Moldova suspends 6 TV channels over alleged misinformation

CHISINAU, Moldova — The broadcast licenses of six tv channels in Moldova have been suspended over accusations of misinformation, inaccurate protection of Russia’s battle in Ukraine, and “attempts to manipulate public opinion,” authorities mentioned.

The choice to revoke the licenses of the channels First in Moldova, RTR Moldova, Accent TV, NTV Moldova, TV6 and Orhei TV was introduced late Friday by Moldova’s Commission for Exceptional Situations, which was established after Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine.