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Turkey’s media regulator penalizes streaming platforms over 'immoral' movies

Turkey’s media regulator penalizes streaming platforms over 'immoral' movies

Netflix has been fined due to the comedy film ‘Sausage Party’ and MUBI and BluTV have been fined due to ‘Climax.’ The platforms have been ordered to remove these movies.

RTÜK fines streaming platforms for violating 'family protection principles'

RTÜK fines streaming platforms for violating 'family protection principles'

Several platforms, including Netflix, MUBI, and Disney+, have been affected by fines imposed due to their productions depicting LGBTI+ stories.

RTÜK fines Netflix, Spotify over TV series, podcasts

RTÜK fines Netflix, Spotify over TV series, podcasts

The scenes where "two girls were kissing each other" in the "Jurassic Park Camp Cretaceous" series violated the "principle of the protection of general morality and family," the council concluded.

RTÜK probes Jurassic Park animated series over LGBTI+ characters

RTÜK probes Jurassic Park animated series over LGBTI+ characters

"We are determined not to allow content that may negatively impact our children and youth and that disregard our values," said the head of Türkiye's media authority.

MHP's Bahçeli criticizes 'repetitive reporting' of feminicides

MHP's Bahçeli criticizes 'repetitive reporting' of feminicides

The MHP leader slammed Netflix over TV series that are "harmful to the family."

Netflix Turkey described the 'Heartstopper' series about LGBTI+ youth as ‘harmful’

Netflix Turkey described the 'Heartstopper' series about LGBTI+ youth as ‘harmful’

Netflix Turkey has deemed the “Heartstopper” series in the +18 category stating that it is “not suitable for children”. The series is about the love, family, and social lives of two LGBTI+ young people.

Netflix to open office in Turkey next year

Netflix to open office in Turkey next year

"Turkey is very valuable to us with its rich culture and a deep-rooted tradition of telling stories," said the Netflix CEO.

3 December 2020

Turkey's media authority grants license to Netflix, Amazon Prime

Turkey's media authority grants license to Netflix, Amazon Prime

On-demands have to be licensed by the RTÜK to continue operations in the country.

6 November 2020

Turkey's media authority asks Netflix to block 'Cuties' film

Turkey's media authority asks Netflix to block 'Cuties' film

Netflix might have its license suspended if it airs the movie in Turkey.

3 September 2020

Netflix denies reports that it will withdraw from Turkey, remains silent on censorship claims

Netflix denies reports that it will withdraw from Turkey, remains silent on censorship claims

The ruling party's media head has said he believes that "Netflix will be more sensitive towards the Turkish culture with deeper cooperation."

Netflix cannot be accessed in Parliament ‘because it affects Internet capacity’

Netflix cannot be accessed in Parliament ‘because it affects Internet capacity’

The press unit of the Parliament has released a statement about why Netflix cannot be accessed in Parliament. “The restriction has been imposed as series-film platforms affect the Internet capacity at the Parliament,” the unit has indicated.

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

After the President's remarks on entirely banning social media, opposition leaders expressed their frustration about missing their favorite Netflix series.

RTÜK Censorship on Netflix Series ‘Designated Survivor’

RTÜK Censorship on Netflix Series ‘Designated Survivor’

As reported by the US-based news websites Deadline and Variety, Netflix has removed an episode of “Designated Survivor” in Turkey following a demand from the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK).

Netflix Censors Breaking Bad Movie Trailer in Turkey

Netflix Censors Breaking Bad Movie Trailer in Turkey

After online broadcasts were brought under the authority of the Radio and Television Supreme Council, Netflix censored a cigarette in the trailer of the movie, saying it will not edit the full movie.

24 September 2019

Regulation on Internet Broadcasting 'Biggest Step in Turkey's History of Censorship'

Regulation on Internet Broadcasting 'Biggest Step in Turkey's History of Censorship'

Kerem Altıparmak, an associate professor in human rights law, has commented on the recent regulation by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) on internet broadcasting.

1 August 2019 Hikmet Adal

Radio and Television Supreme Council Authorized to Inspect Online Broadcasts

Radio and Television Supreme Council Authorized to Inspect Online Broadcasts

With the latest legal amendment published on the Official Gazette, the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has been authorized to inspect online broadcasts, including the news websites broadcasting news from abroad.

Director of Netflix Series: I Hope to be an Inspiration for Young Kurdish Generation

FROM DUHOK TO GERMANY

Director of Netflix Series: I Hope to be an Inspiration for Young Kurdish Generation

Soleen Yusef, the director of Skylines series to be released by Netflix this year, has spoken to bianet: “I always hope to be an inspiration for the young Kurdish generation and to make them believe in dreaming big and working on their visions.”

9 July 2019 Murat Bayram

Yaman Akdeniz: Turkey Can Be First Country to Ban Netflix

RADIO AND TV SUPREME COUNCIL CENSORSHIP ON INTERNET

Yaman Akdeniz: Turkey Can Be First Country to Ban Netflix

The Radio and Television Supreme Council has approved the regulation which foresees an extensive supervision and censorship on online radio and TV broadcasts. Prof. Dr. Yaman Akdeniz has said, “Turkey can be the first country to ban Netflix.”

27 September 2018 Hikmet Adal