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Duvar English Turkey's own independent gazette

An open letter to protest Google's ‘destructive’ algorithm for independent news outlets in Turkey
14/03/2025

An open letter to protest Google's ‘destructive’ algorithm for independent news outlets in Turkey

Turkish independent news media outlets have penned an open letter and warned that Google's algorithm changes were blocking the public's access to news, leading to revenue losses.

"The closure broke our wings. But we haven't run out of ink. There is also chalk in the stash. Let's say once again 'Wri...
14/03/2025

"The closure broke our wings. But we haven't run out of ink. There is also chalk in the stash. Let's say once again 'Writing is resistance' without losing hope."

For us, it's more than the closing of a door. It's like the cutting down of a tree under whose shade we used to cool off, take shelter, commiserate, share. I don't know how many times this has happened. Every time it leaves a sting. Fortunately, we left behind a beautiful Duvar (“Wall” in Englis...

"I think many people will be sad with us that Gazete Duvar will no longer be active. It's strange, but the fact that we ...
14/03/2025

"I think many people will be sad with us that Gazete Duvar will no longer be active. It's strange, but the fact that we are all sad together will also serve as a consolation."

I think something vital has been accomplished at Duvar, from the beginning. This has never been a place that serves anyone's interests. I think many people will be sad with us that Duvar will no longer be active. It's strange, but the fact that we are all sad together will also serve as a consolatio...

Google restrictions threaten independent media in Turkey, spark backlash
14/03/2025

Google restrictions threaten independent media in Turkey, spark backlash

Google reduced visibility for independent Turkish news outlets on its platforms, causing traffic losses of up to 80 percent. Journalists and editors criticized the move, calling it a threat to press freedom and public access to information. Google has yet to issue a statement.

Farewell to Duvar
14/03/2025

Farewell to Duvar

With Google's algorithm changes, we started to suffer serious revenue losses, which we expect to continue. In addition, inflationary economic policies and crises in Turkey have almost doubled publishing costs in recent years. Under the current circumstances, as the management, we might not have been...

It’s time to say farewell to Duvar…
14/03/2025

It’s time to say farewell to Duvar…

Now it is time to complete an adventure in journalism and say farewell. But we know that the search for truth will always continue. Duvar will always be remembered for what it left behind in that endeavor...

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