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Quick facts for kids Ahmet Hakan
Ahmet Hakan during Gezi Park protests
Born	(1967-08-11) 11 August 1967 (age 58) Yozgat, Turkey
Alma mater	Uludağ University
Occupation	Journalist, columnist

Ahmet Hakan (born August 11, 1967) is a well-known Turkish journalist and writer. He works for important news organizations like Hürriyet newspaper, CNN Türk, and Kanal D television channels. He became the editor of Hürriyet in 2019.

Who is Ahmet Hakan?

Early Life and Education

Ahmet Hakan Coşkun was born in Yozgat Province, Turkey, on August 11, 1967. When he was younger, he went to Bursa Hatip school. He later studied at Bursa Divinity Faculty.

Starting His Career

Ahmet Hakan began his career in journalism in 1993. He worked as a reporter for a Turkish TV channel called TGRT. Later, in 2003, he became the news director for Kanal 7. He also wrote articles for the Yeni Şafak newspaper. Today, he continues his work at Hürriyet, CNN Türk, and Kanal D.

Challenges Faced by Journalists

Journalists sometimes face difficulties because of their work. Ahmet Hakan has also experienced challenges. In 2015, he received threats and was attacked outside his home. These events show that being a journalist can sometimes be risky. Many organizations and other journalists spoke out against these actions, supporting Ahmet Hakan.

Leading Hürriyet Newspaper

In 2019, Ahmet Hakan was chosen to be the editor-in-chief of Hürriyet newspaper. This happened after the newspaper was bought by a new company, Demirören Group, in 2018. The previous editor had left, and many employees were let go. Ahmet Hakan said his goal was to make Hürriyet even stronger.

In January 2021, Ahmet Hakan received an award from President Erdogan at a special ceremony. This award recognized his work in media.

Books Written by Ahmet Hakan

Ahmet Hakan has written several books. These books share his thoughts and ideas on different topics.

• Neden Milliyetçilik? (2001)
• Çeteler, Mafya ve Siyaset (2001)
• Sivil, Dayanılmaz bir yürek (1999)