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- May- 2023 -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…
- 3 May
2023 Press Freedom Index. Numerical Leap for Moldova and Similar Problems: Media Polarization and Political Control
The Republic of Moldova ranks 28th in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Our country has climbed 12 steps in the ranking, and the…
- 3 May
The 30th Anniversary of the World Press Freedom Day. Freedom of Expression as a “Driver for All Other Human Rights”
The World Press Freedom Day celebrated annually on May 3, marks its 30th anniversary in 2023. Under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), this…
- Apr- 2023 -27 April
A High American Diplomatic Official Demanded from the UN Tribune to Free Journalist Evan Gershkovich
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Ambassador to the UN, called for releasing Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter and another American prisoner in the Russian Federation, during the meeting…
- 27 April
An Italian Journalist Injured and His Fixer Killed in an Ambush by Russian Snipers in Kherson
Italian journalist Corrado Zunino, La Repubblica reporter in Ukraine, was injured in Kherson, and Bogdan Bitik, his Ukrainian fixer, was killed on Wednesday, April 26. It happened after both of…
