The Independent Journalism Center (IJC) asked the Broadcasting Council (BC) to monitor TV channels that broadcast manipulative information and impose sanctions if legal violations are found. As a result of this request, the BC monitored the main newscasts of the TV channels Moldova 1, NTV Moldova, Prime, Publika TV, Canal 2, Canal 3, PRO TV Chisinau, TV8, Jurnal TV, Orhei TV and Central Television, particularly in regards to coverage of the social-political events during June 7-14. The results confirmed that most of the broadcasters do not comply with Article 13 of Audiovisual Media Services Code, which dictates that impartiality and balance should be ensured and that free formation of opinions should be promoted. Thus, the BC fined Moldova 1 in the amount of MDL 5.000 (EUR 250) and NTV Moldova, Prime, Publika TV, Canal 2, Canal 3, Orhei TV and Central Television in the amount of MDL 10.000 (EUR 500) each. BC members issued a public warning to Pro TV Chisinau and TV8.
|