 RA NA adopts amendments to law on defamation March 18, 2010 - 13:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Assembly approved a bill on introduction of amendments to the RA Civil and Penal Codes. The amendments will entitle Armenian citizens to go to the law for and demand disclaimer of any media report insulting his/her dignity, if the publisher fails to prove the accuracy of information.As a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent reported from the parliament, Heritage group voted against the bill, following "the negative conclusion of the Venice Commission." Meanwhile, one on the co-authors of the bill, Orinats Yerkir member Hovhannes Margaryan remarked that the Venice Commission gave a positive conclusion on the bill but pointed out to a number of drawbacks.   Top stories 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. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  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.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.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. |
