Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday the arrest of a journalist, who previously worked for the US-funded Radio Free Europe (RFE), on suspicion of assisting Ukraine in preparing cyberattacks.

Thomas Kent, former head of Radio Free Europe and a specialist in journalistic ethics, believes that satire and humor are effective weapons against disinformation and authoritarian regimes, especially when such regimes make ridiculous statements.

Journalists from the Bulgarian section of Radio Free Europe (RFE) have announced their transition to a new media project called 'Svobodna Tochka', following RFE's legal closure for Bulgaria on April 1st.

Radio Free Europe has located Momčilo Gajić, the leader of a Serbian group suspected of various incidents and previously convicted of espionage and racial discrimination, in Moscow.

A Radio Free Europe discussion featured Željko Bodrožić and Hrvoje Zovko, presidents of journalist associations, debating the extent of government control over media in Serbia and Croatia.

Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported that an Israeli cargo plane flew from Tel Aviv to Belgrade and back on March 5, during the conflict in the Middle East, while Serbia continues its arms exports.

The Radio Free Europe bureau in Montenegro has closed after 25 years, with journalists claiming the closure was illegal and filing a lawsuit. They allege the decision was made by the company president without proper authorization, and are receiving support from the European Federation of Journalists.

The Bulgarian and Romanian services of Radio Free Europe are ceasing operations due to funding issues, as announced by the president of the corporation on X.

The Bulgarian service of Radio Free Europe announced it would cease operations, a decision that became known almost a year after initial reports.

Radio Free Europe's Bulgarian service will cease operations on March 31st following the discontinuation of US funding, a scenario previously announced for Romania.

Russia's security service (FSB) has arrested a former Radio Free Europe journalist, accusing him of treason and collaborating with Ukrainian intelligence by allegedly sending information via Telegram.

ZNM and SSNM, journalist associations, stated that the closure of RSE (Radio Free Europe) is a loss for public interest and emphasized the democratic need for a media pluralism fund to support independent media.

The Romanian and Bulgarian services of Radio Free Europe are set to cease operations at the end of March, marking the end of an era and a further setback for the already fragile media landscapes in both Southeast European EU states.

Radio Free Europe is closing its Macedonian language service and Radio Mashal, its Pashto language service for Afghanistan and Pakistan, citing current budget constraints as the reason for prioritizing other services.

The rule limiting foreigners' stay to 90 days within a 180-day period in Kosovo does not apply to individuals holding dual citizenship, possessing both Kosovan and other documents. This clarification was provided by the director of the legal department of Kosovo's Ministry of Internal Affairs to Radio Free Europe.

Mysterious Israeli transport flights between Tel Aviv and Belgrade on March 5 have raised suspicions of arms transport, according to an analysis by Radio Free Europe of flight tracking data.

The Radio Free Europe bureau in Montenegro has been closed, with the European Federation of Journalists informing EU representatives about the situation and announcing a legal analysis and potential further steps.

Following the closure of its Hungarian and Romanian newsrooms, Radio Free Europe has decided to cease operations in Bulgaria, though the newsroom promises a continuation.

The Bulgarian service of Radio Free Europe (RFE) will cease operations on March 31 due to the discontinuation of US funding.

Radio Free Europe will cease broadcasting in Bulgaria on March 31 due to a lack of US funding, two employees announced on Wednesday. A similar announcement was previously made in Romania.

Thomas Kent, former director of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), discussed the implications of the Trump administration's budget cuts last year, which forced the station to lay off dozens of journalists. He also reflected on the future of physical warfare.

The closure of Radio Free Europe Romania's website is being described as a 'great loss for our media landscape' by a Swiss publication, marking the end of an era for the Romanian service.

Radio Free Europe's Romanian website will cease publishing new content on Tuesday, March 31st, after eight years of operation, though its archive will remain accessible.

A Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (REL) analysis suggests that Serbia's movements are sending serious warnings, with potential miscalculations that could destabilize the Balkans, noting the historical context of arms races.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the solution reached regarding the application of the Law on Foreigners in Kosovo represents a relief for the Serbian people, reports Radio Free Europe.

Radio Free Europe has reported that two private Israeli cargo planes made at least nine visits to Belgrade during February and March, with their cargo unknown, while Serbia simultaneously continues to export weapons.

A discussion on Radio Free Europe's 'Most' program focused on the relationship between the student movement and the opposition in Serbia, and expectations for the upcoming election night and the day after.

The arrest of a Japanese journalist in Iran has puzzled observers and prompted speculation that it is linked to the US threat to attack the country over its nuclear programme. On Tuesday, Radio Free Europe reported the arrest of Shinnosuke Kawashima, the Tehran bureau chief for Japan’s national broadcaster NHK. The US government-funded news outlet reported that Kawashima was first detained on January 20 and later taken to the notorious Evin Prison, which has been used to hold political prison...

Radio Free Europe is facing the cessation of its American funding, leading to uncertainty about its future. The team is actively seeking solutions to continue serving its audience, according to anonymous sources.

In Radio Free Europe's Most (Bridge) program, it was discussed whether Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, by signing laws that threaten the independence of the judiciary and are strongly opposed by Brussels, slammed...