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Journalist Bahadır Özgür investigated over report on ISIS shell companies in Turkey

Journalist Bahadır Özgür investigated over report on ISIS shell companies in Turkey

Özgür's article detailed a financial crimes authority report submitted to a court during a trial. He now faces charges of disclosing state secrets.

'Disinformation law' used against 83 journalists since 2022

'Disinformation law' used against 83 journalists since 2022

Since the law came into effect, 83 journalists have been investigated, detained, arrested, or prosecuted on charges of “publicly disseminating misleading information.”

İrfan Kovankaya

Kurdish journalists targeted in new wave of online censorship

Kurdish journalists targeted in new wave of online censorship

“The government doesn't want any dissenting voices outside of its official narrative," says journalist Ruşen Takva.

10 April 2026 Irfan Kovankaya

İrfan Kovankaya

EU strips journalist Hüseyin Doğru of livelihood over pro-Palestine reporting

EU strips journalist Hüseyin Doğru of livelihood over pro-Palestine reporting

After Doğru’s bank accounts were frozen, the sanctions were extended to his spouse’s accounts, effectively cutting off the family’s livelihood.

2 April 2026 Irfan Kovankaya

‘Israel’s attacks will not stop unless real accountability is ensured’

UJL PRESIDENT ELSY MOUFARREJ

‘Israel’s attacks will not stop unless real accountability is ensured’

We spoke with Lebanese journalist and unionist Elsy Moufarrej about Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, their impact on the country’s internal dynamics, the targeting of journalists, and the struggle they are waging against impunity.

1 April 2026 Vecih Cuzdan

For journalists in Turkey, fighting court cases is becoming part of the job

For journalists in Turkey, fighting court cases is becoming part of the job

Accounts of Tuğçe Yılmaz, Mehmet Aslan, and Furkan Karabay show how pressure on press freedom has evolved into a systematic regime.

1 April 2026 Hikmet Adal

Court lifts journalist Furkan Karabay’s house arrest

Court lifts journalist Furkan Karabay’s house arrest

Karabay is facing charges of "publicly spreading misleading information" and "targeting individuals involved in the fight against terrorism."

Journalist İsmail Arı arrested for ‘spreading disinformation’

Journalist İsmail Arı arrested for ‘spreading disinformation’

Arı was taken into custody during a family visit over the Eid holiday. “They’ve been looking for an excuse to arrest me for over a year. My only crime is practicing journalism in this country. Journalism is not a crime," he said following his arrest.

Prosecutors drop 'terror' probe into journalist over work in pro-Kurdish publications

Prosecutors drop 'terror' probe into journalist over work in pro-Kurdish publications

Roza Metina was among several others who have been investigated for their published work.

Journalist Oğuz Bakır acquitted in case over social media post on prosecutor

Journalist Oğuz Bakır acquitted in case over social media post on prosecutor

Bakır was briefly arrested over a social media post criticizing a prosecutor who had a symbol of the 1990s extrajudicial killings o his desk.

Journalist Feyza Nur Çalıkoğlu acquitted in disinformation case

Journalist Feyza Nur Çalıkoğlu acquitted in disinformation case

Çalıkoğlu stood trial over a news article about alleged rights violations in an İstanbul removal center.

Two journalists detained over live stream of Turkey’s İncirlik Airbase amid Iran strikes

Two journalists detained over live stream of Turkey’s İncirlik Airbase amid Iran strikes

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the livestreams, which they say pose a danger to state security.

28 February 2026

Seven journalists convicted for taking photos at courtroom

Seven journalists convicted for taking photos at courtroom

The journalists' lawyers said the only evidence was a police report.

25 February 2026

Iranian journalist leaves Turkey for third country to avoid deportation to Iran

Iranian journalist leaves Turkey for third country to avoid deportation to Iran

Saeid Hassanzadeh Siahgourabi moved to Turkey in 2010 after receiving a prison sentence in Iran.

23 February 2026 Hikmet Adal

DW Türkçe journalist Alican Uludağ formally arrested for 'insulting the president'

DW Türkçe journalist Alican Uludağ formally arrested for 'insulting the president'

Uludağ was detained at his home for in an investigation for "spreading disinformation" and "insulting the president."

