Russian media tycoon sells two radio stations May 16, 2012 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian businessman Alexander Lebedev, who owns the British Evening Standard and The Independent newspapers, is to sell two Russian radio stations to billionaire Mikhail Gutseriyev for $14 million, RIA Novosti reported citing the May 16 edition of Kommersant business daily. Lebedev decided to sell Prosto Radio and Dobriye Pesni stations after the crisis and was looking for an opportunity to sell the stations with minimal losses, a source close to Lebedev told the paper. Gutseriyev's plans for the radio stations are unknown. Pioner FM was ranked 32nd in the top 52 rating of most popular radio stations in Russia, while Dobriye Pesni was in the 50th place, according to marketing company TNS. Lebedev also owns two Russian newspapers, Novaya Gazeta and Moskovsky Korrespondent.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.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. |
