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Reporting on Turkish state media receiving award from jihadists is free expression, rules top court

Reporting on Turkish state media receiving award from jihadists is free expression, rules top court

TRT had won compensation from Sendika.org in the case concerning a news report about the public broadcaster receiving an award from the HTS group in Syria. The Constitutional Court has ruled that Sendika.org’s freedom of expression was violated.

Public broadcaster TRT devotes 32 hours to the AKP but only 25 minutes to the CHP in 40 days

Public broadcaster TRT devotes 32 hours to the AKP but only 25 minutes to the CHP in 40 days

On February 6, TRT Haber dedicated 6 hours and 42 minutes to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the AKP, while only providing 38 minutes to Devlet Bahçeli and the MHP, and a mere 1 minute and 23 seconds to Meral Akşener and the İYİ Party. There was no coverage given to Özgür Özel and the CHP.

12 February 2024

TRT correspondent Elif Akkuş taken into custody

TRT correspondent Elif Akkuş taken into custody

Lawyer Ersöz stated that Akkuş was willing to go for questioning if invited, but she was taken into custody.

17 October 2023

German institutions criticize TRT for the series defaming Osman Kavala

German institutions criticize TRT for the series defaming Osman Kavala

Germany-based media-culture-arts organizations made a joint statement and criticized the Turkish public broadcaster for its role in the financing and broadcasting of the production defaming Osman Kavala for whom there is no final verdict in the trial he stands.

23 June 2023 Gürsel Köksal

Turkey's public broadcaster sparks controversy with new series portraying Kavala as 'villain'

Turkey's public broadcaster sparks controversy with new series portraying Kavala as 'villain'

The philanthropist has criticized the series, saying, "As in the indictments used unlawfully to keep me in prison, it is apparent that the actual events have been distorted in this series, aiming to create a perception that I am guilty."

RSF attests media system is rigged, denounces biased coverage of Turkey's election

RSF attests media system is rigged, denounces biased coverage of Turkey's election

The campaign of opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been significantly impeded by an unjust distribution of airtime and editorial control, while the incumbent Erdoğan has utilized tactics like intimidating and detaining independent journalists, as well as acquiring around 85% of the media.

CHP files criminal complaint against public broadcaster over 'biased' coverage

CHP files criminal complaint against public broadcaster over 'biased' coverage

The opposition party claims that TRT refused to broadcast Kılıçdaroğlu's election advertisement without providing any explanation.

Contribution to state channel TRT removed from electricity bills

Contribution to state channel TRT removed from electricity bills

The General Assembly of the Parliament has passed the Bill of Law on Amendments to Some Laws, which also foresees the removal of the TRT contribution share from the sale of electrical energy. It will mean a 1.65-lira reduction in a 100-lira bill.

22 December 2021

2-percent contribution to state channel TRT removed from electricity bills

2-percent contribution to state channel TRT removed from electricity bills

Removing the Energy Fund Fee and the state channel TRT share from electricity bills means that an average bill of 228 lira will be reduced by 3.2 lira.

24 November 2021

Public broadcaster fires employee for commemorating revolutionaries

Public broadcaster fires employee for commemorating revolutionaries

Journalism organizations have held a protest in front of the TRT İstanbul Radio, demanding the reinstatement of Deniz Selmanlı, who had worked for the broadcaster for 22 years.

‘Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT is moving farther from objective coverage’

INTERNATIONAL PRESS INSTITUTE

‘Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT is moving farther from objective coverage’

The IPI has criticized the recent appointments to the state-run TRT’s executive board by a Presidential decree, raising concerns that it has been “turned into an outlet whose primary mission is to spread state propaganda.”

Turkey's state broadcaster to establish religion channel for children

Turkey's state broadcaster to establish religion channel for children

The Presidency of Religious Affairs will also be involved in the project to "shape children's character."

Academic Says State TV Wanted Her to Say Tap Water Cause Diarrhea in Opposition-Held Capital

Academic Says State TV Wanted Her to Say Tap Water Cause Diarrhea in Opposition-Held Capital

Prof. Davutoğlu-Şenol says the spike in diarrhea cases is usual in the periods when schools open.

İmamoğlu Asks Why Municipality Transferred 20-25 Million Lira to a TRT TV Series

İmamoğlu Asks Why Municipality Transferred 20-25 Million Lira to a TRT TV Series

Speaking at a live TV program, İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor İmamoğlu said, “Why would İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality transfer 20-25 million lira to a TV series of TRT? Is it a job of municipal corporations to sponsor a series?”

