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TV, magazines, and newspapers are all operated by both state-owned and for-profit corporations which depend on advertising, subscription, and other sales-related revenues.
The law protects press freedom in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and internet access is not restricted. Some media institutions and journalists are openly critical of the government, independent media is active and expresses a wide variety of views. Some journalists have expressed concerns about privacy laws passed in 2014 that could potentially limit investigative journalism. [1] [2]
Northern Cyprus is ranked 76th out of 180 countries in the 2015 World Press Freedom Index of Reporters Without Borders (RSF). [3]
Several local dailies in Turkish language are available, although mainland Turkish papers are generally preferred. Kıbrıs has by far the highest circulation. [4] [5] The U.S. Department of State reported in 2002 that there were opposition newspapers which often criticized the government. [6] Northern Cyprus dailies include Afrika, Avrupa Demokrat Bakış , Detay , Diyalog, Haberdar , Halkın Sesi, Havadis, Kıbrıs , Kıbrıs Postası, Kıbrıslı, Realist, Star Kıbrıs, Vatan, Volkan , Yeni Düzen. Weeklies include Cümbez, Cyprus Dialogue, Cyprus Observer, Cyprus Today, Ekonomi, Star International, Yeniçağ.
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By 2007, there were 4 public radio stations as well as privately owned radio broadcast stations. [7]
After the intercommunal clashes in 1963-1964, Bayrak assumed the role of the public broadcaster for the Turkish Cypriots. It currently produces 6 radio programmes, on FM, MW and SW. [8]
There are 2 public TV stations, and privately owned TV broadcast stations (2007). [7]
Turkish mainland broadcasts are accessible throughout the island.
Bayrak (BRT) is the state television of Northern Cyprus. [9] BRT is also the oldest Turkish Cypriot TV channel, established as a radio station in 1963, and launched its first television broadcast in 1976. [10]
Bayrak Radio-TV operates two television channels (BRT 1 and BRT 2) and four radio stations. Several private television and radio stations also broadcast in Northern Cyprus.
Most of the TV channels in Northern Cyprus also broadcast via satellite, [11] and there is a "Cyprus Packet" in the satellite of Türksat. [12]
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ADSL is the most widespread broadband technology in Northern Cyprus.
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In 2015, "Freedom of Expression and Belief" score of Northern Cyprus is 14/16 according to Freedom House. [13]
The World Press Freedom Index ranked Northern Cyprus 83rd in 2014, 76th in 2015 among 180 countries. [14]
In 2008, the OSCE in a report written by the Turkish Cypriot Human Rights Foundation and the Turkish Cypriot Journalists’ Union reported that the government of the Republic of Cyprus were violating the rights of Turkish Cypriots on the freedom of press. It added that the change in Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation's broadcasting frequency prevented many Turkish Cypriot TV channels broadcasting in Northern Cyprus, thus violating the freedom of the speech. [15]
New TRNC privacy laws (passed in March 2015) are at risk of limiting investigative journalism and sharing of information. [16]
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Part of a series on the |
Culture of Northern Cyprus |
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History |
Cuisine |
Festivals |
Religion |
Music |
TV, magazines, and newspapers are all operated by both state-owned and for-profit corporations which depend on advertising, subscription, and other sales-related revenues.
The law protects press freedom in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and internet access is not restricted. Some media institutions and journalists are openly critical of the government, independent media is active and expresses a wide variety of views. Some journalists have expressed concerns about privacy laws passed in 2014 that could potentially limit investigative journalism. [1] [2]
Northern Cyprus is ranked 76th out of 180 countries in the 2015 World Press Freedom Index of Reporters Without Borders (RSF). [3]
Several local dailies in Turkish language are available, although mainland Turkish papers are generally preferred. Kıbrıs has by far the highest circulation. [4] [5] The U.S. Department of State reported in 2002 that there were opposition newspapers which often criticized the government. [6] Northern Cyprus dailies include Afrika, Avrupa Demokrat Bakış , Detay , Diyalog, Haberdar , Halkın Sesi, Havadis, Kıbrıs , Kıbrıs Postası, Kıbrıslı, Realist, Star Kıbrıs, Vatan, Volkan , Yeni Düzen. Weeklies include Cümbez, Cyprus Dialogue, Cyprus Observer, Cyprus Today, Ekonomi, Star International, Yeniçağ.
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By 2007, there were 4 public radio stations as well as privately owned radio broadcast stations. [7]
After the intercommunal clashes in 1963-1964, Bayrak assumed the role of the public broadcaster for the Turkish Cypriots. It currently produces 6 radio programmes, on FM, MW and SW. [8]
There are 2 public TV stations, and privately owned TV broadcast stations (2007). [7]
Turkish mainland broadcasts are accessible throughout the island.
Bayrak (BRT) is the state television of Northern Cyprus. [9] BRT is also the oldest Turkish Cypriot TV channel, established as a radio station in 1963, and launched its first television broadcast in 1976. [10]
Bayrak Radio-TV operates two television channels (BRT 1 and BRT 2) and four radio stations. Several private television and radio stations also broadcast in Northern Cyprus.
Most of the TV channels in Northern Cyprus also broadcast via satellite, [11] and there is a "Cyprus Packet" in the satellite of Türksat. [12]
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adding to it. (March 2016) |
ADSL is the most widespread broadband technology in Northern Cyprus.
This section needs expansion. You can help by
adding to it. (March 2016) |
This section needs expansion. You can help by
adding to it. (March 2016) |
This section needs expansion. You can help by
adding to it. (March 2016) |
In 2015, "Freedom of Expression and Belief" score of Northern Cyprus is 14/16 according to Freedom House. [13]
The World Press Freedom Index ranked Northern Cyprus 83rd in 2014, 76th in 2015 among 180 countries. [14]
In 2008, the OSCE in a report written by the Turkish Cypriot Human Rights Foundation and the Turkish Cypriot Journalists’ Union reported that the government of the Republic of Cyprus were violating the rights of Turkish Cypriots on the freedom of press. It added that the change in Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation's broadcasting frequency prevented many Turkish Cypriot TV channels broadcasting in Northern Cyprus, thus violating the freedom of the speech. [15]
New TRNC privacy laws (passed in March 2015) are at risk of limiting investigative journalism and sharing of information. [16]
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