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Journalism group condemns fines on streaming services over 'family values'

Journalism group condemns fines on streaming services over 'family values'

Turkey's media authority has imposed fines on several platforms for movies and series that it considered was against "cultural values and the Turkish family structure.

Sixty-seven journalists killed in 113 years in Turkey

DAY OF KILLED JOURNALISTS

Sixty-seven journalists killed in 113 years in Turkey

113 years ago today, a journalist was murdered in Turkey for the first time. Sixty-six more have been killed since then, with the last happening this year.

RTÜK fines TELE1 over arrested journalist's remarks on Erdoğan

RTÜK fines TELE1 over arrested journalist's remarks on Erdoğan

Journalist Sedef Kabaş was arrested for "insulting the president" during a program on TELE1. The media regulatory body has fined TELE1 and Fox TV over remarks about the president.

24 January 2022

Journalists in Turkey struggle with wage erosion, unemployment

TURKISH JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

Journalists in Turkey struggle with wage erosion, unemployment

"At the start of my career, I was earning four times the minimum wage despite only two years of experience. Now I've been working for 22 years and earn 1.5 times the minimum wage," says a journalist.

29 December 2021

Six journalists in Turkey sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison in September

Six journalists in Turkey sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison in September

The Turkish Journalists' Association has released the "Price of the News" September report.

Police detain dozens, fire rubber bullets at journalists on Suruç Massacre anniversary

Police detain dozens, fire rubber bullets at journalists on Suruç Massacre anniversary

Thirty-three people were killed in an ISIS bombing in Suruç, Urfa on July 20, 2015.

TGC: Fines on Cumhuriyet, Halk TV Aimed at Intimidating Critical Journalists

TGC: Fines on Cumhuriyet, Halk TV Aimed at Intimidating Critical Journalists

With heavy penalties against critical media outlets, authorities are interfering with people's right to information and attempting to intimidate journalists, says the Turkish Journalists Association.

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

Two journalists' organizations have released statements on the safety of reporters during the coronavirus pandemic, demanding precautions be taken.

Journalist Organizations Urge for "Fair Trials" for Journalists

PRESS FREEDOM

Journalist Organizations Urge for "Fair Trials" for Journalists

Professional journalist organizations criticized the "unfair trials" regarding hundreds of cases against journalists who are detained pending trial. The organizations urged the government to acknowledge press freedom and the people's right to be informed.

19 August 2010 Berivan Tapan

Press Freedom Award for bianet

Press Freedom Award for bianet

The Turkish Journalists Association awarded bianet for journalism focussing on rights. Individual awards were given to Hürriyet newspaper writer Ergin and to journalists Kurşun, Saymaz and Aktan on behalf of journalists facing prison threats and currently being detained.

13 July 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

JOURNALIST MURDER VICITIMS

61 Journalists Killed in 1 century

The Turkish Journalists Association announced that after the murder of Hasan Fehmi Bey in 1909, 61 journalists have been killed until today. The association organizes a memorial celebration, also inviting relatives of murdered journalists.

17 November 2009 Erol Önderoğlu