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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.

IPI condemns the attack on columnist Memduh Bayraktaroğlu's house

IPI condemns the attack on columnist Memduh Bayraktaroğlu's house

“Turkey must make clear that violence against journalists is unacceptable,” says International Press Institute Turkey Programme Coordinator Akyavaş regarding the attempted raid on Korkusuz newspaper columnist Bayraktaroğlu’s house.

25 February 2022

International Press Institute calls for journalist Sedef Kabaş's immediate release

‘NO DEMOCRACY WHEN PRESS SILENCED’

International Press Institute calls for journalist Sedef Kabaş's immediate release

The International Press Institute (IPI) has called for the release of journalist Sedef Kabaş, who has been recently arrested for “insulting the President” over her remarks during a TV program: “There can be no democracy when the press is silenced.”

25 January 2022

Turkey's planned legislation on fake news 'alarming,' says IPI

Turkey's planned legislation on fake news 'alarming,' says IPI

The government is reportedly working to introduce prison sentences for spreading fake news on social media and a regulatory body for social media platforms.

'The government does not want any accurate information to reach the public'

IPI TURKEY COORDINATOR

'The government does not want any accurate information to reach the public'

The Turkey coordinator of the International Press Institute has commented on the recent "foreign-funded media" debate in country.

30 July 2021 Hikmet Adal

Press freedom organizations denounce proposals to introduce new regulation

Press freedom organizations denounce proposals to introduce new regulation

The Media Freedom Rapid Response and its partner organizations have expressed concerns about the proposals to introduce new regulation of “foreign-funded” news in Turkey and condemned the targeting remarks about critical media outlets.

Police detain dozens, fire rubber bullets at journalists on Suruç Massacre anniversary

Police detain dozens, fire rubber bullets at journalists on Suruç Massacre anniversary

Thirty-three people were killed in an ISIS bombing in Suruç, Urfa on July 20, 2015.

‘Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT is moving farther from objective coverage’

INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE

‘Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT is moving farther from objective coverage’

The IPI has criticized the recent appointments to the state-run TRT’s executive board by a Presidential decree, raising concerns that it has been “turned into an outlet whose primary mission is to spread state propaganda.”

International reactions to police violence against photojournalist during Pride March

International reactions to police violence against photojournalist during Pride March

Police officers violently detained AFP photojournalist Bülent Kılıç, who was heard saying "I can't breathe" as officers kneeled on him.

International groups urge Turkey to investigate Peker's claims on killings of two journalists

International groups urge Turkey to investigate Peker's claims on killings of two journalists

Convicted mob boss Sedat Peker claims to reveal state officials' involvement in the unsolved assassinations of investigative journalists Uğur Mumcu and Kutlu Adalı in the 1990s.

IPI: Drop charges against Melis Alphan

IPI: Drop charges against Melis Alphan

“Turkey must immediately end the prosecution of Alphan and compensate her for the damage done to her during this baseless prosecution,” says International Press Institute’s Turkey Programme Coordinator Renan Akyavaş.

IPI to European Union: Prioritize press freedom in Turkey

IPI to European Union: Prioritize press freedom in Turkey

International Press Institute has addressed an open letter to the President of the European Council ahead of EU leaders’ meeting this week and called on the European Council to prioritize press freedom in Turkey.

Report: Google favors pro-government media over independent outlets in Turkey

INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE

Report: Google favors pro-government media over independent outlets in Turkey

The search engine's algorithmic preferences in Turkey are in a "stark contrast" with its standards in the US, according to the IPI report.

IPI calls on Turkey to rescind penalties on social media companies

IPI calls on Turkey to rescind penalties on social media companies

Following Turkey’s advertising ban on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest over their failure to appoint local representatives, International Press Institute (IPI) has reiterated its call to Turkey to withdraw the new social media law and penalties on companies.

21 January 2021

IPI report: Turkey's social media law, regulatory bodies threaten free public debate

IPI report: Turkey's social media law, regulatory bodies threaten free public debate

"The government is determined to use all available tools to suppress criticism whether on broadcasters, in print and online," says IPI Head of Europe Advocacy Oliver Money-Kyrle.

2 December 2020

‘Social media bill will increase censorship in an already oppressive environment’

INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE

‘Social media bill will increase censorship in an already oppressive environment’

As the ruling AKP-MHP’s social media bill has been approved by the Parliamentary Justice Commission, International Press Institute (IPI) has released a statement, urging Turkey to “withdraw the repressive social media bill.”

International Press Institute Documents Media Freedom Violations During Pandemic

International Press Institute Documents Media Freedom Violations During Pandemic

Noting that “the free flow of news and information is more essential than ever amid pandemic,” the IPI is documenting media freedom violations by region. While six violations were reported from Turkey in March, there have been two violations in April so far.

