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Elif Akgül

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"We Will Be on Air Again With New Channels Soon”

ERDAL ER FROM NUÇE TV

"We Will Be on Air Again With New Channels Soon”

“We certainly believe that we will be on air with our new channels soon. We are working on the issue,” Erdal Er, a programmer from recently unlicensed Nuçe TV told bianet.

"Quota For Women is Crucial But Flawed”

KA.DER CHAIRWOMAN AYDIN

"Quota For Women is Crucial But Flawed”

Commenting on the consensus reached over “equality” issue in constitution drafting, KA.DER Chairwoman Çiğdem Aydın told bianet that they welcomed the decision with great satisfaction even though they found flaws regarding the measures against quota practice.

Ekşisözlük Writers Charged With Blasphemy, Face Prison Sentence

Ekşisözlük Writers Charged With Blasphemy, Face Prison Sentence

Prosecutors charged Sedat Kapanoğlu and 40 account holders with the “blasphemy on the religious values of a society fraction” due to their entries on Ekşisözlük, a popular social media website in Turkey. Site owner Kapanoğlu and other users are facing prison sentences from 6 up to 12 months.

Why do Facebook and Twitter Shut Down Accounts In Turkey?

Why do Facebook and Twitter Shut Down Accounts In Turkey?

Recently, several Facebook and Twitter account have either been shut down or suspended. bianet asked the reason of this recent phenomenon to Erkan Saka, lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University.

Acclaimed Book Faces Prosecution Over Obscenity in Turkey

Acclaimed Book Faces Prosecution Over Obscenity in Turkey

Turkey’s Supreme Court of Appeals overturned a previous ruling of acquittals of “obscenity” regarding the book “The Exploits of Young Don Juan”. “They are prosecuting the world heritage, Irfan Sancı told bianet.

Soccers Fan Groups React Upon Political Cheering Ban

Soccers Fan Groups React Upon Political Cheering Ban

Various soccer fan group members spoke up on the government’s latest plans to ban political cheering in stadiums across Turkey. Considering the measures as an extension of AKP government’s ban mentality, Tek Yumruk and Sol Açık groups predict that soccers fans are very like to use humor in the days to come.

Court Issues Red Notice to Seek Writer Doğan Akhanlı

Court Issues Red Notice to Seek Writer Doğan Akhanlı

On the first hearing of Doğan Akhanlı, a writer whose acquittal verdict has been overthrown by Turkey’s Supreme Court of Appeals, defense lawyers asked for their client’s acquittal again. The court, on the other hand, issued a red notice to hear Akhanlı according to the procedures.

“59 Journalists Laid Off, Forced to Quit During Gezi Resistance”

TGS ISTANBUL BRANCH

“59 Journalists Laid Off, Forced to Quit During Gezi Resistance”

Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) Istanbul Branch released a statement saying that at least 22 media staff were laid off and 37 forced to quit work during Turkey’s Gezi Resistance protests. “Media in Turkey is going through one of its darkest periods,” branch chairperson Durmuş said.

Journalist Bekir Coşkun Ordered to Pay 2,000 Euros

Journalist Bekir Coşkun Ordered to Pay 2,000 Euros

Cumhuriyet newspaper columnist Bekir Coşkun has been ordered to pay roughly 2,000 euros as non-pecuniary damages to PM Erdoğan for defamation due to his article entitled “The Big State Thing...”.

Various Moods of Turkish Police

VIDEO

Various Moods of Turkish Police

Authorities closed down Gezi Park again last night - after reopening following a long closure of 23 days. Some of Turkish police response to protestors appeared on bianet cameras as follows.

Gezi Parkers Keep Up Their Dance, Resistance

ELİF AKGÜL’S IMPRESSIONS

Gezi Parkers Keep Up Their Dance, Resistance

Gezi Park woke up to a new rainy day. Following the police intervetion throughout last night, Taksim Square was deserted and Gezi Park in its morning rush.

Police Intervention in Taksim Square

TIMELINE

Police Intervention in Taksim Square

Police stormed Taksim Square on the 15th day of Gezi Park Resistance, removing tents, banners and flags around the area and Ataturk Culture Center building.

Under the Pavement Lies the Books

Under the Pavement Lies the Books

Gezi Park Library is expanding incessantly. Everyday hundreds of new items are admitted and distributed to activists free of charge. The lending and borrowing items of the library almost functions 24/7.

Female Journalist Becomes Victim of Police Violence

Female Journalist Becomes Victim of Police Violence

Mütha Çetin, a female journalist from Dicle News Agency, has been detained last night by the police as she took photos of another woman who was being allegedly attacked by a traffic police officer. Released the same night, Çetin received an assault report.

