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Three issues of pro-Kurdish newspaper Yeni Yaşam seized in a week

Three issues of pro-Kurdish newspaper Yeni Yaşam seized in a week

The newspaper's editor-in-chief Mehmet Ali Çelebi suggests that the recent censorship reflects the ruling bloc's attempt to shape any potential new "peace process" with the Kurds to fit their own agenda.

18 October 2024 Hikmet Adal

Journalists from the earthquake zone meet in Malatya: 'We received no assistance'

Journalists from the earthquake zone meet in Malatya: 'We received no assistance'

At the workshop organized by bianet, lawyer Deniz Yazgan Şenay gave a presentation on the legal issues faced by journalists in the region after the earthquake, while journalist Hikmet Adal addressed violations of freedom of expression. Journalists attending the workshop also shared the challenges they face.

17 October 2024

Just silence the journalist, and I won't touch you!

Just silence the journalist, and I won't touch you!

Of the 71 journalists who were threatened through statements or "petitions" during the months of July, August, and September, 68 were targeted by the MHP and its affiliated political groups.

17 October 2024 Erol Önderoğlu

Açık Radyo shuts down following license revocation over Armenian genocide remarks

Açık Radyo shuts down following license revocation over Armenian genocide remarks

The İstanbul-based independent radio collective was forced to end its 29-year broadcast today after its license was revoked by Turkey’s media regulator.

16 October 2024 Hikmet Adal

How media literate are you?

How media literate are you?

Take the Media Literacy Test developed as part of the *Our Media* project, in which IPS Communication Foundation/bianet is a partner!

15 October 2024

Journalist Pınar Gayıp detained

Journalist Pınar Gayıp detained

A lawyer who was convicted of sexual assault has filed numerous complaints against the journalist after she reported on the sexual assault allegations against him.

14 October 2024

Court orders block on bianet report on Turkey-Israel-Qatar military cooperation

Court orders block on bianet report on Turkey-Israel-Qatar military cooperation

The law article which constituted the legal ground for the censorship will no longer be effective as of Oct 10, according to a Constitutional Court decision.

Turkey bans Discord after revelations of 'incel' cyberbullying, child exploitation

Turkey bans Discord after revelations of 'incel' cyberbullying, child exploitation

Recent praise of femicides has drawn attention to incel groups on Discord, which have apparently been involved in animal torture and child abuse.

Turkey considers banning Discord amid child abuse, cyberbullying allegations

Turkey considers banning Discord amid child abuse, cyberbullying allegations

The app has come under scrutiny after messages praising a teenager who burtally killed two 19-year-old women.

İzmir newspaper faces censorship after report on religious group's involvement in student housing

İzmir newspaper faces censorship after report on religious group's involvement in student housing

The newspaper wasn’t allowed to publish the story concerning the religious group that the printing house is linked to.

Bahçeli threatens journalists over former Grey Wolves leader’s murder case

Bahçeli threatens journalists over former Grey Wolves leader’s murder case

The nationalist leader accuses the opposition and the media of unfairly linking his party to the murder of Sinan Ateş.

Local press in Turkey’s earthquake-hit zone faces uncertainty as exemption deadline looms

Local press in Turkey’s earthquake-hit zone faces uncertainty as exemption deadline looms

Newspapers in the region have been allowed to defer tax and insurance payments, and to continue publishing public announcements without meeting the minimum sales or online view requirements. However, it is uncertain whether these exemptions will continue beyond the end of the year.

28 September 2024 Hikmet Adal

Prosecutor declines to take Kurdish journalist’s testimony despite home raid, arrest warrant

Prosecutor declines to take Kurdish journalist’s testimony despite home raid, arrest warrant

Rabia Önver, who wasn’t at home during a Sep 20 raid on her home, went to the courthouse to provide a statement. The prosecutor declined to take her testimony.

25 September 2024

Journalist faces disinformation charges after reporting on alleged ‘state-linked’ criminal gang

Journalist faces disinformation charges after reporting on alleged ‘state-linked’ criminal gang

Rabia Önver faces an arrest warrant and an order for the seizure of her digital equipment following her coverage of recent criminal activities in the Kurdish-populated city of Hakkari.

24 September 2024

Trial begins for bianet editor Evrim Kepenek over social media post on 2023 earthquakes

Trial begins for bianet editor Evrim Kepenek over social media post on 2023 earthquakes

The law enforcement had included all of Kepenek’s travel records, photos from her reporting trips, addresses, and family information in the investigation file in what her lawyers called an act of invasion of privacy.

