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Turkey's media authority head also appointed as a board member at state-run bank

Turkey's media authority head also appointed as a board member at state-run bank

After public criticism, the RTÜK chair had resigned from his position at a state-owned satellite communications corporation. Now he has been appointed to Halkbank's board of directors.

Media report by main opposition CHP: 137 newspapers closed in 3 years

Media report by main opposition CHP: 137 newspapers closed in 3 years

While Turkey’s circulation of national newspapers was 1 billion 909 million 495 thousand 223 in 2013, this number dropped by 48 percent in 2019, shows a recent media report prepared by CHP Vice Chair Akkuş-İlgezdi.

Circulation of newspapers, magazines has dropped by half in Turkey in the last 10 years

Circulation of newspapers, magazines has dropped by half in Turkey in the last 10 years

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has released its “Print Media Statistics” for 2019. Both the number of magazines and newspapers and their annual circulation have dropped by 8 percent in a year.

Journalist Deniz Yücel says court sentenced him to 'intimidate all foreign reporters'

Journalist Deniz Yücel says court sentenced him to 'intimidate all foreign reporters'

Die Welt's former İstanbul correspondent has been handed a prison sentence nearly two-and-a-half years after his release.

20 July 2020 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Deniz Yücel handed prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

Journalist Deniz Yücel handed prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

A court has sentenced Die Welt's former Turkey correspondent to prison for propagandizing for the PKK and decided that a complaint shall be filed against him for insulting the president.

Report: Turkey banned 130,000 web addresses in 2019

Report: Turkey banned 130,000 web addresses in 2019

While the AKP is preparing to submit a new bill on social media controls, the Freedom of Expression Association has released its annual "Blocked Web" report.

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.

Turkey investigates TikTok over privacy claims

Turkey investigates TikTok over privacy claims

The app has been revealed to have access to what its users type on the keyboard and their clipboard content.

Vice President Oktay: We closed 119 media outlets by statutory decrees

Vice President Oktay: We closed 119 media outlets by statutory decrees

Answering the Parliamentary question of HDP MP Orhan, Vice President Oktay has announced that 53 newspapers, 20 magazines, 24 radio channels and six news agencies have been closed by statutory decrees since the coup attempt on July 15, 2016.

Intelligence officer case: 'They arrested us to make an example of journalists'

Intelligence officer case: 'They arrested us to make an example of journalists'

Three of the six journalists were released on Wednesday in the case over reporting an intelligence officer's death in Libya.

Everyone can go in, journalists can't

Everyone can go in, journalists can't

Two cases in one day... The sadness and anger of not being able to follow either case... Courthouse journalism in the days of coronavirus... Incompletely witnessing the search for justice...

25 June 2020 Hikmet Adal

Three journalists released, three remain in jail in case over reporting intelligence officer's killing

Three journalists released, three remain in jail in case over reporting intelligence officer's killing

Six journalists appeared before court today after months of pre-trial detention in the case over the reports on a MİT officer’s death in Libya.

Court to reexamine journalist Deniz Yücel's file

Court to reexamine journalist Deniz Yücel's file

In the hearing where a decision was expected, the court ruled for a reexamination of the case of the former Die Weld reporter who previously spent one year in prison.

'It's my duty as a journalist to publicize what happens at the court'

'It's my duty as a journalist to publicize what happens at the court'

Journalist Rıfat Doğan is on trial for allegedly shooting photos and videos in the courtroom during the Çorlu train derailment case, where 25 people died.

'Know your place, Mr. Minister': Journalists lash out at Soylu after he insulted a columnist

'Know your place, Mr. Minister': Journalists lash out at Soylu after he insulted a columnist

Journalists have reacted to the Interior Minister's remarks after he called a columnist "dishonorable" over an article about the appointment of an AKP MP's spouse as a provincial director of tourism.

‘55 percent of Turkey trust news’

‘55 percent of Turkey trust news’

According to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2020, while 67 percent of the participants say that they trust the news of Turkey’s state channel TRT, 65 percent say that they trust state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) news.

