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14 October 2026
Turkey: Government raids, takes over top news channel
Turkish authorities have raided the Istanbul offices of Halk TV, halting broadcasts, appointing a trustee and opening an investigation. It is the latest chapter of a decadeslong media capture by President Erdogan.
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