Central/SE Europe
Moldovan Journalist Gets 15-Year Jail Sentence in Breakaway Region
A court in the breakaway region of Transdniester has sentenced Moldovan journalist Ernest Vardanean to 15 years in prison for espionage. The conviction prompted protests by the international community that…
Outspoken Serbian Journalist Beaten, Hospitalized
A Serbian journalist and RFE/RL contributor known for his strong stance against nationalism and sports hooliganism was attacked in Belgrade.
Romanian President: Moldova Protests Similar to 1989 Revolution
During a visit to RFE/RL’s Prague headquarters today, Romanian President Traian Basescu compared neighboring Moldova’s recent post-election protests to Romania’s 1989 anti-communist revolt.
Moldova’s “Twitter Revolution”
As several thousand protestors returned to the streets of Moldova’s capital for a third day to protest the Communist Party victory in Sunday’s elections, RFE/RL’s Bureau Chief in Chisinau was…
RFE/RL Journalists Face Violence and Harassment
A new report examining press freedoms throughout the world demonstrates that Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) broadcasts to some of the most closed societies on earth.
Moldovan PM Visits RFE/RL
Marking the first-ever visit of a Moldovan head of state to RFE/RL’s Prague headquarters, Moldovan Prime Minister Zinaida Greceanji met with journalists to answer questions about Moldova’s “frozen conflict” in…
Bosnian President Optimistic on Future
A member of the three-person Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Zeljko Komsic visited RFE/RL headquarters in Prague today to discuss developments in his country and the outlook for the future.
RFE/RL Poll: Russians Cynical on Elections
Two thirds of Russian voters do not believe parliamentary elections to be held next month will be “honest” or fair, according to a poll commissioned by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Moldovan President Tells RFE/RL Transdniester Solution In Sight
Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin expressed optimism, in an exclusive interview with RFE/RL that a solution is in sight to Moldova’s 15-year conflict with its breakaway Russian-speaking Transdniester region.
In Exclusive Interview, Gates Says Russia A Strategic Partner For U.S.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said today the U.S. will continue to view Russia as a strategic partner “until and unless it proves otherwise”.