Piotr Garciu

Comrat-based journalist

Piotr is a freelance journalist based in Comrat, in Moldova's autonomous region of Gagauzia. His work focuses on corruption and disinformation.

Stories by the Author

Roman Homenko was one of the first to receive his vaccine in Gagauzia and is a strong proponent of people getting vaccinated.

Roman Homenko was one of the first to receive his vaccine in Gagauzia and is a strong proponent of people getting vaccinated. © Roman Homenko

Russia’s Influence Delays Gagauzia Vaccine Efforts

Rates are half of what they are in the rest of Moldova as locals wait for Sputnik V jab.

22 Jul 21

Petru Macovei, the executive director of the Association of Independent Press of Moldova, in his interview with Piotr Garciu.

Petru Macovei, the executive director of the Association of Independent Press of Moldova, in his interview with Piotr Garciu. © Piotr Garciu

Fake News Runs Rampant in Moldova

Poor media literacy allows pro-Kremlin narratives and political distortions to flourish

25 Aug 20

Official representatives meet civil society in Gagauzia to discuss domestic violence. (Photo: Moldova government website)

Official representatives meet civil society in Gagauzia to discuss domestic violence. (Photo: Moldova government website)

Gagauzia: Nowhere to Run

Entire territory currently only has safe accommodation for a maximum of four women.

9 Jun 20

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