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YEREVAN PRESS CLUB WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
MAY 13-19, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS:
YPC ANNUAL REPORT "LICENSING COMPETITIONS NEITHER SOLVED KEY ISSUES OF
BROADCAST SPHERE, NOR ENSURED PLURALISM OF TV AIR"
"E-CLUB" CYCLE: INTERNET AND PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
"YERKRAGUND" ON SOCIAL-POLITICAL SITUATION IN TURKEY
TURKEY-GEORGIA-ARMENIA JOURNALISTS BUS TOUR
EVENTS ON ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS
INCIDENT AT THE PARLIAMENT
PROCURACY ORGANIZES OPEN DOOR DAYS FOR MEDIA
THREE NEW NCTR MEMBERS APPOINTED
YPC ANNUAL REPORT "LICENSING COMPETITIONS NEITHER SOLVED KEY ISSUES OF
BROADCAST SPHERE, NOR ENSURED PLURALISM OF TV AIR"
The annual report of Yerevan Press Club, "Licensing Competitions Neither
Solved Key Issues of Broadcast Sphere, Nor Ensured Pluralism of TV Air", is
stored on YPC website, www.ypc.am, in "Media Reports" section. The report
presents the situation with freedom of speech in Armenia in 2010.
"E-CLUB" CYCLE: INTERNET AND PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
On May 17 another program from "E-Club" weekly cycle went on the online
broadcast of "A1+" TV company (www.a1plus.am). The "E-Club" is produced by
Yerevan Press Club in cooperation with "A1+" TV company under "Alternative
Resources in Media" project, supported by USAID.
The information and education blocs, particularly, presented the large-scale
navigation system of Google, told about how to organize the summer vacation
by oneself via Internet, introduced to Armenian medical sites. The guests of
the discussion part of "E-Club" - facebookphiles Arpineh Grigorian, IT
specialist, and Ofelia Minasian discussed the issues of protecting personal
data on the Web and particularly on Facebook.
The next "E-Club" will be aired on "A1+" on May 24.
"YERKRAGUND" ON SOCIAL-POLITICAL SITUATION IN TURKEY
On May 17 the fourth show of "Yerkragund" ("Globe") cycle went on the
evening air of "Yerkir Media" TV company. The current show was produced by
Yerevan Press Club under a joint YPC and Internews Network project,
"Dialogue Building Between Armenia and Turkey", supported by the Bureau of
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of US Department of State.
The guests of the program host, YPC President Boris Navasardian, were Ozgun
Ozcer, correspondent of "Taraf" newspaper, Aysel Yasa, correspondent of
"Yeni Safak" newspaper, Nuneh Sargsian, Executive Director of Internews
Media Support public organization, and Andranik Ispirian, turcologist,
observer of News.am online publication. The guests discussed the
social-political situation in Turkey and the Armenian-Turkish relations.
The next "Yerkragund" show will be aired on "Yerkir Media" on Tuesday, May
24 at 19.15 (rerun - on Thursday, May 26 at 14.15).
TURKEY-GEORGIA-ARMENIA JOURNALISTS BUS TOUR
On May 2-18 a group of Armenian and Turkish journalists made a joint bus
tour to the Turkish eastern regions, Georgia and Armenia. The journalistic
mission of 16 visited Istanbul, Adana, Antakya, Diyarbakir, Van, Kars,
Akhaltskha, Gyumri, Alaverdi, Goris, Kapan, Meghri, Yerevan, as well as
other places throughout the journey. The trip resulted in many reportages
and stories on themes triggering the audience of both countries. A major
component of this initiative under "Dialogue Building Between Armenia and
Turkey" Yerevan Press Club and Internews Network project, supported by the
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of US Department of State, was
the professional collaboration between Armenian and Turkish journalists,
while preparing materials.
EVENTS ON ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS
On May 16-18 at "Congress" hotel in Yerevan a discussion on Armenian-Turkish
relations, as well as a round table on their coverage by media of two
countries was held. The event, hosted by experts and journalists from
Armenia and Turkey, was organized by Yerevan Press Club and Eurasia
Partnership Foundation under "Support to Armenia-Turkey Rapprochement"
project, supported by USAID.
During the discussions the implementation results of different project
components were presented: in particular, the research on Armenian-Turkish
relations coverage by media of both countries, administered by YPC and
Communication Faculty of Izmir Economics University in January-April 2011.
The YPC page on Facebook "4th Wave: Armenia-Turkey" was also introduced.
