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

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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 notifies international news websites: 72 hours begin

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Turkey's media watchdog notifies international news websites: 72 hours begin

RTÜK has notified the Voice of America, Deutsche Welle Türkçe and Euronews of its decision urging them to apply for a license. With the decision published on RTÜK’s website, the outlets have three days for application.

22 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

‘Spotify applied for a license,’ says Turkey’s media authority

‘Spotify applied for a license,’ says Turkey’s media authority

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) previously gave 72 hours to Spotify to start its licensing process for online broadcasting. The Council has announced that Spotify made an application for a license within the requested time period.

16 October 2020

RTÜK gives 72 hours to Spotify for license, Bildirici says, ‘It is because of podcasts’

RTÜK gives 72 hours to Spotify for license, Bildirici says, ‘It is because of podcasts’

Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has warned online broadcasters to apply for a license. Media ombudsperson Bildirici says, “The reason why RTÜK turns to Spotify is because of podcasts, they aim to continue thought-policing at full pace.”

13 October 2020

Report on Ida Mountains: 79 percent of the region is mining licensed

Report on Ida Mountains: 79 percent of the region is mining licensed

The TEMA Foundation has prepared a report on the mining activities in Ida Mountains and its surrounding area. The report has shown that 79 percent of the region is currently mining licensed while 41 percent of these licenses are active.