TRT World launches on Freesat

The English language channel is now available to watch in HD and SD on Freesat channel 215.
Reporting on all areas of current affairs from a Turkish perspective, TRT World encourages debate on hot-topic global issues.
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Alistair Thom, managing director at Freesat, said:
“We’re very pleased to be the first free-to-air platform to offer TRT World to UK viewers. In coming to Freesat, TRT World joins the likes of CNN and Al-Jazeera in providing our viewers with an international perspective on news and current affairs from both home and abroad. We’re sure the channel will be popular with Freesat viewers“

Murat Akguc, Managing Director at TRT World said:
“We are pleased to announce the signing of this agreement with Freesat. TRT World is strengthening its worldwide position as a global news organisation and this deal will enable us to reach out to UK homes to provide an alternative viewpoint on world events, challenging perceived narratives and providing a much-needed perspective on news. We will continue to bring the news directly to our audience, wherever they are and in whichever way they prefer to receive it”