The International Press Institute (IPI) continues its efforts to improve the transparency and accountability of institutions by investigating how the freedom of information (FoI) is implemented in Türkiye, as part of its project ongoing since April 2024. IPI first published the results of a survey titled “Habits of Exercising the
🚫 Broadcast bans and millions in fines: Mounting pressure on critical media in Turkey Between July 9-19, SZC TV was off the air due to a 10-day blackout from Turkey’s broadcast regulator RTÜK. Just weeks earlier, Halk TV faced a similar sanction, which was delayed by court order, but the
The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) in strongly condemning the arrest of four staff members of Leman, one of Türkiye’s leading satirical magazines, and express deep concern over the ongoing judicial, economic and physical pressure targeting the publication following the release
International free expression, media freedom, human rights and journalists’ organisations are deeply alarmed by reports that an arrest warrant has been issued for the Kurdish writer, journalist and poet Nedim Türfent on the charge of “Disseminating propaganda in favor of a terrorist organization”. Türfent is currently living in exile in
The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the recent 10-day broadcast ban on Halk TV and the escalating threats, fines, and censorship measures targeting critical media outlets in Turkey. IPI urges Turkey’s broadcast regulator to immediately reverse these decisions, which pose a grave threat to media pluralism and independent journalism,
Journalists Dicle Baştürk, Yavuz Akengin, Eylem Emel Yılmaz, and Sendika.Org contributor Ozan Cırık, who were detained during house raids in Istanbul on 13 June, were put under arrest pending trial by the on-duty court on the night of 16 June on charges of “membership of a terrorist organization.” Moreover, as
IPI and the undersigned press freedom, freedom of expression and journalists’ organizations today strongly condemn the arrest of Turkish journalist Fatih Altaylı over his political commentary during a YouTube live broadcast and call for his immediate release. Fatih Altaylı, a prominent journalist and columnist, was taken into custody and arrested
The International Press Institute (IPI) launches Freedom of Information (FOI) training sessions in Istanbul! Through our series “Freedom of Information: A Powerful Tool for Transparency,” we will train journalists and civil society organizations how to effectively utilize FOI rights in their work. 📅 Date: July 5, 2025 I Saturday⏰ Time:
The International Press Institute (IPI) condemns threats against journalist Ayşemden Akın and urges authorities to take immediate measures to guarantee her safety. Ayşemden Akın, editor of the North Cyprus-based newspaper Bugün Kıbrıs, received death threats in early May 2025 after publishing investigative articles about an alleged money laundering network involving
IPI urges authorities to investigate and guarantee the journalists’ safety after a group of unknown individuals harassed the journalist outside of his home. The International Press Institute (IPI) is concerned about the recent harassment targeting journalist Fatih Altaylı. On May 24, 2025, Altaylı shared on his social media account that a