content tagged with Roj TV

Investigation against Zarakolu over being Roj TV Correspondent

Investigation against Zarakolu over being Roj TV Correspondent

Journalist and human rights defender Ragıp Zarakolu has been charged with “being a correspondent” for the interview he gave to Roj TV.

26 October 2015

"We Will Be on Air Again With New Channels Soon”

ERDAL ER FROM NUÇE TV

"We Will Be on Air Again With New Channels Soon”

“We certainly believe that we will be on air with our new channels soon. We are working on the issue,” Erdal Er, a programmer from recently unlicensed Nuçe TV told bianet.

20 August 2013 Elif Akgül

ROJ TV Files For Bankruptcy

ROJ TV Files For Bankruptcy

Saying that ROJ TV and producer firm Mezopotamya TV were unable to make a payment of 10 million Danish krones (roughly 1.4 million euros), ROJ TV General Manager Imdat Yılmaz said they filed for bankruptcy.

IHD: Denmark Violated Copenhagen Criteria

IHD: Denmark Violated Copenhagen Criteria

IHD protested Denmark’s decision on the closure of pro-Kurdish channels MMC, NUÇE and ROJ TV.

"Our Language, our Eyes, our Ears"

ROJ TV SATELLITE BROADCAST STOPPED

"Our Language, our Eyes, our Ears"

Eutelsat suspended the broadcast of the Kurdish television channel Roj TV. As of 22 January, it can be watched via the internet only. Reporters Without Borders condemned Eutelsat's decision. Bianet asked the viewers what Roj TV meant to them.

27 January 2012 Nilay Vardar

Kurdish Roj TV Received Fine but Remains on Air

Kurdish Roj TV Received Fine but Remains on Air

A Danish court rejected the request to close down the Kurdish Roj TV channel and ruled for a monetary fine of DKK 65,000. The satellite channel was alleged of having connections with the PKK.

11 January 2012

Trial against Lawyer Rişvanoğlu Postponed again

Trial against Lawyer Rişvanoğlu Postponed again

Lawyer Rişvanoğlu, tried for his statements made on Roj TV, was represented by 28 lawyers in the hearing on 11 January. The case was adjourned once more to wait for an expert report. The Adana Branch of the Contemporary Lawyers Association harshly criticized the trial.

14 January 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Court of Appeals Approved Sentence against 54 Mayors

Court of Appeals Approved Sentence against 54 Mayors

The Court of Appeals approved monetary fines imposed on 54 mayors, members of the shut-down Democratic Society Party, who had been convicted on the grounds of a letter sent to former Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen to protest the closure of the Kurdish Roj TV.

13 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

"Criminal" Politician Alınak Sentenced to 1 Year in Jail

"Criminal" Politician Alınak Sentenced to 1 Year in Jail

An Erzurum court handed a one-year prison sentence to Alınak, former member of the Democratic Society Party, for saying that "civil disobedience should define current history" on ROJ TV.

2 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Detentions in Belgium, Arrests in France

Detentions in Belgium, Arrests in France

Belgium Courts decided to prosecute Kongra-Gel leader Kartal together with PKK member Aydar and four other people in the context of the PKK operation in Belgium. In three French cities, employees of Roj TV and their family members were arrested.

11 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Roj TV Officials Still Detained in Belgium

Roj TV Officials Still Detained in Belgium

The Belgium police may keep KONGRA-GEL Chair Kartal, Aydar and another six people arrested in last week's raids in detention until 9 March. Kurdish television channel Roj TV claims a loss of € 1.2 million due to the operations. Kurds in several European countries voiced their protest.

8 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Raid on Kurdish Roj TV in Belgium

Raid on Kurdish Roj TV in Belgium

More than ten people were arrested in the course of a police raid in the Roj television studios on Thursday morning in Belgium. The police organized simultaneous raids at 25 places all over Belgium which are supposed to be connected to the PKK.

5 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Temporary Broadcast Permit for ROJ TV in Germany

Temporary Broadcast Permit for ROJ TV in Germany

The German Federal Administrative Court sent the case file of ROJ TV to the European Court of Justice. The court will investigate allegations of "spreading PKK propaganda". The Kurdish television channel is allowed to broadcast until the court will have issued a decision.

1 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

DTP Mayor Convicted For Praising Pro-Kurdish Roj TV

DTP’s Batman Mayor Hüseyin Kalkan gets convicted for praising the pro-Kurdish Roj TV. He was fined 9000 YTL (about 4500 Euro).

3 September 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Hayat TV Is Back After Three Weeks

Hayat TV Is Back After Three Weeks

Hayat TV, which was accused of aiding the pro-Kurdish Roj TV, is back to broadcasting after it resolved the bureaucratic problems encountered in the process.

7 August 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Hayat TV’s Satellite Connection Cut Off

Hayat TV’s Satellite Connection Cut Off

Britain based Hayat TV channel's broadcasting is cut for charges of separatism. General Director Çubukçu rebuffs the charges as a political move. Çubukçu vows to resume broadcast through staunch legal struggle.

17 July 2008 Bawer Çakır

Kurdish Workers Party Is Not Releasing German Climbers

Kurdish Workers Party Is Not Releasing German Climbers

Kurdish Workers Party is not releasing the three German mountain climbers it kidnapped a few days ago. It wants Germany to end its hostile policies against Kurdish people and them. It also wants Turkey to stop its operations.

Newspaper Dismisses Writer Speaking on Roj TV

Erdogan Aydin has been dismissed by Cumhuriyet newspaper after taking part in a programme concerning religious education on the Kurdish Roj TV channel.

6 November 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Roj TV Letter Trial Waits for Danish Answer

A trial concerning the letter that 56 mayors sent to Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen will continue after response from Denmark.

12 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Acquittal after Criticising Military Operations

A lawyer and a politician who spoke to Roj TV, the Kurdish satellite television which is not allowed in Turkey, have been acquitted for criticising military operations in the Tunceli area as not solving the problem.

22 August 2007 Erol Önderoğlu