A News
A News is a Turkish international English-language news channel launched in 2017, part of the Turkuvaz Media Group.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
A News is a Turkish international news channel that broadcasts in English. It was launched on 3 April 2017, making it Turkey's second English-language news channel after TRT World, which was created in 2015. The channel is part of the Turkuvaz Media Group, a major Turkish media conglomerate that also operates the ATV television network and other outlets. A News positions itself as a voice for Turkey and its region, aiming to provide accurate journalism that reflects facts from different angles and to present Turkey to international audiences while countering what it describes as perception operations. The channel's website, anews.com.tr, offers daily news, breaking news, and analysis covering Turkish and world events, with a focus on diplomacy, security, and regional affairs. Its editorial team includes Erdal Katar as Director in Charge of News Desk and Internet Publications, and Hande Ablak as Audience Services Representative. The channel operates from its headquarters in Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, and maintains a network of contacts and bureaus in numerous cities across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. A News is a sister channel to other Turkuvaz outlets including ATV, A HBR, A Para, and A Spor. As a relatively young international broadcaster, A News competes in a crowded global news market, leveraging Turkey's strategic position to provide coverage of regional developments.
History
A News was launched on 3 April 2017 as an English-language international news channel based in Turkey. It was established as part of the Turkuvaz Media Group, a prominent Turkish media conglomerate. The channel was Turkey's second English-language news outlet, following TRT World which began broadcasting in 2015. From its inception, A News aimed to serve as a voice for Turkey and its region, providing news coverage from a Turkish perspective to international audiences. The channel operates under the commercial title Turkuvaz Yayın Hizmetleri ve Ticaret A.Ş. and is headquartered in Eyüpsultan, Istanbul. It holds HD and SD satellite and cable broadcast licenses for thematic broadcasts on education and culture. Over the years, A News has expanded its digital presence through its website anews.com.tr, offering daily news, breaking news, and analysis. The channel maintains a network of contacts in numerous cities across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, reflecting its international focus. As a sister channel to ATV, A HBR, A Para, and A Spor, A News benefits from the resources and infrastructure of the Turkuvaz Media Group. The channel continues to operate as an active international news broadcaster, covering Turkish and global events with a focus on diplomacy, security, and regional affairs.
- 2017
A News launched as Turkey's second English-language news channel.
Products and positioning
International English-language news channel presenting Turkey and regional perspectives to global audiences.
A News TV channel
International English-language news channel broadcasting from Turkey.
anews.com.tr
Online news portal offering daily news, breaking news, and analysis.
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