Constantin Niculae

Affiliated media: Fără Filtre , Cameraman

Incident date: June 23, 2025

Attack type:

Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Location: Moldova, Chișinău

Additional information:

While reporting on the protest organised by the Socialist Party on June 23, Fără Filtre reporter Constantin Niculae was physically assaulted, and journalist Veronica Gherbovețchi faced intimidation and acts of aggression from several participants at the rally.

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