Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is a private, nonprofit, multimedia broadcasting corporation that serves as a surrogate media source for 23 countries in 27, including Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and Ukraine.
With over 1,700 staff, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world. Headquartered in Prague, RFE/RL operates local bureaus throughout its broadcast region to better serve its audiences and facilitate the production of compelling, locally oriented programming, in a cost-effective manner.
Reaching more than 47 million people each week, RFE/RL provides what many people cannot get locally: uncensored local and regional news, responsible discussion, and open debate.
Historically known for radio broadcasting behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War, RFE/RL reaches audiences where they are, prioritizing digital platforms and innovative censorship circumvention strategies.
Recent Press Releases
Marc Thiessen and Ilan Berman join RFE/RL Board of Directors
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is pleased to welcome two new distinguished members, Marc Thiessen and Ilan Berman, to its Board of Directors.
Trump Administration secures release of Radio Liberty journalist Andrey Kuznechyk from detention in Belarus
After more than three years of imprisonment in Belarus, Radio Liberty journalist Andrey Kuznechyk has been freed.
American RFE/RL reporter Alsu Kurmasheva released from Russian custody
After more than nine months in prison, American RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva has been released as part of a large-scale prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia. The deal included Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was detained by the Kremlin for 16 months.
Recent Awards
Order of Merit Third Class
Project:
Winner: Maryan Kushnir and Serhiy Horbatenko
Presented by: Ukraine (Country)