RA Ombudsman to submit bill on liberalization of television broadcastingMay 24, 2011 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ombudsman Karen Andreasyan is going to submit a bill to the National Assembly, which envisages liberalization of television broadcasting. The package of suggestions is ready and it will be submitted to the Armenian parliament soon, Andreasyan told a discussion organized by the Civilitas Foundation. According to him, OSCE labeled the project as ideal and expressed hope for its adoption. Andreasyan noted that the bill envisages increase in the number of private TV companies in Armenia, provision of greater freedom in the field of satellite broadcasting, minimization of control over online media, etc. On June 10, 2010, the Armenian parliament adopted a bill on making changes and amendments to the RA Law on Television and Radio. The adopted law regulates the process of television and radio digitization. Under the law, the number of Armenia’s TV companies will be decreased from 22 to 18 until completion of the digitization process by 2015. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. Partner news | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Armenia designates flood-hit communities as disaster areas The emergency situation was created by floods caused by heavy rains in Armenia’s north on May 25-26. |