Gülen urges Turkey to preserve, advance achievements in democratization

Turkish Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen has urged to preserve and advance the country’s achievements in democratization and described this as “crucial.”

GYV praised for response to accusations about Hizmet movement

An 11-article statement released by the Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV) on Tuesday in response to a series of controversial claims and slanderous accusations made about the Hizmet movement has received appreciation and applause from many who said the statement is a good response to those who wish to create conflict between the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) government and the Hizmet movement.

The Journalists and Writers Foundation’s (JWF) response to allegations against Hizmet Movement

In recent days there has been a growing campaign of defamation and misinformation against the Hizmet Movement; this campaign has been directed particularly through social media. Despite the maxim that “the one who makes allegations bears the burden of proof”, it seems that those making them will continue to do so and claim that “such things cannot be proven.” Although such libels have been addressed many times before, the Journalists and Writers Foundation feels obliged to issue this statement to show respect for the public’s right to be properly informed.

Turkey: ‘Exclusion for all' state

Sevgi Akarçeşme

No matter how many times I say, “Nothing worse or more unbelievable could happen,” Turkey never stops surprising me. Of course, as many agree, the unpredictable nature of things in Turkey makes this country a gold mine for journalists and researchers, but it's exhausting at the same time.

Hizmet movement's role

Tuğba Aydın

Currently there is a lot of baseless talk on social media and among some media circles about an alleged and growing tension between the Hizmet movement -- inspired by Turkish Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen -- and the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) government.