journalists

Several Romanian Journalists, Politicians Initiate Media Protection Campaign

17:05, 21 Aug. 2010
Several Romanian politicians, journalists and artists set up a media right protection group, following President Traian Basescu’s decision to list the media among potential threats to the country’s national security, social democrat deputy Carmen Moldovan said in a press release Saturday.

Romanian Press Club, Press Employers To Do Their Utmost To Have Copyright Tax Norms Amended

19:18, 01 Iul. 2010
The Romanian Press Club (CRP) and the Romanian Press Employers (PPR) disapprove of the authorities’ decision to collect social security contributions for income gained from copyright starting July 1, as the decision will have a serious impact on journalists.

Romanian Parliament Committee Thumbs Down Proposition On Journalists’ Statement Of Interests

14:00, 09 Feb. 2010
The Romanian Parliament's committee for legal matters rejected Tuesday democrat liberal senator Iulian Urban’s proposition according to which all journalists would have to submit a statement of interests.

Romanian Senator Says Journalists Should Submit Statements Of Interests

13:56, 02 Feb. 2010
Romanian democrat liberal senator Iulian Urban brought an amendment to the law regulating the functioning of the National Integrity Agency, according to which all journalists will have to submit a statement of interests, adding his proposition is meant to ensure transparency.

Romanian Unions, Govt To Discuss Plan To Collect Social Security Contributions From Journalists

17:15, 09 Ian. 2010
Romanian journalists union MediaSind and Press Employers’ Association ROMEDIA announced they would meet next week with the government in order to stop its plan to remove exemptions from the payment of social security contributions for income gained from copyright and royalties.

Romanian President Says Media Groups Are Used To Influence Political Decisions

12:17, 10 Nov. 2009
Romania’s President Traian Basescu said Monday many journalists sought refuge in communicating on the internet as they treasure their freedom of expression more than what newspapers paid them, adding media groups are used to influence political decisions and get economic favors.

Romanian Press Club Urges Moldovan Authorities To Protect Romanian Journalists In Chisinau

15:08, 10 Apr. 2009
The Romanian Press Club (CRP) urged Moldovan authorities to be extremely “rational” and carefully coordinate their actions with respect to the presence of Romanian journalists in Chisinau these days, as they are are only doing their job and must get protection in this respect.

Romania Notified OSCE Press Freedom Rep On Moldova Situation

16:33, 09 Apr. 2009
Romania has notified the representative for freedom of the media within the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the situation in Moldova, urging the investigation of all cases where freedom of expression was breached, foreign minister Cristian Diaconescu said.

Two Romanian Journalists Expelled From Moldova

10:51, 09 Apr. 2009
A reporter and a camera operator of Romanian TV station Antena 3 were expelled from the Republic of Moldova Wednesday night after they had reached the airport in Chisinau and were told they required a visa.

Moldova Said To Expel Three Romanian Journalists

09:28, 09 Apr. 2009
The Republic of Moldova will expel three Romanian journalists in the upcoming days after Moldovan authorities accused Romania of being behind the anticommunist riots of the past days and decided to reintroduce visas for Romanians, RIA Novosti reported online.

Moldova Closes Borders With Romania, Denies Access Of Journalists

10:10, 08 Apr. 2009
Moldovan customs officers said they closed the border crossing at Sculeni, on Romania’s eastern border with the Republic of Moldova following anticommunist protests that degenerated into street fights Tuesday in the Moldovan capital Chisinau, Pro TV Chisinau reported.

Bucharest Court Of Appeals Sentences Munaf To Ten Years In Prison

14:04, 24 Apr. 2008
Iraqi-American citizen Mohamad Munaf, guide to three Romanian journalists kidnapped in Iraq in 2005, was sentenced Thursday to ten years in prison by the Bucharest Court of Appeals.

Romanian Journalists Not Liable For Footage Disclosure

19:35, 06 Feb. 2008
The Legal Committee of Romanian Senate on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code which absolves journalists from criminal responsibility over disclosed audio and video recordings.

Romanian Journalist Prank Triggers Airport Security Upgrades

21:00, 06 Dec. 2007
The Romanian Government decided Thursday, a few days after two journalists entered unchecked in the perimeter of airport Baneasa, to equip 13 airports with control and security equipment as well as systems for the detection of explosives, X-Ray devices and metal detecting gates.