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'A political decision': Press Council calls for journalist Sedef Kabaş’s immediate release

'A political decision': Press Council calls for journalist Sedef Kabaş’s immediate release

In a written statement, the Press Council has commented on the court's rejection of the appeal against journalist Sedef Kabaş’s arrest: “It is concrete evidence of how much the judiciary has been politicized.”

27 January 2022

‘We are still waiting for justice to be done for Hrant Dink’

JOURNALISM ORGANIZATIONS

‘We are still waiting for justice to be done for Hrant Dink’

Tomorrow, January 19, marks the 15th year since journalist Hrant Dink was murdered. The Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC) and the Press Council have commemorated the late journalist by releasing statements for the press.

18 January 2022

Journalists denied accreditation at the entrance to power plant in fire-hit Milas

Journalists denied accreditation at the entrance to power plant in fire-hit Milas

AFP photojournalist Yasin Akgül says, “When we went to the Kemerköy Thermal Power Plant to report on its current condition and surrounding area, the gendarmerie told us, ‘We have a list, you cannot enter as you are not on that list’.”

‘Politicians’ targeting of journalists is the ugly face of politics’

PRESS COUNCIL

‘Politicians’ targeting of journalists is the ugly face of politics’

The Press Council of Turkey has released a statement about MHP Vice Chair İzzet Ulvi Yönter’s verbal attack on Habertürk TV presenter Ebru Baki: “It is yet another zeal for ‘bringing the press into line’.”

‘The blackout of TELE 1 reveals the state of freedom of expression in Turkey’

‘The blackout of TELE 1 reveals the state of freedom of expression in Turkey’

Press Council has denounced the five-day blackout imposed on TELE 1 channel by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK): “The annulment of the stay of execution is a new blow dealt by the judiciary to freedom of communication.”

4 September 2020

'Despotism has been continuing for 112 years'

JULY 24 PRESS DAY IN TURKEY

'Despotism has been continuing for 112 years'

Journalism organizations have marked the Day of Struggle for Press Freedom.

Press Council: Verdict on Kaftancıoğlu will be Remembered with Regret

Press Council: Verdict on Kaftancıoğlu will be Remembered with Regret

Releasing a statement about CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu, who has been sentenced to 9 years, 8 months in prison due to her social media posts from six years ago, Press Council has stated, “This verdict will be remembered with regret”.

10 September 2019

Press Council Sends Letter to Assaulted Journalists: You are Not Alone

Press Council Sends Letter to Assaulted Journalists: You are Not Alone

The High Council of the Press Council of Turkey has sent a letter to six assaulted journalists: “These unacceptable attacks aim to disregard people’s right to obtain information and frighten and intimidate journalists.”

‘Self-Regulation in Media’ Discussed in Joint Conference by Press Council, UNESCO

‘Self-Regulation in Media’ Discussed in Joint Conference by Press Council, UNESCO

The Press Council of Turkey and UNESCO have held a joint conference on “Importance of Self-Regulation in Media” and “Self-Regulation in Digital Age.”

8 March 2019 Hikmet Adal

Press Council: 2018 a 'Pitch Black' Year for Media

Press Council: 2018 a 'Pitch Black' Year for Media

Press Council Chair Pınar Türenç has announced the 2018 report of the council, which evaluates the year in terms of press and expression freedom.

28 December 2018 Hikmet Adal

Yeni Şafak Newspaper Reprimanded by Press Council

Yeni Şafak Newspaper Reprimanded by Press Council

The Press Council decided for a reprimand for the Yeni Şafak newspaper because of a violation of professional principles. The warning is based on a picture of BDP deputies below the headline "You are the murderers".

14 October 2011

Press Council Meets President

Press Council Meets President

Representatives of the Press Council met President Abdullah Gül and demanded to recognize the public's right to be informed and to avoid harming freedom of communication regarding legal and administrative procedures against journalists.

11 March 2011 Ekin Karaca

Let Us not Forget about the Anti-Terror Law either, Mr. Ekşi!

Let Us not Forget about the Anti-Terror Law either, Mr. Ekşi!

There are some unsolved discrepancies in our minds related to freedom of communication. Let us not leave those contradictions to the arbitrariness of the government on behalf of security. Oktay Ekşi says, "The EU is finally aware of the Turkish Criminal Code and the Anti-Terror Law. We would also like to remind Mr. Ekşi of this fact.

16 October 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Complaint By The General Staff Gets The Newspaper In Trouble

Daily Star’s news about the five lieutenants gets General Staff’s ire and formal complaint with the Press Council follows. In return, the council condemns the newspaper for violating the Code of Professional Ethics of the Press.