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Turkish opposition-leaning Halk TV taken off air after police raid

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Press freedom groups have long criticised Turkey's treatment of critical media under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The government says its actions are lawful.

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Thursday, October 15, 2026 · Day 2 · Politics · Istanbul, Turkey

Turkish opposition-leaning Halk TV taken off air after police raid

Halk TV, an opposition-leaning independent news channel in Turkey, went offline after a police raid. Government-appointed administrators were installed.

Why it matters: The takeover further narrows independent media space in Turkey.

Sources: BBC News · See it on the globe

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Day 1 · Politics · Istanbul, Turkey

Turkish police raid Halk TV as government appoints administrators

Opposition-leaning independent channel Halk TV went off air as police raided it and the government installed new administrators.

Why it matters: The takeover further narrows independent media in Turkey and raises press freedom concerns.

Sources: BBC News · See it on the globe

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