The event ended on May 18 with an award ceremony, established in frames of
the project and intended to encourage Armenian and Turkish journalists, who
write about the neighbor country, Armenian-Turkish relations. The jury
listed: Ruben Safrastian, Director of Oriental Studies Institute of RA
National Academy of Sciences, Satik Seyranian, Chief Editor of "168 Zham"
newspaper, Gegham Manukian, Director of the News and Current Affairs
Programs of "Yerkir Media" TV company, Mensur Akgun, Director of Global
Political Trends Center of Istanbul Culture University, Sevda Alankus, Dean
of the Communication Faculty of Izmir Economics University, and Ferhat
Boratov, Representative of CNN-Turk TV Channel Administration. On behalf of
the Armenian part the price was awarded to Eduard Mkhitarian, Film Director
of "GALA" TV company of Gyumri, for the film "Who is your neighbor?". The
Turkish winner will be determined by the jury later. Soon, a similar event
will be held in Istanbul.
INCIDENT AT THE PARLIAMENT
On May 16 in RA National Assembly an incident happened between Marineh
Kharatian, correspondent of "Hraparak" daily, and MP from Republican Party
of Armenia faction, brother of RA President Serzh Sargsian, Alexander
Sargsian. As "Hraparak" informed YPC, the journalist inquired whether the
deputy would run in the upcoming 2012 parliamentary elections. The question
annoyed Alexander Sargsian: he grabbed the recorder from the hands of the
journalist, shut it off and started swearing. According to "Hraparak", if it
wasn't the interference of the employee of the NA administration, Alexander
Sargsian would start laying hands. Marineh Kharatian was able to record a
part of the conversation with the MP, and she intends to send the record to
RA President's Office.
Armineh Ohanian, Chief Editor of "Hraparak" daily, noted that the newspaper
will not go into law: in a situation, when the security of a journalist is
endangered just because he/she gives a question, the court cannot solve the
issue. The head of "Hraparak" emphasized that this is not the first case of
impeding the professional activities of a media representative at
parliament, and the journalistic community must take measures for making
fundamental changes in this situation. For example, boycotting the MP by
media, or on the contrary - purposely throwing questions on him, considers
Armineh Ohanian.
PROCURACY ORGANIZES OPEN DOOR DAYS FOR MEDIA
On May 16 RA General Prosecutor Aghvan Hovsepian signed an order on
organizing open door days for media representatives. According to the
information stored on the RA Procuracy website, www.genproc.am, this action
aims to involve journalists in the investigation of March 1, 2008 events,
thus enhancing the awareness on the case, being in the limelight of public
attention as of today. (This regards the criminal proceedings, instituted
upon the tragic events of March 1-2, 2008 in Yerevan after the presidential
elections.)
In compliance with the Prosecutor's order, the open door days for
journalists will be held twice a month - every first and last Wednesday - at
the Procuracy School by the senior prosecutors and investigators on the
March 1, 2008 events.
THREE NEW NCTR MEMBERS APPOINTED
On May 12 upon the RA President Serzh Sargsian order Zhirayr Dadasian,
Harutiun Harutiunian and Vladimir Ohanian were appointed members of the
National Commission on Television and Radio for six years term. Zhirayr
Dadasian, Art Director of the Yerevan State Pantomime Theater, was an NCTR
member within 2005-2011, the other two - became members for the first time.
Harutiun Harutiunian was the Head of "Haylur" news program of Public
Television of Armenia, Chief Editor of "Yerkir" newspaper; Vladimir Ohanyan
- Executive Director of "Hayrenik" and "AR" TV companies, Vice Minister of
Urban Planning, Assistant to Yerevan Chief Architect.
The competition to fill in the three NCTR vacant positions was announced on
April 21 due to the expiration of the term of office of NCTR members Zhirayr
Dadasian, Ara Tadevosian and Simavon Andreasian, appointed on April 13, 2005
for six year term (see YPC Weekly Newsletter, April 15-28, 2005). The
competition commission formed by RA President's order listed: Chairman -
Avetis Berberian, Assistant to RA President; Secretary - Meri Harutiunian,
Head of Public Relations and Communication Department of RA President's
Office; commission members - Henrich Hovhanisian, Head of Drama Study
Department of Institute of Art, corresponding member of RA National Academy
of Sciences; Ruben Satian, Chief Editor of "Novoye Vremya" newspaper; Gevorg
Gevorgian, General Director of "National Cinema Center of Armenia" state
non-commercial organization. The competition commission considered the
applications of seven candidates. According to the commission's decision,
the winners were determined due to their long-term journalistic experience,
especially on TV, as well as "valuable success and achievements in the
development of journalism".
The competition can accommodate citizens of Armenia who have many-year
experience in journalism, broadcasting, technology, culture, arts, science
and law, higher education and command of Armenian language. The following
category of persons cannot be member of the NCTR: members of governing
bodies of parties and persons affiliated to them; heads of public or private
TV and radio companies; people who have contractual relations with TV and
radio companies; people, convicted by a judgment in force, whose prior
conviction is not expunged or expired; RA National Assembly deputies,
members of RA Government; employees of RA President's Office and civil
servants.
