Christianity is generally considered a foreign religion in Türkiye, and there are widespread misconceptions about what Christians believe. A new talk show on SAT-7 TÜRK is challenging stereotypes and showing the human face of the faith followed by just 0.2 per cent of Turks. The laid-back format of Believe If You Can is inspired by late-night chat shows. Presented by […]
Iran’s internet blackout has now lasted for two months, and people there are desperate to make contact with the outside world. During a small window of connectivity, one woman’s message to SAT-7 PARS reveals the struggles people inside the country are facing. Internet access in Iran was severed on 28 February at the start of the war with the US […]
The violence across the Middle East has been taking its toll on parents and families. As some grieve the loss of children, others are struggling with displacement and disruption to normal life. The conflict, which started with airstrikes on Iran on 28 February and spread to other parts of the region, has devastated many lives. In Iran, hundreds of children […]
The conflict in Sudan, which reached its three-year anniversary this week, has been described as the war the world forgot. Not because it ended. Not because it eased. But because other conflicts have dominated global headlines: Ukraine, Gaza, and now the crisis across the Middle East. The war in Sudan began on 15 April, 2023, as a sudden eruption of […]
Gaelle and her family were enjoying a happy meal together. But within minutes, the family was shattered when their home in Lebanon was hit in a missile strike. “We were having lunch; laughing a lot as we always do,” Gaelle said. “Then my brothers and I went down to the café my dad had opened for us. He stayed home to rest. […]
In recent days, communities in Türkiye have been shaken by two school shootings; rare and deeply distressing acts of violence in places meant to be safe. On 15 April, in Kahramanmaraş, a teenage student opened fire inside a secondary school, killing eight students and a teacher, and injuring 13 others. The attack took place during the school day, with reports […]
Between tears and gasps, displaced children from the South of Lebanon spread a message of hope with faith-filled prayers after weeks of war. “Jesus you are the friend of children. You went through pain during the Holy Week and so you can understand our pain. Today, I pray for all children who got hurt or lost their homes in the […]
Easter has always held deep meaning in dark times. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where many believers live with uncertainty and hardship, the story at the heart of Easter – a journey from suffering to hope – feels deeply familiar. This year, that message carries particular weight. As Easter arrives in the region during a time of […]
War is often measured in numbers: the dead, the displaced, the wounded. But for those caught up in conflict, war unfolds in moments: a decision made under pressure, a prayer lifted quietly, a choice to stay or go. As conflict affects daily lives in various parts of the Middle East, SAT-7’s broadcasts are revealing how people across the region face […]
As Gulf states continue to face a barrage of drone and missile strikes, threatening the safety of civilians and causing widespread disruption, SAT-7 is connecting people across affected countries through live broadcasts and social media initiatives. Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday 17 March that civilians in Gulf countries are at “grave risk” from the ongoing strikes, many of which have […]