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Erdoğan lost, Erdoğan Won: headlines in Turkey after elections

Erdoğan lost, Erdoğan Won: headlines in Turkey after elections

Different newspapers give different perspectives on Sunday's results.

15 May 2023 Wouter Massink

Demirören Media Group sues journalists over reports on 'unpaid loans' taken from state bank

Demirören Media Group sues journalists over reports on 'unpaid loans' taken from state bank

Because the Demirören Media failed to repay the loan, the land that it mortgaged was handed over to Ziraat Bank, which later leased the land to the company.

23 December 2021 Hikmet Adal

4 journalists resign from Cumhuriyet following dismissed chief editor’s resignation

4 journalists resign from Cumhuriyet following dismissed chief editor’s resignation

After eight employees of daily Cumhuriyet, also members of a labor union, were dismissed, Küçükkaya was also removed from office as the Editor-in-Chief after expressing support. With Küçükkaya having resigned, four others have followed suit.

17 December 2021

Cumhuriyet newspaper to reinstate 8 dismissed employees

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Cumhuriyet newspaper to reinstate 8 dismissed employees

The administration of daily Cumhuriyet has announced that “the decision to cancel the labor contracts of eight employees has been halted.”

6 December 2021

Supporting fired journalists, Küçükkaya removed from office as Cumhuriyet chief editor

Supporting fired journalists, Küçükkaya removed from office as Cumhuriyet chief editor

Aykut Küçükkaya has been removed from office as the Editor-in-Chief of Cumhuriyet newspaper after he expressed support in a protest for eight employees, all members of a union, following their dismissal.

3 December 2021

'It is unacceptable': Union, journalists protest dismissals from daily Cumhuriyet

'It is unacceptable': Union, journalists protest dismissals from daily Cumhuriyet

Ahead of the protest to be held in front of Cumhuriyet’s central office, the newspaper administration called the police; at least 4 police vehicles came in front of the building. The union has called on the ones responsible for recent dismissals to resign.

30 November 2021

Cumhuriyet newspaper continues to fire union employees

Cumhuriyet newspaper continues to fire union employees

The Journalists' Union of Turkey has denounced the dismissal of the personnel.

30 November 2021

Cumhuriyet newspaper dismisses seven journalists

Cumhuriyet newspaper dismisses seven journalists

Some of the dismissed journalists said no reason was stated to them while others said the firings were because of economic reasons.

Public ad bans on three daily newspapers

Public ad bans on three daily newspapers

The BİK has implemented previous fines against two newspapers while imposing another a new fine on another one.

28 September 2021

Suit for damages against newspapers for reporting on a Parliamentary question

Suit for damages against newspapers for reporting on a Parliamentary question

Vice Minister of Health Aydın demands 100 thousand lira in damages from daily Evrensel, which covered the Parliamentary question of CHP's Emir regarding the allegations about a company, among the shareholders of which were Aydın’s spouse and son.

21 September 2021

Cumhuriyet Editor-in-Chief Küçükkaya withdraws his resignation

Cumhuriyet Editor-in-Chief Küçükkaya withdraws his resignation

Having resigned amid the “anti-union pressure” of Cumhuriyet Foundation Chair Alev Coşkun, Aykut Küçükkaya is once again the Editor-in-Chief of Cumhuriyet.

Collective bargaining cannot begin at Cumhuriyet newspaper

Collective bargaining cannot begin at Cumhuriyet newspaper

Shortly after Cumhuriyet Editor-in-Chief Aykut Küçükkaya resigned amid “pressures to force the editorial staff to resign from the TGS”, the union has announced that the newspaper refused to start the collective bargaining.

Cumhuriyet Chief Editor resigns ‘amid pressure to force editors to resign from union’

Cumhuriyet Chief Editor resigns ‘amid pressure to force editors to resign from union’

Editor-in-Chief of Cumhuriyet newspaper Aykut Küçükkaya has resigned, announcing that Cumhuriyet Foundation Chair Alev Coşkun pressured him into forcing the editors to resign from the Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS).

Minister Soylu sues daily Cumhuriyet, demands 1 million lira in damages

Minister Soylu sues daily Cumhuriyet, demands 1 million lira in damages

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has filed a lawsuit against Cumhuriyet newspaper and demanded 1 million lira in non-pecuniary damages.

News on ‘hidden file in October 10 Ankara Massacre case’ acquitted

News on ‘hidden file in October 10 Ankara Massacre case’ acquitted

The court has ruled for the acquittal of daily Cumhuriyet's Managing Editor Büyüktaş Akça and former Ankara correspondent Uludağ, who reported that the assaulters who committed the 2015 Ankara Massacre had tried to buy explosives in Nizip.

Cumhuriyet newspaper investigated over report on Sedat Peker videos

Cumhuriyet newspaper investigated over report on Sedat Peker videos

While no legal action has been taken regarding the people mentioned by the mob boss in his online confessions, Cumhuriyet has been charged with insult and slander.

Journalist investigated after reporting on rape, murder allegations against AKP deputy

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Journalist investigated after reporting on rape, murder allegations against AKP deputy

Yelda Kaharman, an 18-year-old student and a local journalist from Kyrgyzstan, was found dead at home in March 2019. Accusations against AKP deputy Tolga Ağar about the incident have resurfaced after crime leader Sedat Peker's videos.

