<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title>12Punto - Press Freedom</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom</link><description>12Punto News and Content Platform</description><language>tr</language><category>News</category><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:16:41 +0300</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:16:41 +0300</pubDate><copyright>12Punto News and Content Platform</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><image><title>12Punto</title><url>https://i.12punto.com.tr/content/img/footer/logo.png</url><width>144</width><height>60</height><link>https://12punto.com.tr</link><description>12Punto Haber ve İçerik Platformu</description></image><item><title>Journalist Alican Uludağ announces he has been detained</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/journalist-alican-uludag-announces-he-has-been-detained-145173</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/21/145173/kapak_gazeteci-alican-uludag-gozaltina-alindigini-duyurdu-360451.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/journalist-alican-uludag-announces-he-has-been-detained-145173</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:47:47 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Journalist Alican Uludağ announced in a post on his social media account that he has been detained. Details regarding the development are awaited.]]></description></item><item><title>TGC visits journalist Ali Çağatay, who is being held in Silivri</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/tgc-visits-journalist-ali-cagatay-who-is-being-held-in-silivri-144118</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/11/144118/kapak_tgc-silivride-tutuklu-bulunan-gazeteci-ali-cagatayi-ziyaret-etti-277342.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/tgc-visits-journalist-ali-cagatay-who-is-being-held-in-silivri-144118</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The TGC Board of Directors visited Ali Çağatay, who was arrested over a social media post, in prison and called for his release.]]></description></item><item><title>Gift from Erdoğan to leaders at NATO Summit: British Prime Minister unable to take it home</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/current-affairs/gift-from-erdogan-to-leaders-at-nato-summit-british-prime-minister-unable-to-take-it-home-143934</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/9/143934/kapak_erdogandan-nato-zirvesinde-liderlere-hediye-ingiltere-basbakani-goturemedi-007808.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/current-affairs/gift-from-erdogan-to-leaders-at-nato-summit-british-prime-minister-unable-to-take-it-home-143934</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the custom-engraved revolvers gifted to leaders by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the 36th NATO Summit could not be taken to the United Kingdom. It is alleged that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer left the gift at the British Embassy in Ankara due to his country's arms import regulations.]]></description></item><item><title>Journalist Kayhan Ayhan brought to court</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/journalist-kayhan-ayhan-brought-to-court-143749</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/7/143749/kapak_gazeteci-kayhan-ayhan-mahkemeye-cikarildi-447045.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/journalist-kayhan-ayhan-brought-to-court-143749</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Istanbul, BirGün reporter Kayhan Ayhan was referred to the courthouse after being detained on allegations of 'spreading misleading information to the public.' It was stated that the investigation is related to his journalistic activities.]]></description></item><item><title>Erol Önderoğlu to step down as RSF Turkey representative</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/erol-onderoglu-to-step-down-as-rsf-turkey-representative-143731</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/7/105739156-erol-onderoglu-rsf-turkiye-temsilciligi-gorevinden-ayriliyor_1.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/erol-onderoglu-to-step-down-as-rsf-turkey-representative-143731</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:57:39 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Erol Önderoğlu, one of the pioneers of the struggle for press freedom in Turkey, has announced that he will step down as the Turkey representative for Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on August 5. Önderoğlu stated that he will continue his journalistic activities independently from now on.]]></description></item><item><title>soL Haber, whose X account was blocked, announces new account</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/sol-haber-whose-x-account-was-blocked-announces-new-account-143646</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/6/143646/kapak_x-hesabi-erisime-engellenen-sol-haber-yeni-hesabini-duyurdu-128546.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/sol-haber-whose-x-account-was-blocked-announces-new-account-143646</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[soL Haber, whose X account it had used for about 17 years was blocked from access in Turkey, shared its new account with readers.]]