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 | Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers. Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly. Armenia win 3 gold medals at European Junior Boxing Championships Armenia has three world champions after the European Junior Boxing Championships held in Sarajevo over the past week. |