Turkey’s much needed Turksat 5A was due to be launched by SpaceX from Florida on January 4th. Local reports say the launch has been delayed. The urgency to get the satellite into orbit is so that Turksat can secure the orbital rights for Turkey at 31 degrees East. The SpaceX drone barge ‘Just Read The […]
Netflix is testing a linear channel that is currently exclusive to France. The streaming platform began rolling out the channel in select areas on November 5th, with plans to expand throughout the whole of the country during the last few weeks of the year. The OTT channel, branded Netflix Direct, can only be accessed via […]
Netflix has announced a new Netflix Original drama series titled “Midnight at the Pera Palace”, produced by Karga Seven Pictures Turkey, the Turkish production outfit of award-winning LA-based production company Karga Seven Pictures, a Red Arrow Studios company. The eight-episode Turkish language series has started production in multiple locations in Turkey. “Midnight at the Pera […]
Telia Company has agreed to sell its 47.1 per cent holding in Turkcell holding, which owns 51 per cent in the listed company Turkcell Iletisim hizmetleri, to the state owned Turkey wealth fund for $530 million (€471.6m). The transaction also includes, subject to closing, a full and global settlement of all shareholder disputes and litigations […]
Telia Company, in response to media speculation regarding a potential divestment of its stake in Turkcell holding, has confirmed that discussions are currently ongoing with the Turkish wealth fund regarding a potential divestment of its indirect stake in Turkcell for approximately $530 million (€471.8m). In a statement, Telia said: “Negotiations are still ongoing and are […]
BT Sport has secured the rights to broadcast the Turkish Super Lig in the UK and Ireland, beginning with Goztepe v Trabzonspor tonight (June 12th). The Turkish top division, which resumes following a pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic, features the tightest title race in Europe with four teams separated by just four points who […]