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World Reacts to Access Block on bianet

World Reacts to Access Block on bianet

International organizations Reporters Without Borders (RSF), European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), Amnesty International Turkey and International Press Institute (IPI) have denounced the access block imposed on bianet.

Regulation on Internet Broadcasting 'Biggest Step in Turkey's History of Censorship'

Regulation on Internet Broadcasting 'Biggest Step in Turkey's History of Censorship'

Kerem Altıparmak, an associate professor in human rights law, has commented on the recent regulation by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) on internet broadcasting.

1 August 2019 Hikmet Adal

Circulation of Newspapers and Magazines Falls by 17.6 Percent in 2018

Circulation of Newspapers and Magazines Falls by 17.6 Percent in 2018

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced its “Printed Media Statistics” for 2018. Accordingly, the circulation of newspapers and magazines fell by 17.6 percent.

Good News of 3 Months: Constitutional Court Rulings on ‘Press Freedom Violation’

Good News of 3 Months: Constitutional Court Rulings on ‘Press Freedom Violation’

In the second quarter of 2019, 213 journalists stood trial and 14 journalists were taken into custody. 197 media representatives face 10 aggravated life sentences and 2,362 years in prison in total. Three journalists almost died in this period.

23 July 2019 Erol Önderoğlu

'He Wouldn't Leave the Country When Thousands are Imprisoned'

'He Wouldn't Leave the Country When Thousands are Imprisoned'

Hüseyin Aykol, a 67-year-old journalist was sent to prison yesterday. His wife Nuray Çevirmen, colleague Sedat Yılmaz, and lawyer Eren Keskin spoke to bianet about Aykol.

12 July 2019 Evrim Kepenek

How Do Pro-government Media Outlets See SETA Report on Journalists?

How Do Pro-government Media Outlets See SETA Report on Journalists?

While it is only the pro-government daily Sabah which reported on the “International Media Outlets’ Extensions in Turkey” report by the SETA in its printed edition, some journalists from pro-government circles have criticized the report.

Erol Önderoğlu: People Had Better be Reminded of Crimes Against Journalists

Erol Önderoğlu: People Had Better be Reminded of Crimes Against Journalists

The Media Monitoring Database, which comprises Media Monitoring Reports prepared by Erol Önderoğlu and published online by bianet once every three months since 2001, has been opened with a launch event at BİA School on July 3.

5 July 2019 Elif Ünal

Media Monitoring Database to Launch on July 3

Media Monitoring Database to Launch on July 3

The Media Monitoring Reports in which we document rights violations against media employees and organizations are now in a database. You are invited to the launch event at BİA Workshop.

Five Given Jail Terms in Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Newspaper Case

Five Given Jail Terms in Özgürlükçü Demokrasi Newspaper Case

The newspaper was shut down and its assets were confiscated on the grounds of "terrorist propaganda."

RSF: Economy Reporters Harassed in Turkey

RSF: Economy Reporters Harassed in Turkey

RSF Turkey representative Önderoğlu has said, "Turkey has nothing to gain by burying its head in the sand," on the lawsuits against three reporters because of their articles.

State-run Anadolu Agency: We Condemn Ekrem İmamoğlu

State-run Anadolu Agency: We Condemn Ekrem İmamoğlu

“Anadolu Agency is not a media organization that announces election results, but an organization that conveys data. Election results in Turkey are announced by Supreme Election Council, not by Anadolu Agency,” it has indicated in its statement.

Journalists Pınar Gayıp and Semiha Şahin Released to House Arrest

Journalists Pınar Gayıp and Semiha Şahin Released to House Arrest

Etkin News Agency (ETHA) editor Semiha Şahin and reporter Pınar Gayıp, who have been arrested pending trial for 14 months, have been released to house arrest. Their next hearing will he held on October 15, 2019.

13 June 2019 Tansu Pişkin

Journalism Organizations Denounce 'Speedboat Attack' on Journalists

Journalism Organizations Denounce 'Speedboat Attack' on Journalists

A rowboat carrying three journalists was hit by a speedboat and broke into pieces in popular holiday destination Bodrum.

Turkey Scores 31 out of 100 in Media Freedom

Turkey Scores 31 out of 100 in Media Freedom

Decline in the press freedom lead the internet to be an alternative, the Freedom House report said.

‘How Hard It is to Write the Truth’

‘How Hard It is to Write the Truth’

Taken into custody in Diyarbakır on charge of “membership of a terrorist organization” due to a meeting that she attended, journalist and rights defender Nurcan Baysal has been released after deposing to the judgeship of peace on duty.

Turkish Airlines Not to Give Out Agos Newspaper Anymore

Turkish Airlines Not to Give Out Agos Newspaper Anymore

Giving out Agos newspaper free of charge at its newspaper stands in international terminals since 2013, Turkish Airlines (THY) has unilaterally terminated its contract with Agos. The weekly newspaper will no longer be on the THY newspaper stands.

‘Impunity Encouraging Violence Against Journalists Paves the Way for New Attacks’

‘Impunity Encouraging Violence Against Journalists Paves the Way for New Attacks’

The recent attacks targeting journalists and writers in general and the most recent attack against Odatv columnist Sabahattin Önkibar in particular have been condemned by politicians and journalists’ organizations.

