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Anomaly because we exist, despite it all, and because we are one of few remaining middle grounds between local and international media.
That means we not only fill the gaps for English-language news on Turkey, but in the process, we also provide reporters a place to publish and develop their skills, in turn fostering future coverage of Turkey and its region.
Honestly, I don’t think I’d survive as a freelance journalist now, and I’m grateful for the opportunities we can provide here.
No joke. For two years, we’ve hosted fellows through International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP). Over six years, we’ve published about 60 reporters based in Turkey, and their work remains free-to-read, racking up millions of views from around the globe—and in different languages.
And there’s no stopping now. Emily is currently in London for a Global Forum for Media Development conference, where we’re one of three member organizations from Turkey. When she returns, we’ll craft a 2026 playbook based on our end-of-year budget.
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Diego Cupolo, Editor-in-chief
Emily Rice Johnson, Deputy editor
Ceren Bayar, Parliament correspondent
Yıldız Yazıcıoğlu, Parliament correspondent
Günsu Durak, Turkish language editor
Demet Şöhret, Social media and content manager