The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has revoked the license of the independent radio station Açık Radyo. The decision comes after the station was penalized for a broadcast that mentioned the Armenian Genocide on 24 April.

The cancellation of the license was based on the station's failure to comply with previous sanctions imposed by RTÜK, which included administrative fines and a five-day suspension of broadcasts. Despite paying the fines, Açık Radyo continued its broadcasts, something RTÜK considered a violation of the sanctions.

RTÜK member Ilhan Taşçı publicly criticized the decision, stating, "The reason given is the station's non-compliance with a previous five-day suspension order for inciting hatred and hostility. However, the broadcaster had paid the fine but did not cease broadcasting. This situation should have been interpreted in favor of the broadcaster."

Speaking about the previously imposed penalty, Necdet Ipekyüz said: "I have already written a dissenting opinion about the penalty. We will deliver it this week. There are various exemplary decisions taken by Turkey on the Armenian question. For example, Diyarbakır Bar Association was tried in 5 cases, 4 of which ended in acquittal. There are many similar cases. Despite these examples, the problem of not discussing an issue and turning it into a punishment is deepened even further."