Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta to close, citing pressure from ‘special services’

A prominent Russian independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has announced its closure after facing relentless pressure from authorities, including searches of its senior editor’s home and the detention of one of its journalists earlier this year. The outlet, founded by a former editor who later won a Nobel Peace Prize, cited direct threats from Russian special services as the reason for shutting down operations. In a public statement, the editor-in-chief confirmed the decision, framing it as an unavoidable response to escalating state interference. The move underscores the shrinking space for critical journalism in the country.

Independent outlet, whose former editor won Nobel peace prize, says Russian authorities have forced it to shutEurope live – latest updatesThe Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta has announced it is closing, citing pressure from authorities who recently searched the home of its senior editor and earlier this year detained one of its journalists.“Novaya Gazeta is ceasing to exist,” the editor-in-chief, Sergei Sokolov, said in a video statement published on YouTube on Friday. “The Russian authorities – the Russian special services – have forced the editorial team to end its work.” Continue reading...