EU Report: Press freedom is increasingly threatened in Europe. Several journalists – detained and intimidated

DISINFO.MD, 3 March 2026 22:10

Freedom continues to face constant pressure in Europe in 2025, due to legal threats, physical attacks and intimidation, attempts to take control over the media, and transnational repression, according to the annual report of the partner organizations of the Council of Europe Platform for the Promotion of the Protection of Journalism and the Safety of [...] Articolul EU Report: Press freedom is increasingly threatened in Europe. Several journalists – detained and intimidated apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.

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12:20
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski stated that he is not sure if he will run again for the presidency, if the elections will be organized after the end of the war with Russia. The statement was made in an interview given to the Italian publication Corriere della Sera. “The real question is when will we be [...] Articolul Zelenski: “If the elections will take place after the end of the war, I’m not sure I will run” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
11:40
The rise in Brent oil prices to 83 dollars per barrel, against the backdrop of the conflict in Iran, will not be sufficient to balance Russia’s budget, which has been affected by massive expenses for the war in Ukraine. In order for the budget deficit to fit within the planned level of 3.8 trillion rubles, [...] Articolul War makes oil more expensive, but it does not cover the budgetary hole of Russia. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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11:30
A court in Würzburg has sentenced a 49-year-old German car dealer to six years in prison for illegally delivering 111 luxury cars to Russia, in violation of the sanctions imposed by the European Union. According to the Essen Customs Office, which handled the case together with the prosecutor’s office, the total value of the illegally [...] Articolul Armored vehicles for the FSB and the Presidential Administration: dealer convicted in Germany apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
11:10
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10:50
Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the United States, are expected to take place this week, despite uncertainty about their location and schedule, against the backdrop of Washington’s escalating military campaign in the Middle East. The next round of trilateral talks, initially scheduled for March 5-6 in Abu Dhabi, seems unlikely to take [...] Articolul What is happening with the next round of Russia-Ukraine-US negotiations, scheduled in Abu-Dhabi? apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
10:40
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski stated on Tuesday, March 3, that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to mobilize an additional 400,000 soldiers, despite the massive losses suffered by the Russian army. In an interview with the Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Zelenski specified that Russia loses up to 35,000 soldiers per month. “It’s a gigantic number,” [...] Articolul Putin is preparing 400,000 new soldiers to cover the enormous losses. Zelenski: “It’s a gigantic number” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
10:30
The Russian nuclear agency Rosatom announced on Tuesday, March 3, the cessation of operations at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, and the evacuation of Russian personnel from there, due to the risks created by American-Israeli bombings, according to Reuters. Bushehr is home to Iran’s only nuclear power plant, which uses Russian nuclear fuel, [...] Articolul Danger at the Iranian power plant in Bushehr, with Russian staff. “An attack would cause a catastrophe comparable to that of Chernobyl” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
10:10
The ambition of Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski to obtain a clear commitment for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union by January 1, 2027, even with limited rights, raises serious reservations among several member states. European diplomats warn that such a move could “open Pandora’s box”, generating political and economic problems difficult to manage. According to [...] Articolul Zelenski’s plan for a rapid accession of Ukraine to the EU, rejected by European diplomats: “It would open Pandora’s box” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
10:00
The Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, was severely damaged by a fire following a Russian attack in January, said Ukrainian Energy Minister Denis Shmyhal on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban once again criticized the “impertinent” response of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to his requests [...] Articolul The Drujba oil pipeline is severely damaged, announced the Ukrainian Minister of Energy: “The damages are not visible from the outside” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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Reference gas prices in Europe surged by 40% on Tuesday afternoon, reaching the highest level since 2023 to date, reports Antena3. Prices exploded against the backdrop of uncertainties regarding the duration of the closure of the world’s largest liquefied gas export facility, located in Qatar, and the effects of its shutdown on global energy supply. [...] Articolul The war in Iran drives up gas prices in Europe. The price explodes at the EU exchanges. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
Last 24 hours
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22:10
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Yesterday
10:30
Iran has adopted from Russia the tactic of massive drone attacks, tested in the war in Ukraine, and applied it against the states of the Persian Gulf, writes The Wall Street Journal. According to the publication, Tehran has launched hundreds of drones over the countries in the region, with the aim of overloading their anti-aircraft [...] Articolul Iran copies Russia’s tactics: massive drone attacks in the Persian Gulf apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
