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RFE/RL reports in 27 languages to 23 countries, reaching more than 47 million people every week. With over 1,700 staff, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world.

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Impact

47.6M

People reached every week by RFE/RL’s coverage

1,700+

Staff around the world

27

Languages

23

Countries reached by RFE/RL’s broadcast coverage

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. 

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Afghan Service

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

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Languages: Dari, Pashto
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Armenian Service

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

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Languages: Armenian, English, Russian
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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.

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Languages: Azerbaijani
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Balkan Service

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

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Languages: Bosnian, Montenegrin, Serbian

Belarus Service

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

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Languages: Belarusian
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Bulgarian Service

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

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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.

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Languages: Russian
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Georgian Service

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

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Languages: Georgian, Russian
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Hungarian Service

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

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Languages: Hungarian
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Kazakh Service

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

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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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