News
- Jul- 2026 -14 July
National security is increasingly being used as a weapon against the press, according to a new RSF report
Over 60% of the world’s countries have seen a deterioration in the legal climate for the press, against a backdrop of the increasingly aggressive expansion of the concept of ‘national…
- Jun- 2026 -29 June
Second round of media grants: 14 projects to receive funding totalling over 6 million lei
14 media projects have been selected for funding as part of the second media grant competition, the Ministry of Culture has announced. According to the list published by the ministry…
- 11 June
New media law passed at first reading
The draft new media law was passed by Parliament at first reading, with the support of 53 MPs. Through this updated legal framework, the authorities aim to adapt the rules…
- 5 June
Findings of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Moldova on freedom of expression and access to information in 2025
In 2025, the Republic of Moldova experienced a year marked by significant legislative changes in the field of freedom of expression, as well as worrying incidents targeting the press and…
- 3 June
#EUexplained. Artificial Intelligence: what we have, what needs to be changed, what’s next
As a candidate country for accession to the European Union, the Republic of Moldova is required to align its national legislation with European standards, including in the field of artificial…
- May- 2026 -23 May
Following disputes during the meeting, TRM’s Supervisory Board took note of Vlad Țurcanu’s resignation
The Supervisory Board (SB) of the public broadcaster Teleradio-Moldova (TRM) took note of the request for resignation from the post of Director-General of the company, submitted by Vlad Țurcanu. The…
- 18 May
Vlad Țurcanu resigns as head of Teleradio-Moldova following controversy over the jury’s vote at Eurovision 2026
The Director-General of Teleradio-Moldova, Vlad Țurcanu, has announced his resignation after the Moldovan jury awarded Romania’s entry just three points at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, whilst Ukraine received no…
- 13 May
#EUexplained. Cybersecurity: what we have, what needs to be changed, what’s next
The Republic of Moldova’s status as a candidate country for accession to the European Union requires it to align its national legislation with EU standards, including in the field of…
- 6 May
The Broadcasting Council has approved the Regulation on the certification of trusted notifiers. Who can obtain this status
Members of the Broadcasting Council (BC) have approved the Regulation on the certification procedure for trusted notifiers. The decision was made during the meeting on Wednesday, May 6. The document…
- 4 May
The Memorandum on Press Freedom Highlights the Intensifying Pressure on Journalists in the Republic of Moldova
The media in the Republic of Moldova continues to face serious challenges, and working conditions and safety for journalists have deteriorated over the past year, despite some specific legislative developments…
