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- Jun- 2025 -5 June
What are the media priorities in Moldova’s National Programme for Accession to the EU
Amending the Audiovisual Media Services Code, adopting a new media law and implementing the Information and Media Literacy Plan are among Moldova’s priorities in the National Programme for Accession to…
- May- 2025 -29 May
Instruction regulating the procedure for blocking websites with harmful content, approved by the Government
Web pages containing information intended and used for the preparation or commission of crimes will be shut down. An instruction regulating the procedure for blocking access to websites with such…
- 14 May
Draft law on “foreign agents”: NAC and Parliament lawyers criticise the initiative
The National Anti-Corruption Centre (NAC) and the Parliament’s General Legal Directorate have issued critical opinions on the initiative of the Communist and Socialist Bloc (CSB) MPs on the regulation of…
- 5 May
The memorandum on press freedom reiterates the serious problems faced by journalists in the Republic of Moldova
The press in the Republic of Moldova continues to face serious problems. Although some media reforms have been undertaken, their implementation remains slow, and the risks to journalists are increasing,…
- 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…