Worldwide Right Organizations Meet in Istanbul

FIDH CONGRESS

Worldwide Right Organizations Meet in Istanbul

Bringing together 156 organizations from more than 120 countries, 38th International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) Congress kicked off yesterday with the keynote addresses of Deputy Prime Minister Beşir Atalay and FIDH President Souhayr Belhassen.

Governor Shuts Down Istanbul on May 1

Governor Shuts Down Istanbul on May 1

Istanbul's governor and police commissioner held a joint press conference this afternoon, saying that Taksim Square will absolutely be shut down tomorrow and no May 1 demonstrators will be allowed in the area.

"20th Century's First Genocide Happened in This Land"

98th ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

"20th Century's First Genocide Happened in This Land"

At 19:15 sharp last night, thousands gathered in downtown Istanbul to commemorate Armenian intellectuals who were detained and forced to take a journey with no return exactly 98 years ago.

Magazine Staff Arrested in Turkey

Magazine Staff Arrested in Turkey

An Istanbul court arrested Kaan Ünsal, a leftist magazine staff, for being an illegal organization member.

Another 301 Trial for Journalist Demirer

Another 301 Trial for Journalist Demirer

Journalist Demirer faces another trial under Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code after making a speech following the postponement of his initial trial under the same article.

Educators Union Encourage Battle Against Censorship

Educators Union Encourage Battle Against Censorship

Ünsal Yıldız, chairperson of Turkey's prominent educators union, said that they were encouraging their teacher members to keep "state-censored" classic literature pieces in their curriculum with the original version.

Journalist Özlem Ağuş Freed Pending Trial

Journalist Özlem Ağuş Freed Pending Trial

An Adana court freed Dicle News Agency journalist Özlem Ağuş pending a trial in the KCK case yesterday.

26 February 2013

Education Ministry Censors Poem in Textbook

Education Ministry Censors Poem in Textbook

A 9th grade school textbook approved by Education Ministry included a poem by Melih Cevdet Anday with a version where the word "God" appeared as "Allah", a practice that brought up censorship allegations in Turkey's education system.

22 February 2013

7 Media Staff Freed Pending Trial in KCK Case

7 Media Staff Freed Pending Trial in KCK Case

An Istanbul court freed 7 media staff pending trial in the KCK media case where 46 media staff including journalists, editor-chiefs and newspaper owners from Turkey's pro-Kurdish media have been charged with becoming a member of KCK organization.

8 February 2013

Court Rejects Defense in Kurdish, Procedurally

Court Rejects Defense in Kurdish, Procedurally

An Istanbul court rejected two defendants' request to defense in Kurdish yesterday afternoon, saying that a court procedure has not been met.

8 February 2013

No Statute of Limitations in Mumcu Case, Advocate Says

No Statute of Limitations in Mumcu Case, Advocate Says

"A statute of limitations will not apply to the case this year," said Halil Sevinç, the family advocate of journalist Uğur Mumcu who was assassinated in 1993.

25 January 2013

Journalist Metin Göktepe Remembered

Journalist Metin Göktepe Remembered

Dozens of family members, beloved ones and colleagues headed to Kemer Cemetary in Istanbul yesterday to remember journalist Metin Göktepe on the 17th anniversary of his death due to police brutality.

New Draft to Create Digital Prison, Opposition Says

New Draft to Create Digital Prison, Opposition Says

Opposition deputy Erdal Aksünger criticized the government's draft proposition on cyber security provisions, saying that it aimed to create a "cyber prison" in Turkey.

11 December 2012

No Verdict in Controversial Transfer Accident Case

No Verdict in Controversial Transfer Accident Case

A criminal court in Kayseri province continued its prosecution on the case of 5 inmates who died in an accident during their transfer from Van to Istanbul.

11 December 2012

IPI Visit Highlights Press Freedom in Turkey

IPI Visit Highlights Press Freedom in Turkey

International Press Institute representatives paid a 3-day visit to Turkey, enduring talks with government officials and NGO representatives on the press freedom and jailed journalists.

7 December 2012

Greenpeace Rallies Against Turkish Nuclear Energy Institute

Greenpeace Rallies Against Turkish Nuclear Energy Institute

Greenpeace campaign officer Cenk Levi criticized Turkish Nuclear Energy Institute for failing to investigate the lead factory yard containing high levels of radiation in Izmir, saying that such failure raised doubts concerning institution's future involvement with nuclear plants in Turkey.

6 December 2012

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