Police entered the headquarters of Halk TV in Istanbul on Wednesday morning as Turkish authorities appointed a state administrator, known as a kayyum, to oversee the opposition-aligned broadcaster.
According to a statement published by the station on X, broadcasts were suspended and employees were prevented from entering the building.
State administrator appointed
In an emergency post, Halk TV said:
"A kayyum has been appointed, broadcasts have been stopped, and Halk TV employees cannot enter the building."
The station stated that a government-appointed administrator had assumed control of the broadcaster and that its transmission had ceased.
Access blocked for staff
Halk TV reported that employees were unable to access the broadcaster's offices following the police operation.
Television broadcasts were also interrupted, according to the channel's statement.
Major opposition media outlet
The development affects one of Turkey's best-known opposition television networks, which has frequently been critical of the government.
No further official details regarding the appointment of the administrator or the legal basis for the intervention were included in the report.
#SONDAKİKA | Kayyum atandı, yayın durduruldu! Halk TV çalışanları binaya giriş yapamıyor https://t.co/6OA6QM8G1z https://t.co/FzTbEy29pR
— Halk TV (@halktvcomtr) October 14, 2026
