Trt World ✅
: Approximately 70% of funding comes from taxes on electricity bills and sales of TV/radio receivers, with the remainder from government grants and advertising.
: Operates 24/7 with four newsrooms worldwide to provide continuous coverage.
: Explicitly aims to show world events from a Turkish viewpoint and give "voice to the voiceless" by covering under-reported regions like Myanmar and Afghanistan. TRT World
: Originally launched with a diverse group of international journalists from outlets like Al Jazeera, the BBC, and Reuters. Over time, management and staff have become increasingly Turkish-led—a process some researchers describe as "Turkification".
: Reports suggest that certain domestic Turkish topics and news concerning the Middle East are subject to internal censorship or require high-level approval. : Approximately 70% of funding comes from taxes
: In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice ordered TRT's U.S. office to register as a foreign agent, citing government control over its funding and leadership.
: Produces documentaries and long-form features centered on human-interest stories behind global statistics. Critical Perspectives : Originally launched with a diverse group of
: Broadcasts through television, a YouTube channel with over 1 million subscribers, and various social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok . Operational Structure & Funding