Vasile Botnaru
MoldovajournalistMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Vasile Botnaru is a prominent journalist from Moldova, known for his extensive career in media, including 18 years as the director of the Chișinău office of Radio Free Europe. He co-founded the BASA-Press news agency and has served as a correspondent for the Associated Press. Additionally, he has held editorial positions in various publications and has experience as a university lecturer. In recognition of his contributions to journalism, he was awarded the Order of the Republic, the highest state distinction in Moldova, in 2009. Recently, his candidacy for a position on the Audiovisual Council was proposed to the Parliament by the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) following the vacancy of a council member.
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Vasile Botnaru criticized the political involvement of journalists during the discussions.
acuzații neverificate, moderatori afiliați politic și publicitate politică mascată – ce a constatat Consiliul Audiovizualului – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2026-09-23
Vasile Botnaru highlighted the dangers of poor journalism practices in ensuring accurate public information.
„Exclusiv TV”, amendat cu 20 000 de lei, după mai multe abateri depistate la o emisiune la care a participat Igor Dodon – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2026-02-25
Vasile Botnaru highlighted the organized petitions submitted to the Audiovisual Council.
Alexei Lungu a contestat la CA declarațiile Maiei Sandu despre Kremlin și „grupare criminală Șor”. Rezultatul controlului – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-06-12
Vasile Botnaru's candidacy as a member of the Audiovisual Council was approved.
modificări la Codul Electoral și extinderea listei țărilor unde va fi implementat votul prin corespondență – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-04-30Vasile Botnaru's candidacy as a member of the Audiovisual Council was approved with 56 votes in favor.
mai mult sprijin financiar european și instituirea unui mecanism de revalorizare de drept a pensiei de întreținere a copiilor – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-04-30Vasile Botnaru has been appointed as a member of the Audiovisual Council.
Jurnalistul Vasile Botnaru a fost numit în funcția de membru al Consiliului Audiovizualului – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-04-30Deputies will examine the appointment of Vasile Botnaru as a member of the Audiovisual Council.
mai multe acorduri, inclusiv unul cu Marea Britanie pentru întoarcerea migranților ilegali, pe ordinea de zi – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-04-29Vasile Botnaru is a journalist from Moldova, a radio and TV show host.
Vasile Botnaru ar putea deveni membru al Consiliului Audiovizualului – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2025-04-16