List of newspapers in Turkey facts for kids

Newspapers are like daily storybooks that tell us what's happening in the world and in our own country. In Turkey, newspapers have been around for a long time! Back in 1941, there were about 141 newspapers, and they printed nearly 60,000 copies every day. Just five years later, in 1946, the number of newspapers grew a lot, reaching over 2,000! This shows how important newspapers became for people to get their news.

Some Turkish newspapers

National Newspapers in Turkey

National newspapers are big newspapers that are read all over the country. They cover news from all parts of Turkey and sometimes international news too. These newspapers often have different ideas or "political alignments," which means they might support certain political views or groups.

Here are some of the most widely read national newspapers in Turkey, based on how many copies they sold each week in 2016:

• Hürriyet: This is one of the most popular newspapers. It's considered a mainstream newspaper, meaning it tries to appeal to a wide range of readers.
• Sabah: This newspaper is known for supporting right-wing ideas and the AKP.
• Posta: This is a mainstream tabloid newspaper, which means it often focuses on more sensational or popular stories.
• Sözcü: This newspaper usually supports centre-left ideas and social democracy.
• Habertürk: This newspaper is generally considered centre-right.
• Fotomaç and Fanatik: These are popular newspapers that focus only on sports news.
• Milliyet: Another well-known newspaper with a centre-right viewpoint.
• Yeni Şafak: This newspaper often shares conservative and Islamist views.

Many of these newspapers are owned by large companies called "media groups," like Demirören Group or Turkuvaz Media Group.

Newspapers in Other Languages

Turkey is a country where people speak many different languages. Because of this, there are newspapers published in languages other than Turkish. This helps people who speak these languages stay informed.

Some newspapers are published in English, like Daily Sabah and Hürriyet Daily News. These are helpful for people visiting or living in Turkey who speak English.

There are also newspapers in other languages, such as:

• Şalom: This newspaper is published weekly in Ladino, a language spoken by some Jewish communities.
• Agos, Marmara, and Jamanak: These newspapers are published in Armenian.
• Azadiya Welat: This newspaper is published in Kurdish.
• Aujourd'hui la Turquie: This is a monthly newspaper in French.
• Apoyevmatini and İho (Yankı): These newspapers are published in Greek.

Local Newspapers

Besides national newspapers, many cities and towns in Turkey have their own local newspapers. These newspapers focus on news that is important to the people living in that specific area, like local events, community news, and city government updates.

For example, cities like Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir have many local newspapers. Smaller cities and towns also have their own papers, like Adana Haber in Adana or Bursa Hakimiyet in Bursa. These local papers help people stay connected to what's happening right where they live.

Online Newspapers

Today, many people read news on the internet. Just like printed newspapers, there are many online newspapers in Turkey. These websites provide news updates throughout the day, often with videos and interactive features. Some of the most popular online news sources include En Son Haber, Haberler, and Mynet Haber. Many traditional newspapers also have their own websites where you can read their articles online.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Periódicos de Turquía para niños