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Halk TV fined over slang word about MHP Chair Bahçeli

Halk TV fined over slang word about MHP Chair Bahçeli

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has imposed an administrative fine on Halk TV on the grounds that an on-air guest addressed MHP Chair Bahçeli by saying “lan”, a slang expression in Turkish that roughly means “man, dude.”

15 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

Turkey's media authority issues warning to Spotify, FOXplay over 'licensing'

Turkey's media authority issues warning to Spotify, FOXplay over 'licensing'

According to a regulation published last year, internet broadcasters have to obtain a license from the RTÜK to continue broadcasting.

5-day blackout of Halk TV enters into effect

5-day blackout of Halk TV enters into effect

Broadcaster Halk TV has been blacked out by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) for five days. The channel will start broadcasting again at 12 a.m. on October 3.

28 September 2020

‘The blackout of TELE 1 reveals the state of freedom of expression in Turkey’

‘The blackout of TELE 1 reveals the state of freedom of expression in Turkey’

Press Council has denounced the five-day blackout imposed on TELE 1 channel by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK): “The annulment of the stay of execution is a new blow dealt by the judiciary to freedom of communication.”

4 September 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.

Turkey's media authority head also appointed as a board member at state-run bank

Turkey's media authority head also appointed as a board member at state-run bank

After public criticism, the RTÜK chair had resigned from his position at a state-owned satellite communications corporation. Now he has been appointed to Halkbank's board of directors.

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."

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Although court hearings were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, prosecution of journalists and fines on critical news outlets continued in May, Press in Arrest has said.

'Media Authorities Have Become Publicly Financed Executioners of the Press'

CONTEMPORARY JOURNALISTS' ASSOCIATION

'Media Authorities Have Become Publicly Financed Executioners of the Press'

The RTÜK and the BİK have become instruments to silence critical news outlets, says a report by the Contemporary Journalists' Association.

Media Authority Fines Pro-Government Broadcaster over 'Coup' Remarks

Media Authority Fines Pro-Government Broadcaster over 'Coup' Remarks

A program on Ülke TV has been suspended for three episodes after a guest said she had a list of people to kill in case of a coup attempt against the government.

TGC: Fines on Cumhuriyet, Halk TV Aimed at Intimidating Critical Journalists

TGC: Fines on Cumhuriyet, Halk TV Aimed at Intimidating Critical Journalists

With heavy penalties against critical media outlets, authorities are interfering with people's right to information and attempting to intimidate journalists, says the Turkish Journalists Association.

After Public Outrage, RTÜK Head Hints at Penalty for Pro-AKP Channel over 'Death List' Remarks

After Public Outrage, RTÜK Head Hints at Penalty for Pro-AKP Channel over 'Death List' Remarks

A pro-government media figure had threatened to kill "at least 50 people" in case of a new coup attempt.

Turkey's Media Authority Issued 39 Fines in 1.5 Years, 36 of Them were for Critical Outlets

Turkey's Media Authority Issued 39 Fines in 1.5 Years, 36 of Them were for Critical Outlets

Broadcast of news and political discussion programs on four channels were suspended for 27 times, CHP's İlhan Taşcı has said.

Media Authority Fines Broadcaster over Alleged 'Coup' Remarks by CHP's İstanbul Head

Media Authority Fines Broadcaster over Alleged 'Coup' Remarks by CHP's İstanbul Head

Halk TV has been fined over the CHP İstanbul chair's remarks, which senior AKP figures claimed was a call for a coup against the government.

TV and Radio Channels Fined 3.8 Million Lira in 2019

TV and Radio Channels Fined 3.8 Million Lira in 2019

12 TV channels, one radio channel and 23 broadcasts have been fined 3,854,476 Turkish Lira (TRY) by the Television and Radio Supreme Council (RTÜK) in 2019. The highest fine was imposed on FOX TV with 1,312,515 TRY.

31 December 2019

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.

8 Private TV Channels in May: 354 Hours to AKP, 0 to HDP

8 Private TV Channels in May: 354 Hours to AKP, 0 to HDP

According to CHP’s members in the Radio and Television Supreme Council, AKP was covered for 354 hours whereas HDP wasn’t covered at all by eight private TV channels during May. Five channels have placed embargo on opposition parties.

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