Romanian media company wants to open national television station in Moldova

Romanian media company Realitatea-Catavencu, which owns 24-hour news station Realitatea TV and Cotidianul, a well-regarded Romanian daily, intends to open a national television station in Moldova in February, 2010.

Realitatea-Catavencu owner Sorin Ovidiu Vintu made this announcement recently after a stockholder meeting.

This intention comes at a time when Romanian media outlets are showing more interest in Moldova, especially after the mass disorders on April 7. Romanian Public Television is mulling over the possibility of doing a show dedicated entirely to Moldova and has been organizing talkshows which often include discussions about what is going on in the country.

ProTV was the first Romanian station to enter the Moldovan media market, and is often among the three or four most popular stations in Moldova.

The new Alliance may also allow the national broadcast of Romanian Public Television after the Party of Communists withdrew its license in 2007.

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