Valeriu Saharneanu
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Valeriu Saharneanu is a journalist from the Republic of Moldova. He has been the head of the Union of Journalists of Moldova
since 1997.
, Rezina District, where he completed his elementary studies (1959–1969). He has a degree in philology from the Journalism Department at Moldova's State University, and from the Journalism Department at the Superior School of Political Science in Sankt-Petersburg. He attended the Moldova State University
(1970–1975) and the Faculty of Journalism of the Saint Petersburg State University
(1987–1989). He attended also courses in Romania
(1993), Berlin
(1995), Bruxelles (1996), Paris
(1998), Thessaloniki
(1999), Strassbourg (2002), Cairo
(2004), Norway
(2005), the United States
(2006).
He worked as editor (1975–1987), deputy editor in chief (1989–1991), editor in chief (1991–1994) at TeleRadio-Moldova
. During the 1994 parliamentary election
, Saharneanu was aggressed at the entrance of the building where he lived and was sick for three months. Soon, he lost his job at TeleRadio-Moldova and his wife, Maria Bulat-Saharneanu, lost her job at "Femeia Moldovei" magazine.
Saharneanu is co-founder and director of Euronova Media Group
(the Vocea Basarabiei
radio station, TV Euronova, and TV Albasat). In 2001, Saharneanu founded Gazeta Românească
[The Romanian Gazette], a weekly magazine sold in Moldova that compiled articles from major Romanian media outlets. The project failed primarily because of financial reasons.
He has been the head of the Union of Journalists of Moldova since 1997. On 25 January 2004, at a meeting of an opposition party in Chişinău
, officials restricted journalistic activities. As president of the Moldovan Journalists Union, Saharneanu gave a speech at the meeting on the necessity to defend media independence and freedoms. He was summoned by the police and charged with disturbing the public order. A date for his trial was immediately established.
In 2005, Saharneanu was a founding member of the Democratic Forum of Romanians in Moldova
.
In January 2010, as many as 14 people put forward their candidacies for the post of chairman of TeleRadio-Moldova
, of whom Constantin Marin got five votes, journalist Valentina Ursu
three and Saharneanu, one vote.
Union of Journalists of Moldova
The Union of Journalists of Moldova is a non-governmental organisation promoting interests of journalists involved in Moldovan media.- Overview :...
since 1997.
Biography
Valeriu (Vladimir) Saharneanu was born on August 3, 1952, in CuizăucaCuizăuca
Cuizăuca is a commune in Rezina district, Moldova. It is composed of a single village, Cuizăuca.- Notable people :* Valeriu Saharneanu* Vasile Odobescu* Victor Cobăsneanu...
, Rezina District, where he completed his elementary studies (1959–1969). He has a degree in philology from the Journalism Department at Moldova's State University, and from the Journalism Department at the Superior School of Political Science in Sankt-Petersburg. He attended the Moldova State University
Moldova State University
The Moldova State University is a university located in Chişinău, Moldova. It was founded in 1946.-Organization:The university is organized into eleven faculties:*1. Biology and Pedology...
(1970–1975) and the Faculty of Journalism of the Saint Petersburg State University
Saint Petersburg State University
Saint Petersburg State University is a Russian federal state-owned higher education institution based in Saint Petersburg and one of the oldest and largest universities in Russia....
(1987–1989). He attended also courses in Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
(1993), Berlin
Berlin
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(1995), Bruxelles (1996), Paris
Paris
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(1998), Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
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(1999), Strassbourg (2002), Cairo
Cairo
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(2004), Norway
Norway
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(2005), the United States
United States
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(2006).
He worked as editor (1975–1987), deputy editor in chief (1989–1991), editor in chief (1991–1994) at TeleRadio-Moldova
TeleRadio-Moldova
TeleRadio-Moldova is the state-owned national radio-TV broadcaster. It owns the TV channels Moldova 1 and TVMI and the radio channels Radio Moldova and Radio Moldova Internaţional...
. During the 1994 parliamentary election
Moldovan parliamentary election, 1994
An early parliamentary election took place in Moldova on February 27, 1994.- Background :Beginning with 1994, the Parliament functions on a permanent basis, with the quality of parliamentarian being incompatible with any other remunerated office, except for teaching and scientific activities...
, Saharneanu was aggressed at the entrance of the building where he lived and was sick for three months. Soon, he lost his job at TeleRadio-Moldova and his wife, Maria Bulat-Saharneanu, lost her job at "Femeia Moldovei" magazine.
Saharneanu is co-founder and director of Euronova Media Group
Euronova Media Group
The Euronova Media Group trust is a Moldovan group of media companies.- Overview :Euronova Media group includes TV Euronova studio, Vocea Basarabiei radio station, TV Albasat in Nisporeni District, and TV Euronova in Ungheni District....
(the Vocea Basarabiei
Vocea Basarabiei
Vocea Basarabiei is a Romanian language radio station in Moldova.- History :Vocea Basarabiei was launched on June 18, 2000, in Nisporeni. The Audiovisual Coordinating Council refused in 2002 and 2003 to register Vocea Basarabiei...
radio station, TV Euronova, and TV Albasat). In 2001, Saharneanu founded Gazeta Românească
Gazeta Românească
Gazeta Românească was a newspaper from the Republic of Moldova, founded in 2001 by Valeriu Saharneanu.- External links :*...
[The Romanian Gazette], a weekly magazine sold in Moldova that compiled articles from major Romanian media outlets. The project failed primarily because of financial reasons.
He has been the head of the Union of Journalists of Moldova since 1997. On 25 January 2004, at a meeting of an opposition party in Chişinău
Chisinau
Chișinău is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova. It is also its main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc...
, officials restricted journalistic activities. As president of the Moldovan Journalists Union, Saharneanu gave a speech at the meeting on the necessity to defend media independence and freedoms. He was summoned by the police and charged with disturbing the public order. A date for his trial was immediately established.
In 2005, Saharneanu was a founding member of the Democratic Forum of Romanians in Moldova
Democratic Forum of Romanians in Moldova
The Democratic Forum of Romanians in Moldova is a civic movement, which brings together over 120 NGOs, several leading public organizations of Moldova and a whole number of academicians, writers, journalists. In 2006, the organization claimed 100,000 members....
.
In January 2010, as many as 14 people put forward their candidacies for the post of chairman of TeleRadio-Moldova
TeleRadio-Moldova
TeleRadio-Moldova is the state-owned national radio-TV broadcaster. It owns the TV channels Moldova 1 and TVMI and the radio channels Radio Moldova and Radio Moldova Internaţional...
, of whom Constantin Marin got five votes, journalist Valentina Ursu
Valentina Ursu
Valentina Ursu is a journalist from the Republic of Moldova. She is working for Radio Free Europe Chişinău.- External links :...
three and Saharneanu, one vote.
Awards
- Order of the Republic (2009)
- Ordinul României "Order for Merit", grad Comandor (2000)
- "Om Emerit" (1991)
- "Jurnalist emerit al Republicii Moldova" (1991)