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Ankara Court Halts Halk TV Suspension Amid Press Freedom Debate

7/7/2025

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Ankara's Administrative Court has halted the 10-day broadcast suspension imposed on Halk TV by RTÜK, citing controversial remarks made by host Tolga Yarman. RTÜK has a week to appeal the decision. Meanwhile, Sözcü TV faces a 10-day blackout starting July 8, intensifying the ongoing debates surrounding press freedom in Turkey.

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Ankara's Administrative Court has halted the 10-day broadcast suspension imposed on Halk TV by RTÜK, citing controversial remarks made by host Tolga Yarman. RTÜK has a week to appeal the decision. Meanwhile, Sözcü TV faces a 10-day blackout starting July 8, intensifying the ongoing debates surrounding press freedom in Turkey.