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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.

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

Euronews to shut down Turkish service

Euronews to shut down Turkish service

About 30 Euronews employees will be dismissed, according to a union.

11 February 2021