Gokhan Ogut, the CEO of Vodafone Turkey, has decided to step down.
SPI expands in Turkey
SPI International has launched its Funbox 4K/UHD channel, along with five HD services, on Turkey’s Turkcell.
Key execs leave Türk Telekom
Two leading executives have stepped down from their positions at Türk Telekom.
EBU appeals to Turkish government
The EBU has urged the Turkish government to exercise restraint and respect freedom of expression and the freedom of the media following a decree it enacted on July 27.
Legal breakthrough in Turkcell dispute
An arbitration tribunal in London has dismissed claims against LetterOne (L1), Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman’s international investment company, by Turkey’s Çukurova and Ziraat.
Turkish telcos team up
Turkey may soon see the creation of a joint fibre-optic infrastructure company, without the backing of Türk Telekom.
FilmBox expands in Turkey
Four FilmBox channels from SPI International have been launched on the Turkish platform D-Smart.
Boomerang to launch in Turkey
Turner’s kids channel Boomerang will launch in Turkey on Friday, April 23.
Turksat removes IMC TV from satellite
State-owned Turkish Satellite Communications Company (Türksat) has ceased satellite distribution of IMC TV at the order of an Ankara public prosecutor.
New Ultra HD channel from Digiturk
Digiturk has launched a new Ultra HD/4k channel, called Digiturk UHD, on the Eutelsat 7B satellite, home to Digiturk’s pay-TV platform.