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.
Kemal Okuyan Criticizes SolHaber Social Media Block
TKP General Secretary Kemal Okuyan condemns the lack of legal basis for the censorship of SolHaber's social media account and calls for solidarity with the left‑leaning news portal.
15‑Year‑Old Fatih Acacı Killed in Knife Attack; Defendant Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Fatih Acacı, 15, was fatally stabbed in Ankara’s Pursaklar district, and the accused, Doğukan Gündür, received a 12‑year prison sentence after a trial.
Algorithm Games Have Cost Turkey: Impacts on Economy and Media
Manipulations by social media algorithms are weakening Turkey's economy and media sectors, with global regulation discussions highlighted by examples from Australia and the United States.
Digital Twins and Anger Algorithms: The Invisible Management of Social Media
Social media platforms use anger‑driven content strategies and digital twin technology to shape user behavior, deepen polarization, and alter market dynamics, prompting calls for greater regulatory transparency.
Istanbul 1st Court Orders Access Block on 184 Social Media Accounts
The Istanbul 1st Court decided to block access to 184 social media accounts identified as containing pornographic content and to remove the content. The decision is based on Article 8/A of the Law on Regulation of Online Publications and Combating Crimes Committed Through Those Publications.
In Istanbul, Obscenity Investigation: 184 Accounts Blocked
The Istanbul 1st Criminal Court blocked access to 184 social media accounts and removed related content as part of an obscenity investigation, with affected users able to appeal within two weeks.
Australia Introduces Bill to Allow Users to Disable Social Media Algorithms
Australia's government has tabled a bill that would let citizens turn off social media algorithms, aiming to increase transparency and give users control over content curation.
Kağıthane Motorcycle Driver Receives 117,000 TL Fine for Riding on One Wheel
In Kağıthane, Istanbul, a motorcycle rider was fined 117,000 TL after riding on a single wheel, committing four traffic violations. The motorcycle was banned from traffic for 90 days and legal proceedings were initiated.
Controlling Social Media Platforms: Challenges and Legal Pressures
Increasing legal pressure on social media giants over youth mental health is complicating regulation of user‑based business models.
Meta's Impact in Turkey: Public First Report
The Public First report claims Meta’s ecosystem contributed 1.7 trillion Turkish lira to Turkey’s digital economy, but it falls short on addressing data privacy and misinformation concerns.
2034 Social Media Accounts Blocked: Legal Actions Initiated for 1,335 Accounts
The Presidency's Communication Department shut down 2,034 social media accounts flagged for terrorist propaganda, disinformation, and provocative content, and has begun legal and administrative proceedings against 1,335 of them.
Jonathan Haidt: Social Media Platforms Are Reshaping Childhood
Jonathan Haidt examines how social media use is linked to rising depression and anxiety among children, highlighting the need for stronger legal protections to safeguard their development.