Radio Free Europe's Bulgaria, Romania Services to Close
The Bulgarian and Romanian services of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) are set to cease operations on March 31, sources with knowledge of the situation told BIRN, ending two of the most prominent Western-supported journalism initiatives active in the contemporary media environment.
The closures follow that of RFE Hungary and reflect funding cuts by US Congress. The Moldovan service is secure for this year but external funding is being sought.
Full story at : https://balkaninsight.com/2026/02/16/radio-free-europes-bulgaria-romania-services-to-close/
RFE/RL President & CEO @SteveCapus:
"This decision has not been taken lightly and is primarily driven by ongoing budgetary challenges. We are proud of the unflinching, balanced journalism produced by Svobodna Evropa and Europa Liberă România since their return to Bulgaria and Romania in 2019 and are grateful to these teams for their dedication to their audiences – and RFE/RL – over the last seven years."
( @RFEPLPress on X)
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