The government-approved mechanism for financing the distribution of print periodicals in 2026 provides for compensation for the costs of delivering newspapers and magazines from the state budget. The document establishes the scope of participants in the mechanism and their powers, the conditions for providing state support, the requirements for the documentation package, the procedure for the commission’s review of applications and selection of recipients, the criteria for evaluating applicants, as well as the rules for the allocation and subsequent monitoring of the use of budget funds. According to the document, the Ministry of Culture will be responsible for administering the mechanism and transferring funds to the state-owned enterprise Poșta Moldovei, which will be compensated for the delivery rates of periodicals under subscription. This approach was proposed given that all potential recipients of state support have independently selected the enterprise as the national operator for print media distribution. Funding will be provided exclusively to offset the costs of print media distribution, and the approved mechanism will be applied retroactively as of January 1, 2026. As the Ministry of Culture notes, the government will thus continue the support measures implemented in previous years and address the challenges faced by print media (rising printing and distribution costs, declining advertising revenue, etc.). Only publications that produce local content of public interest and contribute to maintaining pluralism and keeping citizens informed—especially in rural areas and among the older generation, who do not use digital platforms—are eligible for this assistance. This measure, as noted by the ministry, will also help enhance the resilience of the information landscape and combat disinformation. //29.07.2026 - InfoMarket.