Turkish parliament clears the way for Kurdish language broadcasts

Turkey state-run media was authorized to broadcast limited programming in languages other than Turkish in 2002, though programs only started to be aired in 2004.

Güncelleme: 15:10 TSİ 30 Mayıs 2008 Cuma

ANKARA - Turkey’s parliament has cleared the way for the launch of a new television station that will broadcast in a number of different languages, including Kurdish.

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The parliament voted late Thursday to adopt a government proposal to set up the new state-run station, which will broadcast 24 hours a day.

In addition to Kurdish language programming, the station will also air programs in other languages, including Arabic and Farsi, officials said.