10:20
In his first public intervention after the attacks launched on Tehran on Saturday, President Donald Trump described the military operation as “the last and best chance” to neutralize the Iranian threat. The White House leader announced that the mission, which aims at the total destruction of Iran’s ballistic and naval capabilities, is progressing much faster [...] Articolul Trump says how long the operation in Iran could last. “I’m not getting bored” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
10:20
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10:00
On Monday, March 2, President Volodimir Zelenski stated that he hopes the war in the Middle East will not affect the tripartite Ukraine-Russia-US discussions that will take place between March 5 and 8. A new round of discussions between Kiev and Moscow, with American mediation, was anticipated for the beginning of March in Abu Dhabi, [...] Articolul Zelenski hopes that negotiations with Russia will continue, in the context of the war in the Middle East. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
9:50
President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that France will increase the size of its nuclear arsenal, citing global threats and the need to strengthen the country’s deterrent capabilities, reports The Guardian. In a speech held at Île Longue, the naval base of the French nuclear program, the French leader presented his vision of how France [...] Articolul France will increase its nuclear arsenal, announces Macron. “To be free, we must be feared, and to be feared, we must be strong” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
9:40
The Kremlin’s warrior elites are calling for Russia to join Iran’s conflict with America “by all means possible,” as panic grips Moscow that the regime could become the next target of American President Donald Trump, writes The Sun. Hardline figures from the Kremlin’s power circles are calling for the creation of an “authoritarian military coalition” [...] Articolul Putin’s acolytes demand that Russia join the war in Iran with “all possible means”, amid fears that Moscow could be Trump’s next target. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
9:30
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs published on Instagram on Monday, an image showing the range of Iranian ballistic missiles. According to the presented map, these could reach almost to the center of Poland, and Romania would be fully covered. In the description of the post, the Israeli institution sends a stern warning: “Iran’s ballistic [...] Articolul Security Alert: Iranian missiles could reach Europe, including Romania. Warning from Israeli diplomacy. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
9:30
The supreme leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, left behind a deeply controversial legacy after his assassination on February 28. Having led the country since 1989, following the death of his mentor, Ruhollah Khomeini, Khamenei was the longest-serving leader in the Middle East. His over 36 years at the helm of the Islamic Republic were marked [...] Articolul The secret $95 billion empire of Ayatollah Khamenei. How he confiscated thousands of homes and made a fortune from the suffering of Iranians. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
9:20
Europe “fully supports” the actions of the United States in Iran, declared on Monday the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, in an interview given to BBC News. The statements come against the backdrop of escalating conflict in the Middle East and recent attacks on Iran. The Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, declared on [...] Articolul The NATO chief says Europe “fully supports” US action in Iran. What does Rutte say about the Alliance’s involvement in operations? apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
8:40
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has created a moment of liberation for many oppressed Iranians, but it offers no guarantee that Washington and Tel Aviv will be satisfied with what follows, reports CNN. Khamenei’s regime, marked by brutal repression and flawed economic management, ended with one of the most violent episodes [...] Articolul ANALYSIS // The risk that could destabilize not only Iran, but the entire region apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
2 March 2026
18:50
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18:50
Igor Grosu warns officials from the left bank of the Dniester that they will continue to lose citizens if they defy the authorities of Moldova. The President of the Parliament mentioned that those targeted by such measures could be individuals enlisting in the Russian army, as well as officials responsible for human rights violations. At [...] Articolul Grosu warns the leaders of Tiraspol: They will continue to lose citizens if they defy the authorities of Moldova apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
18:30
Businessman and former parliamentarian Umar Dzhabrailov is said to have committed suicide in Moscow. The 67-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the head in a luxury residential complex in the center of the Russian capital. Dzhabrailov was hospitalized overnight, but doctors were unable to save his life. The police have opened a [...] Articolul Suicide or something else? A former opponent of Putin would have ended his days in Moscow apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
More than 2 days ago
13:10
The separatist administration in Tiraspol accuses the constitutional administration in Chisinau of starting the war on the Dniester. Maia Sandu points out that in 1992 Russia was the aggressor, and our country defended its dignity and freedom. The statements were made during the events commemorating the victims of the military actions in 1992. The self-proclaimed [...] Articolul The separatists claim that Moldova initiated the war on the Dniester. Maia Sandu: Russia was the aggressor. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
13:00
