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‘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”.

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