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Turkey blocks Deutsche Welle websites

Turkey blocks Deutsche Welle websites

Despite previous restrictions, DW Türkçe has publishing using different domain names.

17 November 2023

Deutsche Welle to close office in Turkey as authorities refuse to extend license

Deutsche Welle to close office in Turkey as authorities refuse to extend license

The outlet's website has also been banned in Turkey since July 2022.

Turkey may block access to DW, VoA as Euronews allowed to operate without licensing

Turkey may block access to DW, VoA as Euronews allowed to operate without licensing

The Radio and Television Supreme Council previously asked the Turkish services of the three outlets to get a license to continue operating in Turkey.

Deutsche Welle, Voice of America to appeal against RTÜK’s order to get a license

NO APPLICATIONS TO BE MADE

Deutsche Welle, Voice of America to appeal against RTÜK’s order to get a license

Given 72 hours by Turkey’s media watchdog RTÜK to apply for an online broadcasting license, DW Türkçe and VOA have announced that they will not make an application and will appeal against the decision.

23 February 2022

Turkey’s media watchdog RTÜK says it ‘stands up for pluralism, press freedom’

Turkey’s media watchdog RTÜK says it ‘stands up for pluralism, press freedom’

The Radio and Television Supreme Council has released a statement about its order to three international news websites to apply for a license: “RTÜK always stands up for pluralism, press freedom and free news covering of media organizations.”

14 February 2022

US State Department, VOA criticize Turkey over 'licensing obligation' for foreign news outlets

US State Department, VOA criticize Turkey over 'licensing obligation' for foreign news outlets

The Radio and Television Supreme Council gave 72 hours to Voice of America, Euronews and Deutsche Welle to apply for a license for their Turkish services.

11 February 2022

RTÜK orders international news websites to apply for a license within 72 hours

RTÜK orders international news websites to apply for a license within 72 hours

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), the media watchdog of Turkey, has given the Voice of America, Deutsche Welle and Euronews 72 hours to make an application for a license.

9 February 2022

Deutsche Welle journalists investigated over article on 'suspicious transactions'

FINCEN FILES LEAK

Deutsche Welle journalists investigated over article on 'suspicious transactions'

Journalist Pelin Ünker has a history of being targeted by businesspeople and politicians because of her reports about leaked documents.

bianet Nominated For Reporters Without Borders Award

bianet Nominated For Reporters Without Borders Award

Nominations have been announced for The Bobs 2013: Best Online Activism Award. Among 34 categories in 14 languages, bianet was nominated for Reporters Without Borders Award.

How Can Media Conflicts Be Prevented?

Global Media Forum

How Can Media Conflicts Be Prevented?

bianet is participating in a forum organised by Deutsche Welle to discuss global media and its challenges.

5 June 2009 Erhan Üstündağ