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12 Punto, whose core values are independent and impartial journalism, began its broadcasting life on October 6, 2023, the anniversary of the Liberation of Istanbul.

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The independent news platform '12punto.com.tr', which aims to bring different approaches to digital journalism methods, has begun its broadcasting life and will also serve as a school for training new journalist candidates.

STRONG EDITORIAL TEAM

The Editor-in-Chief of 12 Punto will be Mustafa Büyüksipahi, while veteran journalist Ferda Öngün will serve as the publication consultant.

The independent news platform's roster of writers includes the following names:

  • Prof. Dr. Barış Doster,
  • Mustafa Mutlu,
  • Tuncay Mollaveisoğlu,
  • Müyesser Yıldız,
  • Faruk Bildirici,
  • Ruşen Gültekin,
  • Nasuh Mahruki,
  • Bahadır Selim Dilek,
  • Özlem Gürses,
  • Tuluhan Tekelioğlu,
  • Prof. Dr. Duran Bülbül,
  • Attorney Turan Karakaş,
  • Meriç Köyatası,
  • Attorney Haydar Aksoy,
  • Aylin İşcan Yener,
  • Levent Köylü.

Editor-in-Chief Mustafa Büyüksipahi announced the start of 12 Punto's broadcasting life with these words:

"We all know the situation the media is in in Turkey. We set out to practice journalism in an impartial, independent, and principled manner. The values of the Republic and enlightenment will light our way. We are human beings first, then journalists. In addition to news, we will draw upon the knowledge and experience of experts in their fields."

At 12punto.com.tr, where Faruk Bildirici will serve as the media ombudsman, Mustafa Mutlu, who was prevented from writing as a result of long-standing pressures, has also begun writing again.

In addition to exclusive news, 12 Punto will also reach out to readers with multi-voiced documentary content.