Ali Safa Korkut

Contributing writer

Freelance journalist and founder of Veriler Ne Diyor? Produces data-driven reporting on press freedom, freedom of expression, internet censorship and restrictions on online access, among other topics.

Stories

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.
10/15/2026