Russian newspaper awarded the Charlemagne Medal for Media
The Russian newspaper *Novaya Gazeta* (New Newspaper) has been awarded the 2012 Karl Media Medal. The Board of Trustees announced on Thursday that the editors’ courageous work, carried out regardless of personal consequences, deserves recognition and respect.
Despite state restrictions, the newspaper is committed to the basic democratic values of freedom of opinion and freedom of the press and to safeguarding human rights. Founded in 1993, the newspaper is an independent, opinion-forming press organ in Russia, stated Frauke Gerlach, Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees, in the press release. "The editorial team works under difficult conditions." The newspaper, which is available in Germany, England, France and Spain, among other countries, makes an important contribution to Russia's European network.
Last year's prizewinner, the Italian publisher Inge Schönthal-Feltrinelli, had already emphasized press and media freedom as a key issue in Europe. The award ceremony will take place on May 10 in Aachen. The award is presented in the style of the Charlemagne Prize for an outstanding contribution to European integration in the media sector. (SDA/DPA)
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