### [2026-10-30](/feed/2026/10/30/index.md)

##### Russia
# Russian independent newspaper "Novaya Gazeta" announces plans to cease operations on 9 November, citing pressure from Russian authorities. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/russian-investigative-newspaper-novaya-gazeta-says-it-is-shutting-down-after-2026-10-30/)

### Changes:

1. "Novaya Gazeta" announces plans to cease operations on 9 November, saying that pressure from Russian authorities has forced the newspaper to close. ([https:--www.lemonde.fr-en-international-article-2026-10-30-russia-s-last-free-newspaper-novaya-gazeta-closes-as-press-freedom-faces-its-swan-song_6767422_4.html "Le Monde"]) _2026-10-30 14:19:10 (First version)_
1. Russian independent newspaper "Novaya Gazeta" announces plans to cease operations on 9 November, citing pressure from Russian authorities.  _(Current version)_

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