Press Advertisement Institution Ends Public Ad Ban on Daily BirGün

Press Advertisement Institution Ends Public Ad Ban on Daily BirGün

The International Press Institute (IPI) has announced that the Press Advertisement Institution (BİK) has ended the 6-month ban on daily BirGün while the public ad ban on Evrensel newspaper is still in effect.

26 February 2020

International Press Institute: End Abuse and Persecution of Journalism

JANUARY 10 WORKING JOURNALISTS DAY

International Press Institute: End Abuse and Persecution of Journalism

The IPI has released a statement on the occasion of January 10 Working Journalists Day in Turkey: “The most urgent step to be taken by state authorities is to stop the constant judicial and financial pressure and harassment of media and journalists.”

10 January 2020

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.

IPI: The Cumhuriyet Case is a Message to Opposition Media

IPI: The Cumhuriyet Case is a Message to Opposition Media

In a statement released by IPI in advance of the Cumhuriyet hearing, it was expressed that it is clear the case is intended as a message to those who dare to publish news and criticism unwelcome to AKP.

25 December 2017

Head of IPI Turkey Committee Kadri Gürsel Detained in Operation on Cumhuriyet Daily

Head of IPI Turkey Committee Kadri Gürsel Detained in Operation on Cumhuriyet Daily

IPI Executive Board Member and Cumhuriyet daily's Editorial Consultant, journalist and columnist Kadri Gürsel has also been taken into custody in the operation on Cumhuriyet daily.

31 October 2016

Journalist Organizations Launch Campaign for Right to Information

Journalist Organizations Launch Campaign for Right to Information

Journalist organizations have launched a campaign to call for releasing the journalists in prison and declare demands for ensuring freedom of press and expression with support from EFJ, IFJ, EJN and RSF.

Reactions Against Attack on Yeni Şafak, Yeni Akit

Reactions Against Attack on Yeni Şafak, Yeni Akit

International Press Institute, Reporters Without Borders and Journalists Association of Turkey have condemned the attack carried out with arms and molotov bombs on Yeni Şafak and Yeni Akit.

11 February 2016

International Journalism Organizations in Silivri for Dündar, Gül

International Journalism Organizations in Silivri for Dündar, Gül

Representatives of IPI, CPJ, RSF, EJN, IFJ, and EFJ whose demand to meet Can Dündar and Erdem Gül rejected have held a press statement in front of Silivri prison and kept “Hope Watch”.

27 January 2016

Freedom of Expression Organizations Warn Journalists, Government, EU

Freedom of Expression Organizations Warn Journalists, Government, EU

The committee composed of international press and freedom of expression organizations have held series of talks in Turkey and declared their findings and suggestions to public in press conference

22 October 2015 Elif Akgül

IPI Condemns Eser's Arrest

IPI Condemns Eser's Arrest

Major journalist associations including Journalists' Union of Turkey and International Press Institute protested the arrest of Evrensel newspaper journalist Sadiye Eser for terrorism charges.

17 December 2012

AKP Denies Dissident Journalists Access to Party Congress

AKP Denies Dissident Journalists Access to Party Congress

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) refused to provide accreditation for a number of dissident dailies to attend its party congress on Sunday. The move drew sharp criticism from journalist associations, while columnist and IPI member Kadri Gürsel called it an act of discrimination.

3 October 2012 Ekin Karaca

IPI Launched Campaign for Journalist Şener

IPI Launched Campaign for Journalist Şener

IPI launched a signature and letter campaign for detained journalist Nedim Şener in order to draw attention to journalists in Turkish prisons. Şener was included to the IPI "List of World Press Freedom Heroes" in 2010.

22 November 2011

Critics not Silenced by Persecution of Dissident Voices

ODA TV.COM RAID

Critics not Silenced by Persecution of Dissident Voices

The four administrators of the OdaTV.com news portal are still in custody after the raid on their homes and office earlier this week. Turkish journalists organizations and the Human Rights Association criticized the operation as an attempt to silence dissident voices.

18 February 2011

IPI Condemned Prosecution of Turkish Journalist Saymaz

IPI Condemned Prosecution of Turkish Journalist Saymaz

The International Press Institute condemned the prosecution of journalist Saymaz on the grounds of articles related to the "Ergenekon" trial and investigation. He faces imprisonment of up to 79 years. IPI Manager Mills criticized the authorities.

6 October 2010 International Press Institute

Journalist Şener Awarded -Turkish Government Condemned

INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE

Journalist Şener Awarded -Turkish Government Condemned

The International Press Institute rewarded Turkish journalist Nedim Şener as one of 60 World Press Freedom Heroes in a ceremony in Vienna on 14 September. The IPI Steering Board condemned Turkey for detaining and prosecuting dozens of journalists.

16 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

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