  AZERI JOURNALISTS DEMAND STOPPING PRESSURE ON MEDIA BY AUTHORITIESDecember 14, 2002 - 18:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yesterday representatives of over 30 independent and oppositionist publications of Azerbaijan have arranged a protest action demanding to stop pressure on mass media by the authorities. As reported by "Novosti" Russian information agency, at the meeting, in which according to different estimates up to 150 persons participated, demands to stop illegal actions at law initiated against print by the state officials were voiced, as well as to cease impeding the spreading of newspapers and magazines. Besides, the holders of the meeting demanded increase of the credits for mass media and to hold an investigation of the fact of use of violence against journalists and breaking of their rights.  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 Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating  Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1.U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia.PACE adopts resolution on Armenia's commitment to reforms PACE welcomed the electoral reforms implemented by Armenia in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission.Armenia, Germany discuss ties, South Caucasus peace process Armenian lawmakers met with the Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Tobias Lindner. |