18 September 2019

‘Kim Jong Un’ Award from İYİ Party to State Channel TRT

‘Kim Jong Un’ Award from İYİ Party to State Channel TRT

İYİ Party İstanbul Provincial Organization has granted “Kım Jong Un press and democracy award” to the state channel TRT.

Demirtaş to be Taken to Ankara Twice for TRT Speech

Demirtaş to be Taken to Ankara Twice for TRT Speech

HDP’s imprisoned Presidential candidate Selahattin Demirtaş will be taken from Edirne to Ankara twice for his election speech.

State Channel TRT Spares 105 Minutes to Erdoğan, 18 Seconds to Demirtaş

State Channel TRT Spares 105 Minutes to Erdoğan, 18 Seconds to Demirtaş

Analyzed as part of the election research by Transparency International, state channel TRT has spared 105 minutes to Erdoğan and 18 seconds to Demirtaş, according to the association’s report.

State-Run TRT Cuts Live Broadcast as Kılıçdaroğlu Shows Documents

State-Run TRT Cuts Live Broadcast as Kılıçdaroğlu Shows Documents

State-run TRT has cut the live broadcast as CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu started to bring documents concerning President Erdoğan’s family and acquaintances transferring money abroad into the open.

28 November 2017

‘Cumhuriyet Doesn’t Remain Silent’ Protest During TRT’s Live Broadcast

‘Cumhuriyet Doesn’t Remain Silent’ Protest During TRT’s Live Broadcast

Three people behind the correspondent put the banners reading “Down With Tyranny, Long Live Freedom” and “Cumhuriyet Doesn’t Remain Silent” as well as Ahmet Şık’s photo into the frame as the TRT team were covering the trial.

34 Detention Order for 34 Former TRT Staff

34 Detention Order for 34 Former TRT Staff

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has ordered detention for 34 former employers of TRT claimed to be users of ByLock, an encrypted communication software allegedly used among members of the Gülen Community.

AA: 19 TRT Employees Arrested

AA: 19 TRT Employees Arrested

Anadolu Agency has reported that 19 TRT workers have been arrested as part of the investigation carried out by Ankara Chief Public Prosecution.

TRT National Television Newscaster: They Forced Me to Read Declaration

TRT National Television Newscaster: They Forced Me to Read Declaration

Turkish Radio and Television Corporation newscaster Tijen Karakaş has gooing live on CNN Türk has noted: “Our hands have been tied in the back. They have threatened me with a gun and forced me to read a declaration”.

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

TRT Sports Channel Appoints Female Editor

TRT Sports Channel Appoints Female Editor

TRT Spor, the sports channel of Turkey’s official TV network, has appointed Derya Oruçoğlu as its editor.

13 January 2015

İbrahim Şahin’s TRT

İbrahim Şahin’s TRT

Assigned as Samsun Governor, TRT’s General Manager İbrahim Şahin is leaving behind his post with a series of controversies. bianet made a compilation.

19 September 2014 Elif Akgül

Demirtaş Criticizes TRT on TRT

Demirtaş Criticizes TRT on TRT

Presidential candidate Demirtaş criticized TRT’s one-sided broadcast with allegorized remarks in his propaganda speech on TRT. TRT News stopped the broadcast after MHP leader Bahçeli’s TRT criticism.

TRT to Demirtaş: We Will Cut Our Live Broadcast

TRT to Demirtaş: We Will Cut Our Live Broadcast

TRT General Manager Şahin said that in the event that Demirtaş repeats his talk targeting the TRT, they would cut the broadcast.

Demirtaş Files Complaint Against TRT

Demirtaş Files Complaint Against TRT

President candidate of People's Democracy Party (HDP) Demirtaş filed a complaint against TRT for its partial broadcasting, requesting a prosecution of involved officials and 100 liras as non-pecuniary damages.

Press Council Urges For Equal Opportunity in Elections

Press Council Urges For Equal Opportunity in Elections

Claiming that Turkey’s state television remained partial in presidential elections, Press Council urged Higher Election Board to provide conditions for equal representation.

TRT Reporter Faces Berkin Elvan Exile

TRT Reporter Faces Berkin Elvan Exile

TRT reporter Elif Akkuş has allegedly been reassigned to a tech support position after sending tweets related to the death of Berkin Elvan. “We don’t know about the case, but there must be a reason for transfer,” HR department said.

17 March 2014 Ekin Karaca

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.

Prof. Cankaya: TRT Serves as Government’s TV Network

Prof. Cankaya: TRT Serves as Government’s TV Network

bianet interviewed Prof. Dr. Özden Cankaya on TRT’s public television broadcasting policies and how it should cover the upcoming elections as Turkey’s official television networked received a lot of criticism for being “pro-government”.

28 January 2014 Elif Akgül

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