Meltem TV

Meltem TV, a privately owned entity headquartered in Turkey, was founded in 1994 and operates as a broadcast television and radio station. With approximately 60 employees, the company reported $3.6M in revenue as of 2023, functioning as a tier 3 media tech buyer. Meltem TV serves as a Turkish national broadcasting station and the primary media organ for the Independent Turkey Party (BTP), promoting the ideological legacy of its founder, Prof. Dr. Haydar Baş. Based in Istanbul, the channel features an editorial blend of Turkish nationalism, social justice, and a specific interpretation of Islamic history centered on the "Ehl-i Beyt" (House of the Prophet). Its programming is anchored in political and economic advocacy, frequently promoting the "National Economy Model" as an alternative to global capitalism, and providing a platform for the party's current leader, Hüseyin Baş. Distributed nationwide via the Türksat satellite and major digital platforms, the channel maintains a dedicated niche viewership by combining its distinctive socio-political analysis with traditional cultural segments, agricultural advice, and high-definition news coverage of both domestic and international affairs.