“Cumhuriyet verdict huge blow to freedom of expression”

28 NGOs focusing on freedom of expression and human rights condemn guilty verdicts for 14 columnists and executives of Cumhuriyet daily

Ahmet Altan acquitted of “insulting the president”

Put on trial for his words, “Why did you kill these kids, explain,” Altan says verdict is momentous in terms of freedom of expression

The trial against 27 suspects, including journalist and translator Meşale Tolu, resumed at the 29th High Criminal Court of Istanbul

14 columnists and executives of the paper handed down prison sentences varying between 2 years …

Fourth hearing of trial against the shuttered Hayatın Sesi TV station held at Istanbul courthouse

All final defense statements completed on the first day of the eighth hearing

Jailed journalist İdris Yılmaz faces new investigation; Evrensel journalist Çağrı Sarı stands trial on “slander” …

Jailed journalist İdris Yılmaz faces new investigation; Evrensel journalist Çağrı Sarı stands trial on “slander” …

ETHA correspondent Adil Demirci jailed pending trial on “membership in …

Six journalists arrested in 3 provinces; former responsible managing editor …

Nazlı Ilıcak appears before court in first hearing of “espionage” …