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Radio and Television Supreme Council: Broadcasts Against Syria Operation 'Silenced'

Radio and Television Supreme Council: Broadcasts Against Syria Operation 'Silenced'

"Broadcasts that support terrorism will not be tolerated," the RTÜK has said.

11 October 2019

‘It is Discriminatory to Suspend the Broadcast of a Series due to Homosexual Relationship’

RADIO, TV SUPREME COUNCIL MEMBER BİLDİRİCİ

‘It is Discriminatory to Suspend the Broadcast of a Series due to Homosexual Relationship’

Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) member Faruk Bildirici has denounced the broadcast suspension imposed on a series on Fox Life Channel for “acting against public morality” with a second-long kissing scene of two women.

24 September 2019

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

Netflix Applies to RTÜK for License Under New Overseeing Regulation

Netflix Applies to RTÜK for License Under New Overseeing Regulation

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has officially begun to supervise the media organizations broadcasting on the internet.

3 September 2019

‘Not A Single One of 16,000 Complaints of Violence Heeded by RTÜK Supreme Board’

RADIO AND TV SUPREME COUNCIL (RTÜK) MEMBER TAŞÇI

‘Not A Single One of 16,000 Complaints of Violence Heeded by RTÜK Supreme Board’

While İlhan Taşçı, a member of the RTÜK Supreme Board from the CHP, has stated that the complaints of violence on TV are not heeded by the Supreme Board, RTÜK Chair Şahin has indicated that the complaints are regularly evaluated.

Radio and TV Supreme Council Regulation on Internet Media Taken to Council of State

Radio and TV Supreme Council Regulation on Internet Media Taken to Council of State

“Having to ask for permission and pay a fee for reporting news is a violation of the Constitution of Turkey”, the Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) has emphasized in its petition to the Council of State against the recent RTÜK regulation.

9 August 2019 Hikmet Adal

RTÜK Chair Says 'Censorship' Criticism 'Because of Habit of Opposing'

RTÜK Chair Says 'Censorship' Criticism 'Because of Habit of Opposing'

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has recently brought internet broadcasting under its authority.

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.

‘My Struggle for Freedom of Press and Expression will Continue’

BİLDİRİCİ ELECTED TO RADIO AND TV SUPREME COUNCIL

‘My Struggle for Freedom of Press and Expression will Continue’

Elected to the Supreme Board of the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), media ombudsperson Faruk Bildirici said, “I have always defended freedom of press, expression and thought. I will, naturally, continue my efforts in that direction."

12 July 2019 Hikmet Adal

HDP to Send a Member to Radio and Television Supreme Council After 2 Years

HDP to Send a Member to Radio and Television Supreme Council After 2 Years

As terms of office of three members of the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) have ended, polls will be held at the General Assembly of the Parliament and the HDP will send a member to the RTÜK after almost two years.

'Homophobic Fine' Against Fox Life by RTÜK

'Homophobic Fine' Against Fox Life by RTÜK

The Radio and Television Supreme Council has fined Fox Life channel for the series "9-1-1," on the ground of an "inappropriate footage of an old male couple that presents homosexuality as normal."

Radio and Television Supreme Council Fines FOX TV, Halk TV

Radio and Television Supreme Council Fines FOX TV, Halk TV

Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has fined FOX TV and Halk TV for “inciting the public to enmity and hatred.” Accordingly, FOX Prime News Bulletin cannot be broadcast for three days and the “Halk Arenası” program on Halk TV for eight times.

27 December 2018

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

Radio and TV Supreme Council Controlling on Internet

Radio and TV Supreme Council Controlling on Internet

The legislation, which is enabling Radio and Television Supreme Council to supervise series, movies and documentaries released by right of broadcasting and license on Internet, has passed in parliament.

Radio and TV Council Explains Why 3 Kurdish TV Channels Removed from Türksat

Radio and TV Council Explains Why 3 Kurdish TV Channels Removed from Türksat

The Radio and Television Supreme Council has explained the reason of removal of Rudaw TV, Kurdistan24 and Waar TV from Türksat: “Using the expression ‘Bakûre Kurdistane’ that means north Kurdistan, and including a part of Turkey in the map used in the weather forecast”.

26 September 2017

Radio and TV Supreme Council Takes 3 TV Channels of Iraqi Kurdistan Off Türksat

Radio and TV Supreme Council Takes 3 TV Channels of Iraqi Kurdistan Off Türksat

The Radio and Television Supreme Council has ruled that Rudaw TV, K24 TV and Waar TV broadcasting in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region be removed from Türksat.

