Murat Agirel

Murat Agirel

journalist Turkey

Murat Agirel is a Turkish investigative journalist known for his work with opposition media outlets. He was recently in the news after being detained by authorities in relation to an investigation into the sale of Flash Haber TV to a Turkish magnate, where he and his colleague Timur Soykan were accused of extortion and threats. Their arrests sparked concerns over press freedom in Turkey, particularly in light of the political backdrop surrounding the imprisonment of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, which led to widespread protests and public outcry against government repression.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,101
Power
42$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Slovakia 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 5,459,642 2,101 $110,000 42$
Totals 1 5,459,642 2,101 $110,000 42$
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Recent Mentions

Slovakia Slovakia: Agirel was released on bail along with Soykan after being detained for investigating the sale of a television station. 7

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: Turecký súd prepustil desiatky študentov a dvoch investigatívnych novinárov