content tagged with TGC

Journalists protest 'disinformation bill': 'Greatest censorship in Turkey's history'

Journalists protest 'disinformation bill': 'Greatest censorship in Turkey's history'

Journalism groups criticized the arrest of Kurdish journalists and accused the government of spreading disinformation.

Sixty-seven journalists killed in 113 years in Turkey

DAY OF KILLED JOURNALISTS

Sixty-seven journalists killed in 113 years in Turkey

113 years ago today, a journalist was murdered in Turkey for the first time. Sixty-six more have been killed since then, with the last happening this year.

Omnibus bill to pose ‘yet another obstacle to people’s access to news in Turkey’

Omnibus bill to pose ‘yet another obstacle to people’s access to news in Turkey’

The Turkish Journalists' Association (TGC) has released a statement about the omnibus bill that foresees up to 3 years in prison for journalists over their news against companies. Defining the bill as “censorship”, the TGC demands its withdrawal.

RTÜK fines TELE1 over arrested journalist's remarks on Erdoğan

RTÜK fines TELE1 over arrested journalist's remarks on Erdoğan

Journalist Sedef Kabaş was arrested for "insulting the president" during a program on TELE1. The media regulatory body has fined TELE1 and Fox TV over remarks about the president.

24 January 2022

‘We are still waiting for justice to be done for Hrant Dink’

JOURNALISM ORGANIZATIONS

‘We are still waiting for justice to be done for Hrant Dink’

Tomorrow, January 19, marks the 15th year since journalist Hrant Dink was murdered. The Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC) and the Press Council have commemorated the late journalist by releasing statements for the press.

18 January 2022

Journalists in Turkey struggle with wage erosion, unemployment

TURKISH JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

Journalists in Turkey struggle with wage erosion, unemployment

"At the start of my career, I was earning four times the minimum wage despite only two years of experience. Now I've been working for 22 years and earn 1.5 times the minimum wage," says a journalist.

29 December 2021

Six journalists in Turkey sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison in September

Six journalists in Turkey sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison in September

The Turkish Journalists' Association has released the "Price of the News" September report.

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.

‘Press Freedom Award’ to journalist subjected to police violence during İstanbul Pride

‘Press Freedom Award’ to journalist subjected to police violence during İstanbul Pride

The Journalists' Association of Turkey (TGC) has granted its ‘Press Freedom Awards’ to Tolga Şardan, Bülent Kılıç, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) and the Democratic Resistance Constituencies of Boğaziçi University.

‘Attack on journalists in Kadıköy targets people’s right to learn truths’

JOURNALISM ORGANIZATIONS

‘Attack on journalists in Kadıköy targets people’s right to learn truths’

Halk TV journalists Yılmaz and Erkmen were hit by plastic bullets, documentary filmmaker Kızıl was wounded in his brow and journalist Akgül was battered up during the police intervention into Boğaziçi protests. Journalism organizations slam police violence.

3 February 2021

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.

‘There are Still Journalists Battered Due to Their News’

REMEMBRANCE DAY FOR KILLED JOURNALISTS

‘There are Still Journalists Battered Due to Their News’

Releasing a statement on the occasion of April 6 Remembrance Day for Killed Journalists in Turkey, the Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC) has stated, “We still have colleagues battered due to their news in mainstream and local press.”

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

'Government, Media Owners Responsible for Safety of Journalists During Pandemic'

Two journalists' organizations have released statements on the safety of reporters during the coronavirus pandemic, demanding precautions be taken.

‘Release All Journalists from Prison’

COVID-19

‘Release All Journalists from Prison’

In the wake of a ban on prison visits as part of coronavirus measures, Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have made a call for the release of all arrested journalists in Turkey.

Journalism Organizations: There is Nothing to Celebrate on July 24

JULY 24 PRESS DAY

Journalism Organizations: There is Nothing to Celebrate on July 24

Releasing statements for the press on the occasion of July 24 Press Day, professional journalism organizations have announced that there is an attempt to repress journalists and they cannot celebrate the day in such a period.

