News
- May- 2023 -19 May
10 TV Ceases Its Activity on the Market of the Republic of Moldova
The Broadcasting Council (BC) ordered to withdraw the broadcasting license for the 10 TV channel for the reason that it had ceased broadcasting in the territory of the Republic of Moldova…
- 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…
- Apr- 2023 -21 April
MIR Interstate Television Addresses the Court to Demand the Money It Was Supposed to Obtain from the Budget in 2022
The representatives of the MIR interstate television sued the Ministry of Finance after the authorities had not transferred 2.6 million lei which were to be allocated to the company from…
- 19 April
The Government Approves Termination of the Agreements on Creation and Activity of the MIR Interstate TV Channel
The Government of the Republic of Moldova approved denunciation of the agreements with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) on creation and activity of the MIR interstate TV and radio…