When reprinting or using the information above, reference to the Yerevan
Press Club is required.
You are welcome to send any comment and feedback about the Newsletter to:
[email protected]
Subscription for the Newsletter is free. To subscribe or unsubscribe from
this mailing list, please send a message to: [email protected]
Editor of YPC Newsletter - Elina POGHOSBEKIAN
____________________________________________
Yerevan Press Club
9B, Ghazar Parpetsi str.
0002, Yerevan, Armenia
Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 00 67; 53 35 41; 53 76 62
Fax: (+374 10) 53 56 61
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ypc.am
>
From: A. Papazian
MAY 13-19, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS:
YPC ANNUAL REPORT "LICENSING COMPETITIONS NEITHER SOLVED KEY ISSUES OF
BROADCAST SPHERE, NOR ENSURED PLURALISM OF TV AIR"
"E-CLUB" CYCLE: INTERNET AND PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
"YERKRAGUND" ON SOCIAL-POLITICAL SITUATION IN TURKEY
TURKEY-GEORGIA-ARMENIA JOURNALISTS BUS TOUR
EVENTS ON ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS
INCIDENT AT THE PARLIAMENT
PROCURACY ORGANIZES OPEN DOOR DAYS FOR MEDIA
THREE NEW NCTR MEMBERS APPOINTED
YPC ANNUAL REPORT "LICENSING COMPETITIONS NEITHER SOLVED KEY ISSUES OF
BROADCAST SPHERE, NOR ENSURED PLURALISM OF TV AIR"
The annual report of Yerevan Press Club, "Licensing Competitions Neither
Solved Key Issues of Broadcast Sphere, Nor Ensured Pluralism of TV Air", is
stored on YPC website, www.ypc.am, in "Media Reports" section. The report
presents the situation with freedom of speech in Armenia in 2010.
"E-CLUB" CYCLE: INTERNET AND PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
On May 17 another program from "E-Club" weekly cycle went on the online
broadcast of "A1+" TV company (www.a1plus.am). The "E-Club" is produced by
Yerevan Press Club in cooperation with "A1+" TV company under "Alternative
Resources in Media" project, supported by USAID.
The information and education blocs, particularly, presented the large-scale
navigation system of Google, told about how to organize the summer vacation
by oneself via Internet, introduced to Armenian medical sites. The guests of
the discussion part of "E-Club" - facebookphiles Arpineh Grigorian, IT
specialist, and Ofelia Minasian discussed the issues of protecting personal
data on the Web and particularly on Facebook.
The next "E-Club" will be aired on "A1+" on May 24.
"YERKRAGUND" ON SOCIAL-POLITICAL SITUATION IN TURKEY
On May 17 the fourth show of "Yerkragund" ("Globe") cycle went on the
evening air of "Yerkir Media" TV company. The current show was produced by
Yerevan Press Club under a joint YPC and Internews Network project,
"Dialogue Building Between Armenia and Turkey", supported by the Bureau of
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of US Department of State.
The guests of the program host, YPC President Boris Navasardian, were Ozgun
Ozcer, correspondent of "Taraf" newspaper, Aysel Yasa, correspondent of
"Yeni Safak" newspaper, Nuneh Sargsian, Executive Director of Internews
Media Support public organization, and Andranik Ispirian, turcologist,
observer of News.am online publication. The guests discussed the
social-political situation in Turkey and the Armenian-Turkish relations.
The next "Yerkragund" show will be aired on "Yerkir Media" on Tuesday, May
24 at 19.15 (rerun - on Thursday, May 26 at 14.15).
TURKEY-GEORGIA-ARMENIA JOURNALISTS BUS TOUR
On May 2-18 a group of Armenian and Turkish journalists made a joint bus
tour to the Turkish eastern regions, Georgia and Armenia. The journalistic
mission of 16 visited Istanbul, Adana, Antakya, Diyarbakir, Van, Kars,
Akhaltskha, Gyumri, Alaverdi, Goris, Kapan, Meghri, Yerevan, as well as
other places throughout the journey. The trip resulted in many reportages
and stories on themes triggering the audience of both countries. A major
component of this initiative under "Dialogue Building Between Armenia and
Turkey" Yerevan Press Club and Internews Network project, supported by the
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of US Department of State, was
the professional collaboration between Armenian and Turkish journalists,
while preparing materials.
