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Turkish authorities ban screening of LGBTQI-themed film 'Queer'

Officials say the film, by acclaimed Italian director Luca Guadagnino, threatens public peace and security

Acik Radyo falls silent as Turkish media regulator revokes license

Independent radio station plans to appeal the decision as Turkey pulls its license over an Armenian genocide comment

Turkey evacuates upward of 900 people from Lebanon via naval ships

Two ships deliver humanitarian aid, evacuate Turkish citizens from Lebanon amid Israel's attacks on Hezbollah

Turkey’s media regulator says journalists on YouTube need licenses 

Reporters say it could mean more censorship 

Turkey releases 5 of 15 detained in assault of 2 US Marines

Turkish court rules to hold 10 people in pretrial detention over attacks on two US Marines in the port city of Izmir

Turkey revokes radio station's license for discussing 'Armenian genocide'

Media regulator RTUK accuses an independent radio station of inciting public hatred and enmity over a guest's use of the term 'Armenian genocide' on air

Report reveals high number of child worker deaths in Turkey

Turkey's nongovernmental Health and Safety Labor Watch says at least 695 child workers died in the last 11 years

Turkish court hands pro-Kurdish politicians lengthy sentences over deadly protests

Hundreds of pro-Kurdish protesters took to the streets in predominantly Kurdish provinces of Turkey over the government’s inaction toward IS militants who were advancing to capture Kobani in October 2014

International aid flotilla searches for new flags to sail from Turkey to Gaza

Flotilla in Turkey is looking for new flags to sail to Gaza with 5,000 tons of humanitarian aid after Guinea-Bissau removed its flag from two of the vessels.

Turkey hosted Hamas leader amid growing criticism over inaction in Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh on April 20 in Istanbul and reiterated his support for Palestinians while facing growing public criticism over his government's inaction in Gaza.

Turkey-Israel disagreement over Gaza hits trade relations

Turkey is restricting the export of 54 product groups to Israel, prompting that country to vow to retaliate 

Stakes are high for Turkish president, opposition in local elections

Turks vote Sunday; experts say elections feel like referendum on Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Journalists in Turkey Welcome Ruling Restoring Online Access to Banned News Articles

The court ruling says bans on access violate press freedom and are unconstitutional

Turkey’s Latest VPN Ban is Another Block to Independent Media

Research Shows Gender Gap in Turkey's Media Management

Study of Turkish media finds too few women in leadership roles, journalist union finds

Syriac Christmas Message Stirs Debate in Turkish Parliament

Turkey’s only Assyrian lawmaker delivered a Christmas message in his native Syriac language, and his speech was interrupted by nationalist opposition lawmakers asking him to speak Turkish

Turkey Expects Somali President's Son to Return, Face Trial Over Fatal Traffic Accident

Turkish justice minister says Ankara held meetings with Somali judicial authorities, expects Somali president’s son to face a trial in Turkey over a fatal traffic accident in Istanbul

Turkey’s Media Regulator Votes to Order DW to Obtain License 

Regulator says German broadcaster must comply with licensing; DW says doing so risks censorship

Turkey Targets LGBTQ Community as Erdogan Touts Family Values

Turkey’s president pledges to protect family values in his UNGA speech, while members of the LGBTQ community say they are the target of hate crimes

VOA Website Banned in Turkey for Lack of Broadcast License

International broadcaster cites 'censorship' for failure to apply for an on-demand license