Our partner “Anadolu” marks its 106th anniversary
Today, the demand for trustworthy information in the global media landscape is higher than ever. In such a complex era, Türkiye’s leading news agency, Anadolu Ajansı, is not only a news source but also increasingly strengthening its role as a guardian of truth and a reliable source for both national and international audiences.
These days, this large team – one of UzA’s close partners – is widely celebrating its 106th anniversary. Today, April 8, marks the anniversary of the official announcement of this news agency’s activities.
Anadolu Ajansı was founded on April 6, 1920, at the initiative of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, during the critical period of gaining independence. Starting from April 12, news began reaching the public from a small room in a building located in the heart of Ankara.
Yes, operating under the slogan “The Messenger of a Changing World”, the Anadolu agency today does more than just distribute news. It has become the voice of the nation and a living witness to history.
Since its founding, the Agency has played a key role in the state’s information policy and has evolved over time. It has undergone a significant journey, from telegraph to radio and television, and from traditional text to multimedia formats.
Since the beginning of this century, Anadolu has increased its presence internationally. It has opened offices abroad and started producing content in multiple languages. Currently, it works with 49 global news agencies and provides news and content in 13 languages to 137 countries.
Specifically, a Cooperation Agreement was signed in Tashkent on March 29, 2022, between Anadolu and Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA), the country’s main official news agency.
The document was approved during high-level negotiations as part of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit to Uzbekistan. This event elevated media cooperation between the two countries to a new level.
Today, Anadolu Ajansı, which is steadily strengthening its position internationally, is also very active in addressing important societal issues.
In particular, the Agency’s “Yeşil Hat” studies public opinion on climate and environmental issues, while “Teyit Hattı” actively responds to misinformation and verifies data. “Ayrımcılık Hattı,” in turn, fights racism, gender inequality, and hate.
Such initiatives demonstrate that the Agency has become an engaged member of society.
Currently, the Agency’s leadership is focusing on rapidly progressing digital transformation, multimedia content, and international cooperation.
Nodira Kayimova, UzA
Türkiye
