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Over 230,000 families in Moldova to receive financial support from EU and government

The European Union announced it would provide financial support to families across Moldova in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Moldova. As part of this initiative, all families with children under the age of five – including those living abroad – will receive a one-time payment of 1,500 [...] 2

200 French media outlets sue Meta for illegal commercial practices

A group of 67 French media companies, representing approximately 200 publications, has filed a lawsuit against Meta at the Paris Commercial Court, accusing the company of illegal commercial practices. Among the plaintiffs are TF1, France TV, BFM TV, Le Figaro, Lagardère, L’Express, La Dépêche, Libération, Radio France, and Centre [...] 2

Operation Matryoshka: Republic of Moldova, target of the Russian disinformation network

The Russian disinformation network Matryoshka has launched for the first time a large-scale campaign targeting the Republic of Moldova. This comes in an electoral year, with crucial parliamentary elections scheduled for the autumn. President Maia Sandu is accused by bots of corruption and repression, according to The Insider, cited [...] 2

DOC// In Europe, just like at home. Rare solidarity in Parliament on roaming tariffs

Moldovan citizens traveling to European Union member states will pay lower roaming tariffs, and in five years, the authorities plan to eliminate these charges entirely. The draft law on regulating roaming tariffs with EU countries was passed in the second reading by 75 members of Parliament. The document was developed [...] 2

Evidence exchange with 63 Countries. Moldova unlocks its ability to investigate high-profile cases

The Republic of Moldova is joining the Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters, adopted in The Hague. A draft law providing for this was adopted by the Parliament. The Convention aims to strengthen and modernize procedures for obtaining evidence abroad, contributing to the unification [...] 2

Statement// Press outraged at SCM: “We condemn the approval of abusive restrictions on press access to courthouse premises”

The Independent Journalism Center, together with the signatory organizations — including the Center for Investigative Journalism — condemns the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM) for approving abusive regulations regarding press access to court buildings, and calls for their immediate repeal. “On April 8, 2025, the SCM approved a framework regulation [...] 2

“Putin’s Law” elbows its way forward. 135 organizations, including the Center for Investigative Journalism, form a united front

A massive coalition is pushing back against a legislative initiative that threatens fundamental rights and press freedom. A total of 135 civil society organizations, including the Center for Investigative Journalism, have signed a statement initiated by the Independent Journalism Center and other media organizations condemning what they describe as [...] 2

Ilan Shor’s trio in the new sanctions list. The UK blocks their path to Old Albion

The United Kingdom has expanded its list of sanctions by adding three more “Kremlin agents” and allies of Ilan Shor. In a press release issued by the diplomatic mission in Chișinău, it is stated that the measure was imposed due to attempts to destabilize the situation in the Republic [...] 2