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Journalist Ceren Kaynak-İskit dies at 38

Journalist Ceren Kaynak-İskit dies at 38

A journalist and advocate for press freedom, Ceren Kaynak İskit contributed to independent media outlets and worked to defend women journalists against rights violations.

Journalist Özlem Gürses sentenced to prison over comments on Syria

Journalist Özlem Gürses sentenced to prison over comments on Syria

During a broadcast, Özlem Gürses appeared to conflate ISIS with Turkish-backed groups in Syria, likely by mistake, which led to a criminal case being filed against her.

Investigative journalists Timur Soykan, Murat Ağırel detained over blackmail allegations

Investigative journalists Timur Soykan, Murat Ağırel detained over blackmail allegations

The journalists were detained based on the statements of suspects in a money laundering investigation, who alleged that the journalists had threatened and blackmailed them. They were released under judicial supervision at midnight.

Journalists' union denied visit to jailed reporter Elif Akgül

Journalists' union denied visit to jailed reporter Elif Akgül

Akgül, a former board member of TGS and a former editor of bianet, has been detained for over six weeks.

7 April 2025 Hikmet Adal

Journalism groups demand release of Swedish reporter detained in Turkey

Journalism groups demand release of Swedish reporter detained in Turkey

Five journalism and freedom of expression organizations, all partners in the Media Freedom Rapid Response, have issued a joint statement calling for the immediate release of Joakim Medin.

Journalist among seven detained during protest in Balıkesir

Journalist among seven detained during protest in Balıkesir

All the detainees have been released under judicial supervision.

Two journalists covering protests detained by anti-terror police

Two journalists covering protests detained by anti-terror police

Nisa Sude Demirel and Elif Bayburt were detained in early morning raids.

Turkey says deported BBC journalist lacked press accreditation

Turkey says deported BBC journalist lacked press accreditation

Mark Lowen was deported from Turkey, where he was reporting on the recent protests. The Communications Directorate says the deportation was not related to his news coverage.

BBC journalist Mark Lowen deported from Turkey after covering protests

BBC journalist Mark Lowen deported from Turkey after covering protests

“To be detained and deported from the country where I previously lived for five years and for which I have such affection has been extremely distressing," said the journalist.

Court orders release of journalists arrested over İmamoğlu protest coverage

Court orders release of journalists arrested over İmamoğlu protest coverage

The journalists were remanded in custody after the prosecutor reportedly amending their initial request for their release.

Seven ournalists arrested over coverage of İmamoğlu protests

Seven ournalists arrested over coverage of İmamoğlu protests

Eight journalists were detained in house raids yesterday.

RSF condemns police violence against journalists covering İmamoğlu protests

RSF condemns police violence against journalists covering İmamoğlu protests

The group demanded release of the journalists who were detained due to their coverage of the peotests.

Turkey detains journalists covering protests in house raids

Turkey detains journalists covering protests in house raids

Several journalists have been injured during police response since the protests began on Mar 19 while covering the events on site. Also, police reportely damaged journalists' equipment in some cases.

Journalist unions condemn police violence against reporters during İmamoğlu protests

Journalist unions condemn police violence against reporters during İmamoğlu protests

Police response to protests have left several journalists injured.

TV anchor Ece Üner taken to courthouse for questioning

TV anchor Ece Üner taken to courthouse for questioning

Üner is accused of "publicly insulting judicial institutions" and "attempting to influence a fair trial."

Belgian journalist Chris Den Hond denied entry to Turkey

Belgian journalist Chris Den Hond denied entry to Turkey

Police officers told Den Hond he was blacklisted due to his celebration of Kurdish forces' defense of Kobanî against ISIS, according to the journalist.

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz faces online harassment after Women's Day post

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz faces online harassment after Women's Day post

“Women journalists are not safe anywhere. The messages I received—threats of rape, murder, and insults—once again show what women journalists go through," said Deniz.

bianet editor Evrim Kepenek acquitted of ‘disinformation’ charge over 2023 earthquake post

bianet editor Evrim Kepenek acquitted of ‘disinformation’ charge over 2023 earthquake post

Kepenek was put on trial due to a social media post mentoning the claims that the authorities were confiscating tents in the aftermath of the deadly earthquakes.

