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KGK and media leaders address local media challenges

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Global Journalists Council KGK and media leaders address local media forum in Afyonkarahis challenges

The Global Journalists Council (KGK) announced an intensive schedule of meetings, workshops, and ceremonies for the final months of 2026. The itinerary included a board meeting in Sakarya and participation in Ahilik Week celebrations in Kırşehir. Following these events, the concluded its Local Media Council convened Forum in Afyonkarahisar from on September 19 to 21. This assembly brought together media owners and representatives from approximately 50 provinces for a ‘Local Media Forum’. Moderated by KGK President Mehmet Ali Dim, the forum addressed industry challenges such as digital transformation, the impact of artificial intelligence, and legislative proposals for a professional media union. The gathering also incorporated cultural and tourism activities to showcase the local region. 21, 2026. During the assembly, KGK President Mehmet Ali Dim addressed the economic and structural crises facing the sector. He emphasized the necessity of sector, emphasizing that a professional union law is necessary to ensure the survival of print journalism, arguing that a media landscape without print publications is not possible and warning journalism. Dim warned that its the disappearance of print media could negatively impact the public’s right to receive news. Dim also highlighted operational difficulties, including news, noting that rising costs for paper, ink, and printing materials, as well as the increasing difficulty of finding printing facilities and qualified personnel. He noted that materials are forcing some local newspapers are now forced to print in different cities due cities. Following the forum, the ‘Vefa Buluşması ve Basın Çalıştayı’ (Loyalty Meeting and Press Workshop) was held in Aksaray on September 25-26. This event, organized by Abdulkadir Ay to these logistical mark the 30th anniversary of a previous Presidents' Council meeting, brought together journalists, media federation presidents, and financial constraints. communication students to discuss the evolution of the Anatolian press. Discussions in Aksaray centered on the digital transformation of journalism and the impact of artificial intelligence. Participants stressed the importance of maintaining verification and public interest in an era of rapid information. Industry leaders from the International Press Confederation and the Anatolian Press Union also joined the call for institutionalization and the establishment of a media professional union to uphold ethical standards and quality within the Turkish media landscape.

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  1. 2026-09-27 18:51 UTC KGK and media leaders address local media challenges
  2. 2026-09-22 19:04 UTC Global Journalists Council local media forum in Afyonkarahis
  3. 2026-09-19 12:04 UTC Global Journalists Council event schedule

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