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Netflix cannot be accessed in Parliament ‘because it affects Internet capacity’

Netflix cannot be accessed in Parliament ‘because it affects Internet capacity’

The press unit of the Parliament has released a statement about why Netflix cannot be accessed in Parliament. “The restriction has been imposed as series-film platforms affect the Internet capacity at the Parliament,” the unit has indicated.

There are 54 million social media users in Turkey

There are 54 million social media users in Turkey

President Erdoğan said they would submit a bill to control social media.

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

After the President's remarks on entirely banning social media, opposition leaders expressed their frustration about missing their favorite Netflix series.

Erdoğan says his party will draft a bill to 'either completely ban or control' social media

Erdoğan says his party will draft a bill to 'either completely ban or control' social media

The President has lashed out at messages insulting his-son-in-law and his newborn grandchild.

Lawsuit against journalist Ahmet Kanbal for ‘insulting’ Interior Minister Soylu

Lawsuit against journalist Ahmet Kanbal for ‘insulting’ Interior Minister Soylu

A lawsuit has been filed against Ahmet Kanbal, a reporter for Mezopotamya Agency, for allegedly insulting Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu with a social media message.

1 year, 10 months in prison for 4 comments, 1 like on social media

1 year, 10 months in prison for 4 comments, 1 like on social media

Standing trial on charge of “propagandizing for an organization,” Jin News reporter Beritan Canözer has been sentenced to 1 year, 10 months, 15 days in prison.

Man arrested over sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş

Man arrested over sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş

Vedat M., who tweeted a sexist message about Başak Demirtaş, has been arrested.

Sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş: One suspect released after saying 'he didn't post the tweet'

Sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş: One suspect released after saying 'he didn't post the tweet'

While V.Y. has been released while proceedings regarding his step-uncle are underway.

Two detained over sexist remarks against Başak Demirtaş

Two detained over sexist remarks against Başak Demirtaş

A Twitter user and his step-uncle have been detained over sexist tweets against former HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş's spouse.

Rights Defender Eren Keskin Deposed over Her Tweets from Five Years Ago

Rights Defender Eren Keskin Deposed over Her Tweets from Five Years Ago

Human Rights Association (İHD) Co-Chair lawyer Eren Keskin has spoken to bianet: “We all live like captives in a sense.”

12 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Harassment in the Academia: Student Suspended from University

Harassment in the Academia: Student Suspended from University

A male student studying child development at the University of Health Sciences harassed women on social media and threatened them with death. The university has announced that he has been suspended for a semester as a disciplinary punishment.

Proceedings Against Almost Half a Million People for Violating Covid-19 Measures

Proceedings Against Almost Half a Million People for Violating Covid-19 Measures

İsmail Çataklı, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has announced that 520 of 1,152 social media users who posted “provocative” coronavirus posts were taken into custody and 11 of them have been arrested.

Detained for 'Insulting Erdoğan', CHP’s Dila Koyurga Sentenced to House Arrest

Detained for 'Insulting Erdoğan', CHP’s Dila Koyurga Sentenced to House Arrest

Taken into custody for allegedly insulting the then PM Erdoğan with her social media messages, main opposition CHP member Dila Koyurga has been sentenced to house arrest. Koyurga was 17 years old when she posted the related messages.

Main Opposition CHP Member Dila Koyurga Detained for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Main Opposition CHP Member Dila Koyurga Detained for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Facing a criminal complaint by President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan along with four other CHP members, Dila Koyurga has been taken into custody over social media posts from 7 years ago, when she was 17 years old.

510 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts in 2 Months

510 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts in 2 Months

In a statement released by the Ministry of Interior, it has been announced that 10,111 social media accounts have been probed due to “provocative” and “baseless” coronavirus posts in the last 65 days.

Journalist Hakan Gülseven Released

Journalist Hakan Gülseven Released

Summoned to depose upon the objection of the prosecutor to his release from detention on May 19, journalist Hakan Gülseven has been released on probation.

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Arrested

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Arrested

Released from detention by the court following his deposition at the prosecutor’s office, Taylan Kulaçoğlu has been arrested after he was taken into custody again as a warrant was issued against him upon the objection of the prosecutor to his release.

