RTÜK had imposed a 10-day blackout penalty on Sözcü TV. However, the Ankara Administrative Court has suspended this decision.

This decision was part of severe penalties imposed on several television channels following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu. RTÜK had penalized many channels during this process.

The court's decision to suspend RTÜK's penalty is a significant step for media freedom. This situation protects the public's right to access information, which is a positive development.

Sözcü TV was set to blackout starting June 1. However, with the court's ruling, this implementation has been halted. Media representatives view this as a favorable development.