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Turkey: 7th International press freedom mission concludes
Journalist Safety
Ankara, November 26, 2025 – A mission delegation composed of eight international press freedom, free expression and human rights organisations has concluded a joint press freedom mission to Türkiye. The delegation met with journalists, civil society, political party representatives, MPs, the judicial branch, regulatory bodies, and foreign diplomatic missions to discuss Türkiye's rapidly deteriorating media freedom environment.
Turkey
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Advocacy

Turkey: IPI denounces fatal attack on journalist Hakan Tosun, urges swift and transparent investigation
Journalist Safety
The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the fatal attack on journalist and environmental activist Hakan Tosun and calls on authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to bring all perpetrators to justice.
Turkey
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Advocacy

Turkey: IPI and MFRR partners condemn Turkey’s broadcast regulator’s decision to silence TELE1
Press Freedom
The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) in strongly condemning the five-day broadcast blackout imposed on TELE1 since September 1, and the escalating use of censorship sanctions by RTÜK, Turkey’s broadcast regulator, against independent critical media outlets. We urge authorities to stop targeting critical and opposing views and uphold media pluralism in line with democratic standards.
Turkey
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Advocacy

Turkey: IPI condemns armed attack on Evrensel’s İzmir bureau, calls for urgent investigation
Journalist Safety
The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the armed attack on the İzmir bureau of Turkey’s Evrensel newspaper and calls on authorities to ensure the safety of critical media outlets and journalists.
Turkey
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Advocacy

Turkey: IPI and MFRR partners alarmed by state-backed attacks on Leman magazine
Journalist Safety
Leading satirical magazine faces barrage of judicial, economic and physical pressure
Turkey

Podcasts & Videos

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IPI Özgür Sohbetler 38. Bölüm: Alternatif medya ve Kürt basınına yönelik yargı tacizi
Europe: Turkey

IPI Özgür Sohbetler 37. Bölüm: İktidar ve LGBTİ+ hareketine yönelik baskı politikaları
Gazeteci Yıldız Tar: İktidar bloğu, LGBTİ+ toplumu üzerinde kurduğu baskıyı kalıcı hale getirmek istiyor
Europe: Turkey

IPI Özgür Sohbetler 36. Bölüm: RTÜK’ün iktidarın propaganda aygıtına dönüşmesi üzerine
RTÜK üyesi İlhan Taşçı: “RTÜK’ün iki temel görevinden biri medya ortamının özgürleştirilmesini düzenlemektir.”
Europe: Turkey

IPI Podcasts: How digital subscription models help support democracy in Turkey
“Breaking vicious circle of poor quality journalism and defeating financial pressure in Turkey via digital subscription models”
Europe: Turkey

Freedom Dialogues Turkey: The role of big tech in Turkey’s news ecosystem
Second episode with Emre Kızılkaya: The music in Turkey’s media landscape has changed, “but the dance is still the same”
Turkey

Event

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07.12.2023

Turkey Online Master Class: Storytelling in the News
Digital Transition
Turkey Digital News Accelerator 2023
Turkey
24.11.2023

IPI 2023 Media Symposium to take place in Istanbul
Media Innovation
PI to organize "AI and Media: Navigating the Revolution", a one-day symposium with media and AI experts
Turkey
24.10.2023

Turkey Online Master Class: Community and the Future of Media
Digital Transition
Turkey Digital News Accelerator 2023
Turkey
12.07.2023

Turkey Online Master Class: Spatial Investigations
Digital Transition
Turkey Digital News Accelerator 2023
Turkey

IPI Global Network

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Turkey: Call to rebuild local media after recent earthquake
Impressions from IPI's visit last week to Turkey and call for help and solidarity
Europe: Turkey

IPI Vacancy: Turkey Project Officer
Apply by 10 April
Europe: Turkey

Reports

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Turkey: Press freedom and journalist organisations call for the release of journalist Fatih Altaylı
Turkey: Spectre of a Digital Lockdown