Mark Lowen

Mark Lowen

journalist United Kingdom

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
993,352
Power
12,732$
Sentiment
4.32
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 8 5.38 0.21% +0% 67,886,011 144,477 $2,700,000 5,746$
Greece 4 6.25 0.17% +10% 10,423,054 19,649 $190,000 358$
Monaco 3 5.00 0.23% +0% 39,242 90 $7,800 18$
France 2 5.00 0.10% +0% 65,273,511 65,274 $2,700,000 2,700$
Switzerland 2 5.50 0.13% +0% 8,654,622 11,089 $700,000 897$
Slovakia 2 6.00 0.08% +0% 5,459,642 4,244 $110,000 86$
Lithuania 2 5.00 0.08% +0% 2,722,289 2,067 $54,000 41$
Panama 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 4,314,768 3,566 $76,000 63$
Portugal 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 10,196,709 5,187 $240,000 122$
Norway 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 5,421,241 3,685 $403,000 274$
Romania 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 19,237,691 7,391 $250,000 96$
India 1 4.00 0.04% +0% 1,380,004,385 516,082 $2,900,000 1,085$
Pakistan 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 62,523 $280,000 79$
Bangladesh 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 164,689,383 119,254 $350,000 253$
Bahamas 1 5.00 0.25% +0% 393,248 1,001 $13,000 33$
Taiwan 1 4.00 0.10% +0% 23,816,775 23,675 $670,000 666$
Sweden 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 10,099,265 4,100 $530,000 215$
Totals 33 1,999,524,167 993,354 $12,173,800 12,732$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Mark Lowen was arrested and held in Istanbul while covering the current massive protests there against the detention of the city’s mayor. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: US President challenging country’s role in the world

Greece Greece: Mark Lowen, a BBC journalist, was deported from Turkey after being arrested in Istanbul while covering ongoing protests. 7

Kathimerini: Τουρκία: Ευθεία επίθεση στην ελευθερία του Τύπου

France France: Mark Lowen is a BBC reporter who was expelled by Turkish authorities while covering protests in Istanbul. 5

Le Monde: En pleine vague de contestation d’Erdogan, un journaliste suédois emprisonné en Turquie