  IN OSCE REPRESENTATIVE'S OPINION, A1+ AND NOYAN TAPAN TV CHANNELS NOT RECEIVING LICENCE TESTIFIES OF SPEECH FREEDOM RESTRICTION IN ARMENIAJuly 21, 2003 - 21:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE representative on freedom of mass media Freimund Duve expressed regret concerning the fact that according to the results of the broadcasting frequencies contest held in Armenia July 18, A1+ and Noyan Tapan TV channels were not given the licence for broadcasting. As reported by "Mediamax" agency, in Duve's words, "for over one year Armenian society is deprived of the opportunity of receiving all-round information". The OSCE representative stated that the absence of these TV channels' broadcasting speaks about the fact that the freedom of speech is still being restricted in Armenia.  Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news Amnesty calls for release of all “unjustly detained” in Azerbaijan ahead of COP29  Amnesty International says previous COP summits have involved restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression.Ucom General Director participates in The Silicon Mountains Shirak Technology Forum Ralph Yirikian, the General Director of Ucom, took part in the Silicon Mountains Shirak technology forum.Armenian wrestlers win 3 medals at U20 European Championships The Armenian team has won 3 medals at the U20 European Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships.Ameriabank, COAF pool efforts to develop beekeeping in Lori COAF and Ameriabank have presented their joint program Harvesting Nature’s Bounty. |
