Today the fighters of “Vardanank” detachment have commemorated their perished friends in Saint Gayane Church of Echmiadzin and in Erablur. ”In 1989 the fighters of “Vardanank” detachment came to this Church and asked me to bless them before the battle. I blessed them and I cherish the tradition up till now”, clergyman Gurgen Ashuryan told those assembled in Saint Gayane Church. ”Vardanank” detachment was set up in 1989. There...

Armen Sargssyan indicted for masterminding Tigran Naghdalyan assassination made a personal plea to the judge at today’s hearing to return lawyer Robert Grigoryan to the proceedings as defense attorney. The latter has been defendant Sargssyan’s attorney up to October 3. Then, the defendant rejected his services. Armen Sargssyan say he wants Grigoryan to resume his suspended duties as his second...

The social board, established by the initiative of Press National Club, has today held a sitting, which will study the tender proposals of the Companies for July tender by TV and Radio National Committee. There are 9 members in the board from Parliament’ parties, experts, advocates. It is to remind that “Yerevan”, “ArmenAkob”, “TV-5” TV Companies were preferred to “A1+” and “CNN” and “Ev” to “Noyan Tapan” in that tender....

”Health state of our leader Abdullah Ojalan is getting worse and worse day by day. We are concerned that the Turkish Authorities purposely made the prison conditions unbearable. They want Ojalan to die slowly, thus striking a fatal blow to us. They want to break our fighting spirit but they won’t succeed”, Mzgin Shadi, member of “PJA” Party of Kurd Free Women, announced. ”KADEK” Kurdish organization marched from Victory Park to CE...

The wives and mothers of the perished fighters of Artsakh War have today held a protest action near the Government’ building. The reason was that the Government members had informed the protestors they would discuss the problems of the dead fighters’ families, the protestants said. But after the sitting some of the Ministers “ran away by the back door”, others refused to answer their questions as if they didn’t know what the matter was...

Today the clothes of October 27’ victims and injured ones, covered with blood and pierced by bullets and the arms of the terrorists were shown in the Court, which were the material evidence for the crime in Parliament 4 years ago. ”Look at that!”, prosecutor Gagik Avetisyan “urged” the defendants. They didn’t look at the material evidence. They just tilted their heads. In the morning defendant Nairi Hunanyan announced he had slept...

”Expect for special elections of president at the end of 2003”, Garnik Margaryan, Chair of the new “Homeland” people’s front, announced in Journalists’ House. He informed that they would establish political structures in 950 villages of Armenia, which will represent the nation.

Well-known art critic, film director Sergey Israelyan died today. He as well used to be “Justice” group MP, the member of People’s Party of Armenia. Israelyan’s memory will live on forever in hearts of his friends and intimate ones, his colleagues and students. ”A1+” TV Company and “Ayb-Fe” Daily condole with Israelyan’s relatives.

The Mass Media Bill passed by Armenian National Assembly on September 23 will take force after being signed by the republic president. It will be mass media regulating law. But not all the issues raised are settled yet. Discussions and round tables are still being held over the matter. “The law was adopted and should be put in force… I agree with the bill authors, who say it isn’t so perfect. But I think it will be clear during enforcement...

Key defendant in the October 27 terrorist action trial Nairi Hunanyan announced today he is collecting materials to send them to National Assembly with the demand of Robert Kocharyan’s removal from office under Article 57 of the Constitution. The Article 57 says the republic president can be removed from the position for treason or other major crimes. Defense attorney Samvel Martirosyan says...

Victims’ representatives Aramazd Zakaryan and Suren Surenyants were deprived of the opportunity to partake in October 27 trial. Judge Samvel Uzunyan not only prohibited their participation but also promised to appeal to the Office of Prosecutor to institute legal proceedings against them for having threatened the Court. The reason was that Prosecutor Gagik Avetisyan suggested to read out the preliminary...

Today the First Instance Court of Kentron and Nork Marash Communes heard Encyclopedia Director Hovhanness Ayvazyan’s claim against “Aravot” Daily journalist Satik Seyranyan. According to the complainant, articles with false information, offence and libel addressed to Encyclopedia and the director in person, were published in NN 165 and 166 issues. ”Aravot” editorial board has received the response letter of Mr Ayvazyan to the articles,...

