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Metin Göktepe Journalism Awards
The Metin Göktepe Journalism Awards was established in April, 1998 in honor of daily ''Evrensel'' correspondent Metin Göktepe who was brutally killed under police custody. The awards are given to journalists who uphold the integrity of the profession by standing up to pressure and obstacles. Awards 2012 Jury was composed of Belma Akçura, Nazım Alpman, Celal Başlangıç, Nail Güreli, Banu Güven, Fikret İlkiz, Kamil Tekin Sürek, Ahmet Şık, Nedim Şener, Ece Temelkuran and Ragıp Zarakolu. After the ceremony, a birthday cake was cut in memory of the 44th anniversary of Metin Göktepe. ;Jury Honour Award: Imprisoned Dicle News Agency journalist Zeynep Kuray for her article "Kadınlar Vardır, Hapiste Kadınlar" on sexual abuse in Pozantı Prison on BirGün ;Newspaper: Zeynep Kuriş, Dicle News Agency Mersin Correspondent ;Television: Ali Burak Ersemiz, Deniz Pirinççiler ;Special Jury Award: shared by: Bilge Eser for her article "Silahı Çevirip Tetiğe Bastı" on the su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evrensel
''Evrensel'' () is a Turkish daily newspaper. History and profile ''Evrensel'' was founded on 7 June 1995. The issues captured and written are from a socialist perspective. The paper is different from other Turkish newspapers in that it presents an in-depth research into issues surrounding the workers unions. In 2017, newspaper started an English version of news. Ban on public advertisements In 2019, Turkey's Press Advertisement Agency (BİK) imposed a suspension on Evrensel newspaper, blocking its access to government advertisements. In August 2022, Turkish authorities permanently revoked the ''Evrensel'' daily's license to publish public advertisements, a vital revenue source for many newspapers. The cancellation, imposed by Turkey’s Press Advertising Agency (BİK), was based on allegations of "bulk buying" of newspapers in several provinces. Specifically, it was reported that 13 provincial and district organizations of the Labor Party (EMEP) collectively purchased 650 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |