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Union wins authorization case against media conglomerate

Union wins authorization case against media conglomerate

When the Journalists Union of Turkey acquired the required majority to engage in collective bargaining negotiations in 2019, the Hürriyet newspaper retaliated by retroactively terminating the contracts of 45 unionized employees.

Journalists urge end of restrictions on Pride Month events

Journalists urge end of restrictions on Pride Month events

"We no longer want to report on violence and bans against LGBTI+s!" 154 journalists said in a joint statement.

Lawsuit against mayor's security detail officer for assaulting journalist

Lawsuit against mayor's security detail officer for assaulting journalist

Prosecutors have indicted the officer for beating a journalist during ministers' visit to Elazığ last year.

Constitutional Court strikes down law denying severance pay to journalists with less than five years of experience

Constitutional Court strikes down law denying severance pay to journalists with less than five years of experience

The provision in question stated that journalists with less than five years of experience would not be entitled to severance pay, and any period of employment less than six months within a year would not be considered in the calculation of severance pay.

Imprisoned Kurdish journalist forced to speak Turkish at hospital

Imprisoned Kurdish journalist forced to speak Turkish at hospital

Zeynel Bulut, one of the 15 Kurdish journalists arrested on "terror" charges last year, was hospitalized due to his illness.

Turkey denies entry to pro-Navalny journalist for election coverage

Turkey denies entry to pro-Navalny journalist for election coverage

Irina Alleman, who covered the dual elections in Turkey on May 14, was denied entry to the country when she arrived for the runoff vote.

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

The party members did not allow the K24 microphone on the lectern during the press conference of the two leaders.

Popular YouTube channel cancels election broadcast over threats

Popular YouTube channel cancels election broadcast over threats

Featuring interviews with poliicial leaders, BaBaLa TV has attracted millions of views in the run-up to Sunday's elections.

Journalist Sedat Yılmaz tortured in custody

Journalist Sedat Yılmaz tortured in custody

The journalist was left without food for 24 hours and suffered hearing loss after being hit in the head multiple times.

Ten journalists among detainees after massive crackdown across Turkey

Ten journalists among detainees after massive crackdown across Turkey

Some 126 people were detained in police raids in 21 cities.

Journalist Mehmet Güleş sentenced to prison for 'terror propaganda' after retrial

Journalist Mehmet Güleş sentenced to prison for 'terror propaganda' after retrial

The top appeals court had previously overturned Güleş's sentence for the same offense.

AFP journalists in İstanbul plan to strike if salary demands not met

AFP journalists in İstanbul plan to strike if salary demands not met

Despite AFP reporting on Turkey's economic crisis almost every day, the company refused to discuss real inflation rates with its employees, says a union.

Three foreign journalists file complaint against officials for hindering earthquake coverage

Three foreign journalists file complaint against officials for hindering earthquake coverage

Law enforcement officers and religious affairs officials reportedly seized the journalists' equipment in February.

Journalist Dilan Akyol detained by anti-terror police in Antalya

Journalist Dilan Akyol detained by anti-terror police in Antalya

Police detained the journalist working for a Kurdish-focused news agency while she was leaving her home.

Pro-government association leader threatens Kocaeli local journalist

Pro-government association leader threatens Kocaeli local journalist

The head of the Ak Youth association threatened Merve Dişli to "put you in your place" because of her reporting about the association.

31 March 2023 Hikmet Adal

Journalist investigated for describing ruling alliance as 'racist, reactionary'

Journalist investigated for describing ruling alliance as 'racist, reactionary'

After a Kurdish Islamist party joined the ruling alliance, Ruşen Takva described the bloc as "racist, right-wing and reactionary."