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Detained Again

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Detained Again

Detained on May 17 and released after his deposition yesterday, Taylan Kulaçoğlu has been taken into custody again as a warrant has been issued against him upon the objection of the prosecutor to his release.

Articles Foreseeing Restrictions on Social Media Omitted from Omnibus Bill

Articles Foreseeing Restrictions on Social Media Omitted from Omnibus Bill

The articles foreseeing restrictions on social media have been withdrawn from the 62-article omnibus bill, which is also expected to ban lay-offs for 3 months. “They have withdrawn it for now. They will bring it up at the first opportunity,” says HDP MP Paylan.

14 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

Turkey Seeks Power to Control Social Media

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Turkey Seeks Power to Control Social Media

Social media companies, the US, the EU and countries and international bodies that champion free speech, as well as social media users in Turkey, should be vocal and unequivocal on calling on Turkey to drop it.

13 April 2020 Emma Sinclair-Webb

Lawsuit Against Journalist Temizkan Over a Social Media Post from 6 Years Ago

Lawsuit Against Journalist Temizkan Over a Social Media Post from 6 Years Ago

Charged with “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” over a social media post from six years ago, journalist Sabiha Temizkan will have her first hearing on June 25, 2020.

‘It is Not a Crime to Say “We Don’t Pay”’

‘It is Not a Crime to Say “We Don’t Pay”’

In the wake of the detention of a law apprentice over his “We don’t pay” tweets, “We Don’t Pay” (Ödemiyoruz) Movement has released a statement and noted that people’s expression of their wish to not pay their debts does not constitute a crime.

Ministry of Interior: 229 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts

Ministry of Interior: 229 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts

In a statement released by the Ministry of Interior, it has been announced that 229 people have been taken into custody over their social media messages about coronavirus.

President Erdoğan, Banking Agency File Complaint Against TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

President Erdoğan, Banking Agency File Complaint Against TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan and Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) have filed a criminal complaint against FOX TV anchor Fatih Portakal at the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

316 People Detained over Coronavirus Posts

316 People Detained over Coronavirus Posts

A legal action has been taken against 316 social media users who shared images or voice records about Covid-19. The total number of probed social media accounts has hit 1,748.

9,800 People Quarantined in Turkey, Says Interior Minister Soylu

COVID-19

9,800 People Quarantined in Turkey, Says Interior Minister Soylu

While Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has announced that 9,800 people are currently in Covid-19 quarantine in Turkey, 64 people have been detained over their social media messages about the virus so far, according to Interior Ministry.

One Person Detained Over Coronavirus Post

One Person Detained Over Coronavirus Post

37-year-old L.S. has been taken into custody in Adana province on the ground of an “unfounded social media post about coronavirus outbreak.”

Social Media Under Scrutiny Over Covid-19

Social Media Under Scrutiny Over Covid-19

Legal proceedings have been started against 29 social media users who alleged that “the institutions do not take necessary and adequate precautions against Covid-19 and the epidemic is hidden from the public.”

Investigation into Social Media Messages About Idlib Attack

Investigation into Social Media Messages About Idlib Attack

Shortly after the Department for Fighting Against Cyber Crimes announced that it has been probing social media accounts following Idlib attack, Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation.

28 February 2020

Journalist Sultan Çoban Sentenced to Prison Over Her Facebook Post

Journalist Sultan Çoban Sentenced to Prison Over Her Facebook Post

The court has announced its ruling in the first hearing of the lawsuit filed against journalist Sultan Çoban over her Facebook post. Çoban has been sentenced to 1 year, 3 months in prison on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.”

27 February 2020

Erdoğan: Social Media Has Become a Garbage Dump

Erdoğan: Social Media Has Become a Garbage Dump

"We will never surrender to such a virtual world," the President has remarked in the opening ceremony of a national agency against cyber attacks.

10 February 2020

‘Will Hosts be Responsible for Social Media Messages Posted by Guests?’

FACEBOOK RULING BY COURT OF CASSATION

‘Will Hosts be Responsible for Social Media Messages Posted by Guests?’

The Court of Cassation has ruled that not only the person who posted insulting messages on Facebook, but also the owner of the line that the computer connected to Internet shall pay non-pecuniary damages.

6 January 2020 Hikmet Adal

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