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Marking 60 Years Since The First RFE Broadcasts To Czechoslovakia

On May 1, 1951, the first director of the “Voice of Free Czechoslovakia” vowed that RFE’s programs would “smash the communist monopoly on speaking to the Czech nation.”

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No Room For Passivity In Fight For Free Media

At celebrations last night marking the 60th anniversary of RFE’s broadcasts to Czechoslovakia, an expert panel discussed the role of a free media in promoting democracy and civil society around…

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Veteran CNN And Turner Broadcasting Executive Named RFE/RL President

Steven W. Korn, former Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of CNN, has been named RFE/RL President and CEO by the board of directors of RFE/RL.

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‘Radio Azadliq Saved My Life’ Says Released Azerbaijani Journalist

In his first interview after being released from prison today, journalist Eynulla Fatullayev told RFE’s Azerbaijan Service, Radio Azadliq, “We cannot let independent, critical journalism disappear in Azerbaijan.”

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Congressman Dan Burton: Cutting Ties With Pakistan ‘Would Be Tragic’

In an interview with RFE, Congressman Dan Burton (R-Ind.) restated his support for continued engagement with Pakistan following the death of Osama bin Laden.

Radio Europa Libera: The Legacy Of RFE’s Romanian Broadcasts

A look back on the 60th anniversary of RFE’s first Romanian broadcasts.

Havel Congratulates RFE On Anniversary Of First Czechoslovak Broadcasts

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC — Thanks to President Vaclav Havel, who took the time to draft a statement congratulating RFE/RL on the 60th anniversary of its first Czechoslovak broadcasts. English translation…

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Czechs and Slovaks Celebrate RFE Legacy

At celebrations marking this month’s 60th anniversary of RFE’s first broadcasts to communist Czechoslovakia, key personalities from Czech and Slovak politics and culture praised RFE’s role in toppling communism in…

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Prime Minister Sarkisian Commends “Useful Dialogue” with RFE’s Armenian Service

Armenian Prime Minister Sarkisian praised RFE for “exposing the country’s problems and shortcomings” and called it “an integral part” of Armenia’s life.

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