Journalist investigated for 'terror propaganda' for saying 'Kurdistan Region'

Journalist investigated for 'terror propaganda' for saying 'Kurdistan Region'

Mehmet Ali Erdoğan was summoned by the police to give a statement about his tweets, where he mentioned Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

20 March 2023 Hikmet Adal

Turkey's religious officials smash cameras of journalists from Greece in earthquake zone

Turkey's religious officials smash cameras of journalists from Greece in earthquake zone

The incident reportedly happened when a journalist photographed a mass burial in Hatay. Having lost all the photos they had taken, the journalists will file a lawsuit against the officials.

State of emergency in Turkey's quake-hit regions an obstacle to journalism, says IPI director

State of emergency in Turkey's quake-hit regions an obstacle to journalism, says IPI director

AN IPI delegation visited the earthquake region to meet journalists and observe the situation on the ground.

Galatasaray TV host says dismissed over social media posts criticizing government

Galatasaray TV host says dismissed over social media posts criticizing government

Serbay Şenkal was fired from the broadcaster that he had worked for for 10 years.

Halk TV reporter attacked during live earthquake coverage

Halk TV reporter attacked during live earthquake coverage

A person with a hammer threatened a Halk TV reporter, defending the government's efforts following the devastating earthquakes.

23 February 2023

Murat İnceoğlu takes office as bianet's new editor-in-chief

Murat İnceoğlu takes office as bianet's new editor-in-chief

İnceoğlu worked for several newspapers and TV outlets during his career spanning over 30 years.

2 February 2023

Journalist Rojin Altay detained

Journalist Rojin Altay detained

Due to her file being classified, the reasons for Altay's detention are unknown.

30 January 2023

Journalism groups denounce Bahçeli over attack on reporter at parliament

Journalism groups denounce Bahçeli over attack on reporter at parliament

An MHP deputy shoved a reporter after Behçeli told her "Mind your own business" in response to a question.

25 January 2023

Journalist Sezgin Kartal arrested

Journalist Sezgin Kartal arrested

A judge has ordered the arrest of the journalist for "being a member of an illegal organization."

13 January 2023

Journalist Hayri Demir given prison sentence for 'terror propaganda'

Journalist Hayri Demir given prison sentence for 'terror propaganda'

The journalist was facing charges because of his social media posts and reports from Syria's Kurdish-held northern and eastern parts.

22 December 2022

Journalist Sinan Aygül becomes first person to be arrested under 'disinformation law'

Journalist Sinan Aygül becomes first person to be arrested under 'disinformation law'

The journalist tweeted about an alleged case of child abuse involving a military officer. He later apologized for reacting rapidly to the allegations without knowing the details.

15 December 2022

Report: Fewer journalists in prison but more face trials, fines in Türkiye

Report: Fewer journalists in prison but more face trials, fines in Türkiye

While the number of incarcerated journalists are significantly lower compared to the period after the 2016 coup attempt, the government is still using court cases to intimidate journalists, according to a monitoring group.

6 December 2022 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Engin Eren sentenced to prison for 'aiding a terrorist organization'

Journalist Engin Eren sentenced to prison for 'aiding a terrorist organization'

The journalist was among the 31 people who faced charges over a 2015 sit-in protest, where people were accused of forming a "human shield" for the PKK.

30 November 2022

Journalist Nedim Türfent released after six and a half years in prison

Journalist Nedim Türfent released after six and a half years in prison

The journalist was arrested in 2016 and was eventually convicted of "terror" crimes.

29 November 2022

Journalists from Iran face rising threats in Türkiye along with tensions back home

Journalists from Iran face rising threats in Türkiye along with tensions back home

Iran's pressure on journalists inside and outside the country is not new. Yet with rising online harassment and recent attempts to kidnap dissidents living in Türkiye, dozens of journalists and activists taking refuge on this side of the border feel increasingly at risk.

9 November 2022 Şenol Balı

Kurdish journalists left without computers after police raid

Kurdish journalists left without computers after police raid

During the raids where 11 journalists were detained last week, the police also seized all the computers in the office jointly used by the Mezopotamya Agency and JINNEWS. Now, 10 journalists have only two computers.

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