime Minister Çiçek said at the UN Human Rights Council that "judicial decisions related to press freedom are given only for the reason of propaganda for a terrorist organization". Yet, both the Anti-Terror Law and the Criminal Code are full of restrictions...

19 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Danish Students Visited bianet

Danish Students Visited bianet

A group of Danish high school students visited bianet to obtain information about freedom of expression in Turkey, government's policies and the role of the media in relations between Turkey and the EU and in communications between people.

25 March 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

Artist Faces Prison for Criticizing National Education Director

Artist Faces Prison for Criticizing National Education Director

Turkish artist Müjde Ar is on trial on the grounds of allegedly addressing Eskişehir National Education Director İbrahim Ceylan by saying "Which hinterland do these managers come from?" The case is postponed to 4 March.

5 January 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Gün TV: Kurdish Broadcasts Difficult

The Diyarbakir Gün TV channel has been broadcasting in Kurdish, but has faced many difficulties due to RTÜK stipulations.

14 November 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Academics' Acquittal Overruled

The Supreme Court of Appeals has overruled the acquittal of Prof. Oran and Prof. Kaboglu.

14 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Three Journalists Pay for Kandil Feature

"Hürriyet" journalists Karakurt, Tatlican and Kilic will have to pay a total of 60,500 YTL for their feature on Kandil mountain.

10 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Alkan Receives Death Threats

Journalist Alkan Receives Death Threats

Journalist Türker Alkan says that he has being receiving death threats since the general elections. One email sender identified himself as a policeman.

6 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Acquittal after Criticising Military Operations

A lawyer and a politician who spoke to Roj TV, the Kurdish satellite television which is not allowed in Turkey, have been acquitted for criticising military operations in the Tunceli area as not solving the problem.

22 August 2007 Erol Önderoğlu