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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
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
The RTÜK has announced that it fined the broadcaster for "praising, encouraging terrorism and depicting terrorist organizations as powerful or right."
28 August 2020
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.
19 August 2020
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.
14 August 2020
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.
29 July 2020
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.
23 July 2020
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.
21 July 2020
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."
20 July 2020
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
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.
5 June 2020
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.
1 June 2020
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.
22 May 2020
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.
22 May 2020
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
A pro-government media figure had threatened to kill "at least 50 people" in case of a new coup attempt.
18 May 2020
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.
18 May 2020
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.
12 May 2020
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.
8 May 2020
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).
1 May 2020
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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.
17 April 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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.
26 August 2019
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'
The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has recently brought internet broadcasting under its authority.
5 August 2019
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
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.
1 August 2019
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