Zeynep Bilginsoy
@zbilginsoyFreelance journalist + producer based in Istanbul. Work with AP, VICE, BBC, CNN, and more.
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In Istanbul, an ancient spring running under a Church, is believed to have miraculous powers. On this week’s Heart & Soul on @bbcworldservice we visited, to find a place that unites the city’s many faiths & cultures. This was a joy to make w/ @zbilginsoy bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j…
Our program w top talents in Istanbul on our city, arts, quake, is here w musicians @GayeSuAkyol, @selinsumbultepe, comedian @KaanSekbann, television & film directors @selmannacar, @zeynep__gunay & Aslı Özge. Presented @nikkibedi, produced @nickijp & me. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…
Is Istanbul ready for the coming earthquake? The short answer is no. The more complex story is one of politics, poor urban planning and a struggle to find safe housing. Our documentary for @bbcworldservice with @ewither & @carolinebayley bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c…
Scientists predict a powerful earthquake could strike Istanbul any day, thousands of buildings aren't safe. But replacing them is complicated - people & politics often stand in the way. Our documentary for @bbcworldservice w/ @CarolineBayley @zbilginsoy bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0h…
800+ journalists and media workers demand an end to the killing of journalists in Gaza and the wider region. For more information on how to sign on and get involved, visit: forourcolleagues.medium.com/statement-8113… @4ourcolleagues #thismuststop
Six months on from the earthquake, another disaster is brewing in Turkey with rubble turning into toxic dust. Hatay residents say they can’t breathe. We reported on it with @ewither @mughi_s for @Channel4News m.youtube.com/watch?v=oud55U…
On air today on @BBCRadio4 @bbcworldservice or listen later online: bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c… This is a tale of hope and heartache. Made by a top team @MusabSubuh @zbilginsoy and Phoebe Keane
In Episode 2 of @BBCSounds investigative series on #ShamimaBegum, we trace her journey across Turkey to join ISIS to see if she’s telling the truth and we find much more with the great @joshbakerstory, @saraobeidat, @joewkent, @HussamHamoud podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-…
The Shamima Begum story is out today. For the first time she’s given what she says is her account of what happened. We forensically examine it. To find the truth. #shamimabegum bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…
A coal mine explosion in northern Turkey killed 41 miners and injured 11 others on Friday. Among those killed was Selcuk Ayvaz, 33. His father shows his picture in the town of Amasra, where the explosion occurred. “Our pain is huge,” Recep Ayvaz said. apne.ws/oykmdWD
Thrilled to have been a part of this team!
VICE NEWS' "RETURN OF THE TALIBAN" has ALSO won again! This time for Best News Coverage: Long Form. Congratulations to the team!
Anxiety is gripping members of Turkey’s LGBTQ community after several thousand demonstrators marched in Istanbul last weekend to demand a ban on what they consider to be gay propaganda. apne.ws/aRbYdb5
EXPLAINER: What is behind #Turkey's #Syria incursion threats? With @zbilginsoy (from @AP) apnews.com/article/a12939…
This week on the season finale of #VICEonSHO... @HindHassanNews embeds with the Turkish Coast Guard to see how countries are handling the escalating migrant crisis as thousands flee Lebanon and Afghanistan. Sunday at 8p ET only on @Showtime
Turkey's beekeepers face an economic catastrophe after the wildfires. Thousands of hives have burned up in the flames, along with the special pine forests that their bees depend on. apne.ws/U6ODL8d
Tourism has been clobbered by pandemic restrictions in Turkey. With flights resuming from Russia, business operators are hoping to get back on their feet and rescue the rest of this year. @zbilginsoy @MehmetGuzelap apne.ws/vYCKNWn
Turkey’s president has instructed people to stay home for nearly three weeks and shut down many businesses as part of the country’s strictest COVID-19 measures yet. apne.ws/qyE970G
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a decree withdrawing his country from the European treaty on protecting women from violence that Turkey was the first to sign up to a decade ago, prompting immediate calls for demonstrations. @zbilginsoy apne.ws/fQrCXnV
Turkey unveiled a coronavirus vaccination plan starting with Chinese experimental vaccine CoronaVac later this month amid a surge in COVID-19 infections and deaths. apne.ws/7ib3e5W
Saturday's story of remarkable rescues in #IzmirEarthquake with @suzanfraser and @MehmetGuzelap apnews.com/article/turkey…
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