Armenia ranked highest for press freedom in the regionJanuary 30, 2013 - 17:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 2013 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index was released, with the same three European countries that headed the index last year hold the top three positions again this year. For the third year running, Finland has distinguished itself as the country that most respects media freedom. It is followed by the Netherlands and Norway. Dictatorial countries to occupy the last three positions are the same three as last year – Turkmenistan, North Korea and Eritrea. Mali suffered the most significant ranking plunge (-74 spots to be placed 99th) over the military coup. Tanzania, Oman, Japan, Israel, Malaysia and Cambodia are also among those significantly ranked down. According to the ranking, Armenia climbed 3 spots to be placed 74th, Azerbaijan gained 6 spots to climb 156th, Georgia gained 4 points to climb 100th. Turkey dropped 6 spots to be placed 154th, Iran gained 1 point to be placed 174th. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |