: Approximately 70% of funding comes from taxes on electricity bills and sales of TV/radio receivers, with the remainder from government grants and advertising.
: Independent studies and former employees have characterized the channel as a public diplomacy tool for the Turkish government and President Erdoğan.
: Explicitly aims to show world events from a Turkish viewpoint and give "voice to the voiceless" by covering under-reported regions like Myanmar and Afghanistan. TRT World
: Extensive on-the-ground reporting from conflict zones, including Iraq, Syria, and Gaza .
: Frequently publishes opinion pieces and analysis critiquing Western media representation of Turkey and the Muslim world. : Approximately 70% of funding comes from taxes
: Produces documentaries and long-form features centered on human-interest stories behind global statistics. Critical Perspectives
: Broadcasts through television, a YouTube channel with over 1 million subscribers, and various social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok . Operational Structure & Funding Core Identity & Mission
TRT World is an English-language international news channel based in , and operated by the state-owned Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT). Since its launch in 2015, it has positioned itself as a global broadcaster aimed at providing a non-Western perspective on world events, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Core Identity & Mission