25 September 2017

‘Breaking News’ Ban by Radio and Television Supreme Council

‘Breaking News’ Ban by Radio and Television Supreme Council

The Radio and Television Supreme Council has imposed ban on images other than official ones. “Breaking news” expression is also part of the ban.

2 February 2017

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Lifted

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Lifted

Upon request from CHP İstanbul Deputy Barış Yarkadaş, the gag order on the dorm fire killing 12 persons including 11 children in Adana has been lifted.

1 December 2016

RTÜK Revokes Licenses of 25 TV, Radio Channels

RTÜK Revokes Licenses of 25 TV, Radio Channels

RTÜK has announced it has revoked broadcasting right and license of all radio and TV organs which it claims to be “in support and relation with Gülen movement”.

Broadcast Ban on Bomb Attack in Diyarbakır

Broadcast Ban on Bomb Attack in Diyarbakır

Attack has been launched on Gendarmerie Battalion Commandership in Diyarbakır’s Dicle by bomb-laden vehicle. One specialized sergeant killed, a huge building damage. Broadcast ban has been imposed on the news as to the attack.

Cost of Saying ‘May Children don’t Get Killed’: 280,000 Euros

Cost of Saying ‘May Children don’t Get Killed’: 280,000 Euros

Radio and Television Supreme Council has interpreted words of a teacher who joined Beyaz Show on live via phone that “may children don’t get killed” as “using the same language as terror organization” and fined for 280,000 euros.

29 January 2016

Media in Last Three Months of 2015; You Name the Title

BİA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT-2015 4TH QUARTER

Media in Last Three Months of 2015; You Name the Title

Between October-December, 2015, 31 journalists, eight distributors have been put in prison, 15 journalists and two media groups and organs attacked, three Syrian journalists killed, 213 media employees unemployed and action taken on 93 persons including 42 journalists due to defaming the President. ECtHR has sentenced Turkey to 17,000 euro.

13 January 2016 Erol Önderoğlu

RTÜK Fines CNN Türk for Tahir Elçi’s Words

RTÜK Fines CNN Türk for Tahir Elçi’s Words

RTÜK has fined CNN Türk 225,000 euros for Tahir Elçi saying PKK is not a terror organization on “Tarafsız Bölge” program.

12 November 2015

RTÜK Member: TRT Gives Place AKP Far More than HDP

RTÜK Member: TRT Gives Place AKP Far More than HDP

RTÜK member Ersin Öngel drew attention that TRT gave place AKP for 30 hours while it only allowed HDP for 18 minutes in 25 days.

27 October 2015

RTÜK to Discuss Dismissing Members Upon Complaint

RTÜK to Discuss Dismissing Members Upon Complaint

Kanal A, a TV channel, submitted a complaint to Higher Board of Radio and Television for the removal of two member affiliated with the opposition party CHP. RTÜK approved the request, putting the removal discussion in its agenda.

5 December 2014

TV Channel Fined For “Degrading” Atatürk

TV Channel Fined For “Degrading” Atatürk

Turkey’s Higher Board of Radio and Television anonymous agreed to fine Kanal A television network for insulting Atatürk during a program called “From Official History to Real History”.

7 November 2014

RTÜK Member Criticizes Bikini Decision

RTÜK Member Criticizes Bikini Decision

“According to RTÜK's justification, all celebrity shows must have a penalty,” RTÜK Yıldırım member said, criticizing the penalty on Calvin Harris’ music video.

8 July 2014 Elif Akgül

TRT Receives Warning For Saying “Babe Opposition”

TRT Receives Warning For Saying “Babe Opposition”

RTÜK issued a warning on TRT for saying “babe opposition” for representing Turkey’s second largest opposition party on the evening news.

Prosecutor Requests Media Ban on Graft Probe

Prosecutor Requests Media Ban on Graft Probe

Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office officially requested RTÜK and TIB to take precautions on the graft probe.

19 December 2013

RTÜK Finds “After Dinner Dessert” Sexy

RTÜK Finds “After Dinner Dessert” Sexy

RTÜK fined the Turkish version of “Desperate Housewives” for the quote “We will proceed to dessert after dinner”, saying that it was a reminiscent of sex.

11 December 2013

RTÜK Fines TV Networks That Don’t Blur Chemical Attack Scenes

RTÜK Fines TV Networks That Don’t Blur Chemical Attack Scenes

RTÜK, Turkey’s Higher Board for Radio and Television, fined 12 TV networks including state television TRT and pro-government Beyaz TV that did not blur chemical attack scenes in Syria, saying that “they did not respecting human dignity”

26 September 2013

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