This report was compiled within the FreeEx Program implemented by the Media Monitoring Agency (MMA ). Freedom of Expression Program - FreeEx was started by MMA in August 1999 with a view to contribute to the protection and promotion of the right to free expression and to press freedom. MMA publishes annual reports on press freedom situation in Romania. This report is funded by the Open Society Institute (OSI) and the US Embassy in Bucharest. The content of this report does not necessarily reflect the opinion of OSI or of US Embassy. Many thanks to the Romanian Helsinki Committee (APADOR-CH) for the legal expertise they have provided to the FreeEx Program throughout the year. FreeEx Team: Liana Ganea Razvan Martin Laurentiu Sirbu Mircea Toma Stefan Candea Proof-reading: Andreea Chelaru Marius-Bogdan Tudor Razvan Gheorghe Special thanks to the Romanian Helsinki Committee (APADOR- CH) for the legal expertise provided to the FreeEx department during the entire year. Layout and design: Alexandra Candea, Dan Ichimescu Donors: Open Society Institute US Embassy in Bucharest © Media Monitoring Agency Member of the Reporters without Borders Network Address: 98 Calea Plevnei, BL. 10C, sector 1, Bucharest, Romania Mailing: CP 2 OP 67 Phone: +4021 - 313 40 47 Fax: +4021 - 637 37 67 E-mail:
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