We Are A City Letter-Writer
Every Reporter of Istanbul Aydın New Agency is a city letter-writer. Each of this young people
started to write about a holy city Istanbul energetically, optimistically and cheerfully. They
wrote non-stop everything about Istanbul. They took over the title of City Letter-Writer
from Ahmet Rasim. Young reporters witnessed the details about the life in Istanbul and
they wrote by seeing their readers as a member of a community and almost relatives. They
aimed to make them feel that they’re belong to Istanbul. Readers should’ve heard all of the
voices of Istanbul while reading the city letter from Istanbul Aydın News Agency or the
reporters always aimed to make them feel as though they were watching an old black&white film. They exhibited some of
their writings in the books they named as ‘’Yeni Hayat (New Life)’’, ‘’Röportaj Hayatın Özüne
Bir Yolculuktur (Interview Is A Travel To Life’s Essence)’’, ‘’Bir İstanbul Özeti (An Istanbul
Summary)’’or published in the magazine ‘’GÖZ (EYE)’.
About Us:
İAHA is a practical laboratory in
which Journalism Department students actively participate in news
production processes within the framework of ethical principles and
experience all stages from fieldwork to the news desk. The agency
produces in-depth content through a slow journalism approach and aims
for multi-voiced publishing with news on campus life, culture and arts,
science and technology, economics, interviews and lifestyle.
The categories in the menu are structured in a way that facilitates readers’ habits:
Aydın Gündem, Science and Technology, News Interview, Economics, General, Culture and Arts, Life.
History and Heritage:
"We Are Letter Writers of the City"
The
roots of İAHA are grounded in a journalistic approach that preserves
the tradition of “urban letter writing.” The agency’s correspondents
have aimed to convey to readers the details that touch upon the everyday
life of Istanbul, establishing an intimate and genuine narrative. This
approach was shaped in its early years under the leadership of Lecturer
Kayihan Güven; the Agency rendered visible the texts produced together
with students through magazine and book projects. Following the passing
of Kayihan Güven, İAHA suspended its activities and resumed operations
in 2025 with a format suited to the requirements of the digital era.
Editorial Approach and Publication Principles:
Accuracy and Impartiality: All content undergoes source verification; a single confirmation is not deemed sufficient.
Public Interest: Societal benefit is prioritized in news selection.
Ethical Journalism: Respect for personal rights, zero tolerance for hate speech, and sensitivity to copyright in visual/audio material.
Transparency: The correction/retraction policy is publicly accessible.
Plurality and Inclusiveness: Space is allocated for diverse perspectives and experiences.
