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- Jun- 2025 -18 June
Draft amendment to the Audiovisual Code: opinions of the Venice Commission and the Council of Europe
The Council of Europe and the Venice Commission have issued legal opinions on a package of media legislation, including the draft law that introduces a series of amendments and additions…
- 18 June
Draft amendment to the Audiovisual Code: a new definition of disinformation and tougher sanctions
The draft law, which involves a series of amendments and additions to audiovisual legislation and has generated much debate and criticism in the public sphere, proposes, among other things, a…
- 18 June
Media audience study: television is losing popularity but remains the most trusted source of information
Social networks are the main source of information for the public in the Republic of Moldova, according to the Media Audience Study released by the Independent Journalism Centre (IJC) on…
- Jan- 2025 -30 January
What the suspension of US aid means for Moldovan media. Media managers are in search of solutions
The suspension of U.S. financial assistance programs, though officially temporary, has sparked uncertainty among independent newsrooms in Moldova, many of which rely heavily on grants to sustain their operations. Several…
- Dec- 2024 -27 December
Moderating Comments to Religious News Items Remains a Challenge for Newsrooms, According to the IJC Monitoring
Topics related to religion and international conflicts in the Middle East which frequently appeared in the press in the Republic of Moldova during 2024, were most often accompanied by negative comments…
- Nov- 2024 -26 November
CoE Adopts a New Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova. What Are the Priorities in the Sphere of the Media?
The Council of Europe adopted a new action plan and supporting steps for the Republic of Moldova for 2025-2028. The plan with an estimated value of 30 million Euros involves providing assistance to…
- 19 November
1000 Days of War in Ukraine: At Least 13 Journalists Killed, and Others Stay in Russian Jails
Since the outbreak of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, at least 13 journalists have lost their lives while covering the conflict, which emphasizes the immense risks faced by media professionals,…
- 15 November
The Court of Appeal Rejects the Appeals by Igor Dodon Who Accuses Moldova 1 of Electoral Canvassing on the Day of the Presidential Elections
The Court of Appeal rejected the appeals filed by Igor Dodon, President of the Party of Socialists, regarding the alleged violations committed by the Moldova 1 public TV channel on the…
- 13 November
The Regulation Limiting the Activity of the Press in Balti Mayor’s Office Criticized by Media NGOs Was Annulled by Mayor Alexandr Petkov: “Someone Has Exceeded Their Powers”
Alexandr Petkov, Balti Municipality Mayor, annulled the regulation regarding the activity of the press at the mayor’s office after several media NGOs criticized the document as “arbitrary” and “abusive.” “We…
- Oct- 2024 -11 October
Report // Media coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict by some news websites from the Republic of Moldova
Hamas’ October 7th attack on Israel and the subsequent invasion of Gaza launched a massive wave of news coverage all around the world. In disseminating information about the conflict itself…
