content tagged with journalism

Estera Costinescu

Journalist at all costs: Journalism in Turkey through a Romanian lens

Journalist at all costs: Journalism in Turkey through a Romanian lens

When it comes to freedom of expression, it isn’t only about how much you are allowed to say because we also need to take into consideration the political context, the time and the culture of the place where you want to express yourself.

6 October 2023 Estera Costinescu

Meeting Nadezda Azhgikhina, a dissident Russian journalist: On Fetisov Journalism Awards

Meeting Nadezda Azhgikhina, a dissident Russian journalist: On Fetisov Journalism Awards

"We get a comprehensive picture of today's world, with all diversities and details that are usually far from mainstream media, we see faces and hear voices of people from all parts of the globe," Azhgikhina says about the award.

23 July 2023 Sevda Alankuş

Facing up to difficulties 'in the nature of'* journalists of this country

Facing up to difficulties 'in the nature of'* journalists of this country

Murat İnceoğlu, bianet's new editor-in-chief says, "I had to say "Hello" to you from bianet during such a difficult time. Bianet, the first internet news portal of Türkiye, is an old and first love for all of us. This is a new and important period for me. We will bring bianet to where it deserves together with all our friends."

10 February 2023 Murat İnceoğlu

How did media report 2021 forest fires in Türkiye?

How did media report 2021 forest fires in Türkiye?

Covering forest fires of summer of 2021, bianet made most references to climate change, included suggestions for solutions, warned journalists and readers against false news regarding involvement of "terrorists", and showed local people strong and in solidarity.

13 December 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Journalism questioned: 'What do you mean by the Kurdish question?'

Journalism questioned: 'What do you mean by the Kurdish question?'

"There is no crime interrogation regarding the actions of 16 journalists, it is journalism being interrogated," the attorney of the arrested journalists Resul Demir has said.

16 June 2022 Ruken Tuncel

TELE 1 TV faces losing license due to RTÜK fines

TELE 1 TV faces losing license due to RTÜK fines

TELE1 Editor-in-Chief Merdan Yanardağ has announced that TV channel faces confiscation and sale of license if the debt of 1 million 800 thousand lira is not paid.

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 3 days in detention

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu released after 3 days in detention

Accused of sending money to the imprisoned journalists Nedim Türfent and Ziya Ataman, Dicle Müftüoğlu has been released on probation after giving her statement to the prosecutor’s office.

Investigation into bianet report about ‘lawsuit against journalists’

Investigation into bianet report about ‘lawsuit against journalists’

Former editor-in-chief of bianet who testified at the police station has said that the article in question was "not libel but journalism."

Israel’s killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh protested in İstanbul

Israel’s killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh protested in İstanbul

“It could be any one of us in Shireen’s place, we call out to the Turkish and international media to demand justice for our friend Shireen,” said Abdulaziz Muhammed, Al-Jazeera Turkey representative.

Journalism groups urge media to be 'on the side of peace' in coverage of Ukraine invasion

Journalism groups urge media to be 'on the side of peace' in coverage of Ukraine invasion

Five groups have criticized the media for promoting warmongering and disregarding the lives of civilians.

28 February 2022

Survey: More than 70 percent of journalists struggle to make ends meet

Survey: More than 70 percent of journalists struggle to make ends meet

More than 85 percent of journalists apply self-censorship and are concerned that they might get into legal trouble because of their reports.

10 January 2022

Both gains and concerns in journalists’ rights!

BIA MEDIA MONITOR / OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2021

Both gains and concerns in journalists’ rights!

In the last quarter of 2021, at least 214 journalists appeared before the judge in 81 court cases in Turkey, facing 23 different charges. At least 62 were charged with “organization membership” and 14 “terror propaganda.” Happy Working Journalists Day!

10 January 2022 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı

The media in the Balkans and Turkey: 'Keep fighting'

FAZANA MEDIA FESTIVAL

The media in the Balkans and Turkey: 'Keep fighting'

The chief topic of the Fazana Media Festival in Croatia was the developments in the media in the Balkans and Turkey. The general assembly of the SEENPM was also held at the festival attended by nearly 70 professionals. Erol Önderoğlu from bianet was elected to the board of directors.

17 September 2021 Nazan Özcan

As Yüksekova Haber newspaper turns 21...

A STORY OF JOURNALISM IN HAKKARİ

As Yüksekova Haber newspaper turns 21...

Yüksekova Haber Newspaper was established on May 5, 2000, but our newspaper, which we raised with great efforts, was closed by a Statutory Decree in 2016. We don’t accept this. We did not commit a crime, we are not guilty. Happy birthday to us.

6 May 2021 Necip Çapraz

‘Not press workers, but journalism targeted as a whole’

TIGRIS EUPHRATES JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

‘Not press workers, but journalism targeted as a whole’

According to the monthly report of the Tigris Euphrates Journalists (DFG) Association, nine journalists were taken into custody, four journalists were prevented from news follow-up and two journalists faced an investigation in April 2021.

‘RTÜK instrumentalized to pressure independent media in Turkey’

REPORT BY COUNCIL OF EUROPE

‘RTÜK instrumentalized to pressure independent media in Turkey’

“In Turkey, most of the mainstream media is under the control of government allies,” concludes the annual report of the Council of Europe Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists.

