The Audiovisual Council has adopted decisions regarding the suspension of the broadcasts of the "MTV" and "Dunya TV" channels for 3 hours

On February 5, the Audiovisual Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan held a video-format meeting dedicated to recent violations detected on the "MTV" and "Dunya TV" channels.

On February 3, 2025, at 21.28, an advertisement was broadcast on the "MTV" channel without specifying the medical institution's license or certificate number, date of issue, or issuing authority, thereby violating Article 4.3 of the Law "On Advertising". Additionally, the advertisement included the phrase "Migraine treatment is only possible with us", which constituted false advertising in violation of Article 6 of the same law.

Similarly, on February 3, 2025, at 19.40, an advertisement was aired on the "Dunya TV" channel, also failing to indicate the license or certificate number, issue date, and the name of the issuing authority, in violation of Article 4.3 of the Law "On Advertising".

Following discussions, the Audiovisual Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in accordance with Articles 39.1.4, 41.1.1, and 41.5 of the Law "On Media" decided to suspend the broadcasts of both television channels for three hours, from 08.00 to 11.00 on February 7, 2025.