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Armed attack on journalist Yaman Kaya

Armed attack on journalist Yaman Kaya

Kaya escaped the assault unharmed, and the assailants fled the scene.

14 November 2023

Journalist Semra Çelebi acquitted of ‘insulting Turkish flag’

Journalist Semra Çelebi acquitted of ‘insulting Turkish flag’

The journalist faced several charges over a social media post about the 2020 Pride March.

7 November 2023

Journalist Tolga Şardan released

Journalist Tolga Şardan released

Şardan was arrested "publicly spreading deceptive information" because of his recent news article.

7 November 2023

Israeli soldiers target Turkish journalist with laser sights during live broadcast

Israeli soldiers target Turkish journalist with laser sights during live broadcast

Mücahit Topçu was reporting on the Israli-Palestinian war from Jerusalem.

31 October 2023

Journalist Pınar Gayıp acquitted of 'targeting counterterrorism officials'

Journalist Pınar Gayıp acquitted of 'targeting counterterrorism officials'

Gayıp stood trial for a tweet regarding a specialist sergeant's sexual assault on a woman.

19 September 2023

Jailed Kurdish journalist denied musical instrument over "security" reasons

Jailed Kurdish journalist denied musical instrument over "security" reasons

Communication notes can be concealed inside the instrument, the prison administration said.

19 September 2023

Prosecutors dismiss journalist's complaint against radical Islamist threats

Prosecutors dismiss journalist's complaint against radical Islamist threats

Hale Gönültaş, who has extensively covered ISIS activities and the refugee issue in Turkey, had received threats from a radical Islamist group following a report she published last year.

Reports: Turkey's drone strike kills, injures media workers in northern Syria

Reports: Turkey's drone strike kills, injures media workers in northern Syria

The journalist who was targeted in the strike was covering the killing of two Kurdish leaders in a previous drone strike back in June.

Sputnik Turkey journalists go on strike

Sputnik Turkey journalists go on strike

After the union announced its intention to launch a strike, Sputnik Turkey had dismissed 24 unionized employees.

Court accepts indictment against Kurdish journalist Mehmet Şah Oruç

Court accepts indictment against Kurdish journalist Mehmet Şah Oruç

The journalist is facing 22 years in prison on "terrorism-related" charges based on his news reports and social media posts.

Local press in quake-hit Adıyaman still struggle to recover after six months

SIX MONTHS ON FROM TURKEY EARTHQUAKES

Local press in quake-hit Adıyaman still struggle to recover after six months

The owner of a local TV station in the city reflects on the challenges they faced following the earthquakes. Despite the difficulties, they were able to continue broadcasting thanks to the solidarity from other outlets in different provinces.

9 August 2023 Hikmet Adal

Meeting Sevda Alankuş, a Turkish academic who questions women journalists' position in newsrooms

Meeting Sevda Alankuş, a Turkish academic who questions women journalists' position in newsrooms

"Thanks to the influence of consciousness-raising actions of the women’s movement in Turkey where femicide cases that used to be titled 'honor killings,' or 'domestic violence,' are now displaced by “male murder” since the previous ones legitimized the violence," says Alankuş.

23 July 2023 Nadezda Azhgikhina

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

RSF urges Turkey to stop expelling Syrian journalists

RSF urges Turkey to stop expelling Syrian journalists

While the formal reason for detentions and deportations is usually expired papers, the underlying reason is a shift in Turkey's policies towards Syria, says the group.

Journalism in Turkey: Political pressure, mobbing, low wages

STUDY BY UNION

Journalism in Turkey: Political pressure, mobbing, low wages

The study shows that journalists face multifaceted problems while carrying out their jobs, and that women journalists are more affected by these problems in every area.

CFWIJ: Turkey ranks first in legal harassment of women journalists

CFWIJ: Turkey ranks first in legal harassment of women journalists

Kurdish women journalists face legal harassment the most in the country, according to the report.

Anonymous witness in Kurdish journalists' case admits 'working for state'

Anonymous witness in Kurdish journalists' case admits 'working for state'

Nine Kurdish journalists who spent nine months in pre-trial detention on "terrorism-related" charges have had their second hearing.

Journalist Mehmet Yetim detained following coverage of child abuse

Journalist Mehmet Yetim detained following coverage of child abuse

"What I have done is to practice my profession in order to protect the rights of an innocent child," the journalist has said.

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Shortly before his detention, the journalist told bianet that "I did not praise Öcalan but cricitized the AKP's hypocrisy."

26 June 2023 Hikmet Adal

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

The journalist was remanded in custody following her detention in late April.

Journalists convicted over reporting on bribery allegations against Erdoğan's former lawyer

Journalists convicted over reporting on bribery allegations against Erdoğan's former lawyer

While the court acquitted Doğan Ergün and İzel Sezer of "insult" and "libel," it convicted the journalists of "disclosure of personal data."

Journalist Sinan Aygül injured in assault by mayor's bodyguards

Journalist Sinan Aygül injured in assault by mayor's bodyguards

The two individuals, including a police officer, have been remanded in custody. Meanwhile, the mayor has denied any involvement in the attack.

Kurdish journalist Safiye Alagaş released after a year of arrest

Kurdish journalist Safiye Alagaş released after a year of arrest

"Our news articles, the photographs we use, books, and news notes have become the subject of accusations," the journalist said in her defense at the hearing.

Union wins authorization case against media conglomerate

Union wins authorization case against media conglomerate

When the Journalists Union of Turkey acquired the required majority to engage in collective bargaining negotiations in 2019, the Hürriyet newspaper retaliated by retroactively terminating the contracts of 45 unionized employees.

Journalists urge end of restrictions on Pride Month events

Journalists urge end of restrictions on Pride Month events

"We no longer want to report on violence and bans against LGBTI+s!" 154 journalists said in a joint statement.

Lawsuit against mayor's security detail officer for assaulting journalist

Lawsuit against mayor's security detail officer for assaulting journalist

Prosecutors have indicted the officer for beating a journalist during ministers' visit to Elazığ last year.

Constitutional Court strikes down law denying severance pay to journalists with less than five years of experience

Constitutional Court strikes down law denying severance pay to journalists with less than five years of experience

The provision in question stated that journalists with less than five years of experience would not be entitled to severance pay, and any period of employment less than six months within a year would not be considered in the calculation of severance pay.

Imprisoned Kurdish journalist forced to speak Turkish at hospital

Imprisoned Kurdish journalist forced to speak Turkish at hospital

Zeynel Bulut, one of the 15 Kurdish journalists arrested on "terror" charges last year, was hospitalized due to his illness.

Turkey denies entry to pro-Navalny journalist for election coverage

Turkey denies entry to pro-Navalny journalist for election coverage

Irina Alleman, who covered the dual elections in Turkey on May 14, was denied entry to the country when she arrived for the runoff vote.

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

The party members did not allow the K24 microphone on the lectern during the press conference of the two leaders.

Popular YouTube channel cancels election broadcast over threats

Popular YouTube channel cancels election broadcast over threats

Featuring interviews with poliicial leaders, BaBaLa TV has attracted millions of views in the run-up to Sunday's elections.

Journalist Sedat Yılmaz tortured in custody

Journalist Sedat Yılmaz tortured in custody

The journalist was left without food for 24 hours and suffered hearing loss after being hit in the head multiple times.