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PoliticsTurkish police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts

Turkish police raided the Istanbul headquarters of pro-opposition channel Halk TV, disrupting its live broadcasts. The station said staff could not enter on Wednesday morning and a new manager had been appointed. Turkish media reported that financial crimes police searched the building and that 17 arrest warrants were issued in a raid linked to the channel’s owner.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-14 06:32Original

Turkish police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
Turkish police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcastsPolitics