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Halk TV fined over comments about remains of Kurdish man delivered in a sack

Halk TV fined over comments about remains of Kurdish man delivered in a sack

The Radio and Television Supreme Council has concluded that the Halk TV pundits made comments "serving the purposes of terrorism."

15 September 2022

Top court overturns the fine over banner requesting workers' release

İSTANBUL AIRPORT

Top court overturns the fine over banner requesting workers' release

The Constitutional Court has given a ruling of rights violation for the fine imposed over the banner about the workers killed in occupational homicides in the new İstanbul Airport and the workers arrested during the protests at the construction site.

Turkey’s media watchdog RTÜK fines Diyarbakır’s Amed Radyo TV

Turkey’s media watchdog RTÜK fines Diyarbakır’s Amed Radyo TV

On the grounds that Amed Radyo TV allegedly did not send its statement of business income, it is now fined 12,804 lira by the Radio and Television Supreme Council.

Turkey's media regulatory body issued 1,661 fines against media outles in 2021

Turkey's media regulatory body issued 1,661 fines against media outles in 2021

The RTÜK received over 44,000 complaints from citizens in a year. The most common reason for the complaints was about "violation of general morality."

Emine Şenyaşar given a judicial fine for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Emine Şenyaşar given a judicial fine for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Put on trial over her remarks before the hearing of her son and AKP MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız’s elder brother, Emine Şenyaşar has been sentenced to pay a judicial fine corresponding to 265 days. The pronouncement of the verdict has been deferred.

14 February 2022

Trans women fined over March 8 demonstration: ‘I will join it again’

Trans women fined over March 8 demonstration: ‘I will join it again’

Yusuf A. from the November 20 Platform was a part of the Trans+ cortege joining the women’s demonstration in İstanbul on March 6. After the demonstration, police detained five Kurdish trans people, who were later fined as per the Public Health Law.

11 February 2022 Ege Öztokat

‘RTÜK head wants no news to be reported, no criticism to be leveled at government'

INTERVIEW WITH FARUK BİLDİRİCİ

‘RTÜK head wants no news to be reported, no criticism to be leveled at government'

Media ombudsperson Faruk Bildirici has spoken to bianet about the inquiry launched by the Radio and Television Supreme Council against Halk TV and its order to three international news websites to apply for a license within 72 hours.

11 February 2022 Hikmet Adal

Five trans women fined over March 8 demonstration

Five trans women fined over March 8 demonstration

Taken into custody with torture following the March 8 Women’s Day demonstration in İstanbul’s Kadıköy last year, five Kurdish trans women have been fined 3,500 lira as per the Law on Public Health.

9 February 2022

Turkey’s media watchdog RTÜK fines broadcasters over daytime TV shows

Turkey’s media watchdog RTÜK fines broadcasters over daytime TV shows

RTÜK member İlhan Taşçı from the main opposition CHP argues that the fine imposed on a daytime show presented by Esra Erol and broadcast by pro-government ATV is “for the show.” RTÜK has also fined Halk TV and TELE 1 news channels.

4 February 2022

Firm fined over North Marmara Highway’s closure due to snowfall in İstanbul

Firm fined over North Marmara Highway’s closure due to snowfall in İstanbul

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has fined the company operating the North Marmara Highway, which was partially closed due to heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions in İstanbul on January 24. The company will pay 6.8 million lira.

31 January 2022

RTÜK fines TELE1 over arrested journalist's remarks on Erdoğan

RTÜK fines TELE1 over arrested journalist's remarks on Erdoğan

Journalist Sedef Kabaş was arrested for "insulting the president" during a program on TELE1. The media regulatory body has fined TELE1 and Fox TV over remarks about the president.

24 January 2022

RTÜK Chair cites ‘impartiality’, media authority probes Fox TV

RTÜK Chair cites ‘impartiality’, media authority probes Fox TV

Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) Chair Şahin has announced that the RTÜK has launched an inquiry against Fox TV, saying that the remarks of Selçuk Tepeli about the government during the main news bulletin “violated impartiality”.

20 January 2022

‘771 people work for Turkey's media authority RTÜK, they watch only 5 channels’

CHP’S SERTEL

‘771 people work for Turkey's media authority RTÜK, they watch only 5 channels’

Main opposition CHP İzmir MP Atila Sertel has said, “771 people work at the Radio and Television Supreme Council. These people only watch Halk TV, KRT, TELE 1, FOX TV and TV 5 and impose fines over fines on them.”

14 December 2021

8 people fined for 'violating mask-distance rules' during Newroz celebration

8 people fined for 'violating mask-distance rules' during Newroz celebration

The İstanbul Tax Office has sent notifications regarding the fines imposed on eight people for “not observing the mask, physical distancing and hygiene rules” during a Newroz celebration in İstanbul.

12 November 2021

Competition Authority fines 6 chain stores, suppliers over ‘excessive prices’

Competition Authority fines 6 chain stores, suppliers over ‘excessive prices’

In the investigation into “excessive prices”, BİM, CarrefourSA, Migros, ŞOK, A101 and Savola Gıda grocery store chains have been given an administrative fine of 2 billion 671 million lira in total, which is approximately 280 million US dollars.

29 October 2021

Media authority RTÜK fines Halk TV over broadcast on foundation close to government

Media authority RTÜK fines Halk TV over broadcast on foundation close to government

The Radio and Television Supreme Council has fined Halk TV over its broadcast on Turkey Youth Foundation and upon the complaint of the Press Advertisement Institution. Calling the foundation “parallel structure” violates the law, according to the RTÜK.

