• $ 1.7
  • € 1.9587
  • ₽ 0.021501
  • ₺ 0.0401
  • £ 2.2273

Turkey approves new law to restrict internet

Turkey approves new law to restrict internet
06.02.2014 18:29
Despite opposition from press freedom and human rights groups, Turkey’s parliament has approved legislation that will tighten government controls over the Internet.

The country’s telecommunications authority will be allowed to block websites for a privacy violation without a prior court decision.The legislation will also force Internet providers to keep records on Web users’ activities for two years and make them available to authorities when requested.The government claims the law will protect privacy and not amount to censorship.(euronews.com)ANN.Az

Similar news
Similar news
Istanbul court prepares for hearings in Imamoglu case
World 17:30
Istanbul court prepares for hearings in Imamoglu case
The Bishkek Protocol for Ukraine
World 17:15
The Bishkek Protocol for Ukraine
Turkey detains three suspects accused of spying for the UAE
World 16:30
Turkey detains three suspects accused of spying for the UAE
Zelenskiy: I will discuss sensitive issues with Trump
World 13:00
Zelenskiy: I will discuss sensitive issues with Trump
Pentagon trains to destroy Russian-made air defence systems
World 12:00
Pentagon trains to destroy Russian-made air defence systems
Russian attack on Kyiv kills one, sparks fires in residential buildings
World 11:00
Russian attack on Kyiv kills one, sparks fires in residential buildings
White House: no more aid for Ukraine, peace plan depends on Russia’s approval
World 10:30
White House: no more aid for Ukraine, peace plan depends on Russia’s approval
Russia seeks to bring in hundreds of thousands of Indian workers
World 10:00
Russia seeks to bring in hundreds of thousands of Indian workers
Macron weighs introducing voluntary military service in France
World 16:30
Macron weighs introducing voluntary military service in France
Anews TV

Our official Youtube channel

Subscribe