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‘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

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

Halk TV fined over remarks about Azerbaijan, President Aliyev

Halk TV fined over remarks about Azerbaijan, President Aliyev

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has fined broadcaster Halk TV over the remarks of journalist Gültekin, who said, “Is Azerbaijan a state? It is a tribe, there is no democracy or law, there is an authoritarian rule, there is no election…”

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

Administrative fine, broadcast suspension to four TV channels

Administrative fine, broadcast suspension to four TV channels

Four broadcasters, including Haber Global news channel, which broadcast the remarks of Erol Mütercimler about the graduates of religious vocational high schools, have been fined by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK).

17 September 2020

Broadcaster probed over guest’s remarks about religious high schools

Broadcaster probed over guest’s remarks about religious high schools

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has started an investigation against Haber Global TV news channel about academic Erol Mütercimler’s remarks about the graduates of religious vocational high schools in Turkey.

9 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

‘There cannot be democracy without press freedom’

5-DAY BLACKOUT ON TELE 1

‘There cannot be democracy without press freedom’

Journalism organizations denounce the five-day blackout imposed on TELE 1: “In our eyes, RTÜK is a political structure that has cut its ties with the institutionalization of a democratic society. There is no other solution than advising our colleagues to be careful.”

3 September 2020 Hikmet Adal

TELE1 TV imposed blackout over remarks on Ottoman sultan in unprecedented decision

TELE1 TV imposed blackout over remarks on Ottoman sultan in unprecedented decision

The broadcaster has been fined for its editor-in-chief describing Sultan Abdülhamid II as a "despot" and a "servant of imperialism."

3 September 2020

Media authority fines TELE 1 TV for 'praising terrorism' over ad with yellow-green-red scarf

Media authority fines TELE 1 TV for 'praising terrorism' over ad with yellow-green-red scarf

The RTÜK has announced that it fined the broadcaster for "praising, encouraging terrorism and depicting terrorist organizations as powerful or right."

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.

Two broadcasters fined over guests criticizing government policies

Two broadcasters fined over guests criticizing government policies

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has fined KRT TV over the criticisms of Dr. Serdar Savaş about coronavirus and fined Radio Harman over HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç’s criticisms about Turkey’s Syria policy.

Court halts five-day blackout of Halk TV

Court halts five-day blackout of Halk TV

The Television and Radio Supreme Council (RTÜK) previously “blacked out” broadcaster Halk TV for five days. While it was expected to be in effect as of August 1, the Ankara 3rd Administrative Court has given a ruling of stay of execution.

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.

Administrative court halts blackout of broadcaster TELE 1

Administrative court halts blackout of broadcaster TELE 1

The Television and Radio Supreme Council (RTÜK) previously “blacked out” broadcaster TELE 1 for five days. The Ankara 4th Administrative Court has given a ruling of stay of execution.

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."

Multiple Channels, Single Voice

PENNED BY SERCAN ENGEREK

Multiple Channels, Single Voice

Press is the life savior for democracy, but - in the most innocent terms possible - some need to reconsider the notion of democracy independently from the positions they hold.

6 June 2020 Sercan Engerek

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.

'Radio, TV Supreme Council Needs to be Changed into an Autonomous Structure'

SÖZERİ & ÖNDEROĞLU COMMENT FOR BIANET

'Radio, TV Supreme Council Needs to be Changed into an Autonomous Structure'

While Assoc. Prof. Sözeri says that the RTÜK takes a more repressive attitude towards critical media, RSF Representative Önderoğlu notes that if the RTÜK does not have an autonomous structure, screens will be closed to critical public opinion.

20 May 2020 Hikmet Adal

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.

Stay of Execution for Halk TV’s Five-Time Broadcast Suspension

Stay of Execution for Halk TV’s Five-Time Broadcast Suspension

The Ankara 10th Administrative Court has given a ruling of stay of execution for the five-day broadcast suspension imposed by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) on a program hosted by Ayşenur Arslan on Halk TV.

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.

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).

From Kaos GL to Radio and TV Supreme Council: Apologize to LGBTI+s

From Kaos GL to Radio and TV Supreme Council: Apologize to LGBTI+s

Kaos GL Association has called on the Chair of Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) to apologize to the LGBTI+ community and put an end to censorship. “Keep your hands off from the LGBTI+s,” the association has said in a written statement.

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

Opposition Member Faruk Bildirici Dropped from RTÜK Membership

Opposition Member Faruk Bildirici Dropped from RTÜK Membership

Bildirici has said that the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) Chair proposed his dismissal because he requested his resignation because he also acts as an executive board member in two other state institutions.

31 October 2019

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