28 October 2021

Actress Ezgi Mola fined for ‘insulting’ a former soldier facing charges of ‘sexual assault’

Actress Ezgi Mola fined for ‘insulting’ a former soldier facing charges of ‘sexual assault’

On the grounds of her tweet about discharged Specialist Sergeant Musa O., who is on trial for “sexually assaulting” İpek Er, the court has given a judicial fine to actress Ezgi Mola on charge of “insult with an audio, visual or written message.”

Tax office levies attachment on protestor’s bank account over her press statements

'I WANT MY JOB BACK'

Tax office levies attachment on protestor’s bank account over her press statements

Discharged from public service and fined over her press statements during her protests “to get her job back”, Bozkurt faces an attachment of 281 thousand lira on her bank account. She notes that courts have already cancelled these fines.

27 September 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Leyla Güven and 8 prisoners face penalty for singing in Kurdish

Leyla Güven and 8 prisoners face penalty for singing in Kurdish

Held in Elazığ Women’s Prison, nine women prisoners, including Democratic Society Congress (DTK) Co-Chair Leyla Güven, will be deprived of their right to communication and visitation as part of the investigation for singing Kurdish songs.

Police fine Şenyaşar Family over their banner

JUSTICE WATCH FOR 158 DAYS

Police fine Şenyaşar Family over their banner

Police have intervened into the “Justice Watch” of the Şenyaşar Family, who have been demanding justice for their three family members killed in an attack by the relatives of a ruling AKP MP. Ferit Şenyaşar has been fined over the banner they hanged.

RTÜK first ‘threatened’ then ‘fined’ broadcasters over coverage of fires

RTÜK first ‘threatened’ then ‘fined’ broadcasters over coverage of fires

At its session where CHP’s İlhan Taşçı was voted out of the meeting, Turkey’s media authority RTÜK fined KRT, Fox TV, Habertürk, Halk TV and TELE 1. Fox TV was fined because the reporter said, “The flames are coming so fast, it is like a nightmare…”

RTÜK fines Halk TV over folk song deemed 'terror propaganda'

RTÜK fines Halk TV over folk song deemed 'terror propaganda'

The media authority has also fined the channel because of a pundit's remarks during a program.

Legislative proposal by CHP: ‘Cancel COVID-19 fines’

Legislative proposal by CHP: ‘Cancel COVID-19 fines’

Raising concerns over “double standards”, main opposition CHP MP Emre has submitted a legislative proposal foreseeing the cancellation of administrative fines imposed on people during the coronavirus outbreak and refund of the already paid fines.

21,495 people fined for violating pandemic curfew

21,495 people fined for violating pandemic curfew

According to a statement released by the Interior Ministry, over the past week, 21 thousand 495 people faced legal and/or administrative action in Turkey for failing to comply with the weeknight and weekend curfews as part of COVID-19 measures.

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu sentenced to pay a fine for ‘insult’

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu sentenced to pay a fine for ‘insult’

İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has been sentenced to pay 7,080 lira in the lawsuit filed against him on the grounds that he allegedly insulted Seddar Yavuz, the former Governor of Ordu province.

Nearly 40 thousand people fined over ‘pandemic’ in Turkey in a week

COVID-19

Nearly 40 thousand people fined over ‘pandemic’ in Turkey in a week

According to the official statement, a total of 39 thousand 604 people have faced administrative and/or legal action over the past week for failing to abide by the countrywide weeknight and weekend curfews introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Minister defends media authority’s fines: Equal and impartial

Minister defends media authority’s fines: Equal and impartial

Turkey’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has answered a Parliamentary question of main opposition CHP MP Çakırözer regarding the fines imposed by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) on broadcasters.

31,197 people fined over ‘pandemic’ in a week

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

31,197 people fined over ‘pandemic’ in a week

Over the past week, a total of 31 thousand 197 people have faced administrative and/or legal action for failing to abide by the countrywide weeknight and weekend curfews introduced to curb the spread of the COVID-19.

22 February 2021

Nearly 30 thousand people fined for violating COVID-19 restrictions

PANDEMIC IN TURKEY

Nearly 30 thousand people fined for violating COVID-19 restrictions

In the 11th week of the countrywide weeknight and weekend curfews amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Interior has announced that 29,048 people have been fined for violating these restrictions over the past week.

15 February 2021

Over 32 thousand people fined over 'pandemic curfew' in a week

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

Over 32 thousand people fined over 'pandemic curfew' in a week

In the 10th week of countrywide COVID-19 curfews at weeknights and weekends, 32 thousand 181 people were faced with legal and/or administrative action in a week for not complying with the curfews.

8 February 2021

27,839 people fined over ‘pandemic’ in a week

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

27,839 people fined over ‘pandemic’ in a week

The Ministry of Interior has announced that 27 thousand 839 people faced a legal and/or administrative action for violating the countrywide COVID-19 curfews on January 18-25.

25 January 2021

Turkey’s media authority fines broadcasters Halk TV and TELE 1

Turkey’s media authority fines broadcasters Halk TV and TELE 1

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has fined Halk TV over the remarks of politician Fikri Sağlar about veiled judges and TELE 1 channel over the remarks of a program host accusing the Presidency of Religious Affairs.

13 January 2021

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