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- May- 2022 -17 May
RTR Moldova Fined 13 000 Lei for Misinformation Regarding the Prohibition of Celebrating the Victory Day
The Broadcasting Council (BC) fined RTR Moldova 13 000 lei for breaching the rules of correct information in “Novoe Utro!” (“A New Morning!” in Russian), a morning entertainment program dated…
- 13 May
Radio Free Europe Fined by Moscow Court for “Fake News” about Russia’s “Special Operation”
A Moscow court fined Radio Free Europe 12.8 million rubles (190.838 Euros) for not deleting what Russia considers to be “fake” content about its operations in Ukraine, according to Hotnews.ro.…
- 13 May
The NAC’s Expert Review of the Draft Law on Combating Misinformation. Gaps Identified by the Institution
The anti-misinformation draft law could achieve its purposes, but some suggestions have to be revised, according to the National Anticorruption Center (NAC). The drawbacks identified by the institution include the…
- 10 May
The BC Fines Four TV Channels and a Radio Station 85 000 Lei
The Broadcasting Council (BC) has fined five media service providers – four TV channels and one radio station – 85 000 lei. Three channels were fined for ceasing broadcasting without…
- 10 May
Ukrainian Journalists Win a Pulitzer Prize
Ukrainian journalists won a special Pulitzer Prize for their courage in reporting on Russia’s invasion in their country, the association of the most prestigious American press awards announced on Monday,…
- 6 May
The BC Sanctions Several TV Channels for Insufficient Amount of Local Products and Products in Romanian
The BC sanctioned eight TV channels for breaching the obligation to provide the amount of local broadcasting programs, including in Romanian, stipulated by the legislation. Seven of them were publicly…
- 6 May
The BC Sanctions Jurnal TV and Pro TV Chisinau for Breaching the Rules on Providing Correct Information on the Topic of the War in Ukraine
The Broadcasting Council (BC) fined Jurnal TV 5 000 lei and issued three public warnings, and PRO TV Chisinau received one public warning for breaching the rules on providing correct…
- 5 May
The IPI Documents over 350 Attacks on Freedom of the Press since the Start of the War in Ukraine
The International Press Institute (IPI) has registered more than 350 attacks against journalists, censorship, and other serious breaches of freedom of the press since the start of the war in…
- 3 May
A Flashmob Organized by the IJC in Front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation to Pay Tribute to Journalists Who Lost Their Lives in Ukraine
On May 3, the Independent Journalism Center (IJC) organized a flashmob in front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the context of World Press Freedom Day, to commemorate…
- Apr- 2022 -29 April
Two Journalists from the Russian Publication Izvestia Were Not Allowed to Enter Moldova. Border Police: “These Persons Could Not Prove the Purpose of Their Visit”
Two journalists from the Russian publication Izvestia were not allowed to enter the Republic of Moldova, according to the official website. The incident took place on April 29. The representatives…
