The newspaper Narvskaja Gazeta started its work in 1991. Its predecessor Narvski Rabotši appeared 80 years ago. The newspaper belongs to the members of the editorial board. They say there is little money.
People are tired of the newspaper business. 'We are old and want more time for family and friends,' said the newspaper's editor-in-chief Tatjana Zavjalova.
The newspaper is being sold for 7000 euros for the print edition and 7000 euros for the web edition. The buyer is chosen carefully, as the newspaper must continue to be published. 'We want such an important newspaper to remain in Narva,' said Zavjalova.
Narvskaja Gazeta is Narva's last paid newspaper. Its competitors are free advertising papers and the regional newspaper Põhjarannik. Põhjarannik is in no hurry to buy the newspaper because it is difficult to sell in Ida-Viru County.
'People want to read, but the paywall removes them. Estonians find it hard to understand that Russian-language information is much larger. If they have to pay, people go elsewhere,' said Põhjarannik's editor-in-chief Erik Gamzejev.
Narvskaja Gazeta comes out once a week. The newspaper has 2000 subscribers and is printed in 8000 copies.