A ship from the so-called “ghost fleet” of Russia was intercepted by the Belgian Special Forces and is set to be confiscated, announced the authorities in Brussels on Sunday, according to AFP. Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot specified on platform X that the ship was intercepted in the North Sea and will be brought [...] Articolul Belgium intercepts a tanker from the Russian “ghost fleet” in the North Sea apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
12:20
Russia launched a record number of missiles at Ukraine in February 2026. According to an analysis by Agence France-Presse, based on the daily reports of the Ukrainian Air Forces, Moscow fired 288 missiles in a single month — the highest monthly level since the beginning of 2023. The figure is more than twice as high [...] Articolul Record number of rockets launched by Russia against Ukraine. February, the most intense month in the last three years. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
12:10
The price of Brent oil has surged sharply, following disruptions in navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the Brent quote on the over-the-counter market climbed by 10% on Sunday, reaching approximately 80 dollars per barrel, according to oil traders. Analysts warn that the price increase could continue. The Director for Energy and [...] Articolul Oil explodes after blockages in the Strait of Hormuz. The barrel could reach 100 dollars apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
12:10
Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance — Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman — have agreed to increase the production ceiling by 206 thousand barrels per day, the organization announced. The decision was justified by “stable global economic prospects and healthy market indicators”, reflected in the low levels [...] Articolul Ormuz in flames, oil under pressure, and OPEC+ increases production amidst crisis apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
11:10
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is ready to hold discussions with Iranian leaders, despite the intensification of American military operations in the region, which he described as “very positive” and “ahead of schedule”, reports France 24. “They want to talk, and I agreed to talk, so I will talk to them. They [...] Articolul Iranian leaders want to talk with the US after the removal of Khamenei. Trump: “They should have done it earlier” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
11:00
The death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is seen as a turning point by his nephew and outspoken opponent, Dr. Mahmoud Moradkhani. The death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, represents a moment of “hope” for the country’s future, according to his nephew and critic of the regime, Mahmoud Moradkhani, a doctor [...] Articolul One of Ali Khamenei’s nephews declares that his uncle’s death is a “hope” for Iran. “One of those dictators like Ceaușescu” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
10:50
The officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chișinău announce that the crisis cell is monitoring security developments in the Middle East, and among the victims there are no persons originating from the Republic of Moldova. The Moldovan MFA officials mention that, “following checks carried out with the Israeli authorities, among the citizens of [...] Articolul The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a crisis cell for Moldovans in the conflict zone of the Middle East: “There are no victims” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
10:50
Marc Henrichmann, the chairman of the German parliamentary commission responsible for overseeing secret services, warned on Sunday about the danger posed to Europe by “Iranian sleeper cells” on the continent, following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “Retaliatory measures, by Iranian sleeper cells in Europe, cannot be ruled out,” stated the German official, according to [...] Articolul Alarm signal raised in Europe: Iranian dormant cells may retaliate after the killing of Khamenei apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
10:10
Aleksandr Dugin, the philosopher considered the key ideologist of the “Russian world,” has warned that Russia could follow the fate of Iran after the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Dugin has posted several alarming messages on Telegram, reports Dialog. “The final bell has rung for Russia,” wrote Dugin, anticipating a scenario similar to Iran’s [...] Articolul The Kremlin’s ideologue, Aleksandr Dugin, is worried about Putin’s fate: “He will be next after Khamenei” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
8:40
The strikes launched by Israel and the United States may weaken the country’s security elite, but it remains uncertain whether these are enough to undermine the regime’s control of power, in a context marked by internal tensions and increasingly accentuated economic difficulties, argues, in, ynetnews, Raz Zimmt, the director of the Iran and Shiite Axis [...] Articolul Tehran is in its most fragile situation since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Will the war destabilize the Iranian regime this time? apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
8:40
Over the past 36 hours, Iran has launched a series of missile and drone attacks on several Gulf states – Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Oman – amid escalating conflict with the US and Israel, according to an analysis by expert Shanaka Anslem Perera. Perera compares the current situation [...] Articolul Iran repeats the strategic mistakes of Saddam Hussein, attacking Gulf neighbors. Expert: “It was the worst decision” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
28 February 2026
20:50
Israel announced on Saturday that it launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran, pushing the Middle East into a new military confrontation. International media reports at least two powerful explosions heard in Tehran. Some sources claim that the residence of the supreme leader was also hit. Likewise, the governmental district in Tehran is said to have [...] Articolul The USA and Israel have attacked Iran. The supreme leader’s residence in Tehran is said to have been targeted. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
