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Our Services

RFE/RL journalists operate in some of the world’s most restrictive media environments. Learn more about where and how we work to bring audiences trusted news. 

Afghan Service

Despite significant pressure from the Taliban, Radio Azadi is one of the most popular and trusted media outlets in Afghanistan.

Languages: Dari, Pashto

Armenian Service

Radio Azatutyun pairs exemplary journalism with digital innovation to be a leading source of credible, independent news in Armenia.

Languages: Armenian, English, Russian

Azerbaijani Service

Despite near-total government control over the media, Radio Azadliq has built a reputation as a leading source of independent news in Azerbaijan.

Languages: Azerbaijani

Balkan Service

Radio Slobodna Evropa provides independent news in challenging media landscapes across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia.

Languages: Bosnian, Montenegrin, Serbian

Belarus Service

Radio Svaboda overcomes significant censorship and pervasive disinformation to provide audiences in Belarus with accurate and independent reporting.

Languages: Belarusian

Bulgarian Service

Svobodna Evropa provides independent reporting in Bulgaria against the backdrop of a media landscape weakened by monopolistic ownership and corruption.

Languages: Bulgarian
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Current Time

A 24/7 Russian-language TV and digital network, Current Time provides an alternative to Kremlin-controlled news and information.

Languages: Russian

Georgian Service

Radio Tavisupleba provides independent journalism in an increasingly polarized media landscape in Georgia.

Languages: Georgian, Russian

Hungarian Service

Szabad Európa provides objective reporting in Hungary, where independent journalism is increasingly under threat.

Languages: Hungarian

Kazakh Service

In Kazakhstan’s challenging media environment, Radio Azattyq offers informed and accurate reporting that exposes corruption and counters Chinese and Russia disinformation.

Languages: Kazakh, Russian

Bylines: Afghan Journalist Farida Sial Reports on Her Country in Exile

In the new series Bylines: The People of RFE/RL, Radio Azadi journalist Farida Sial explains how she covers the changes to Afghans’ lives since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.

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