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Five major TV outlets fined by RTÜK

Five major TV outlets fined by RTÜK

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) penalized TV channels Halk TV, TELE1, SHOW TV and FOX TV.

Türkiye to cancel Covid-19 fines, says MP

Türkiye to cancel Covid-19 fines, says MP

A total of 2.7 billion lira of fines had been issued to citizens for not complying with the mask mandates and curfews.

IPI condemns RTÜK fines on critical media outlets

IPI condemns RTÜK fines on critical media outlets

"RTÜK's fines targeting certain broadcasters that continue to air critical coverage are part of a clear pattern to punish free media," says the IPI's Turkey coordinator.

12 February 2021

Turkey fines social media platforms for not opening an office in the country

Turkey fines social media platforms for not opening an office in the country

Several platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube have been fined 3.8 million dollars for failing to comply with the social media law.

11 December 2020

Turkey's media authority fines TLC TV over program featuring LGBTI+ parents

Turkey's media authority fines TLC TV over program featuring LGBTI+ parents

Depicting two women as "parents" was against the society's "spiritual values," according to the RTÜK.