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Former bianet journalists acquitted in ‘insulting Turkish nation’ case

Former bianet journalists acquitted in ‘insulting Turkish nation’ case

Haluk Kalafat, bianet’s former chief editor, and Elif Akgül, a former reporter, stood trials over articles from 2015, 2018, and 2019.

3 July 2024 Hikmet Adal

Eight Kurdish journalists sentenced in ‘terror’ case

Eight Kurdish journalists sentenced in ‘terror’ case

The journalists’ lawyers have argued that the case relied heavily on anonymous witness testimonies and lacked substantial evidence.

Turkey's media watchdog revokes radio station’s license over genocide remembrance broadcast

Turkey's media watchdog revokes radio station’s license over genocide remembrance broadcast

Açık Radyo was penalized over a guest’s remarks that "109th anniversary of the massacres and deportations, referred to as genocide, that took place on Ottoman lands."

3 July 2024 Hikmet Adal

Pro-Erdoğan professor gets over 2,900 articles about him censored

Pro-Erdoğan professor gets over 2,900 articles about him censored

Among the censored content is bianet's Media Monitoring Report, which documents all detected violations of press freedom in Turkey.

Journalist Elif Akgül acquitted of terror propaganda charges

Journalist Elif Akgül acquitted of terror propaganda charges

Akgül stood trial due to two X posts. The court has concluded that she exercised freedom of expression.

İstanbul Bar slams investigation into YouTuber over ‘Sharia’ controversy

İstanbul Bar slams investigation into YouTuber over ‘Sharia’ controversy

The government has openly sided against an agnostic YouTuber involved in a debate with another social media figure who advocates for Sharia law.

YouTuber faces legal action over sharia law comments

YouTuber faces legal action over sharia law comments

Two social media personalities engaged in a debate over the Sharia law. The atheist one, who is widely considered to have won the debate, is facing potential prison term.

Ankara Bar urges removal of ‘agents of influence’ provision from new bill

Ankara Bar urges removal of ‘agents of influence’ provision from new bill

The provision stipulates a prison sentence of 3 to 7 years for individuals who investigate Turkish citizens, institutions, or foreigners residing in Turkey “in accordance with the strategic interests of a foreign state or organization.”

RTÜK imposed 625 sanctions on TV, radio outlets in 2023

RTÜK imposed 625 sanctions on TV, radio outlets in 2023

The media watchdog predominantly targeted media outlets that provided coverage critical of the government.

Journalism groups rally against ‘agents of influence’ bill

Journalism groups rally against ‘agents of influence’ bill

The government is poised to amend the espionage law to criminalize being an "agen of influence."

Grey Wolves members receive prison sentences for attack on journalist

Grey Wolves members receive prison sentences for attack on journalist

Several members of the group had assaulted a journalist and a former MHP member.

22 May 2024 Hikmet Adal

RSF: Turkey’s new 'espionage bill' threatens media supported by international funds

RSF: Turkey’s new 'espionage bill' threatens media supported by international funds

The government is poised to amend the anti-espionage law to prosecute those who are identified as “agents of influence.”

New espionage law will ‘make fake journalists pay a price,’ says Bahçeli

New espionage law will ‘make fake journalists pay a price,’ says Bahçeli

The government is poised to introduce an amendment to the espionage law criminalizing “influence operations.”

High court overturns journalist’s sentence for ‘spreading disinformation’ in landmark decision

High court overturns journalist’s sentence for ‘spreading disinformation’ in landmark decision

The decision marks the first time a conviction under the controversial disinformation law has been reversed

13 May 2024 Hikmet Adal

Six Kurdish media workers sentenced on 'terrorism-related' charges

Six Kurdish media workers sentenced on 'terrorism-related' charges

The journalists were initially sentenced in 2019 but appealed the verdict, leading to a retrial.

Confessor's claims debunked in Kurdish journalists' trial

Confessor's claims debunked in Kurdish journalists' trial

The confessor, who had previously claimed to personally know a journalist, admitted during this hearing that they had only seen them on television.

Judge questions whether bianet is a news site in 'insulting Turkish nation' case

Judge questions whether bianet is a news site in 'insulting Turkish nation' case

bianet's former editor-in-chief Haluk Kalafat and former editor Elif Akgül are standing trial for "insulting the Turkish nation" over articles published on the site.

10 May 2024 Hikmet Adal

Journalist, artist Zehra Doğan cleared of 'terror' charges after serving 2 years in prison

Journalist, artist Zehra Doğan cleared of 'terror' charges after serving 2 years in prison

Doğan served 2 years in prison before an appeals court overturned her sentence.

Suspects of armed attack on journalist released after first hearing

Suspects of armed attack on journalist released after first hearing

The suspects are standing trial for "attempted murder."

Investigated over ‘PKK’ documentary, Koray Kesik released with international travel ban

Investigated over ‘PKK’ documentary, Koray Kesik released with international travel ban

Kesik is facing “terror” allegations over his involvement in a documentary about the PKK.

Journalist Esra Solin Dal strip searched, kept in solitary confinement for 11 days

Journalist Esra Solin Dal strip searched, kept in solitary confinement for 11 days

Esra Solin Dal's s requests to be placed in a communal cell have been rejected. She was subjected to strip search subsequent to her arrest.

Documentary filmmaker Koray Kesik in custody, equipment seized

Documentary filmmaker Koray Kesik in custody, equipment seized

The police have not yet taken Kesik’s statement despite his detention extended for three consecutive days.

May Day crackdown continues as 38 arrested

May Day crackdown continues as 38 arrested

A court has arrested 38 suspects as 11 more people were detained during the raids over the weekend.

Two journalists detained in Diyarbakır raids

Two journalists detained in Diyarbakır raids

The journalists’ apprehension was part of a wider crackdown as several addresses were raided.

Union report sheds light on journalists' economic struggles in Turkey

Union report sheds light on journalists' economic struggles in Turkey

Wages remain below the poverty line in many workplaces, especially in non-union ones, according to the TGS report.

Turkey climbs to 158th in RSF Press Freedom Index

Turkey climbs to 158th in RSF Press Freedom Index

RSF cautions that this should not be interpreted as a positive trend in media freedom within the country.

The era of 'judicial control' confinement and torture in journalism

The era of 'judicial control' confinement and torture in journalism

There hasn't been a positive change in press freedom in Turkey during the first quarter of 2024. The government has initiated efforts to discredit the Constitutional Court, which ruled against "online censorship."

2 May 2024 Erol Önderoğlu

Three Kurdish journalists referred to court after raids

Three Kurdish journalists referred to court after raids

Six of the media workers were released after providing their statements to prosecutors.

Journalist İsmail Arı faces lawsuit after MHP deputy’s complaint

Journalist İsmail Arı faces lawsuit after MHP deputy’s complaint

Two months ago,a court order banned 143 URLs containing content related to fraud allegations against Uysal upon his request.

Union condemns crackdown on pro-Kurdish media in Turkey, Belgium

Union condemns crackdown on pro-Kurdish media in Turkey, Belgium

Nine journalists were detained in morning raids in Turkey while Belgian police raided pro-Kurdish TV stations broadcasting in Kurdish and Turkish.

Nine Kurdish journalists detained in house raids

Nine Kurdish journalists detained in house raids

Journalists and press workers were detained in raids across three provinces.

Şırnak man faces voter suppression charge after viral 'voter transfer' protest

Şırnak man faces voter suppression charge after viral 'voter transfer' protest

A video showing Süleyman Salğucak’s rant against relocated security officers casting their votes went viral on social media, leading to an investigation into him for violating the election law.

19 April 2024 Ruken Tuncel

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