Have You Heard Initiative: We Won't Stay Silent Against Pressure on Journalists

Have You Heard Initiative: We Won't Stay Silent Against Pressure on Journalists

"The ruling power has created a media order that only applauds it and slanders those it targets," the initiative has said.

Trials After Covid-19: Nineteen Reporters to Appear Before Court in Four Days

Trials After Covid-19: Nineteen Reporters to Appear Before Court in Four Days

At least 19 media employees will attend hearings between June 22-26 as six reporters who have been remanded in custody over reports on an intelligence officer's funeral will appear before a court after four months.

11 June 2020 Erol Önderoğlu

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Although court hearings were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, prosecution of journalists and fines on critical news outlets continued in May, Press in Arrest has said.

'Media Authorities Have Become Publicly Financed Executioners of the Press'

'Media Authorities Have Become Publicly Financed Executioners of the Press'

The RTÜK and the BİK have become instruments to silence critical news outlets, says a report by the Contemporary Journalists' Association.

Have You Heard Initiative: We Have Seen This Plot Before

Have You Heard Initiative: We Have Seen This Plot Before

Seven journalists are behind bars over news reports on an intelligence officer's death in Libya.

Media Authority Fines Pro-Government Broadcaster over 'Coup' Remarks

Media Authority Fines Pro-Government Broadcaster over 'Coup' Remarks

A program on Ülke TV has been suspended for three episodes after a guest said she had a list of people to kill in case of a coup attempt against the government.

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.

Jamal Khashoggi's Family Say They Forgive His Killers

Jamal Khashoggi's Family Say They Forgive His Killers

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the kingdom's consulate in İstanbul and his body has never been found.

'Radio, TV Supreme Council Needs to be Changed into an Autonomous Structure'

'Radio, TV Supreme Council Needs to be Changed into an Autonomous Structure'

While Assoc. Prof. Sözeri says that the RTÜK takes a more repressive attitude towards critical media, RSF Representative Önderoğlu notes that if the RTÜK does not have an autonomous structure, screens will be closed to critical public opinion.

20 May 2020 Hikmet Adal

After Public Outrage, RTÜK Head Hints at Penalty for Pro-AKP Channel over 'Death List' Remarks

After Public Outrage, RTÜK Head Hints at Penalty for Pro-AKP Channel over 'Death List' Remarks

A pro-government media figure had threatened to kill "at least 50 people" in case of a new coup attempt.

Turkey's Media Authority Issued 39 Fines in 1.5 Years, 36 of Them were for Critical Outlets

Turkey's Media Authority Issued 39 Fines in 1.5 Years, 36 of Them were for Critical Outlets

Broadcast of news and political discussion programs on four channels were suspended for 27 times, CHP's İlhan Taşcı has said.

Footage Reveals Journalist Barış Pehlivan Beaten by Prison Officer

Footage Reveals Journalist Barış Pehlivan Beaten by Prison Officer

OdaTV has published the footage that shows an officer beating Pehlivan, who was remanded in custody after reporting an intelligence officer's death in Libya.

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

The MLSA and Press in Arrest have launched a joint campaign for the journalist on the fourth anniversary of his imprisonment.

Writer Ragıp Zarakolu Investigated for 'Hinting at Coup' over Column Article

Writer Ragıp Zarakolu Investigated for 'Hinting at Coup' over Column Article

President and AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had filed a criminal complaint for Zarakolu over an article.

Fox TV Anchor Fatih Portakal Faces Prison Term over Comments on Pandemic

Fox TV Anchor Fatih Portakal Faces Prison Term over Comments on Pandemic

Portakal is charged with violating the Banking Law after a complaint by Turkey's banking agency.

Agos, Jıneps, Sabro and Şalom: We Seek Solutions to Continue Publishing News

Agos, Jıneps, Sabro and Şalom: We Seek Solutions to Continue Publishing News

Danzikyan from weekly Agos newspaper, Vergili from monthly Sabro newspaper, Molinas from weekly Şalom newspaper and Canbek from monthly Jıneps newspaper have spoken to bianet about publishing a newspaper in the days of corona.

22 April 2020 Hikmet Adal