Turkey opens Spotify probe after ‘provocative playlist’ complaint
- Turkey's competition authority opened an investigation into allegations that Spotify's strategies and policies caused anti-competitive effects in the music industry.
- The authority will examine if Spotify gave more visibility to some artists and engaged in unfair practices in royalties distribution, violating competition law.
- Spotify said its operations comply with laws but it will cooperate with the investigation, despite lacking details on its scope or focus.
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The Erdogan regime targets Spotify. It is about unpleasant playlists. Beliefs of Turkish society would be mocked.
The Turkish authorities are taking action against the Swedish audio provider Spotify. They are talking about distortions of competition and violations of religion. The real reasons are probably different.
Certain playlists at Spotify have long been a thorn in the eye of Turkish authorities. The titles are provocative and offensive - and should be deleted immediately, it says. However, the Swedish company does not meet the demands. Now he is in trouble.
Türkiye opens Spotify probe after ‘provocative playlist’ complaint
Türkiye’s competition authority has launched an investigation into Spotify for anti-competitive practices as a deputy minister demanded legal action over “provocative” playlists allegedly offensive to the president’s wife and disrespectful of Islam.
Turkey opens Spotify probe after ‘provocative playlist’ complaint
Turkey’s competition authority has launched an investigation into Spotify for anti-competitive practices as a deputy minister demanded legal action over “provocative” playlists allegedly offensive to the president’s wife and disrespectful of Islam.
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