Association of independent press launched in Moldova. Head of state TV-radio company resigns. V. Media commission wants revision of law on audio-visual.
Parliament fails to overturn president's veto on media law.
If the financing issue is not resolved by 7th November, then the idle TV and radio transmitters would be offered for lease, Beyshenaliyev said. The voting lasted several hours because it was conducted in secret using ballot papers. The cooperation council of the government factions had beforehand agreed that the free seats on the council would be taken up by candidates proposed by the three largest Saeima factions. By law, every two years, four members of the Radio and Television Council should be replaced. The ones to be replaced are chosen by drawing lots.