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Answer: The authority responsible for accreditation of foreign journalists in our country is the Accreditation Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration. Thus, according to the Government Decision No 359 of 2 June 1995,foreign journalists wishing to obtain accreditation as permanent or temporary correspondents in the Republic of Moldova should, irrespective of whether they have residence in the Republic of Moldova or other countries, submit the following documents to the Ministry:
- request in any of the following languages - Romanian, English or French - submitted to the Ministry, whereby the head of the press agency (publication, radio or television station, other specialized organizations) requests the accreditation of his/her journalist (correspondent);
- summary of the applicant's biography, authenticated by his/her signature, including the date and place of birth, information on the education and work carried out until the request for accreditation, civil status;
- two 3x4 photos.
The accreditation card is valid for maximum 2 years, with the possibility of extension for one more year following a request submitted by the management of the institution that the journalist represents. Should a journalist change the Press Agency requesting accreditation in the Republic of Moldova, he/she is obliged to notify the Ministry.
Foreign accredited journalists have the right, according to the customs law in force, to bring the objects and tools necessary to ensure the living conditions and exercise their job functions.
If the accredited status of a foreign journalist is refused or canceled, the Ministry shall inform him/her immediately stating the reasons of such a decision.
The Ministry may also suspend the accreditation of a foreign journalist in case he/she violates the Constitution or other laws of the Republic of Moldova, as well as under the international conventions on civil and political rights.
The foreign journalist has the right to appeal the Ministry's decision on suspension, the refusal of accreditation, and the refusal to extend accreditation in the Republic of Moldova under the administrative proceedings.
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