Assaulters of Journalist Sabahattin Önkibar Released as Well

Assaulters of Journalist Sabahattin Önkibar Released as Well

Four suspects previously taken into custody for having assaulted journalist Sabahattin Önkibar have been released on probation. While five journalists have been attacked in the last two weeks, the assaulters of Demirağ and Çelik were also released.

‘What Do You Mean by “Island in Mourning", You Have Ruined it’

‘What Do You Mean by “Island in Mourning", You Have Ruined it’

Visiting the Island of Yassıada, Erdoğan said, “I don’t call it Yassıada, but ‘Yaslı Ada’,” meaning an island in mourning. Not realizing that his microphone was on, Anchor Haksever responded, “What do you mean by island in mourning? You have ruined it.”

7 People Sentenced to Prison in Özgür Gündem Trial

7 People Sentenced to Prison in Özgür Gündem Trial

While seven columnists and executives of the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper have been sentenced to prison, the court has ruled that the case files of seven defendants shall be separated and eight people shall be acquitted.

Digital Security Workshop with Mehmet Şafak Sarı

Digital Security Workshop with Mehmet Şafak Sarı

Within the scope of the New Media Workshop for Journalists, “Digital Security” session has been held with Mehmet Şafak Sarı.

21 May 2019 Sakine Orman

Cutting Short His Live Program With İmamoğlu, Ahmet Hakan Criticized on Social Media

Cutting Short His Live Program With İmamoğlu, Ahmet Hakan Criticized on Social Media

Hosting Ekrem İmamoğlu in his live program aired on CNN Türk, Ahmet Hakan cut the program short by half an hour after İmamoğlu started talking about the extravagances in İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Hakan has been criticized on social media.

Judicial Fine for Journalist Cemal Over 'Silvan' Article

Judicial Fine for Journalist Cemal Over 'Silvan' Article

Hasan Cemal, who has been on trial for "propagandizing for a terrorist organization" because of his article titled, "From Silvan: They made us so accustomed to pain and death," has been sentenced to pay a judicial fine of 3,060 Turkish liras.

8 May 2019 Tansu Pişkin

Digital Security Workshop by Işık Mater and Alp Toker

Digital Security Workshop by Işık Mater and Alp Toker

The two-day Digital Security Workshop has been completed and the participants took their certificates.

6 May 2019 Sakine Orman

Media Ownership According to the Legal Provisions

Media Ownership According to the Legal Provisions

Media ownership within the frame of Constitutional provisions, Law on the Protection of Competition, Provisions in the Press Law and publications and broadcasting on the Internet…

6 May 2019 Fikret İlkiz

'We are Ashamed to Share Such a Dark Picture on the 26th Year of the Press Freedom Day'

'We are Ashamed to Share Such a Dark Picture on the 26th Year of the Press Freedom Day'

The Journalists Union of Turkey has released its "Press Freedom Report" on the occasion of the May 3 World Press Freedom Day.

3 May 2019 Hikmet Adal

Here is Our Three-Month State of Affairs in Press Freedom; Happy Press Freedom Day to Us!

Here is Our Three-Month State of Affairs in Press Freedom; Happy Press Freedom Day to Us!

Journalists lose their jobs due to media organizations changing hands or editorial positions. 10 journalists/media representatives face life sentences aggravated for 10 times as per the Turkish Penal Code or the Anti-Terror Law.

3 May 2019 Erol Önderoğlu

Legal Journalism Handbook of bianet Published Online in Turkish and Kurdish

Legal Journalism Handbook of bianet Published Online in Turkish and Kurdish

Judiciary in the News: Legal Journalism Handbook is now online in Turkish and Kurdish. Penned by Şengün Kılıç Hristidis, it has been edited by Gökçer Tahincioğlu and translated into Kurdish by bia Kurdî editors Murat Bayram and Ferid Demirel.

25 April 2019 Elif Ünal

Kurdish Journalism Celebrates Its 121st Year

Kurdish Journalism Celebrates Its 121st Year

Kurdistan Newspaper was published on April 22, 1898. The newspaper is considered to be the starting point of Kurdish journalistic activities and the date of its establishment is being celebrated as the Kurdish Journalism Day.

'Homophobic Fine' Against Fox Life by RTÜK

'Homophobic Fine' Against Fox Life by RTÜK

The Radio and Television Supreme Council has fined Fox Life channel for the series "9-1-1," on the ground of an "inappropriate footage of an old male couple that presents homosexuality as normal."

Occupational Homicide on Set of Netflix Series Protested on Social Media

Occupational Homicide on Set of Netflix Series Protested on Social Media

A worker's death on the set of the series "the Gift" allegedly because of negligence has been protested on social media under the hashtag "we don't want to die on sets."

9 People Sentenced to Prison in Trial of Editors-in-Chief on Watch

9 People Sentenced to Prison in Trial of Editors-in-Chief on Watch

In the lawsuit filed against 13 journalists for participating in Editors-in-Chief on Watch campaign in solidarity with Özgür Gündem newspaper, 9 journalists have been sentenced to prison. The sentences of Can and Kocakaya have not been deferred.

3 April 2019 Tansu Pişkin

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