Turkey

Attacks against journalists and media freedom in Europe

A review of major violations recorded by the Council of Europe “Platform to promote the protection of journalism and safety of journalists” shows worrying trends particularly in countries affected by conflict and unrest

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Freedom of the Press in Turkey: Far worse than you think

The report gives an overview on the situation of journalists in Turkey and in exile, sheding light on the developments following 2016 coup attempt

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The Transparency of Media Ownership in the European Union and Neighbouring States

A report based on a survey of media ownership transparency rules in 20 European Union (EU) and neighbouring states

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State-media financial relations in the countries of South East Europe

A regional overview of monetary flows between the state and the media is South East Europe demonstrates the systematic misuse of public funds for establishing control over media

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Media Ownership and Finances in Turkey. Increasing Concentration and Clientelism

This report explores the mechanisms through which ownership concentration and political clientelism limit media freedom and diversity in Turkey

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Committee to Protect Journalists: Journalist killings 2016

Deadly violence against the media eased in 2016 from recent record levels as the number of journalists singled out for murder declined. A CPJ special report by Elana Beiser and Elisabeth Witchel

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Mapping Media Freedom Q3 2016

Index on Censorship’s Mapping Media Freedom project has recorded an unprecedented series of crackdowns on media professionals and news outlets during the third quarter of 2016

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Freedom of Expression and Protection of Journalistic Sources

A new extensive report on the Protection of Journalistic Sources drafted by the International Legal Research Group and published by the Council of Europe and ELSA

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Turkey: State of emergency, state of arbitrary

Turkey: the abortive coup d’état and the state of emergency in effect since 20 July worsen the crack down against media. A report by Reporters Without Borders

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