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- May- 2023 -23 May
Opposition Activist Roman Protasevich Pardoned by the Belarusian Authorities
Belarusian opposition activist Roman Protasevich was pardoned by the authorities after being sentenced to eight years of imprisonment earlier this month. He was arrested after his Ryanair flight was forced…
- 22 May
Publika TV, Zona M, and TVC 21 Sanctioned for Insufficient Amount of Local Content in Romanian
The Broadcasting Council (BC) imposed fines from 15000 lei to 20000 lei to such TV channels as Publika TV, Zona M, and TVC 21 for the insufficient amount of local…
- 22 May
TV Găgăuzia Channel Fined for Admitting Personal Accusations and Discrimination against the Journalist Mihail Sirkeli
The Broadcasting Council (BC) sanctioned TV Găgăuzia regional public channel with two fines totaling 11000 lei for personal accusations and discrimination against the journalist Mihail Sirkeli, as well as for…
- 19 May
10 TV Ceases Its Activity on the Market of the Republic of Moldova
The Broadcasting Council (BC) ordered to withdraw the broadcasting license for the 10 TV channel for the reason that it had ceased broadcasting in the territory of the Republic of Moldova…
- 17 May
BC: “Some Errors Were Made”. The Fine Applied to Elita TV Channel, Annulled Almost Six Months Later
The Broadcasting Council (BC) annulled its decision to sanction the Elita TV channel because it had allegedly failed to comply with the obligation to standardize the sound level of audiovisual programs…
- 12 May
The New Draft Law on Access to Information Voted by the Parliament in the First Reading
The new draft law on access to information was voted by the deputies in the first reading. Among other things, the document stipulates eliminating the obligation to sign requests for…
- 12 May
Survey//More than Half of the Population Is Dissatisfied with the Media in the Republic of Moldova
In the Republic of Moldova, more than half of the country’s population is dissatisfied with the press. On the other hand, over 60% of citizens claim they feel informed about…
- 11 May
Survey//Social Networks Increasingly Used as the Main Source of Information. TV Remains at the Top of the List
For citizens of the Republic of Moldova, social networks are the second most frequently used source of information; in 2022, the difference was only 1% compared to TV in terms…
- 11 May
The Parliament Voted on Denouncing the Agreements Regarding the Activity of the MIR TV and Radio Company in the Final Reading
The agreements on creating and activity of the MIR interstate television company were denounced. On Thursday, May 11, the legislative initiative was voted in the final reading by 56 deputies…
- 3 May
Flashmob at the Embassy of Russia on the World Press Freedom Day: “United for Press Freedom. The Truth Cannot Be Suppressed!”
Many journalists, activists, and media NGO representatives joined the protest in front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Chisinau on May 3, emphasizing how important it was for…