According to official Turkish statistic, there are now more than 900,000 Syrian Refugees in Turkey. But as the war wages on in their homeland, Syrians are beginning to plant roots in their host country, even setting up their own media entities. 30 newspapers and 5 radio stations have been established across Turkey to cater to Syrians both in and out of the country. Sout Raya or sound of the flag was started by a group of Syrian journalists escaping the war. Funded by a rich Syrian oil executive named Omar Tarik Al Shuwaf, the station hopes to bring hope to Syrians all over the world. Natalie Carney went to visit them in Istanbul.

"Sout Raya" Syrian Refugee Radio In Turkey (Natalie Carney)

When the journalist covering a story, becomes the story…

Missing Journalists In Syria Become the Story (Natalie Carney)

The Turkish Health Ministry under the ruling Justice and Development party or AKP has implemented a basket of reforms in an effort to improve health care in Turkey.
 
Yet the system continues to suffer according to some.
 
There has been sharp criticism of the country’s attempts to implement universal health care and entice foreign doctors, leading many to question if the ministry is only making the medical system even sicker.
 
Natalie Carney reports from Istanbul.

Is Turkey's Health Care System Sick (Natalie Carney)

Pro-government protests made their presence felt today. 

Thousands gathered near independence square ...  Shouting their support for president Yanukovych ... And what they see as his attempt to keep the country independent of both Europe and Russia. 

Natalie Carney was there

Generations Converge on Independence Square (Natalie Carney)

Twitter stands behind its users after Turkey blocked access to the social media network on Friday.

Social media sites including Twitter have been under scrutiny by Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party or AKP after audio recordings and other documents suggesting government corruption were leaked in December.

Natalie Carney reports from Istanbul.

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