At least 58,000 domains blocked in January – February 2024

EngelliWeb project of the Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD) identified that at least 58.301 domain names/subdomains were blocked in January and February 2024 from Turkey. This number may increase with newly identified domains. The final results will be shared in detail in the EngelliWeb 2024 report.

Number of blocked domains/subdomains in January and February 2024 by the blocking authority:

Blocking AuthorityNumber of Domains
Information Technologies and Communication Board (BTK)45.879
Turkish Football Federation (TFF)11.486
Capital Markets Board331
General Directorate of National Lottery Administration254
Judicial organs (criminal judgeships of peace, public prosecutors’ offices and by the courts)164
Department of Tobacco and Alcohol (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry)114
Ministry of Health, Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency67
Directorate of Spor Toto Organization5
Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency1