Social Media
Social Media category that groups up-to-date and relevant content under a clear thematic scope for easier discovery and consistent editorial organization.
Virtual Patrol: Over 600,000 Accounts Reviewed, 210,000 People in Legal Proceedings
The 2025 reports from the Ministry of Interior and Gendarmerie show that 600,180 social media accounts were examined and legal action was initiated against 210,234 users.
Limit on Digital Content Production for Academics: YouTube and Social Media Earnings Classified as Commercial Activity
The Presidency’s General Secretariat informed YÖK that income earned by public officials and university academics from digital platforms falls under the commercial activity prohibition of the State Civil Servants Law No. 657. Following the decision, some academics shut down their YouTube channels, sparking debate over whether the regulation also covers non‑profit channels.
Social Media Raid Verdict: Over 600,000 Accounts Reviewed, More Than 210,000 People Investigated
In its 2025 virtual patrol, the Ministry of Interior examined 600,180 social media accounts, launched investigations against 210,234 individuals, detained 8,471 people, and arrested 496.
Trump Congratulates AfD on Saxony-Anhalt Election Victory
Former U.S. President Donald Trump praised the AfD's 44.4% win in Saxony-Anhalt and criticized Germany's immigration policies.
Borsa Istanbul Manipulation Operation: Four Suspects Arrested
The Istanbul Central Public Prosecutor's Office arrested four individuals suspected of manipulating nine listed shares on Borsa Istanbul, while a fifth suspect remains at large.
Children Aged 13-16 Should Comment on Social Media Under Adult Supervision
The draft decree 147/2024/ND-CP from the Ministry of Justice makes parental supervision mandatory for children aged 13-16 when they post or comment on social media platforms.
Social Media and Second‑Hand Listings Follow GIB's Footsteps
The Revenue Administration expands its data‑collection scope to include sales, rentals, and listings on digital platforms, now also monitoring social media and second‑hand ads.
Dumlupınar University Professor Prof. Dr. Altay Tayfun Özcan Ends YouTube Videos Due to Social Media Revenue Ban
Professor Altay Tayfun Özcan of Dumlupınar University has permanently discontinued his YouTube videos following a revenue ban imposed by the Presidency's General Secretariat, a decision that has led many academics to remove their digital content.
Sociologist Prof. Dr. Veysel Bozkurt: It Tells Something Beyond Individual Longing
Prof. Dr. Veysel Bozkurt examines how the 1980s AI trend serves as both a visual fashion and a conduit of nostalgia, highlighting generational differences and the era's socio‑political backdrop in Turkey.
Instagram 80: Nostalgic 1980s Photos Created with AI
The Instagram 80s trend lets users transform their photos into 1980s studio-style images using AI, adding period‑appropriate hairstyles, clothing, analog lighting, and film grain for a nostalgic experience.
Australia Prepares to Restrict Social Media Algorithms
Australia’s new bill will give users the right to opt out of algorithmic content recommendations and see only posts from accounts they follow, aiming to curb addictive use and protect younger audiences.
80s Fashion Revives: Celebrities Share Nostalgic Photos with AI
Celebrities are embracing the 80s trend on social media, using AI to recreate the era’s bold style in their modern photos.