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Changes and Taboos in 12-year-long AKP Leadership

Changes and Taboos in 12-year-long AKP Leadership

PEN-International and Consulate of Sweden organized a joint panel discussion where changes in 12-year-long AKP power freedom of expression in Turkey were discussed. Schoulgin from PEN and two authors from Turkey debated about those issues.

4 September 2014

Journalists Pledge to Follow Up on Erkan Koyuncu Case

Journalists Pledge to Follow Up on Erkan Koyuncu Case

Journalists Union of Turkey and sports writers gathered on the gate of Galatasaray High School to protest murder of photo journalist Erkan Koyuncu. Having stated that they follow Koyuncu’s case, his colleagues demanded that Football Federation ameliorates working conditions.

3 September 2014

“Snowden's Leaks May Require A New Investigation into Roboski”

“Snowden's Leaks May Require A New Investigation into Roboski”

Having interpreted the news on NSA’s spying Turkey and supplying information of the intelligence service, Tahir Elçi, lawyer of Roboski families, described spying as “scandal” and stated that it is a crime according to the domestic law and constitution.

2 September 2014

"Cevizoğlu is Fired Due to New Regulations"

"Cevizoğlu is Fired Due to New Regulations"

Derya Sazak, editor-in-chief of Yurt Newspaper, denied the claim of that Cevizoğlu is dismissed due to directive of Kılıçdaroğlu and stated that new regulations have been made in TV and channel.

"News is Dead, Let’s Kick Up Our Heels"

"News is Dead, Let’s Kick Up Our Heels"

Prof. Dr. Alankuş commented to bianet that news channels turned into entertainment channels after it was decided that 360/SkyTürk was going to be an entertainment channel as TV8.

What is Awaiting Turkey With President Erdoğan?

ECONOMIST ALI BILGE COMMENTED

What is Awaiting Turkey With President Erdoğan?

Economist Ali Bilge predicted that Erdoğan’s new presidential era is pregnant to social and economic crisis - a phenomenon that will inevitably affect the ruling AKP.

Önderoğlu: The media received its report card in Gezi

STRUGGLE FOR PRESS FREEDOM DAY

Önderoğlu: The media received its report card in Gezi

bianet spoke with 2014 TGC Press Freedom Award recipient and preparer of BİA Media Survey Reports, RSF Turkey representative Önderoğlu about his 18-year journey following freedom of expression.

Eryılmaz: When a journalist is afraid to ask the PM questions!

STRUGGLE FOR PRESS FREEDOM DAY

Eryılmaz: When a journalist is afraid to ask the PM questions!

bianet spoke with 2014 TGC Press Freedom Award recipient, Rolling Stones fan, journalist, IPS Communication Foundation Steering Committee Member Eryılmaz about journalism and his 38-year struggle for press freedom.

ANF to Re-open, Verdict Exemplary for Other Banned Websites

ASST. PROF. ALTIPARMAK’S COMMENTARY

ANF to Re-open, Verdict Exemplary for Other Banned Websites

The access ban on ANF's website has been lifted thanks to the third judicial package. Jurist Altıparmak says the verdict should be an example for 200 Kurdish and leftist websites banned like the ANF.

"Cases Must Be Filed Against Government Personnel Immediately"

DİNK FAMİLY ATTORNEY BAKIRCIOĞLU

"Cases Must Be Filed Against Government Personnel Immediately"

Dink family attorney Bakırcıoğlu states the need for a new bill of indictment, going by the Consitutional Court’s decision noting the lack of efficient investigation into the Dink case.

"YSK's TRT Decision Need be More Sound Than That of RTÜK"

RTÜK MEMBER ASSOC. PROF. YILDIRIM

"YSK's TRT Decision Need be More Sound Than That of RTÜK"

Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) could not reach a decision in the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) argument and sent reports to the Supreme Electoral Council of Turkey (YSK) for a decision.

Twitter “Recommends” User to Delete Tweet

Twitter “Recommends” User to Delete Tweet

Twitter “recommended” the owner of @madigudisi account to delete his tweet on Transportation Minister Elvan, reminding the court order for its suspension.

KCK Media Case Starts Again

KCK Media Case Starts Again

After the abolishment of ÖYMs [Special-Duty Courts], KCK press case of 46 Kurdish press workers is going to start again tomorrow. Lawyers will demand the removal of ÖYM’s unlawful evidences from the indictment.

RTÜK Member Criticizes Bikini Decision

RTÜK Member Criticizes Bikini Decision

“According to RTÜK's justification, all celebrity shows must have a penalty,” RTÜK Yıldırım member said, criticizing the penalty on Calvin Harris’ music video.

Seeking Freedom For Translator Tonguç Ok

Seeking Freedom For Translator Tonguç Ok

Being imprisoned for 17 years, translator Ok was sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment. A petition started for the court to release Ok. The signatories demand to abrogate TMK [Anti-Terror Act] article no.17 and change the criminal execution system.

