OriginalSourceThe Moscow TimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished09:43 UTCSourceThe Moscow TimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished09:43 UTC
“Russia’s Oldest Independent Newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, Announces Closure”
“After more than 30 years in operation, the newspaper said it could no longer function amid mounting pressure from law enforcement authorities.”
Novaya Gazeta to end operation and publish final edition
Key points
- Novaya Gazeta, Russia's oldest independent newspaper, will shut down after over 30 years.
- The publication says authorities forced its newsroom to shut, with a final edition planned.
- Staff layoffs total unknown as the office in central Moscow is vacated by Nov. 9.
- Six reporters have been murdered in connection with investigative work over the years.
- The paper faced censorship laws, loss of license, and pressure from law enforcement prior to closure.
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