Journalists express support for Boğaziçi: 'We don't bow down'

Journalists express support for Boğaziçi: 'We don't bow down'

Amid ongoing protests of Boğaziçi University students and academics against the appointed rector, journalists have released a joint statement and said, “We don’t bow down, we know that journalism is not a crime.”

10 February 2021

Kurdish Digital Journalism eBook is now out

Kurdish Digital Journalism eBook is now out

Kurdish Digital Journalism eBook has come out. Edited by Murat Bayram, the book has been prepared based on the discussions held during the Kurdish Digital Media Workshop.

10 February 2021 Aren Yıldırım

Everyone can go in, journalists can't

SEARCH FOR JUSTICE IN THE DAYS OF CORONAVIRUS

Everyone can go in, journalists can't

Two cases in one day... The sadness and anger of not being able to follow either case... Courthouse journalism in the days of coronavirus... Incompletely witnessing the search for justice...

25 June 2020 Hikmet Adal

21 International Organizations Condemn SETA Report on Journalists

21 International Organizations Condemn SETA Report on Journalists

21 international organizations have become signatories to a statement by the RSF, condemning the SETA report on journalists: “Such a witch-hunt is especially dangerous in the tension and political polarization currently characterizing Turkish society.”

Erdoğan - TÜSİAD Debate and Media

OMBUDSPERSON FARUK BİLDİRİCİ COMMENTS

Erdoğan - TÜSİAD Debate and Media

Media ombudsperson Bildirici has penned an article entitled “How has the debate between the President and TÜSİAD been faded out?” and drawn attention to the shortcomings in the news of not only pro-government media but also of the opposition media.

'Turkey is World's Largest Imprisoner of Journalists'

COUNCIL OF EUROPE REPORT

'Turkey is World's Largest Imprisoner of Journalists'

According to a report by the Council of Europe and its partner organizations, Turkey is the country where most journalists are behind bars. In Europe, 110 imprisoned journalists out of 130 are in Turkey.

13 February 2019

Journalist Coşkun Sentenced to 2 Years 3 Months in Jail

Journalist Coşkun Sentenced to 2 Years 3 Months in Jail

Cumhuriyet Newspaper correspondent Canan Coşkun has been sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in prison on charge of “targetting officers who took charge in fight against terrorism”.

19 July 2018 Beyza Kural

Erdem Gül: Price for Writing the Truth

MİT TRUCKS CASE

Erdem Gül: Price for Writing the Truth

The hearing in the trial of journalists Erdem Gül, Can Dündar and CHP Deputy Enis Berberoğlu put on trial due to the the MİT Trucks report on Cumhuriyet daily. Ahead of the hearing, journalists have held a statement in from of the courthouse.

16 November 2016 Elif Akgül

“Press Vest” Offers No Protection for Journalists in Syria

“Press Vest” Offers No Protection for Journalists in Syria

With a number of international reporters still missing in Syria, Turkish journalists Bünyamin Aygün and Serkan Ocak have cautioned that taking to the Arab country still poses major lethal risks. Veteran journalist Mete Çubukçu also noted that both sides of the conflict in Syria are now targeting journalists.

22 August 2012 Nilay Vardar

Önderoğlu: Judicial Pressure Equals Pressure on Press and Research

Önderoğlu: Judicial Pressure Equals Pressure on Press and Research

Social Science Students of the Platform 'We are still Witnesses' organized a panel discussion on governing mechanisms of the political power over oppositional movements. The discussion was also an expression of solidarity for rights activist Pınar Selek.

31 May 2010 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Journalist's Death at Newroz 1992: Evidence of Ergenekon Mentality

Journalist Balıkçı recalls his colleague's death by police fire, during the Newroz events of 1992: "A white flag on his hand, İzzet was lying in blood. The case was never solved."

19 March 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

A Cypriot Journalist Receives The Courage In Journalism Award

The International Women’s Media Foundation awards Sevgül Uludağ, a journalist from Cyprus with the Courage in Journalism Award for her work done under very difficult conditions.

27 June 2008 Tolga Korkut

RSF: Article 301 is “Enemy of Press Freedom”

In its annual report for 2008, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) criticised Article 301 and the nationalist obstruction of press freedom. The murder of Hrant Dink could have been prevented.

14 February 2008

Mediterranean Woman Journalists: 9 Countries, 7 Languages, 45 Articles

A project bringing together female journalists from nine Mediterranean countries wil result in 45 articles translated into seven languages.

11 February 2008 Nadire Mater

Turkey Commemorates Journalist Mumcu, Killed 15 Years Ago

Turkey Commemorates Journalist Mumcu, Killed 15 Years Ago

It has been 15 years since Cumhuriyet journalist Ugur Mumcu was murdered. The “Hope” trial, which is related to his murder and that of three academics, has been going on for eight years. There is only one person detained.

25 January 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Attacker of Hakkari Journalist Imprisoned

Necip Capraz, owner of the Hakkari Yüksekova News newspaper, has won a case against his attacker, although he will appeal against the light punishment.

13 January 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

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