CNN Turkey .. Your Full Guide

In this guide, I’ll share my experiences as a foreigner discovering and accessing CNN Turkey (CNN Türk) in Turkey as a news source. Whether you’re visiting Turkey or moving here as an expat, you too may find CNN Türk a reliable way to stay informed.

After asking around, I learned many Turks consider CNN Türk one of the most professional mainstream news sources. Intrigued, I decided to check out CNN Türk for myself.

Getting Oriented with CNN Türk

As someone new to Turkish media, seeing the familiar CNN name immediately felt reassuring. Flipping through channels one night, the bold red CNN Türk logo caught my eye – this was my chance to check them out.

I tuned into CNN Türk’s evening newscast. Right away, the modern HD studio and polished production values impressed me. The anchors and graphics radiated professionalism and credibility.

The reporting style also felt more serious, lacking the sensationalism of some other Turkish news channels. CNN Türk takes time to provide context around developments, not just chase headlines.

Finding CNN Türk on Turkish TV

Once I decided to watch CNN Türk, I researched how to access it on local television:

• Satellite – I receive CNN Türk’s SD broadcast on 12034 MHz vertical polarization. There’s also a HD version on 12245 MHz horizontal.
• Cable – Major providers like Digiturk (channel 42) and KabloTV (channel 58) carry CNN Türk.
• IPTV – CNN Türk is available on Turkish IPTV services like Tivibu and TVPlus.
• Online – Live streaming is available at CNN Turk website, Useful when traveling abroad.

I programmed CNN Türk’s satellite channel numbers into my TV to easily tune in anytime.

CNN Turkish Frequency (HD)

CNN Turkish Frequency (SD)

CNN TURK TV TERRESTRIAL BROADCAST FREQUENCIES

CNN TURK RADIO FREQUENCIES

CNN Turkey Programs

Beyond newscasts, CNN Türk has various shows covering technology, culture, politics, business, and more. Some programs I enjoyed:

• Kültür Sanat – Profiles Turkish arts/culture figures. Even with limited Turkish, I found these segments engaging and informative.
• Tarafsız Bölge – Heated debates on Turkish current affairs. Watching helped improve my vocabulary.

CNN Türk’s documentaries use slick graphics to break down complex issues. I always learn something new.

Tips for Foreigners to Get the Most from CNN Türk

Here are some tips to help foreigners and visitors better understand and access CNN Türk:

• Toggle Turkish subtitles – Enables you to associate spoken words with written text.
• Focus on visuals/formatting – Lets you grasp the gist of shows even without fluent Turkish.
• Scan CNN TÜRK Haber – Website may feature text stories translated into English.
• Ask Turkish friends – They can explain context around major local news developments.
• Learn common vocabulary – Newscast terms like “siyaset” (politics) and “ekonomi” (economy) are helpful.

CNN Turkey Live Bodcast

For those abroad or without access to CNN Türk through a Turkish TV provider, the news channel offers a live stream on its website cnn.com.tr. By going to the “CNN TÜRK Canlı Yayını” section of the website, you can watch the live CNN Türk broadcast in real time straight from your computer or mobile device.

Contact CNN Turkey

For those in Turkey who have an important news tip or story to share, CNN Türk offers a WhatsApp “ihbar hattı” (news tip line) where information can be submitted confidentially.

By messaging 0530 918 6 918 on WhatsApp, you can send videos, photos, or details about a potential news story. CNN Türk journalists monitor this number for leads from citizen journalists and sources across Turkey.