Journalism Organizations Denounce SETA Report on Journalists

Journalism Organizations Denounce SETA Report on Journalists

Professional journalism organizations held a joint press conference to denounce the SETA report on journalists. “If anything happens to a single colleague of ours, the SETA is to blame for”, the organizations have stated.

Turkish Journalists Association: We Never Forget Hrant Dink

Turkish Journalists Association: We Never Forget Hrant Dink

Turkish Journalists Association Chair Turgay Olcayto has said, “Hrant Dink was a value for the society because of his belief in democracy and human-focused works” in a statement commemorating the 12th anniversary of the murder of the journalist.

18 January 2019

Journalism Organizations Comment on Erdoğan’s Threat to TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

Journalism Organizations Comment on Erdoğan’s Threat to TV Anchor Fatih Portakal

Representatives from journalism organizations have commented on the threatening statements of President Erdoğan, who addressed TV anchor Fatih Portakal by saying, “If you don’t know your place, this nation will hit you in the back of your head.”

18 December 2018 Hikmet Adal,Tansu Pişkin,Pınar Tarcan

Media Organizations Denounce Bahçeli’s Advertisement

Media Organizations Denounce Bahçeli’s Advertisement

Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC), Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have denounced MHP Chair Bahçeli targeting journalists, researchers and academics with an advertisement.

Reaction from Journalism Organizations Against Arrest of Editors-in-Chief on Watch

Reaction from Journalism Organizations Against Arrest of Editors-in-Chief on Watch

TGS, DİSK Press Labor and TGC have reacted against arrest of Erol Önderoğlu, Şebnem Korur Fincancı and Ahmet Nesin who were among the Özgür Gündem daily’s Editors-in-Chief on Watch.

Journalist Association: Journalism Has Been Blacklisted

Journalist Association: Journalism Has Been Blacklisted

Turkish Journalists Association has reminded of the crackdowns on freedom of the press and expression in Turkey in its statement made for May 3 World Press Freedom Day.

Call From Journalist Organizations Ahead of Dündar, Gül Trial

Call From Journalist Organizations Ahead of Dündar, Gül Trial

International freedom of expression organizations and others from Turkey have come together upon call from TGC, TGS, ÇGD, DİSK-Press, News Union and Press Institute for releasing the journalists in prison.

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

Reactions by Journalist Organizations against “Trustee” Ruling

Reactions by Journalist Organizations against “Trustee” Ruling

TGS President Uğur Güç and DİSK Press Labor President Faruk Eren, Kanaltürk TV channel included in Turkish Journalists Association and İzmir Journalists Association have reacted against the ruling to appoint trustee for 22 companies of Koza İpek Holding.

28 October 2015 Elif Akgül

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

Journalist Associations Backlash Tweet Censorship

Journalist Associations Backlash Tweet Censorship

Turkey’s media associations backlashed the blocking of tweets belonging to several journalists and media outlets by a court order.

22 January 2015

Tuğrul Eryılmaz and Erol Önderoğlu Receive TGC Award

Tuğrul Eryılmaz and Erol Önderoğlu Receive TGC Award

Journalists Association of Turkey awarded bianet-affiliated journalists Önderoğlu and Eryılmaz its annual “Press Freedom” Award. A ceremony will be held on July 24 - Turkey’s “Struggle Day on Press Freedom”.

2 July 2014 Elif Akgül

12 Journalists Attacked, 1 Detained on May Day

12 Journalists Attacked, 1 Detained on May Day

The May Day bans affected civilians, tourists and journalists in Turkey with at least 12 journalists attacked and 1 detained by the police. Journalists’ Society of Turkey (TGC) condemned the police violence.

2 May 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

TGC Sues Against Twitter Ban

TGC Sues Against Twitter Ban

TGC sued for the suspension of Turkey’s information and communication authorities for the ruling on the twitter ban.

Court Suspends Media Entry Ban in Police Stations

Court Suspends Media Entry Ban in Police Stations

Acting upon TGC’s application, 4th Regional Administration Court suspended the media entry ban in Istanbul’s Police Headquarters.

TGC Sues Police Over Media Ban

TGC Sues Police Over Media Ban

Journalists Society of Turkey (TGC) sued police authorities over the entry ban and eviction of press rooms across Turkey’s police stations.

25 December 2013

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