content tagged with Nadire Mater

Journalist Nadire Mater reclaims press card after four years

Journalist Nadire Mater reclaims press card after four years

Mater called on journalists who are denied press cards to take legal action, saying, "Journalism can't be squeezed into the cards issued by the state."

25 August 2022 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Nadire Mater wins 'press card' lawsuit against Presidency Communications Directorate

Journalist Nadire Mater wins 'press card' lawsuit against Presidency Communications Directorate

"Dozens of lawsuits were filed because press cards were not issued to journalists who are not considered 'favorable.' This case is one of them," said Mater's attorney.

10 May 2022 Hikmet Adal

bianet Project Advisor Nadire Mater's press card revoked without notification

bianet Project Advisor Nadire Mater's press card revoked without notification

The cancellation of the card has been revealed after the Presidency Communications Directorate submitted its defense in the case filed by Mater.

20 August 2021 Hikmet Adal

A struggle for a permanent press card

A struggle for a permanent press card

"On the one hand, there are hundreds of journalists whose press cards are not given, and on the other hand, there are those who work at ministries and are made 'journalists'," says Nadire Mater.

9 April 2021 Hikmet Adal

Impunity in Turkey: Publication Bans, Interest of the State, Prescription

INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS

Impunity in Turkey: Publication Bans, Interest of the State, Prescription

Initiative Against Crimes of Thought, on this international day releases a statement shedding light on how criminals are treated with impunity in Turkey: Impunity legitimized, suspects protected, evidence concealed.

2 November 2018

Jail Term, Fine for Özgür Gündem Editor-in-Chief on Watch Mater

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Jail Term, Fine for Özgür Gündem Editor-in-Chief on Watch Mater

Journalist Nadire Mater has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and fined 6,000 TL on charge of “terror propaganda” in Özgür Gündem case. The prison sentence has been suspended.

7 March 2017 Elif Akgül

‘Solidarity with Özgür Gündem is Objection to Current Situation’

‘Solidarity with Özgür Gündem is Objection to Current Situation’

I don't accept restrictions on people's right to information and limitations for citizens and journalists on making reports.

7 November 2016

Journalist Nadire Mater Stands Trial

Journalist Nadire Mater Stands Trial

In her testimony before İstanbul 22nd Criminal Court, journalist Nadire Mater who had participated in the “Editor-in-Chief on Watch” campaign launched in support of the Özgür Gündem daily said “Solidarity with Özgür Gündem is also an objection to the current situation”. The next hearing will be on December 9, at 2.15 p.m.

7 November 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Lawsuit Filed Against Editors-in-Chief on Watch Mater, Eryılmaz

Lawsuit Filed Against Editors-in-Chief on Watch Mater, Eryılmaz

Journalists Nadire Mater and Tuğrul Eryılmaz, who served as editor-in-chief at Özgür Gündem daily are being charged with “Publishing or distributing publications of a terror organization” and “propagandizing for a terror organization”.

Journalists Cemal, Güç, Mater, Eryılmaz Testify

Journalists Cemal, Güç, Mater, Eryılmaz Testify

Journalist and bianet Project Consultant Nadire Mater, journalists Tuğrul Eryılmaz, Hasan Cemal and Mehmet Güç are testifying today at İstanbul Courthouse for joining the “Editor-in-Chief on Watch” campaign launched in support of the Özgür Gündem daily.

23 September 2016 Nilay Vardar

9 Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch Summoned to Testify

9 Özgür Gündem Editors-in-Chief on Watch Summoned to Testify

9 individuals who have participated in the “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” campaign including Nadire Mater, Tuğrul Eryılmaz and Hasan Cemal, have been summoned to give testimony.

1 September 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Peace Journalism Handbook Out

Peace Journalism Handbook Out

Peace Journalism Handbook written by Prof. Dr. Sevda Alankuş and published by IPS Communication Foundation Publishing has been introduced. Nadire Mater holding the opening speech has noted; “A journalist has to live with the questions ‘Can I really practice peace journalism, why can’t I?’”

29 March 2016 Beyza Kural,Elif Akgül

Peace Call at Parliament by 7 Women

Peace Call at Parliament by 7 Women

Seven human rights defender women going to parliament has staged a protest, called for to “put an end to killings, speak of peace, re-establish solution table and resume the negotiations as soon as possible”.

