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Media institutions in the Republic of Moldova continue to operate in a fragile climate, affected by insufficient financial resources, a shortage of qualified personnel, and external pressures, according to the Media Needs Assessment, released on Monday, June 23, by the Independent Journalism Center (IJC). The research was conducted by the sociological company Magenta, commissioned by the IJC, between April and May 2025. The study included an online survey of 101 active media outlets in the Repub...

Memorandum on the Freedom of the Press (May 3, 2024 – May 3, 2025)...

The little ones watched the play with interest, applauding the characters who conveyed positive emotions, but also feeling sad for the wolf Hait, who, with the help of the boar Ghindă, distributed false information on the PikPok platform to manipulate the forest creatures and gain popularity through trickery. “The show I saw today taught me that it’s not good to lie to anyone. You have to be honest and behave nicely towards your parents and other children. We must also appreciate our real, true...

In a rapidly evolving digital age, where information spreads quickly and often lacks transparency, the ability to analyze, evaluate, and comprehend media messages is crucial for fostering responsible, well-informed citizens. Recognizing this need, an increasing number of educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova are incorporating the optional course Media Education into their school curricula. Among these are the Alexandru cel Bun Theoretical Lyceum in Rezina and the Al. Puskin Theoret...

The Independent Journalism Center (IJC) announces the winners of the “Video(s)cool: create and inform!” contest, organized in April-May 2025. The competition was attended by 37 students from all over the country, who created 50 videos on the theme of media literacy. The competition aimed to promote critical thinking among young people. After evaluating the videos, the jury awarded three prizes and six special prizes as follows: 1st Place: Laura Goreanu, 11th grade, “Gheorghe Palade” Theoretical...