Unemployment in Turkey: research and field reporting

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Employment Ends, Craft Endures: From Unemployment to Data Independence

Employment Ends, Craft Endures: From Unemployment to Data Independence

A journalist navigates unemployment by building on years of accumulated data, launching an independent publication called "What Do the Numbers Say?" to sustain their career. The piece explores how systematic data curation and freelance writing enable professional continuity, while revealing the broader economic fragility facing independent journalism in Turkey.

Ali Safa Korkut1 min readRead more
I Applied for Unemployment Benefits. Here's How You Should Too.

I Applied for Unemployment Benefits. Here's How You Should Too.

Unemployment benefits are a legal right, but navigating Turkey's employment office bureaucracy requires more than a single application. This guide explains how to apply, what to watch for, and how to ensure you don't miss critical deadlines that could cost you your entitlement.

İşsizler.org1 min readRead more