23 September 2024 Hikmet Adal

Kurdish journalist’s home raided following report on alleged police-gang collusion in Hakkari

Kurdish journalist’s home raided following report on alleged police-gang collusion in Hakkari

Rabia Önver reported on a criminal gang in Hakkari, which allegedly coerces young women into drug use and prostitution and while authorities turn a blind eye.

23 September 2024

Over 40% of public supports Turkey’s social media bans, survey finds

Over 40% of public supports Turkey’s social media bans, survey finds

The poll comes in the wake of last month’s ban on Instagram.

19 September 2024

Top court deems conference ban over 'genocide' discussion unconstitutional

Top court deems conference ban over 'genocide' discussion unconstitutional

The governor of Kayseri had banned a conference organized by the Hrant Dink Foundation in 2019.

18 September 2024

Diyarbakır grants free public transport to journalists

Diyarbakır grants free public transport to journalists

Journalists working for both national and local media outlets will be able to travel on the municipality’s public transport network free of charge.

16 September 2024

Freedom of expression groups denounce death threats against journalist Murat Ağırel

Freedom of expression groups denounce death threats against journalist Murat Ağırel

Ağırel has received numerous death threats over the past year, including a masked individual’s claim that his life was put on a contract.

12 September 2024

Interior minister deems police violence towards bianet journalists ‘proportionate’

Interior minister deems police violence towards bianet journalists ‘proportionate’

Despite repeatedly saying that “I am a journalist,” the police forced Tuğçe Yılmaz to the ground, pressing on their throat while physically assaulting them during the Newroz celebrations. Ali Dinç was also subjected to violent treatment.

11 September 2024 Hikmet Adal

Journalists from earthquake-hit cities discuss problems in Hatay

Journalists from earthquake-hit cities discuss problems in Hatay

Lawyer Deniz Yazgan Şenay gave a presentation addressing the legal problems faced by journalists in the earthquake-affected area, while journalist Hikmet Adal discussed violations of freedom of expression. Journalists attending the workshop also had the opportunity to share their problems.

9 September 2024

Two detained in connection with ‘contract for killing journalist’

Two detained in connection with ‘contract for killing journalist’

A masked individual had claimed in a video that journalist Murat Ağırel’s life was put on a contract and a politician was involved in this.

5 September 2024

Journalist Murat Ağırel’s life ‘put on contract,’ masked video reveals

Journalist Murat Ağırel’s life ‘put on contract,’ masked video reveals

A parliamentarian is behind the plot to kill the journalist, the masked individual claims.

3 September 2024

Woman released after arrest for criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban

Woman released after arrest for criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban

Due to her family not being informed of the release in advance, Dilruba Kayserilioğlu had to “walk along a dark, deserted road.”

‘Iraqi Kurdistan is becoming a dangerous place for journalists’

‘Iraqi Kurdistan is becoming a dangerous place for journalists’

Two leading journalism groups, RSF and CPJ, have condemned the suspected Turkish drone strike that killed two journalists and injured another in the region.

Turkish court orders block on X accounts of well-known politicians, journalists

Turkish court orders block on X accounts of well-known politicians, journalists

Several Kurdish journalists and a Kurdish-German politician were also targeted in the court order.

Court blocks social media accounts of two Kurdish journalists

Court blocks social media accounts of two Kurdish journalists

The court provided “national security” reasons for the decision.

Pro-Kurdish Mezopotamya Agency’s website blocked

Pro-Kurdish Mezopotamya Agency’s website blocked

The agency has changed its domain to continue its operations.

Journalist threatened after exposing public contracts secured by holding

Journalist threatened after exposing public contracts secured by holding

The CEO of a construction company that has secured multi-billion lira contracts from the government personally targeted journalist Evren Demirdaş on social media following his reporting.

20 August 2024 Hikmet Adal

Woman faces jail term after criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban

Woman faces jail term after criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban

A court has accepted the indictment against Dilruba Y., who has been remanded in custody since Aug 12 due to her remarks about the president.

RSF: Erdoğan’s 10 years of presidency marked by legal harassment, censorship against journalists

RSF: Erdoğan’s 10 years of presidency marked by legal harassment, censorship against journalists

Seventy-seven journalists have been convicted of “insulting the president” since Erdoğan took office in August 2024.

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