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Media authority RTÜK imposes a fine in one out of every two decisions

Media authority RTÜK imposes a fine in one out of every two decisions

According to a report prepared by CHP Vice Chair Akkuş İlgezdi, the Radio and Television Supreme Council suspended the broadcast of 671 programs in 2014-2021. 75 percent of these suspensions were imposed in the Presidential System.

Police ban journalists from recording police violence

MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE

Police ban journalists from recording police violence

Journalists were prevented from working on May Day after the Directorate General of Security issued a controversial circular prohibiting filming and photographing police officers during demonstrations.

6 May 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

COVID-19 in Turkey: Media authority urges TVs ‘to not use jam-packed images’

COVID-19 in Turkey: Media authority urges TVs ‘to not use jam-packed images’

İlhan Taşçı, a member of the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) from the CHP, says that RTÜK Chair Şahin “sent an instruction to the executives of TV channels on private line, asking them to not use jam-packed images.”

‘RTÜK instrumentalized to pressure independent media in Turkey’

REPORT BY COUNCIL OF EUROPE

‘RTÜK instrumentalized to pressure independent media in Turkey’

“In Turkey, most of the mainstream media is under the control of government allies,” concludes the annual report of the Council of Europe Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists.

Media authority probes broadcaster over CHP MP’s remarks about Erdoğan

Media authority probes broadcaster over CHP MP’s remarks about Erdoğan

Main opposition CHP İstanbul MP and Group Deputy Chair Altay said, “I hope Erdoğan ‘will not end up’ like Menderes… We will send him off at the ballot box.”

More fines on newspapers, TV channels critical of government

More fines on newspapers, TV channels critical of government

Evrensel newspaper has been fined for referring to police response to Boğaziçi University protesters as an "attack" while two TV channeles have been handed four separate penalties over comments by pundits.

Media authority imposes no sanctions for 'terrorism' accusations against HDP

Media authority imposes no sanctions for 'terrorism' accusations against HDP

The RTÜK has rejected several petitions of complaint by the HDP, saying that statements accusing it of "terrorism" did ojt exceed freedom of expression.

Minister defends media authority’s fines: Equal and impartial

Minister defends media authority’s fines: Equal and impartial

Turkey’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has answered a Parliamentary question of main opposition CHP MP Çakırözer regarding the fines imposed by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) on broadcasters.

IPI condemns RTÜK fines on critical media outlets

IPI condemns RTÜK fines on critical media outlets

"RTÜK's fines targeting certain broadcasters that continue to air critical coverage are part of a clear pattern to punish free media," says the IPI's Turkey coordinator.

12 February 2021

Ebubekir Şahin reelected as RTÜK head

Ebubekir Şahin reelected as RTÜK head

Şahin also holds seats at the boards of the Press Advertising Agency (BİK), an agency responsible for distributing public notices in newspapers, and the state-run Halkbank.

25 January 2021

RTÜK fined Halk TV because 'media can overthrow the government'

RTÜK fined Halk TV because 'media can overthrow the government'

The pro-opposition broadcaster has brought a fine imposed by the media authority to the court.

25 January 2021

Turkey’s media authority fines broadcasters Halk TV and TELE 1

Turkey’s media authority fines broadcasters Halk TV and TELE 1

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has fined Halk TV over the remarks of politician Fikri Sağlar about veiled judges and TELE 1 channel over the remarks of a program host accusing the Presidency of Religious Affairs.

13 January 2021

Press Advertising Agency cuts public ads of BirGün over ‘RTÜK’ news

Press Advertising Agency cuts public ads of BirGün over ‘RTÜK’ news

In a news report in October 2020, daily BirGün documented the “public loss” of 450 thousand lira caused by the overseas trips of the members of Turkey’s media authority RTÜK. The public ads of the newspaper are now cut for three days over this report.

12 January 2021

RTÜK fines seven TV channels in December

RTÜK fines seven TV channels in December

The media regulatory body has imposed fines on broadcasters for several reasons, including remarks targeting refugees, students and the president.

31 December 2020

Critical TV outlets paid 25 times higher amount of fines than pro-government ones in 2020

Critical TV outlets paid 25 times higher amount of fines than pro-government ones in 2020

An RTÜK member from the main opposition party has released a report on penalties imposed on TV channels this year.

28 December 2020

HRW: Turkey's media authority imposing punitive sanctions on critical media outlets

HRW: Turkey's media authority imposing punitive sanctions on critical media outlets

"The Radio and Television Supreme Council should stop serving as a means to censor and intimidate media," HRW's Europe and Central Asia director has said.

15 December 2020

HDP files a criminal complaint against pro-government TV channel

HDP files a criminal complaint against pro-government TV channel

HDP has filed a criminal complaint against the ATV for replacing the leaves and stars in its logo with hand grenades and bullets. The party has also appealed to the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) about the issue.

15 December 2020

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

Media authority fines Habertürk TV over opposition MP's remarks during program

Media authority fines Habertürk TV over opposition MP's remarks during program

An investigation was opened against an opposition deputy for "insulting the army" after he criticized the sale of a military factory to Qatar.

2 December 2020

IPI report: Turkey's social media law, regulatory bodies threaten free public debate

IPI report: Turkey's social media law, regulatory bodies threaten free public debate

"The government is determined to use all available tools to suppress criticism whether on broadcasters, in print and online," says IPI Head of Europe Advocacy Oliver Money-Kyrle.

2 December 2020

Main opposition MP under investigation for criticizing military factory's sale to Qatar

Main opposition MP under investigation for criticizing military factory's sale to Qatar

"The army of the state is sold to Qatar for the first time in the history of the Republic," CHP deputy Başarır said during a TV program.

30 November 2020

Media authority fines broadcasters over comments on government, army

Media authority fines broadcasters over comments on government, army

The RTÜK has fined six TV channels, including two critical of the government.

6 November 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

‘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

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