></description></item><item><title>Access ban decision for soL Haber's X account</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/access-ban-decision-for-sol-haber-s-x-account-143416</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/4/143416/kapak_sol-haberin-x-hesabina-erisim-engeli-karari-278255.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/access-ban-decision-for-sol-haber-s-x-account-143416</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:40:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An access ban has been imposed on soL Haber's popular X account, citing national security and public order as the reasons.]]></description></item><item><title>Access ban on some digital platforms</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/access-ban-on-some-digital-platforms-143324</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/3/143324/kapak_bazi-dijital-platformlara-erisim-engeli-134492.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/access-ban-on-some-digital-platforms-143324</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:53:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While a new access ban has been issued for Sendika.Org's account on the X platform citing "national security" and "protection of public order," the news website Numedya24 has been blocked from access in Turkey without any stated reason.]]></description></item><item><title>RTÜK fines Halk TV and Koza TV</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/rtuk-fines-halk-tv-and-koza-tv-142577</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/6/25/160631997-halk-tv-ve-koza-tvye-rtukten-yayin-yasagi-gerekcesiyle-para-cezasi_1.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/rtuk-fines-halk-tv-and-koza-tv-142577</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Halk TV and Koza TV have been fined 1 percent of their revenue by RTÜK for allegedly violating a broadcast ban while reporting on claims regarding a private care center in Batman. The decision has reignited debates over press freedom.]]></description></item><item><title>Prosecutor seeks up to 9 years and 6 months in prison for Timur Soykan</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/current-affairs/prosecutor-seeks-up-to-9-years-and-6-months-in-prison-for-timur-soykan-141771</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/6/16/141771/kapak_timur-soykan-hakkinda-9-yil-6-aya-kadar-hapis-talebi-797129.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/current-affairs/prosecutor-seeks-up-to-9-years-and-6-months-in-prison-for-timur-soykan-141771</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:16 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The prosecution has submitted its final opinion in the trial of journalist Timur Soykan, who is being tried over his social media posts criticizing operations targeting CHP mayors. While a prison sentence of up to 9 years and 6 months is being sought for Soykan, who is charged with "publicly disseminating misleading information" and "publicly inciting to commit a crime," the court has decided to lift his judicial control measures.]]></description></item><item><title>TGC reacts to attacks on journalists: Interference with press freedom is unacceptable</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/tgc-reacts-to-attacks-on-journalists-interference-with-press-freedom-is-unacceptable-141194</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/6/9/141194/kapak_tgcden-gazetecilere-yonelik-saldirilara-tepki-basin-ozgurlugune-mudahale-kabul-edilemez-535155.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/tgc-reacts-to-attacks-on-journalists-interference-with-press-freedom-is-unacceptable-141194</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:57:46 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Journalists Association of Turkey (TGC) has condemned the interference against journalists during meetings concerning the CHP and called for safe working conditions.]]></description></item><item><title>Journalist İsmail Arı to present defense in court after 75 days</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/journalist-ismail-ari-to-present-defense-in-court-after-75-days-140763</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/6/5/140763/kapak_gazeteci-ismail-ari-75-gun-sonra-mahkemede-savunma-yapiyor-499513.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/journalist-ismail-ari-to-present-defense-in-court-after-75-days-140763</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Journalist İsmail Arı, who was detained while visiting his family during the Ramadan Feast, is appearing before a judge for the first time on the 75th day of his detention. Prosecutors are seeking up to 8 years and 3 months in prison for Arı.]]></description></item><item><title>Indictment against İsmail Arı accepted: Requested sentence revealed</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/current-affairs/indictment-against-ismail-ari-accepted-requested-sentence-revealed-138718</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/5/13/138718/kapak_ismail-ari-hakkindaki-iddianame-kabul-edildi-istenen-ceza-belli-oldu-996840.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/current-affairs/indictment-against-ismail-ari-accepted-requested-sentence-revealed-138718</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:31:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The indictment prepared against journalist İsmail Arı has been accepted; Arı will face the judge with a requested prison sentence of 2 to 6 years.]]