Police “Requests” Removal of Content

Police “Requests” Removal of Content

Police authorities in Izmir province sent a letter to Ege'nin Sesi newspaper, requesting the removal of an article related to the Sivas Massacre. Newspaper’s editor-in-chief, on the other hand, said it was a blow of press freedom.

“More Journalists Will Be Laid Off”

“More Journalists Will Be Laid Off”

Pelin Batu has been laid off from her post at Milliyet newspaper. "Why a popular leader who can hardly keep 50 percent of his electors under control, is afraid of three or five journalists, columnists and reporters,” she told bianet.

Tuğrul Eryılmaz and Erol Önderoğlu Receive TGC Award

Tuğrul Eryılmaz and Erol Önderoğlu Receive TGC Award

Journalists Association of Turkey awarded bianet-affiliated journalists Önderoğlu and Eryılmaz its annual “Press Freedom” Award. A ceremony will be held on July 24 - Turkey’s “Struggle Day on Press Freedom”.

At Least 319 Journalists Left Jobless in 2014

At Least 319 Journalists Left Jobless in 2014

At least 319 journalists have been left jobless since the beginning of 2014 according to BIA Media Monitoring reports and DİSK Basın-İş syndicate data.

“Censorship and Self-Censorship is Ongoing”

“Censorship and Self-Censorship is Ongoing”

Publishers Union of Turkey announced its annual report on Freedom of Publishing. The report stated that despite the several improvements thanks to legal amendments, freedom of publishing didn’t improve due to threats of censorship, self-censorship and judging.

Jailed Translator Bridges Kurdish-English-Turkish, Receives Publishers Award

Jailed Translator Bridges Kurdish-English-Turkish, Receives Publishers Award

Tonguç Ok, a life sentence serving inmate in the Dev Yol case with 14 published translations, received this year’s Turkish Publishers Union Special Award.

Exhibition Unable to Open After Banning Painting on Maraş Massacre

Exhibition Unable to Open After Banning Painting on Maraş Massacre

Planned to open in Beyoğlu Art Gallery, ‘Nostalji 2014’ exhibition couldn’t be held due to the withdrawal of various art pieces by its artists who reacted the ban for ‘Maraş Massacre’ painting of a fellow artist.

Police Violence Against Journalists Documented

Police Violence Against Journalists Documented

Police attacked a group of journalists on the job in Taksim during the Gezi Resistance Anniversary Protests on May 31. The incident has been recorded and streamed by KameraSokak, a voluntary group dedicated to record protest and police violence.

The Museum of Thought Crimes Opens

The Museum of Thought Crimes Opens

“Initiative Against Thought Crimes (!?)” conducted the opening of the online Museum of Thought Crimes with the participation of Noam Chomsky via teleconference.

“Turkey Evades Responsibility By Not Signing Mining Convention”

“Turkey Evades Responsibility By Not Signing Mining Convention”

The chairman of Dev Maden-Sen Görgün claimed that the statement of the labor “The mining laws in Turkey are advanced than ILO agreement” don't reflect the truth, and Turkey evaded its responsibilities by not signing the agreement.

"Lack of Occupational Safety Hinders EU Process"

"Lack of Occupational Safety Hinders EU Process"

bianet interviewed Prof. Dr Aktar who emphasized the importance of the unions in order to ensure occupational safety and remarked that the obstacles in unionization also hinder the EU membership process.

Turkey Declines to Sign Mine Security Convention for 19 Years

Turkey Declines to Sign Mine Security Convention for 19 Years

Turkey hasn’t signed the International Labor Organization’s No.176 “Security and Health in Mines Agreement” for 19 years. The agreement loads many responsibilities to the government and the employers.

"Both Our Release and Arrest are Political Decisions"

"Both Our Release and Arrest are Political Decisions"

“Just like the decision of our arrest, the decision of our release is political. We will continue our independent media struggle until we get arrested again” said journalists recently released from the KCK Media Case.

7 Released in KCK Media Case

7 Released in KCK Media Case

Istanbul 3rd High Criminal Court ordered the release of defendants Ramazan Pekgöz, Nurettin Fırat, Turabi Kişin, Yüksel Genç, Davut Uçar, Ertuş Bozkurt and Mikail Barut pending trial.

bianet Holds Its FoE-Oriented Journalism Meeting

bianet Holds Its FoE-Oriented Journalism Meeting

Following bianet's appeal, a round table meeting brought together Freedom-of-Expression-Oriented Journalists/Non-Governmental Organizations.

Füsun Erdoğan is Now Free

Füsun Erdoğan is Now Free

Füsun Erdoğan, a bianet writer and former coordinator of Özgür Radyo who has been convicted to life sentence within MLKP case, has been released from prison.

“YouTube Must Be Available in 2 Days”

“YouTube Must Be Available in 2 Days”

Kerem Altıparmak, assistant professor of law at Ankara University, told bianet that Youtube must be lifted immediately in Turkey, a condition that otherwise required a Constitutional Court decision.

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