2 publishers · first seen Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:16 UTC · updated Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:33 UTC
Novaya Gazeta, Russia's most celebrated independent newspaper, closed its Moscow offices on November 9, 2026, citing relentless pressure from the Russian government. The newspaper, which had been a prominent voice for investigative journalism and human rights, announced its closure on October 30, 2026. The final blow came when the paper was evicted from its offices and cut off from its donation system. Novaya Gazeta, founded in 1993, was known for its fearless reporting on corruption and human rights abuses, and had been a thorn in the Kremlin's side for years. The closure marks the end of an era for independent journalism in Russia, as the paper had been steadily stripped of its staff, reach, and ability to publish. Some of its staff have moved to Europe and set up a separate publication, Novaya Gazeta Europe, which remains unaffected by the Moscow closure.
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