25 February 2025

Journalist Ozan Kaplanoğlu imprisoned over 2013 conviction for insulting Erdoğan

Journalist Ozan Kaplanoğlu imprisoned over 2013 conviction for insulting Erdoğan

Kaplanoğlu has been sent to prison after a conditional release decision was revoked.

18 February 2025

Turkey’s largest journalists' union fails to reach deal with nine outlets in collective bargaining talks

Turkey’s largest journalists' union fails to reach deal with nine outlets in collective bargaining talks

The Journalists’ Union of Turkey criticized media employers for proposing wage increases below the inflation rate.

14 February 2025

TV anchor Özlem Gürses released from house arrest after 52 days

TV anchor Özlem Gürses released from house arrest after 52 days

Gürses was hosting her weekday morning program on Sözcü TV from a mini studio set up in her home.

12 February 2025

Local journalism: Pursuing truth under pressure

Local journalism: Pursuing truth under pressure

Local journalism demands a relentless struggle against economic hardships, political pressures, threats, and judicial harassment.

7 February 2025 Serra Taylan

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ acquitted in trial over assassination claim

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ acquitted in trial over assassination claim

Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, Yanardağ raised claims of an assassination plot targeting the main opposition candidate.

5 February 2025

Assurance of our right to know: Freedom of expression and journalists

Assurance of our right to know: Freedom of expression and journalists

Freedom of expression is one of the main means of making human rights violations visible, as well as their perpetrators, planners and those who protect those responsible. For these reasons, those in power are not happy with the full exercise of freedom of expression.

4 February 2025 Osman İşçi

Halk TV chief editor arrested in 'expert witness' investigation

Halk TV chief editor arrested in 'expert witness' investigation

The pro-opposition broadcaster's interview with an expert witness reportedly involved in multiple investigations targeting opposition-run municipalities in İstanbul led to the arrest of its editor-in-chief.

30 January 2025

Three Halk TV journalists detained over broadcast of court expert’s phone call

Three Halk TV journalists detained over broadcast of court expert’s phone call

A pro-government newspaper had also interviewed the same expert, said Barış Pehlivan, one of the detained journalists.

29 January 2025

Siirt co-mayor sentenced to prison over past journalism activities

Siirt co-mayor sentenced to prison over past journalism activities

Sofya Alağaş, a former manager for a pro-Kurdish news agency, has been sentenced in connection with the agency's reporting.

28 January 2025

Medine Mamedoğlu

Journalism amid male-state violence: Keep writing!

DEFENDING JOURNALISM - 5

Journalism amid male-state violence: Keep writing!

The many challenges that come with being Kurdish, being a woman, and being a journalist—which my women colleagues will understand all too well—have not diminished in the past ten years.

22 December 2024 Medine Mamedoğlu

Two Kurdish journalists killed in suspected Turkish drone strike in northern Syria

Two Kurdish journalists killed in suspected Turkish drone strike in northern Syria

Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin were covering the clashes between Turkey-backed groups and Kurdish foces.

20 December 2024

Opposition leader’s bodyguards assault journalists in Çorum

Opposition leader’s bodyguards assault journalists in Çorum

Musavat Dervişoğlu's security team attempted to prevent some journalists from covering an event where he met with party members.

16 December 2024

Barış Terkoğlu

Journalism that will make us say 'it was worth it'

DEFENDING JOURNALISM - 4

Journalism that will make us say 'it was worth it'

Imprisonment, isolation, unemployment, threats, bans, censorship... This is a summary of what I’ve gone through. Yet, I remain hopeful, both for journalism and for my country. Despite everything, the generation I belong to does not give up on writing, reporting, and speaking out.

9 December 2024 Barış Terkoğlu

Study reveals journalists in Turkey living at hunger threshold

Study reveals journalists in Turkey living at hunger threshold

The average salary in the media sector is just 28% above the minimum wage.

9 December 2024

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