by TurkeyPurge | May 9, 2019 | Int'l Reactions
The Turkish government cancelled 682 press cards between November and March, Deutsche Welle Turkish service reported on Thursday. According to the report there were 15,423 permanent press card holders and 5,709 yellow, or temporary, press card holders in November...
by TurkeyPurge | Dec 13, 2017 | Today in Crackdown
A terror investigation has been launched against the 1HaberVar online news platform, established by the journalists from the radio and TV stations that the government closed as part of its post-coup emergency measures. Media reported on Tuesday that Diyarbakir’s...
by TurkeyPurge | Sep 6, 2017 | Today in Crackdown
Properties belonging to nine of the media outlets that the Turkish government seized under post-coup emergency rule have been put up for sale by the state-run Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF). In a statement on Sept 5, TMSF listed properties belonging to TV 10...
by TurkeyPurge | Aug 8, 2017 | Today in Crackdown
Under arrest for some 11 months, prosecutor Yiğit Acar has said his wristwatch as well as radio receiver was seized by the prison management. In a letter starting with “To my friends,” Acar said he fells worthless due to dire living conditions in prison and the lack...
by TurkeyPurge | Jun 24, 2017 | Today in Crackdown
Properties belonging to eight of the media outlets that the Turkish government seized under post-coup emergency rule have been put up for sale by the state-run Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF) on June 22. In a statement on Thursday, TMSF listed properties...