National and international law allows journalists to fully exercise their right to free expression. However, many regional journalists are reluctant to publish critical materials against public officials and state institutions, and this reluctance is based on previous cases when media representatives were sued for critical materials and investigative reports. During the online workshop “Freedom of Expression vs. Respect for Honor, Dignity and Professional Reputation,” Lawyer Nicolae Frumosu offered journalists several recommendations to avoid potential legal consequences. The training, which took place on 14 May, was attended by employees of the beneficiary newsrooms of the Consulting and Assistance Center for Regional Independent Media Outlets.

Managers of online media outlets, including regional ones, want to have as large audiences as possible on their platforms and to obtain economic benefits from their activities. However, not everyone has enough knowledge and skills, or consistency, in what they do to keep up with new technologies and trends in the virtual space. During the online workshop "Online Products and Tools: How to Choose and Capitalize on Them Effectively," Vitalie Harea, consultant of the Consulting and Assistance Center for Regional Independent Media Outlets, made a few recommendations to news portal administrators on how to make achievements and face competition in the media market.