7 January 2016 Ekin Karaca

Panel Uncovers Post 1980-Coup Days in Ankara

Panel Uncovers Post 1980-Coup Days in Ankara

Moderated by Melek Ulagay Taylan, “Ankara after 1980 Coup D’état” panel focused on the witnessings of Murat Çelikkan, Adnan Bostancıoğlu and Nadire Mater.

15 April 2014 Beyza Kural

bianet Receives Press Freedom Award From RSF Austria

bianet Receives Press Freedom Award From RSF Austria

Reporters Without Border (RSF) Austria awarded bianet with its Press Freedom Awards – A Signal for Europe. RSF Austria President Dr. Moehring said they have decided to give out this year’s award to bianet in order to emphasize on the jailed journalists in Turkey.

9 December 2013

OHO 2013 Kicks Off

OHO 2013

OHO 2013 Kicks Off

"Gezi revolts must be considered with the discussions around media. It became obvious one more time how we need independent media,” IPS Communication Foundation Chairwoman Nadire Mater said yesterday in OHO Program Opening Speech.

1 July 2013 Ceyda Ulukaya

bianet's Latest Book Promoted

bianet's Latest Book Promoted

bianet's new book "10 Years in Freedom of Expression" has been promoted to a group of academicians, authors, journalists and NGO representatives.

11 January 2013 Nilay Vardar

Nadire Mater Receives Mülkiye Award

Nadire Mater Receives Mülkiye Award

Ankara University Political Science Alumni Association, one of Turkey's most prestigious institutions, awarded journalist-author Nadire Mater with its annual prize, the Mülkiye Award.

5 December 2012 Serhat Korkmaz

The Sexist State of the Media

The Sexist State of the Media

On International Women's Day, journalists Nadire Mater, Prof. Hülya Uğur Tanrıöver, and actresses Yeşim Büber and Asiye Dinçsoy discussed the "sexist state of the media".

9 March 2012 Rojda Duygu Yeşilgöz

Anti-Terrorism Law Obstructs Freedom of Expression

FREEDOM EXPRESS

Anti-Terrorism Law Obstructs Freedom of Expression

Problematic areas of freedom of expression and detained journalists were the main topics discussed at the Freedom Express attended by journalists Nadire Mater, Wilco van Harpen and Faruk Mercan. The event was hosted by television journalist Banu Güven.

17 November 2011 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Students from Berlin and Istanbul at bianet

Students from Berlin and Istanbul at bianet

bianet was the starting point for students from Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul and from the Freie Universität Berlin in a series of visits to Turkish media institutions. As part of the Media and Culture Management project, they met BİA Project Advisor Nadire Mater.

28 April 2011 Haluk Kalafat

Nadire Mater’s Latest Book "The Street is Beautiful"

Nadire Mater’s Latest Book "The Street is Beautiful"

Journalist Nadire Mater's latest book deals with the revolutionary period of time around 1968, depicting a broad variety of aspects in 21 interviews with contemporary witnesses and companions.

25 September 2009 Emine Özcan

Really, What Happened In '68? Rebellion, Revolution, Struggle...

BOOK REVIEW: STREET IS BEAUTIFUL

Really, What Happened In '68? Rebellion, Revolution, Struggle...

Nadire Mater looks back in her latest book where she talks to 21 of the leading figures who took to the streets that year in Turkey. The book places the 68 movement in context -both locally and globally- while revealing the different colors of the youth rebellion.

Court Says "Feel Free to Insult Those Apologising to Armenians"

An Istanbul court has decreed that journalist Can Ataklı’s claim that some people have received money from the EU to sign an apology campaign falls within the boundaries of freedom of thought. Lawyers have accused the judges of subjectivity.

24 February 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Supreme Court Denies Journalist Mater was Insulted

Supreme Court Denies Journalist Mater was Insulted

The Supreme Court of Appeals has rejected a compensation claim by journalist Mater for being made a public target and being insulted by journalist Cölasan. Mater will appeal to the ECHR.

28 March 2008 Erol Önderoğlu