Andrew Stroehlein, Communications Director for the International Crisis Group, writes on Reuters AlertNet that Deutsche Welle, is set to announce major cuts to its Russian-language services to Central Asia. Mr Stroehlein says:“Sources tell me their plans include making cuts both in content and delivery method. Programs are being slashed, and more than 50% of programs will be broadcast only over the internet, no longer via shortwave.”
(R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)
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