Dorin Galben
Dorin Galben is a journalist and vlogger. He graduated from the Faculty of History and Philosophy, specialising in Anthropology, at the State University of Moldova. During his second year, he received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, which enabled him to study at Akademia Humanistyczna. This international experience deepened his passion for journalism and led him to attend the School of Advanced Studies in Journalism in Chisinau (2013-2014).
Early in his career, Galben joined the editorial team at TIMPUL, marking the beginning of his journey in journalism. He then moved to Agro TV, where he hosted Dialogue with Dorin Galben, followed by his work at 10TV as host of CodGalben, a program focused on social and political issues. From 2019 to 2021, he was with Cotidian.md, where he moderated Cotidianul în direct cu Dorin Galben and introduced the Fără Protocol format, offering prominent figures a platform for open and unrestricted expression.
Galben has also been active beyond journalism, having participated in the Youth Parliament (2009-2010) and served as press officer for the Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs of Moldova (JCI Moldova). He is a dedicated advocate for various social causes, including refugee rights, tolerance, equality, integrity, and combating domestic violence. Through his work, Galben has promoted European values, participating in media projects led by the European Union and UNDP, and has taken a strong stance against foreign aggression, advocating solidarity with Ukraine amid Russian aggression.
Known for supporting political transparency and reform, he has been critical of former Prime Minister Ion Chicu and Igor Dodon, and he has addressed issues such as removing immunity from controversial parliamentarians. On his YouTube channel, Galben has interviewed hundreds of notable personalities from politics, business, culture, sports, and entertainment. However, his interviews with Veaceslav Platon and Natalia Morari drew criticism from the journalistic community and the public for not pressing these figures with challenging questions, with some accusing him of merely providing them with a platform. Following the interview with Platon, Galben’s collaboration with TV8 was halted, and his program Freedom was suspended. Galben denied these allegations.
He is also the creator of the interview series Monolog, where guests share personal life stories. Due to the lack of a right of reply in this format, the Press Council responded to complaints, recognising legal infringements and condemning the format.
Galben’s broad online following is largely due to his interviews with various figures in Moldovan society, where he discusses social issues, controversies, and other topics with a “yellow press” flair, including scandals between former spouses, interviews with adult film actresses, and details of his personal life. On social media, he openly shares his relationship with his fiancée Violeta Scrișu, their travels, and other aspects of his personal life.
Politically, he is known to be pro-European, supporting Maia Sandu and the PAS party. He also promotes a positive approach to issues around sexuality, relationships, gender equality, sports, and a healthy lifestyle. His media content often includes integrated advertising, and he collaborates with various businesses and brands, frequently appearing in commercials.
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| Platform | User Name | User Handle | Followers | Following | Likes | Views |
 | galbendorin | @galbendorin | 72,200 | 58 | 957,100 | |
| Proiecte - Galben Dorin | @youtube_galben | 93,800 | 2 | 1,200,000 | |
 | galbendorin | @galbendorin | 170,000 | 564 | ||
 | GALBEN (Dorin Galben) | galbendorin | 31,938 | |||
 | Dorin Galben | dorin.galben | 42,000 | |||
| Un show de doi Galbeni | doi.galbeni | 197,000 | |||
 | GALBEN | @galbendorin | 374,000 | 134,003,205 | ||
| Data Publicly Available | ownership data is easily available from other sources, e. g. public registries etc. |
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| Language | Romanian, Russian |
| Founding Year | 2017 Dorin Galben created his first YouTube page in 2011, but his popularity began to rise in 2014-2015 after he graduated from the School of Advanced Studies in Journalism and made appearances in the press (Timpul newspaper) and on television (10TV). In 2017, he launched the Facebook page "Un show de doi galbeni" and later opened a Patreon account in 2018. He joined TikTok in 2020, and with the onset of the full-scale war in Ukraine, he also launched a Telegram page. |
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| Topics Covered / Focus Areas | As a journalist and vlogger, Dorin Galben covers a wide range of topics. On his YouTube channel, he discusses current social and political issues. In recent videos, he conducts interviews with personalities from Moldova and other countries, exploring their life stories, social topics, politics, lifestyle, health, culture, and more. On cotidianul.md, he addressed political issues with politicians and state officials, later adopting a similar style for the "Freedom" programme he hosted on TV8. He also shares aspects of his personal life online, including his relationships with his sister, mother, and fiancée. His interviews often tackle controversial topics with a "yellow press" flair. He regularly publishes sponsored content for a range of companies, covering real estate, dental services, tourism, building materials, and more. |