20 February 2026

Iranian journalist faces deportation from Turkey despite protection request

Iranian journalist faces deportation from Turkey despite protection request

Saeid Hassanzadeh Siahgourabi was detained after his residence permit expired. He was awaiting the outcome of his visa application to France.

17 February 2026 Hikmet Adal

Iranian refugee journalist Kaveh Taheri faces deportation

Iranian refugee journalist Kaveh Taheri faces deportation

The journalist was detained while on his way to the French consulate in İstanbul to apply for a humanitarian visa.

4 February 2026 Hikmet Adal

TV anchor Sedef Kabaş detained overnight over social media posts

TV anchor Sedef Kabaş detained overnight over social media posts

In her posts, Kabaş criticized the detention of the İstanbul mayor and Turkey's KAAN fighter jet project.

27 January 2026

Journalist Elif Akgül and politician Mehmet Saltoğlu acquitted in 'terror' case

Journalist Elif Akgül and politician Mehmet Saltoğlu acquitted in 'terror' case

Akgül and Saltoğlu stood trial due to their involvement in the activities of the Peoples' Democratic Congress.

20 January 2026 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Nedim Oruç detained while covering protest in Şırnak over Aleppo clashes

Journalist Nedim Oruç detained while covering protest in Şırnak over Aleppo clashes

Clashes between protesters and police continued in side streets after the journalist’s detention.

15 January 2026

Journalist Perihan Kaya receives prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

Journalist Perihan Kaya receives prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

Kaya, who resides abroad, was put on trial due to her social media messages.

Prosecutor seeks up to 10 years in prison for journalists over contributions to pro-Kurdish publications

Prosecutor seeks up to 10 years in prison for journalists over contributions to pro-Kurdish publications

Seven individuals are standing trial due to their work published on two outlets.

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

TV anchor Mehmet Akif Ersoy detained in drug probe

TV anchor Mehmet Akif Ersoy detained in drug probe

Ersoy's detention comes days after similar incidents involving other TV anchors.

10 December 2025

'Terrorism' trial begins for journalists over freelance work for pro-Kurdish media

'Terrorism' trial begins for journalists over freelance work for pro-Kurdish media

“In a period when peace discussions are back on the agenda in the country, I am being accused of ‘aiding’ and ‘being a member’ of an organization that dissolved itself and laid down arms. Isn't this a clear irony?” bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz said in her defense.

9 December 2025 Hikmet Adal

Police violence against state media journalists covering officer's suicide in Adıyaman

Police violence against state media journalists covering officer's suicide in Adıyaman

AA journalists reportedly attempted to show their press cards to officers but were "harshly removed" from the scene.

8 December 2025

Journalist Furkan Karabay released after sentencing

Journalist Furkan Karabay released after sentencing

" I will not present a defense against this indictment, which was prepared like filling out a betting slip. I refuse to make a defense," Karabay said before tearing up the indictment against him.

4 December 2025 Hikmet Adal

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz's trial begins: 'My profession is put on trial'

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz's trial begins: 'My profession is put on trial'

Yılmaz, who described the lawsuit filed against him due to his news report as "an intimidation against journalism," said, "I have always tried to be the voice of those whose voices are not heard, including both people and animals."

3 December 2025 Hikmet Adal

Sözcü TV dismisses 15 journalists including editor-in-chief

Sözcü TV dismisses 15 journalists including editor-in-chief

Sources from the outlet told bianet that the dismissals were linked to an upcoming leadership change.

1 December 2025

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz to appear before court over interview with Armenian youths

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz to appear before court over interview with Armenian youths

Describing the case against her as “an act of intimidation against journalism,” Yılmaz said, “I have always tried to be a voice for the unheard, both people and animals.”

28 November 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

Irfan Kovankaya

'If there weren’t so few LGBTI+ journalists, I’d simply work at a cafe'

'If there weren’t so few LGBTI+ journalists, I’d simply work at a cafe'

Journalist Yusuf Çelik reflects on covering LGBTI+ issues in Turkey amid state pressure and repeated arrests.

22 November 2025 Irfan Kovankaya