17:30
The Kremlin was forced to pay damages of up to 15,000 euros to several protesters who were fined or arrested after protests in Tiraspol, announces promo-LEX. Moscow lost in the Jucoveț and others against the Republic of Moldova and Russia case. The six claimants, Maria Jucoveț, Alexandr Samonii, Alexander Nevskiy, Nadezhda Bondarenko, Vera Kaput, and [...] Articolul Russia was compelled by the ECHR to pay compensation to several pensioners arrested following protests in Tiraspol. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
16:50
The US Embassy in Jerusalem authorized on Friday the departure of non-essential American government personnel and diplomats’ families from Israel. The reason cited is security risks, against the backdrop of a potential attack on Iran. American citizens have also been advised to leave the region and not to travel to Israel. “You are advised to [...] Articolul Americans, urged to leave Israel due to security risks. “As long as commercial flights are available…” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
16:40
The former Moldovan deputy prime minister, Nicolae Andronati, was killed on the left bank of the Dniester. According to pulsmedia.md, the lifeless body of the 90-year-old man was found on February 24 in his own household in the village of Caragaș. The law enforcement agencies have three suspects. Two of them have been detained, and [...] Articolul Former Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova, killed by three individuals on the left bank of the Dniester apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
8:50
On February 26, at the OSCE headquarters in Tiraspol, a new first working meeting of political representatives in the Transnistrian settlement process took place, after almost a year-long break. Deputy Prime Minister Chiveri pointed out at the 1+1 format meeting that the objective of the Transnistrian dispute settlement is the reintegration of Moldova and not [...] Articolul Chiveri asks Tiraspol for Romanian hours in schools: The main objective of Transnistrian regulation is the reintegration of Moldova, not the development of alleged “bilateral relations” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
8:30
At least 57 universities and 13 secondary vocational education institutions in Russia have launched public recruitment campaigns for the war against Ukraine, according to the publication Eho. The agitation is taking place in at least 23 regions of Russia, as well as in annexed Crimea. Saint Petersburg and Moscow, at the top The highest number [...] Articolul Dozens of universities in Russia are recruiting students for war apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
27 February 2026
22:20
The economic problems generated by war and sanctions are increasingly affecting the finances of regions in Russia. In 2025, the cumulative deficit of regional budgets increased 3.6 times compared to the previous year, reaching 1.478 trillion rubles (approximately 16.26 billion euros), the highest level recorded so far. The data was calculated by the AKRA rating [...] Articolul The budget gap explodes: Russian regions are going into the red apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
22:00
The propaganda program “Discussions about important things”, introduced at the initiative of President Vladimir Putin, has been renamed for kindergartens to “Good Games”. The announcement was made by Alexandr Tsvetkov, director of the Institute for the Study of Childhood, Family, and Education, an institution under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education of Russia, according [...] Articolul The propaganda starts from kindergarten: “Discussions about important things” become “Good games” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
22:00
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has resumed threats following the statements of the British Defence Minister regarding the readiness to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Through spokesperson Maria Zaharova, Russia sent a warning to the United Kingdom on Thursday, February 26, after the British Defence Minister, John Healey, revisited the idea of deploying British [...] Articolul Moscow threatens the United Kingdom, following its announcement that it wants to send troops to Ukraine. “They will be considered legitimate military targets” apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
22:00
Iran is trying to lure Donald Trump with financial incentives, including investments in its vast oil and gas reserves, in an attempt to convince the US president to accept a deal on Tehran’s nuclear program and avoid a war. A person familiar with the situation described the prospect as a “heavenly hand” from a commercial [...] Articolul The proposal that Iran wants to make to Trump. Tehran promises a “heavenly hand” for American companies. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
21:40
The Nordic countries are on alert, after a serious threat was directed at the energy infrastructure of these states. An agent, allegedly working on behalf of a foreign power, revealed that an attack on essential facilities in the energy sector is imminent, according to information obtained by the Swedish station TV4 Nyheterna. The Nordic countries [...] Articolul The Nordic countries are on alert. A foreign power is planning an attack “in the near future” on the energy infrastructure. apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
17:20
As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, Russia continues to wage a hybrid offensive on European territory. Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion, Russian services are said to have planned or executed 151 acts of sabotage, vandalism, and other destabilizing operations in Europe, according to a report by the International Centre for [...] Articolul The hybrid war continues: Moscow, accused of over 150 operations in the EU apare prima dată în DISINFO.MD.
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