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Uğur Dündar
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| Born | 28 August 1943 Silivri, Istanbul, Turkey
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| Nationality | Turkish |
| Alma mater | Istanbul University Economics Faculty |
| Occupation | Journalist, anchorman, writer |
| Spouse(s) |
Yasemin Baradan
(m. 1993) |
| Children | 3 |
Uğur Dündar is a well-known Turkish journalist, TV presenter, and writer. He was born on August 28, 1943. He has spent many years working in television and newspapers, sharing important news and his thoughts with people.
About Uğur Dündar
Uğur Dündar was born in a village called Akören. This village is part of Silivri, which is a district in Istanbul, Turkey. He went to Istanbul University and studied journalism there. This helped him prepare for his long career in media.
His Career in Media
In 1970, Uğur Dündar started working at the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT). This is a big public broadcasting company in Turkey. He worked there for more than 20 years. During this time, he became a very experienced and respected journalist.
Later, he became the main news presenter, also known as an "anchorman," at Star TV. He led the news team there until 2011. As an anchorman, he was the face of the news, delivering important information to viewers every day.
Today, Uğur Dündar continues his work in media. He writes articles for the newspaper Sözcü. He also hosts his own program on Halk TV. This means he still shares his opinions and insights on current events.
Role at Fenerbahçe SK
Beyond his media career, Uğur Dündar is also involved with sports. He is the chairman of the high council for Fenerbahçe SK. This is a very popular sports club in Turkey, famous for its football team. He has been in this role since April 9, 2022. Before that, he was also a board member of the club from February 20, 2000, to March 3, 2002.