19 May 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Cumhuriyet newspaper responds to interior minister's threats

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Cumhuriyet newspaper responds to interior minister's threats

The newspaper was targeted by Minister Soylu after it reported on the allegations by a crime group leader against the government in its headline.

Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu targets Cumhuriyet

Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu targets Cumhuriyet

Using the photos of Commander of Gendarmerie Forces Çetin with AKP MP Ağar and organized crime group leader Yılmaz on its front page, Cumhuriyet newspaper has been threatened by Minister Soylu, who says, "Turkey is not the old Turkey."

Cumhuriyet, Sözcü journalists acquitted of 'disclosing identity of counterterrorism officials'

Cumhuriyet, Sözcü journalists acquitted of 'disclosing identity of counterterrorism officials'

Two journalists stood trial because of a news report revealing that the prosecutor of a case against Sözcü had a previous conviction.

Public ads of Cumhuriyet newspaper cut for 28 days

Public ads of Cumhuriyet newspaper cut for 28 days

The İstanbul 3rd Civil Court of First Instance has rejected Cumhuriyet's appeal against the public ad cut imposed by the Press Advertisement Agency (BİK). Relying on this rejection, the Agency has cut the newspaper’s public ads for 28 days.

17 November 2020

Journalist Hazal Ocak acquitted of ‘Son-in-law knows what to do’ news

Journalist Hazal Ocak acquitted of ‘Son-in-law knows what to do’ news

Standing trial over a news report regarding the land purchased by Finance Minister Albayrak near the planned route of Canal İstanbul, reporter Hazal Ocak from Cumhuriyet newspaper has been acquitted of “insulting a public official.”

27 October 2020 Hikmet Adal

TGC: Fines on Cumhuriyet, Halk TV Aimed at Intimidating Critical Journalists

TGC: Fines on Cumhuriyet, Halk TV Aimed at Intimidating Critical Journalists

With heavy penalties against critical media outlets, authorities are interfering with people's right to information and attempting to intimidate journalists, says the Turkish Journalists Association.

Public Ads of Cumhuriyet Cut for 35 Days Over ‘Illegal Construction in Bosphorus’ News

Public Ads of Cumhuriyet Cut for 35 Days Over ‘Illegal Construction in Bosphorus’ News

The Press Advertisement Institution (BİK) has cut the public ads of daily Cumhuriyet for 35 days over its new report “There is illegal construction in Bosphorus” about Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.

Cumhuriyet Journalists Summoned to Depose

Cumhuriyet Journalists Summoned to Depose

Facing a terror investigation due to the news regarding the house of Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun, journalists Hazal Ocak, Vedat Arık, Olcay Büyüktaş and İpek Özbey from daily Cumhuriyet have been summoned to depose.

Two Journalists Face Prison Sentence over Report on 2015 Ankara Massacre

Two Journalists Face Prison Sentence over Report on 2015 Ankara Massacre

A criminal case has been filed over a report on Cumhuriyet that said the police didn't act despite receiving a tip on two people involved in the bomb attack.

Journalists’ Union Expresses Support for Cumhuriyet Targeted by Pro-Government TV

Journalists’ Union Expresses Support for Cumhuriyet Targeted by Pro-Government TV

Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS) has held a statement for the press in front of Cumhuriyet newspaper, which was targeted by a pro-government Akit TV presenter on air. “Cumhuriyet has never stayed silent and it will not do so”, the statement has read.

23 December 2019

Lawsuit Against 3 Journalists Over News Report

Lawsuit Against 3 Journalists Over News Report

A lawsuit has been filed against journalists Canan Coşkun, Ali Açar and Can Uğur from Cumhuriyet and BirGün newspapers on the ground that they disclosed the identity of a suspect police officer in the investigation launched into death of Berkin Elvan.

5 December 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Court Defies Court of Cassation Verdict, Upholds Conviction in Cumhuriyet Case

Court Defies Court of Cassation Verdict, Upholds Conviction in Cumhuriyet Case

After the Court of Cassation overturned the verdicts of conviction in Cumhuriyet case, the defendants stood trial again yesterday. The court has upheld conviction of all former Cumhuriyet employees, except for Kadri Gürsel.

22 November 2019

Suit for Damages Against Cumhuriyet: Businessperson Requests 1 Million Lira

Suit for Damages Against Cumhuriyet: Businessperson Requests 1 Million Lira

Pro-government businessperson Mehmet Cengiz has filed a lawsuit for non-pecuniary damages against daily Cumhuriyet, alleging that “his reputation has been damaged.” Cengiz requests 1 million lira from the reporter and grant holder.

18 November 2019 Hikmet Adal

Verdict of Release for Former Daily Cumhuriyet Worker Emre İper

Verdict of Release for Former Daily Cumhuriyet Worker Emre İper

The court has ruled for the release of Emre İper, the last arrested defendant of the Cumhuriyet case, after the Judicial Reform Package has entered into effect after being published on the Official Gazette.

25 October 2019

Emre İper to Serve Two More Months in Prison in Cumhuriyet Case

Emre İper to Serve Two More Months in Prison in Cumhuriyet Case

Attorneys of Cumhuriyet case have indicated that Emre İper, the former financial affairs officer of the newspaper, will be released from prison in December.

13 September 2019 Hikmet Adal

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