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| Views / Values / Political Stances | He advocates for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova, promotes social equity, and opposes the large-scale invasion of Ukraine. He is critical of Putin and the Russian leadership, as well as of local parties PSRM and Shor. |
| Mode of Delivery | Long videos on YouTube - interviews, vlogs, podcasts. Short videos on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok. Stories, reels on Facebook, Instagram. Texts and photos on Facebook, Instagram. Texts and shares of his videos on Telegram. |
| Reputation | Dorin Galben generally enjoys a positive public image and holds the trust of society, as reflected in opinion polls. However, his reputation among some followers took a hit after a series of interviews with Veaceslav Platon and Natalia Morari in early 2024, leading to accusations of political bias, unprofessionalism, lack of integrity, and deviation from journalistic standards. Several Moldovan journalists criticized these interviews, particularly the one with Platon, arguing that Galben appeared unprepared and avoided tough, probing questions. This backlash ultimately led to his dismissal as the host of Freedom on TV8. Despite this, he continues to have a substantial online following, especially due to his interviews with various Moldovan personalities, where he discusses social issues, controversies, and other "yellow press" topics. Politically, Galben is known to be pro-European, supporting Maia Sandu and the PAS party. He is also recognised for promoting positive approaches to topics such as sexuality, relationships, gender equality, sports, and a healthy lifestyle. He was named "Man of the Year" by VIP Magazin in 2016, 2019, and 2020. |
| Target Audience | Dorin Galben’s content has a broad appeal, covering subjects compatible with most ages, genders, educational backgrounds, and interests. Although the majority of his content is in Romanian, he also publishes in Russian. |
| Part of Network or Campaign | He graduated from the Chisinau School of Advanced Journalism in 2015. Following this, he wrote for the Timpul newspaper and presented at Agro TV. In 2016, he joined the unionist channel 10TV, moderating the program "CodGalben" to discuss pressing social issues. He later moved to Cotidian.md, where, from 2019 to 2021, he hosted Cotidianul în direct cu Dorin Galben. During this period, he also started the "FărăProtocol" series, published on his YouTube channel. Previously, he had hosted the travel show "Tur-Retur" on Regional Channel. He is also the creator of the interview series "Monolog," where guests share their personal stories. Galben is active in charity and campaigns for equality and integrity, such as "Masa Bucuriei," a fundraiser against violence in ATUG, and UNDP's campaigns "Equality Generation" against gender-based violence and "Fii Integru! – Act with Integrity!" with NAC. He advocates for the Moldovan diaspora's return and took part in the Let’s Talk #FărăTabu campaign. |
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| Cross-Posting & Friends | A supporter of the European Union, Galben has appeared in projects by the EU Delegation to Moldova and UNDP, and he has spoken against Russian aggression in his own pieces on TV8. He has hosted programs with guests supporting Ukraine, including journalists Viorica Tataru, Andrei Captarenco, and Ukrainian refugees. In 2022 and 2024, Galben conducted two interviews with President Maia Sandu, in which he expressed his support for her. He has voiced criticism of Prime Minister Ion Chicu (in 2020) and criticized Igor Dodon for receiving Russian support. Additionally, he advocates for removing the parliamentary immunity of Shor party MPs. Beyond journalism, Galben promotes local productions, like the film Tunete. He frequently shares posts with his fiancée, Violeta Scrișu, as well as with family and friends. However, after an interview with Veaceslav Platon, he faced criticism for allegedly allowing Platon to speak without challenging him with hard-hitting questions, leading to accusations of unprofessionalism or obediency. |
| Endorsements & Recognitions | Dorin Galben was named "Man of the Year" by VIP Magazin in 2016, 2019, and 2020. |
| Business Model | He is the founder and sole shareholder of two companies: S.R.L. DOI GALBENI STUDIO, established in 2020, and S.R.L. DOI GALBENI PLUS, founded in 2021. He also serves as director of both companies. Both businesses focus on film, video, and television program production and are located at the same address in Chisinau. |
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| Revenue | DOI GALBENI STUDIO LLC: MDL 1,131,090 / USD 63,295 (2023) DOI GALBENI PLUS: LLC 1,148,810 / USD 64,287 (2023 |