- Decision could lead to Turkey blocking DW, VOA websites
- Bulk of Turkish media coverage favours President Erdogan
ANKARA, Feb 23 (Reuters) – German broadcaster Deutsche Welle and U.S.-based Voice of America said they will not apply for licences in Turkey as requested by the country’s media watchdog, a decision that could lead to their websites being blocked there.
The vast majority of Turkey’s mainstream media outlets are seen as close to the government, with coverage favouring President Tayyip Erdogan and his allies. Turks have increasingly resorted to alternative outlets, some foreign-owned, and social media for news.
On Monday, Turkey’s RTUK media watchdog gave Deutsche Welle, Voice of America and Euronews 72 hours to apply for online broadcasting licences to operate in Turkey.
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Peter Limbourg, director general of Deutsche…
