Turkish broadcast regulator hits pro-opposition networks with broadcasting bans, fines
Turkey’s broadcast regulator has imposed broadcasting bans and fines on three opposition-affiliated TV stations, heightening concerns over press freedom amid a broader crackdown on...
Another journalist arrested in Turkey amid ongoing crackdown on the press
A Turkish court on Thursday ruled for the arrest of freelance journalist Metin Yoksu, part of an investigation led by prosecutors in the northeastern...
25 journalists jailed in Turkey in first quarter of 2025: report
The Turkish government intensified its crackdown on the media in the first quarter of 2025, jailing 25 journalists and launching dozens of prosecutions, Turkish...
Turkish court jails journalist over remarks on Erdoğan’s rule
A Turkish court on Sunday ordered the arrest of popular political commentator Fatih Altaylı on accusations of threatening President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Altaylı’s lawyers...
Trust in news in Turkey plunges to lowest level in a decade, Oxford study...
Trust in news in Turkey has plunged to its lowest level since 2015, while a pro-government outlet has become the least trusted media organization...
Turkey arrests 4 journalists over alleged links to ‘illegal organization’
A Turkish court has ordered the arrest of four journalists who were detained last week in İstanbul as part of an investigation launched by...
Turkish police detain 4 journalists in early morning operation
Turkish authorities detained four journalists Friday morning in police raids on their homes in Istanbul, the T24 news website reported.
Semra Pelek, a former member of...
Turkish journalist questioned over article on Armenian youth released after brief detention
Tuğçe Yılmaz, an editor at the independent Turkish news outlet Bianet who was detained by police during an identity check in İstanbul on Tuesday...
Turkish regulator orders 10-day blackout of pro-opposition TV channel
Turkey’s media watchdog has ordered a 10-day broadcast blackout of pro-opposition Sözcü TV, starting June 1, penalizing the station for its coverage of nationwide...
Covert deal hints Sweden traded release of Swedish reporter for crackdown on exiled Turkish...
Sweden may have quietly agreed to disrupt the activities of Turkish journalists living in exile within its borders in exchange for the release of...
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