İstanbul-based independent broadcaster Açık Radyo (Open Radio) has applied to Turkey’s Constitutional Court, claiming that the revocation of its terrestrial broadcasting license in 2024 violated freedom of expression, press freedom and its right to a fair trial, the Bianet news website reported. The application follows a Council of State ruling upholding a decision by RTÜK to cancel the station’s license over its failure to implement a five-program suspension. Açık Radyo says the suspension was not carried out because an electronic attachment specifying the broadcast dates could not be opened due to a technical problem. Açık Radyo argued that the license was canceled without its defense being heard and without consideration of the technical failure. Founded in 1995, Açık Radyo was known for programs on human rights, minority issues, culture, climate change and the environment.