Novaya Gazeta to Close After Years of PressureRussia’s Independent Press Loses a Leading VoiceNovaya Gazeta’s Closure Shows the Stakes of Media Regulation
On October 30, Russia’s independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta said it would close on November 9 after publishing one final issue, citing pressure from authorities.On October 30, Novaya Gazeta said it would close on November 9, after authorities blocked its website, revoked its license and cut off its newsroom’s premises and donation system.On October 30, Novaya Gazeta announced it would close on November 9, blaming official pressure after losing its Moscow premises, donation system and media license.