NATO has refused accreditation to several Turkish media organizations intending to report on the 2026 summit scheduled to be held in Ankara. Affected outlets include İlke TV, Cumhuriyet daily, NOW TV, and Medyascope. NATO officials have stated the decision is final and declined to provide specific reasons for the denials. The move restricts Turkish media’s ability to directly cover a major international event hosted in Turkey. This decision has raised concerns about press freedom and transparency surrounding the summit. The accreditation refusals were reported initially by İlke TV on Wednesday. NATO has not offered any indication of a potential review of the decision.