></description></item><item><title>A call from İsmail Arı's mother</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/call-from-ismail-aris-mother-138390</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/5/9/172604728-anneler-gununde-tutuklu-gazeteci-ismail-arinin-annesinden-duygusal-cagri_1.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/call-from-ismail-aris-mother-138390</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:26:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nurhayat Arı, the mother of journalist İsmail Arı, has released a message demanding her son's freedom on the occasion of Mother's Day.]]></description></item><item><title>New defamation lawsuit filed against İsmail Arı while in prison</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/current-affairs/new-defamation-lawsuit-filed-against-ismail-ari-while-in-prison-137544</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/4/30/137544/kapak_ismail-ariya-cezaevindeyken-yeni-hakaret-davasi-acildi-560358.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/current-affairs/new-defamation-lawsuit-filed-against-ismail-ari-while-in-prison-137544</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A second lawsuit has been filed against journalist İsmail Arı, who is currently detained in Sincan Prison on charges of "publicly disseminating misleading information," for "insulting a public official" due to a past social media post.]]></description></item><item><title>Erdoğan's harsh reaction to journalists at group meeting: 'Lower your voice, you're making noise, the Chief is speaking!'</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/erdogans-harsh-reaction-to-journalists-at-group-meeting-lower-your-voice-youre-making-noise-the-chief-is-speaking-137538</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/4/30/137538/kapak_erdoganin-grup-toplantisinda-gazetecilere-sert-tepki-sesini-kis-gurultu-yapiyorsun-reis-konusuyor-776145.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/erdogans-harsh-reaction-to-journalists-at-group-meeting-lower-your-voice-youre-making-noise-the-chief-is-speaking-137538</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[President Erdoğan's remarks toward journalists resonated in Parliament, while a brief argument broke out between AK Party members and members of the press.]]></description></item><item><title>RSF 2026 Index: Press freedom at its lowest in 25 years!</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/rsf-2026-index-press-freedom-at-its-lowest-in-25-years-137515</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/4/30/137515/kapak_rsf-2026-endeksi-basin-ozgurlugu-son-25-yilin-en-dibinde-827309.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/rsf-2026-index-press-freedom-at-its-lowest-in-25-years-137515</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Press freedom is sounding alarms on a global scale. According to the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2026 Index, the lowest average of the last 25 years has been recorded, with more than half of the countries regressing into the “difficult” or “very serious” categories. Turkey ranked 163rd out of 180 countries due to increasing pressure on journalism, lawsuits against reporters, and the systematic use of accusations such as “disinformation” and “insulting the president.”]]></description></item><item><title>Merdan Yanardağ sends a message from prison</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/merdan-yanardag-sends-a-message-from-prison-137216</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/4/26/137216/kapak_merdan-yanardag-cezaevinden-mesaj-gonderdi-592599.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/press-freedom/merdan-yanardag-sends-a-message-from-prison-137216</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While there was a strong reaction to the decision to put TELE1 up for sale at a low price in a letter sent from prison by imprisoned journalist Merdan Yanardağ, calls for justice and a free press took center stage at a solidarity event.]]></description></item><item><title>Access block imposed on news about the access block to the story 'Chief Prosecutor had his girlfriend's ex-lovers detained'</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/justice-law/access-block-imposed-on-news-about-the-access-block-to-the-story-chief-prosecutor-had-his-girlfriends-ex-lovers-detained-136233</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/4/15/136233/kapak_bassavci-sevgilisinin-eski-asklarini-gozaltina-aldirdi-haberine-erisim-engeli-haberine-de-erisim-engeli-geldi-582969.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/justice-law/access-block-imposed-on-news-about-the-access-block-to-the-story-chief-prosecutor-had-his-girlfriends-ex-lovers-detained-136233</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:30:51 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pressure and blockade on the press are increasing day by day. Even clear information and processes based on events and facts, which are reflected in open sources, are being blocked from access, restricting the public's right to information.]]></description></item><item><title>Journalist İsmail Arı releases message from prison: 'I am in prison because I practiced journalism. 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