Censorship in Turkey
Turkey ban on Wikipedia set to be lifted after court ruling issued
Turkey's ban on online encyclopaedia Wikipedia is set to be lifted after the official publication on Wednesday of a Constitutional Court ruling that the more than two-year block was a violation of freedom of expression.
Turkey Still Major Jailer of Journalists, RSF Says
The latest annual report by Reporters without Borders, RSF, on journalists that were killed, detained and held hostage throughout the world, says Turkey still has one of the worst records on jailing journalists, even though the number is lower now than in other years.
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Online broadcasting platforms, including Netflix, apply to TV watchdog for license
More than 600 internet broadcasting platforms have applied to the Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) to obtain permission and license after the watchdog was officially granted more authority to regulate and monitor sound and visual broadcasting shared on the internet on a regular basis.
Internet radio-TV broadcasts are now under the control of RTÜK
The Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has officially been given the authority to regulate and monitor sound and visual broadcasting shared on the internet on a regular basis.
Turkey’s appeal on Demirtaş's detention going to ECHR
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is set to hear Turkey's appeal on the detention of an opposition leader accused of terrorist links, according to Turkish Justice Ministry on March 19.
Turkish Journalists Association urges media watchdog to be 'neutral'
Turkish Journalists Association (TGC) has slammed Radio and Television Supreme Council's (RTÜK) decision to fine FOX TV, Halk TV, and Tele1, saying the ruling "is a direct intervention to the profession of journalism and is against the Constitution."
Up to 10 years sought for two social media influencers on charges of 'promoting drug use'
An Istanbul prosecutor has sought up to 10 years in jail for two social media figures on charges of "encouraging the use of drugs," Turkish online newspaper Habertürk reported on Dec. 20.
Turks watch TV for more than 3 hours a day: Report
The average person in Turkey spends approximately three-and-a-half hours a day watching TV, according to a research by the Supreme Board of Radio and Television (RTÜK).
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Access ban on online article about sexual abuse allegations 'violation of press freedom': Turkey's Constitutional Court
Turkey's Constitutional Court has found a local court ruling banning access to an online article a "violation of freedom of press and expression," sending the case to an Istanbul court for retrial.
Turkey arrests German national for spreading 'terrorist propaganda'
A German national was arrested in Turkey's southern province of Hatay for "spreading terrorist propaganda on social media," Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency reported on July 25.