The independent, anti-government web portal Diken (in English: thorn) was launched in 2014 by media entrepreneur Harun Simavi as a counterweight to Turkey's predominantly pro-government media. It claims to defend democracy, fundamental rights and secularism.
| Political orientation | Liberal |
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| Frequency of publication | Daily |
| Visits | 1.000.000 - 5.000.000 |
| Online payment model | All content for free |
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Publisher | Keskin Kalem Yayıncılık ve Tic. A.Ş. |
| Area of distribution | Nationwide |
| Established | 2014 |
| Phone | 0090 21 22 72 03 50 |
| info@diken.com.tr | |
| @DikenComTr |