MEDIA

After Kars fell under the rule of the Russians, a weekly Russian newspaper began to be published in 1883 named Kars. This paper reached 300 editions. Other Russian newspapers also came to Kars, among them one published in Trabzon by Bolshevik soldiers named Trabzonskaya Pravda” and Pravda coming directly from Russia.

Following the 1917 February revolution in Russia, a newspaper published by Armenian liberals called Banwor arrived, as well as two more Armenian newspapers that took the Dashnak side and were named Ashatavori Dzajn and Dirkerum.

In Turkish, two newspapers published in Azeribaijan,Molla Nasreddin and Tercuman, were distributed in Kars. Riza Karasarov published Yeni Hursit newspaper in 1918 in Kars and Sadayi Millet from Batumi, and Albayrak from Erzurum was published to promote republican ideas. Today nine local newspapers are published, and there are also three local radio stations and a television channel broadcasting in Kars.

BORA NEWSPAPER
Started its publication life in 2004 and sells 350 copies.
Address: Orta Kapi Mahallesi (neighbourhood), S.Yusuf Bey Caddesi (street), Ali Riza Sokak (side street), 107
Tel: 0474 212 42 47 Fax: 0474 212 57 59

CAGDAS KARS HABER NEWSPAPER
Translated as “Modern Kars Newspaper”, it started in 2002 and sells about 500 copies.
Address: Halit Pasa Ishani (office block), 4
Tel: 0474 223 27 83 Fax: 0474 212 22 32
E-Mail:cagdaskarshaber@mynet.com

DENGE NEWSPAPER
This relatively new newspaper established in 2005 sells 250 copies.
Address: Belediye Eski Ishani, Second floor, 120
Tel: 0474 212 34 33
E-Mail:hikmetkarabulak@hotmail.com

HALK NEWSPAPER
Meaning People’s Newspaper, has been published since 1972 and sells about 200 copies.
Address: Halit Pasa Ishani, Ground floor, 9
Tel: 0474 212 52 66 – 212 15 97
E-Mail: halkgazetesi36@mynet.com

HURYURT NEWSPAPER
One of the oldest newspapers that still exists. Started publication in 1955 and sells 350 copies.
Address: Kucuk Kazim Bey Caddesi, 21
Tel: 0474 212 63 04 - 0474 223 13 68
E-Mail: huryurt@mynet.com

KARS POSTASI
Meaning Kars Mail, this newspaper publishes 500 copies.
Address: Yusuf Pasa Mah. Karadag Cad. No:15/B
Tel: 0474 223 1902

ONDER NEWSPAPER
It is distributed locally since 1999, selling 500 copies.
Address: Faikbey Caddesi, 122;
Tel-Fax: 0474 212 19 66;
E-Mail: ondergazetesi@hotmail.com

OLCEK NEWSPAPER
The highest-selling newspaper with 600 copies; it was established in 1990.
Address: Belediye Eski Ishani (Old Municipality office block), Second Floor, 114;
Tel: 0474 212 17 90;
Fax: 0474 212 05 07
E-Mail: olcekgazetesi@hotmail.com

SERHAT KARS NEWSPAPER
With a circulation of 300, this newspaper has been published since 1978
Address: Yusuf Pasa Mahallesi, Ataturk Caddesi, 52
Tel: 0474 223 25 27

SERHAT TV AND RADIO
Kars’ only TV station has been broadcasting since 1993, starting each day at 7am and ending at11.30pm. A thorough bulletin of local news is shown at 8.30pm every night. It also has a 24 hour radio station which can be listened to at the 93.3 frequency. It plays mostly Turkish pop music, with evenings spared for Turkish folk or protest music. On Thursdays between 7-8pm there is a jazz program.
Address: AtatUrk Caddesi, Kale Is Merkezi (Office Center); Fourth floor, 44
Tel: 0474 223 97 97 Fax: 0474 223 70 39

95.5 RADIO KAFKAS
Meaning Caucasus Radio, it is a 24 hour radio station which plays mostly Turkish music but also broadcasts national news.
Address: Kucuk Kazimbey Caddesi, 44
Tel: 0474 212 61 04 – 212 36 88 gsm: 0546 402 80 80
Web: www.karskafkasfm.com

99.3 KAYA FM
This channel broadcasts between 7.30 am and midnight. It is all music programs but unlike others in the early morning between 7 and 9 am you can experience ashik music, and between 3 and 6pm western music is played. On Fridays from 9 am to noon, religious music is played.
Address: Ataturk Caddesi, Kale Is Merkezi, Third Floor, 48
Tel: 0474 212 67 68