Freedom of the press

Do?an Holding Chairperson Begümhan Do?an Faralyal? has underlined the crucial link between social development and freedom of expression, noting that media outlets must always pursue the truth, in a speech at the Uluda? Economy Summit on March 26. 

The OSCE has warned that "the independence of the broadcast regulator is a key element for media pluralism and freedom of the media."

Almost 800 journalists were fired in Turkey last year, while 156 were detained and nearly 500 legal actions were taken against journalists by judicial authorities, according to a senior member of the country's main opposition party.

Facebook released its annual list of the most discussed topics among its users. War, natural disasters, racial tension and contentious politics dominate the FB annual list.

Using data from January 1 to December 1, Facebook shows that the U.S. presidential election has been the number one hot topic around the world, whereas Greek debt crisis dominated the talks among Facebook users.

Turkish journalism is passing through a very difficult period, but I don't really recall when it wasn't in a difficult situation. However, the current period is particularly difficult. The atmosphere of fear, intimidation and abeyance to the absolute authority has reached such a dimension that journalists, unfortunately, might steer clear of discussions where problems are discussed.

Turkey rarely runs out of bitter political irony. At exactly the same moment as Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu was reading out his government's program in parliament live on television, a news channel ran the typical "breaking news" ticker: "Prosecutors demand up to 20 years in jail for [Cumhuriyet] journalists [Can] Dündar and [Erdem] Gül." As the ticker kept running on the screen, Mr.

The destructive powers of propaganda and its root causes must be eliminated, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic has said.

The lack of transparency of media ownership and the decreasing media pluralism are among the main factors contributing to Bulgaria's declining media freedom.

This was one of the most common opinions expressed by participants at a discussion entitled "The risks to freedom of expression".

Albania should reject a bill introducing imprisonment for libel of public officials, says OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media.

The power struggles in Turkish politics should not result in a regression of principles such as freedom of expression if Turkey is going to accelerate its accession process to the European Union, Economic Development Foundation (?KV) Secretary-General Çi?dem Nas has said following the announcement of a delayed EU progress report on Nov. 10.