Affiliated media: Nordnews.md , Online news website

Incident date: September 12, 2024

Attack type:

• Bullying, intimidation, pressure, threats of violence and death, including cyber-

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: Nordnews.md

Location: Moldova, Chișinău

Additional information:

During the consecration ceremony of a new church in the village of Răuțel, Fălești district, Bishop Marchel of Bălți and Fălești made a series of aggressive remarks to the press, referring to NordNews journalists as "cockroaches" for their alleged interference in church affairs.