  Reporters Without Borders: Armenian ranks 77 in press freedom indexOctober 17, 2007 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Reporters Without Borders published the Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2007, an index measuring the level of press freedom in 169 countries throughout the world.It was compiled on the basis of surveys and researches conducted by journalists, human rights activists and lawyers. The authors of the report took into consideration freedom of printing media, television and Internet. Armenia ranks 77, Georgia - 66, Azerbaijan - 139. Russia (144th) is not progressing, the report says. Turkey (101st) is the region's only country where a journalist was murdered. Hrant Dink, the editor of Agos Armenian-Turkish newspaper, was gunned down in January by radical nationalists.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
