Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities
- They strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities14 hours agoSteven RosenbergBBC Russia Editor, MoscowReutersAt the editorial offices of Novaya Gazeta, they are packing up and shutting down.
- Everywhere I look there are cardboard boxes and plastic bags.
- For thirty years this has been Russia's most prominent independent newspaper, featuring investigative journalism fiercely critical of those in power.
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- They strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities14 hours agoSteven RosenbergBBC Russia Editor, MoscowReutersAt the editorial offices of Novaya Gazeta, they are packing up and shutting down.
- Everywhere I look there are cardboard boxes and plastic bags.
- For thirty years this has been Russia's most prominent independent newspaper, featuring investigative journalism fiercely critical of those in power.
Sources: BBC News