Turkish government agrees to referendum on fate of Gezi Park
Turkey’s Prime Minister conceded Friday that he would offer a referendum vote on whether to demolish the park at the center of nationwide protests.
On Jun 14, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Pianist silences Turkish protest with poignant performance
As protests in Turkey continue into their third week, occupiers are being given a brief reprieve by two musicians who showed up in Taksim Square with a piano.
On Jun 13, 2013 by Joe Kloc
Turkey’s ruling party moves to censor Twitter
As protesters and police clash in Istanbul, the Turkish government makes plans to regulate social media.
On Jun 11, 2013 by Kris Holt
At least 25 Turkish protesters arrested for organizing on Twitter
A week after protests erupted across Turkey, the government is cracking down on the real criminals: influential Twitter users.
On Jun 5, 2013 by Kevin Collier
A dead 22-year-old protester’s final Facebook post turned him into a martyr overnight
Before he was shot in the head, Abdullah Comert “left an impassioned trail of images and words across Facebook and Twitter.”
On Jun 5, 2013 by [email protected]
Turkish protesters use Google Maps to keep tabs on police
The map, created Saturday, is constantly being updated with new details about protests near Istanbul’s Taksim Square.
On Jun 3, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III
Ignored in local media, Turkish protesters turn to Facebook, Twitter
As Turkish media remain largely silent about the violent riots in Taksim Square, Facebook remains the only reliable source of information for many citizens.
On Jun 3, 2013 by Joe Kloc
CNN-Turk airs penguin documentary during Istanbul riots
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called social media a “nuisance.” Here’s why.
On Jun 2, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman
Meghan McCain learned on Twitter that her dad was in Syria
Your move, SEA.
On May 28, 2013 by Kris Holt
Etsy’s strangest Thanksgiving items
For starters, you and your dog totally need these hats.
On Nov 22, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Turkish mayor sues 600 of his Twitter critics
The mayor of Ankara, who runs his Twitter account himself, says he’ll sue everyone who insults him on the platform.
On Nov 9, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Renowned Turkish pianist faces trial for anti-Muslim tweets
International piano star Fazil Say has been charged with “inciting hatred” and “insulting religious values” after joking about Muslim prayer practices.
On Oct 18, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Turkish YouTube grants government more control
The Turkish government hopes a Turkish YouTube will make video takedowns easier.
On Oct 2, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski
Turkish minister denies rumors, promises no social media ban
Minister of Transport and Communication Binali Yıldırım clarified early statements that social media could lead “Turkey in the wrong direction,” and said Facebook and Twitter will not be banned.
On Sep 4, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Turkey considers temporary social media ban after guerrilla attacks
Turkish officials are reportedly considering blocking social media sites out of concern that the sites are exaggerating reports of guerrilla warfare in the country.
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