mass-media in the east

Iranian TV executive shot dead in Istanbul

Iranian TV executive shot dead in Istanbul

The Iranian founder of a popular Farsi-language satellite television network has been shot dead in Istanbul alongside a Kuwaiti business partner, according to Turkish media, months after reportedly being convicted of spreading …

Iranian reporter Mohsen Khazaei martyred in Syria’s Aleppo

Iranian reporter Mohsen Khazaei martyred in Syria’s Aleppo

An Iranian reporter has been martyred in the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo amid fierce fighting between the Syrian forces and terrorists in the flashpoint city.  Mohsen Khazaei, who worked for the Islamic Republic of Iran …

Over 20 media outlets closed down in Turkey

Over 20 media outlets closed down in Turkey

Turkey’s Radio and Television Supreme Council has cancelled the licenses of over 20 media outlets, the Anadolu Agency reported July 19. Reportedly, the decision was made over the military coup attempt in the country. …

2 more arrested over attack on journalist in Turkey

2 more arrested over attack on journalist in Turkey

Two more suspects were arrested Saturday over Friday's gun attack targeting Turkish journalist Can Dundar, who was on trial in Istanbul's Caglayan courthouse on charges of revealing state secrets. According to the Istanbul …

Georgian Press Review ( November 6-12)

Georgian Press Review ( November 6-12)

The conflict between the President and the Government of Margvelashvili, the role of Ivanishvili in Georgian politics, the increased presence of Russian capital in the economy and the threat of ISIS

Explosion and blood in terrorist attack in Ankara censored

Explosion and blood in terrorist attack in Ankara censored

In Turkey today it was decided to temporarily ban the publication of media material about the terrorist attack in Ankara, which could be capable of causing panic among the population. According to a decision by the Turkish Higher Board of Radio ...