Mark Lowen
Mark Lowen is a seasoned BBC correspondent known for his extensive reporting from Turkey, where he has developed a deep understanding of the country's political landscape. Recently, he made headlines after being arrested and deported by Turkish authorities while covering protests related to the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Lowen's detention sparked concerns about press freedom in Turkey, as he emphasized the importance of impartial journalism in a democratic society. The incident highlighted the ongoing tensions between the Turkish government and journalists, especially in the context of rising political dissent.
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Mark Lowen shows us inside the room where the winner is decided.
Inside room where it gets decided – but will Trump get his wish
United Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Mark Lowen is the BBC’s correspondent who faced arrests and deportations in Turkey.
Why China is cheering Trump’s attacks on media
Taiwan· 2025-05-06
Mark Lowen was arrested in Turkey while covering media freedom issues.
‘A cocktail for a misinformed world’: why China and Russia are cheering Trump’s attacks on media | World Press Freedom Day 2025United Kingdom· 2025-05-03Mark Lowen was arrested and deported from Istanbul after covering protests.
Utrikesjournalistiken måste förändras efter Medin
Sweden· 2025-04-30
The BBC's Mark Lowen met some of those in Istanbul making their voices heard.
Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-28
BBC News Correspondent Mark Lowen caught up with one family from New York who described being able to pay their final respects ahead of the Pope's funeral.
Ukraine may have to give up land for peaceUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-25
The BBC's Mark Lowen met some of those in Istanbul making their voices heard.
EU names seven countries as safe in plan to speed up migrant returnsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-16
Mark Lowen is a BBC reporter who was expelled from Turkey after being accused of threatening public order.
RSF-chefen Thibaut Bruttin: Regeringen kan avgöra Medins ödeSweden· 2025-04-07
Mark Lowen was arrested and held in Istanbul while covering the current massive protests there against the detention of the city’s mayor.
US President challenging country’s role in the world
Bahamas· 2025-04-01
Mark Lowen was expelled from Turkey after covering the developments and protests.
Ενσάρ Αϊτεκίν στην «Κ»: «Αγώνας μέχρι να βγει από τη φυλακή»
Greece· 2025-03-31
Mark Lowen, a BBC journalist, was deported from Turkey after being arrested in Istanbul while covering ongoing protests.
Τουρκία: Ευθεία επίθεση στην ελευθερία του ΤύπουGreece· 2025-03-31
Mark Lowen is a BBC correspondent who was deported from Turkey for allegedly being a 'threat to public order'.
Istanbul rally attracts huge crowdsTaiwan· 2025-03-31
Mark Lowen is a BBC reporter who was expelled by Turkish authorities while covering protests in Istanbul.
En pleine vague de contestation d’Erdogan, un journaliste suédois emprisonné en Turquie
France· 2025-03-30
Mark Lowen is a BBC journalist who was deported after covering the protests in Turkey.
Turkiye opposition presses protests as Swedish reporter jailed - World
Pakistan· 2025-03-30
Mark Lowen is a BBC correspondent who was deported from Turkey due to lack of accreditation.
Turecko potvrdilo zadržanie švédskeho novinára pre obvinenia z terorizmu
Slovakia· 2025-03-30
Mark Lowen was deported after being detained for 17 hours while reporting on the protests.
Jurnalist suedez, arestat în Turcia sub acuzații de terorism și „insultarea președintelui”
Romania· 2025-03-30Mark Lowen, a BBC journalist, was deported by Turkish authorities after covering the protests.
Turkey says Swedish journalist detained on terror charges and for ‘insulting the president’ | TurkeyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30Mark Lowen was deported from Turkey for allegedly posing a threat to public order while covering the protests.
Turkija: švedų žurnalistas sulaikytas dėl kaltinimų terorizmu ir prezidento įžeidimu
Lithuania· 2025-03-30
BBC correspondent Mark Lowen was arrested at his hotel, held for 17 hours and deported back to London after covering the demonstrations.
Turkey’s young ‘hope of millions’ held in jail as Erdoğan cracks down on protests | TurkeyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
Mark Lowen is a BBC reporter who was expelled from Turkey for public disorder.
Turquie: l'opposition a mobilisé des centaines de milliers de manifestants
Monaco· 2025-03-29
Mark Lowen is considered one of the most reputable television journalists globally, having spent over 20 years at the BBC.
Μαρκ Λόουεν στην «Κ»: Η Τουρκία είναι σαν μια χύτρα ταχύτητος έτοιμη να εκραγείGreece· 2025-03-29
Mark Lowen, a BBC correspondent, was deported after being arrested while covering the protests.
Pro-democracy demonstrators return to Istanbul's streets for huge rallyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29Mark Lowen reported on the protests and described interactions with police officers who disagreed with the government's actions.
Grossdemo in Istanbul für inhaftierten Imamoglu
Switzerland· 2025-03-29Mark Lowen, a BBC journalist, was deported from Turkey after covering protests.
“Erdoganismo”. Como Mark Lowen, jornalista da BBC, foi deportado da Turquia | Turquia
Portugal· 2025-03-29
Mark Lowen is a BBC correspondent who was deported after covering the demonstrations in Turkey.
Turkish opposition rallies in defence of jailed Istanbul mayor in mass protest | TurkeyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29Mark Lowen is a BBC journalist who was expelled for disturbing public order.
Σύλληψη Ιμάμογλου: Το CHP καλεί σε μεγάλη συγκέντρωση στην ΚωνσταντινούποληGreece· 2025-03-29
Mark Lowen is a BBC reporter who was expelled from Turkey for public disorder.
En Turquie, le parti d’opposition d’Ekrem Imamoglu convoque un grand rassemblement pour dénoncer son arrestationFrance· 2025-03-29Mark Lowen is a BBC journalist who was expelled from Turkey while covering the protests.
Avocats, journalistes, manifestants... la Turquie durcit la répression contre son peuple et les médias étrangersMonaco· 2025-03-29
Mark Lowen was expelled from Turkey after covering the protests in Istanbul for the BBC.
Turquía envía a prisión preventiva a un periodista sueco al llegar al aeropuerto
Panama· 2025-03-28Mark Lowen is the BBC's Turkey correspondent who was expelled from the country amid the crackdown on journalists.
Svensk journalist pågrepet og terrosiktet i Tyrkia
Norway· 2025-03-28