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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...

Turkish university rector visits MHP provincial head to congratulate him for new post
16/08/2023

Turkish university rector visits MHP provincial head to congratulate him for new post

Iğdır University Rector Mehmet Hakkı Alma has paid a visit to the far-right MHP’s Iğdır provincial head to congratulate him on his new appointment.

Erdoğan might pick ex-Transport Minister Karaismailoğlu to run for Istanbul mayor, says journo
16/08/2023

Erdoğan might pick ex-Transport Minister Karaismailoğlu to run for Istanbul mayor, says journo

The ruling AKP might nominate former Transport Minister Adil Karaismailoğlu as the mayor of Istanbul in the upcoming municipality elections, said renowned journalist Fatih Altaylı, basing his remarks on “intelligence from sources close to the Presidential Palace.”

Turkish house prices increased by 96 percent in one year
16/08/2023

Turkish house prices increased by 96 percent in one year

House prices in June increased by an average of 95.9 percent across Turkey year-on-year, while in Istanbul it was 85.1 percent, according to data released by the Central Bank.

Turkish family left homeless after landlord increases rent by five-fold
14/08/2023

Turkish family left homeless after landlord increases rent by five-fold

A family were evacuated from their house when they were unable to pay the five-fold increase in rent, despite the government’s 25 percent rent cap. The family have been living in a park with their two children for over a month now.

Islamists, nationalists target planned liturgy at Sumela Monastery
14/08/2023

Islamists, nationalists target planned liturgy at Sumela Monastery

Islamists and nationalists have called on the government to cancel a Christian religious ceremony planned to take place at Trabzon's Sumela Monastery on Aug. 15.

Gaziantep mayor praises firm owner to protesting workers, puts blame on inflation
14/08/2023

Gaziantep mayor praises firm owner to protesting workers, puts blame on inflation

Gaziatentep Mayor Fatma Şahin, from the ruling AKP, has paid a visit to protesting workers in a textile factory and tried to convince them to end their resistance against the firm’s low wage raise policy. She also blamed unstoppable inflation for the workers' situation and argued that President R...

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