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Investigation launched into 37 editors-in-chief on watch for Özgür Gündem daily

The number of journalists who face investigation after becoming editors-in-chief on watch for the pro-Kurdish Özgür Gündem daily has increased to 37, with investigations...

Dutch choreographer rejects Turkey’s award in protest of press freedom violations

Dutch ballet dancer and choreographer Hans van Manen rejected a “Choreographer of the Century” award from Turkey, in protest of the recent violations of...

Design award-winning newspaper gets much-mocked logo after government seizure

The Zaman daily, which used to be Turkey’s best-selling newspaper until it was taken over by the government in early March on a highly...

Turkish singer steps down as UNESCO goodwill ambassador in protest of Turkey stance

Revered Turkish singer Zülfü Livaneli, who has been holding a post as UNESCO goodwill ambassador since 1996, has resigned, accusing the organization of "hypocrisy",...

Anchorman investigated for saying ‘Who the hell are ya?’ to the state

A criminal investigation has been launched into Flash TV anchorman Mustafa Yenigün for lashing out at the government by saying “Who the hell are...

Top Court rejects imprisoned journalist Baransu’s petition for press freedom

The Constitutional Court has unanimously rejected an individual petition from Mehmet Baransu, an outspoken journalist who has been in prison on charges of releasing...

Obama: Erdoğan’s approach to press could lead Turkey down a “troubling” path

US President Barack Obama has said that he is been troubled by Turkey's repression of the press and democratic debate under President Recep Tayyip...

Turkish court decides to continue trial of Cumhuriyet journalists without arrest

Two leading editors of the Cumhuriyet daily appeared before an İstanbul court on Friday, in the trial in which they are accused of “espionage" after...

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