On 6 March 2007 the Istanbul First Criminal Peace Court (Istanbul 1. Sulh Ceza Mahkemesi Docket, case No. 2007/384) ordered a blockage of any access to YouTube, a popular video-sharing website. More>>

On 1 April 2007 Turkey's Savings Deposits Insurance Fund (TMSF) has taken control of the management of the Medya Yayin Holding, the second largest media group in Turkey comprising among others the national daily newspaper Sabah and the television stations ATV and Kanal 1 after irregularities in their sales were uncovered. More>>

On 4 May 2007 the Turkish Parliament adopted the Turkish Code 5651, which regulates internet contents and stipulates crimes committed via internet. More>>

A 12-articles “Broadcasting Code of Conduct”, prepared by the Turkish Radio Television Supreme Council (Radyo ve Televizyon Ust Kurulu, RTÜK) and the Turkish Television Broadcasters Association, was signed on 3 July 2007. More>>