Held on 2122 May 2026 in Istanbul as part of the International Press Instituteˇs 75th anniversary celebrations, the IPI Turkey Journalism Symposium brought together journalists, editors, lawyers, researchers, civil society...
Turkish authorities must end the use of arbitrary court orders citing bogus “national security” and “public order” concerns to censor journalistic social media accounts and news content, the International Press...
International Press Institute (IPI) and undersigned press freedom, freedom of expression, journalists’ and human rights organisations call for the immediate release of BirGün journalist İsmail Arı, who has been behind...
As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations, the International Press Institute (IPI) is organizing a two-day symposium on May 21–22 focusing on press freedom and the right to information. Throughout...
The undersigned press freedom, freedom of expression, journalists’ and human rights organisations strongly condemn the intensifying use of Article 217/A of the Turkish Penal Code — widely known as the...
The International Press Institute (IPI) is bringing its Freedom of Information (FOI) training sessions to Ankara in April, continuing its series across Turkey! Through our series “Freedom of Information: A...
The International Press Institute (IPI) is a global network of editors, journalists, and media executives dedicated to protecting media freedom. IPI’s Turkey programme supports and defends press freedom, public-interest journalism, and access to information in Turkey.
Our reports provide detailed analysis of press freedom challenges in Turkey, documenting threats, legal actions, and trends.
Our reports provide detailed analysis of press freedom challenges in Turkey, documenting threats, legal actions, and trends.
Our detailed factsheets compile essential statistical data on press freedom violations in Turkey, providing tracking of incidents against journalists.
Our ‘Media Innovation' podcast series explores the dynamic landscape of modern journalism through engaging conversations with industry experts in Turkey.
We amplify critical voices, advocate for press freedom, and unite with partners to protect journalists worldwide. Our collaborative statements and official positions reflect our commitment to defending media freedom.
Our campaigns leverage key international observances to amplify press freedom issues in Turkey. Through strategic advocacy initiatives and coordinated actions, we raise awareness about journalists’ rights.
Freedom of Information (FOI)
Freedom of Information is your right to access information held by public authorities. Through our dedicated FOI platform, we monitor how authorities handle information requests, analyzing response times and quality.
Visit our FOI page to learn about your rights, access our tracker data, and find practical resources for making effective requests.