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There are 54 million social media users in Turkey

There are 54 million social media users in Turkey

President Erdoğan said they would submit a bill to control social media.

Turkey Bans Bitly, Turns Out to be By Accident

Turkey Bans Bitly, Turns Out to be By Accident

Turkey's Telecommunication Authority (TİB) banned access to URL shortening service Bitly. The site does not feature content and the reason for the ban is unknown.

‘Google’ Blocking at Schools

‘Google’ Blocking at Schools

Teachers faced with ‘ Access to this site has been blocked by Turkish Telecom with the request of Ministery of Education because of its objectionable content’ message when tried to open Google.

Youtube Ban at the European Court of Human Rights

INTERNET CENSORSHIP

Youtube Ban at the European Court of Human Rights

The Internet Technology Association seeks justice at the ECHR against the legal ban of youtube.com in Turkey. The association claims a violation of freedom of expression as well as freedom of association.

3 December 2009 Erol Önderoğlu