On October 14 Hranush Hakobyan, Chair of Parliament’ Committee on Science, Education, Culture and Youth Issues met OSCE Yerevan Office head Ambassador Michael Wagent. The Ambassador had initiated the meeting to discuss the bills on amendments suggested to the bill on “Mass Information”, passed by the first stage, and the one on “Television and Radio” authored by MPs Vazgen Khachikyan,...

“Every woman should undergo mammography upon reaching 40-year age. All women are invited to Mammography Center to go through due medical tests available for 50 of the women, who have gone through examination in the Center, have been tasted positive for malignant tumor. She urged women to come to the Center once a year.

Alternative service issue is now being discussed in Armenia as well as in Azerbaijan and it is very important both countries to adopt the law in stable atmosphere, Mher Shahgeldyan, the chair of parliamentary commission on defense, national security and home affairs, says. The law to be adopted by Azerbaijan can’t be tight than it is while ours can’t be more liberal than it is now, because bellicose...

CIS member countries’ consulting council is to convene 16th session in Armenia on October 13, 14 to discuss employment, migration and social security issues. Appropriate departments’ and ministries’ officials from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Armenia will attend the event. The sessions being held twice a year aim at regulating labor rights and working out intergovernmental programs focusing on employment and...

Radio and Television National Commission announced broadcasting frequencies tender on Monday. A1+ TV Company was again denied frequency, as expected. 30 minutes after the commission session completion, Grigor Amalyan, the head of the commission, explaining reasons of the denial said A1+ got mark “2”, because the commission has found financial justification presented in the package of proposals submitted by the company insufficient and worth...

At 12:00 am tomorrow, October 13th , Radio and Television National Commission will announce the results of the frequency tender for 63 UHF and 3 VHF frequency ranges.

“Neither A1+ company program’s financial justification nor its plan for own production inspires trust”, Grigor Amalyan, the head of Radio and Television National Commission, told “Hayots Ashkhar” newspaper’s correspondent before looking through the tender proposals submitted for the commission consideration and immediately after presentation the proposals by contesting companies. President of A1+ Company Mesrop Movsessyan comments...

The Armenian bill on “Mass Information” made solidarity and unity among those working in Media sphere and the representatives of other fields disappear. It turns that discord and clamour over the bill may pursue other purposes. Yerevan Press Club and “Internews” social organisation’ leaders think so. They fear for the turmoil on the bill to be stirred up by an order to distract journalists from more urgent issues and passing of laws....

“We brought materials and we demand them back”, said prosecutor Gagik Avetisyan today at October 27 terrorist action trial. Prosecution side pleaded to the court asking the 5 volumes including Harutyunyan’s, Movsisyan’s, Nairi Badalyan’s phone talks records as well as records made in parliament and pre-trial detention facilities not to be make public. They due to be returned to prosecution and scrutinised by investigators, said prosecutor...

October 27 terrorist action trial continued today. Oleg Yunoshev, the attorney of the Vazgen Sargssyan’s brother Aram Sargssyan, said defendant Nairi Hunanyan’s attorney Samvel Martirosssyan told Hayots Ashkhar newspaper correspondent that Yunoshev on behalf of his client offered a deal to Nairi Hunanyan through his attorney. In Martirossyan’s words, he was told if his client Nairi Hunanyan plead he was just perpetrator of the crime and...

A1+ TV Company applied for 2 frequencies - 3 VHF and 63 UHF. The company presented its proposal for 63 UHF through a video film. A1+ remained stuck to its motto “Watch us - explore yourself”. A1+ possesses proper human, technical and financial resources to ensure high-level broadcasting. Unlike other contenders, A1+ will continue to work using its own income. The company has preliminary financial...

A1+ TV Company, which has been denied broadcasting frequency twice, participates in competition for the third time. Today contesting TV companies’ packages with tender proposals were opened. A1+ aspires to two frequencies, on which Armnews (63 UHF) and AR (3 VHF) are now broadcasting.