VOA’s Macedonian Service is the top-rated international broadcaster in the Republic of North Macedonia, bringing original, exclusive and comprehensive reporting in a challenging media environment that copes with insufficient resources and political pressure on the media. As a trusted source of news, information and analysis, VOA Macedonian contributes significantly to the audience’s understanding of current events and U.S. policies and institutions. Employing a digital-first strategy, the service offers a close look at life in the United States and tells America’s story to the audience, exemplifying the principles of a free press. VOA Macedonian serves as a fact-based alternative to the disinformation provided by outside players with malign interests in the region, Chinese and Russian propaganda in particular, especially following Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.

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