EVENTS ON ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS
On May 16-18 at "Congress" hotel in Yerevan a discussion on Armenian-Turkish
relations, as well as a round table on their coverage by media of two
countries was held. The event, hosted by experts and journalists from
Armenia and Turkey, was organized by Yerevan Press Club and Eurasia
Partnership Foundation under "Support to Armenia-Turkey Rapprochement"
project, supported by USAID.
During the discussions the implementation results of different project
components were presented: in particular, the research on Armenian-Turkish
relations coverage by media of both countries, administered by YPC and
Communication Faculty of Izmir Economics University in January-April 2011.
The YPC page on Facebook "4th Wave: Armenia-Turkey" was also introduced.
The event ended on May 18 with an award ceremony, established in frames of
the project and intended to encourage Armenian and Turkish journalists, who
write about the neighbor country, Armenian-Turkish relations. The jury
listed: Ruben Safrastian, Director of Oriental Studies Institute of RA
National Academy of Sciences, Satik Seyranian, Chief Editor of "168 Zham"
newspaper, Gegham Manukian, Director of the News and Current Affairs
Programs of "Yerkir Media" TV company, Mensur Akgun, Director of Global
Political Trends Center of Istanbul Culture University, Sevda Alankus, Dean
of the Communication Faculty of Izmir Economics University, and Ferhat
Boratov, Representative of CNN-Turk TV Channel Administration. On behalf of
the Armenian part the price was awarded to Eduard Mkhitarian, Film Director
of "GALA" TV company of Gyumri, for the film "Who is your neighbor?". The
Turkish winner will be determined by the jury later. Soon, a similar event
will be held in Istanbul.
INCIDENT AT THE PARLIAMENT
On May 16 in RA National Assembly an incident happened between Marineh
Kharatian, correspondent of "Hraparak" daily, and MP from Republican Party
of Armenia faction, brother of RA President Serzh Sargsian, Alexander
Sargsian. As "Hraparak" informed YPC, the journalist inquired whether the
deputy would run in the upcoming 2012 parliamentary elections. The question
annoyed Alexander Sargsian: he grabbed the recorder from the hands of the
journalist, shut it off and started swearing. According to "Hraparak", if it
wasn't the interference of the employee of the NA administration, Alexander
Sargsian would start laying hands. Marineh Kharatian was able to record a
part of the conversation with the MP, and she intends to send the record to
RA President's Office.
Armineh Ohanian, Chief Editor of "Hraparak" daily, noted that the newspaper
will not go into law: in a situation, when the security of a journalist is
endangered just because he/she gives a question, the court cannot solve the
issue. The head of "Hraparak" emphasized that this is not the first case of
impeding the professional activities of a media representative at
parliament, and the journalistic community must take measures for making
fundamental changes in this situation. For example, boycotting the MP by
media, or on the contrary - purposely throwing questions on him, considers
Armineh Ohanian.
PROCURACY ORGANIZES OPEN DOOR DAYS FOR MEDIA
On May 16 RA General Prosecutor Aghvan Hovsepian signed an order on
organizing open door days for media representatives. According to the
information stored on the RA Procuracy website, www.genproc.am, this action
aims to involve journalists in the investigation of March 1, 2008 events,
thus enhancing the awareness on the case, being in the limelight of public
attention as of today. (This regards the criminal proceedings, instituted
upon the tragic events of March 1-2, 2008 in Yerevan after the presidential
elections.)
In compliance with the Prosecutor's order, the open door days for
journalists will be held twice a month - every first and last Wednesday - at
the Procuracy School by the senior prosecutors and investigators on the
March 1, 2008 events.
THREE NEW NCTR MEMBERS APPOINTED
On May 12 upon the RA President Serzh Sargsian order Zhirayr Dadasian,
Harutiun Harutiunian and Vladimir Ohanian were appointed members of the
National Commission on Television and Radio for six years term. Zhirayr
Dadasian, Art Director of the Yerevan State Pantomime Theater, was an NCTR
member within 2005-2011, the other two - became members for the first time.
Harutiun Harutiunian was the Head of "Haylur" news program of Public
Television of Armenia, Chief Editor of "Yerkir" newspaper; Vladimir Ohanyan
- Executive Director of "Hayrenik" and "AR" TV companies, Vice Minister of
Urban Planning, Assistant to Yerevan Chief Architect.
The competition to fill in the three NCTR vacant positions was announced on
April 21 due to the expiration of the term of office of NCTR members Zhirayr
Dadasian, Ara Tadevosian and Simavon Andreasian, appointed on April 13, 2005
for six year term (see YPC Weekly Newsletter, April 15-28, 2005). The
competition commission formed by RA President's order listed: Chairman -
Avetis Berberian, Assistant to RA President; Secretary - Meri Harutiunian,
Head of Public Relations and Communication Department of RA President's
Office; commission members - Henrich Hovhanisian, Head of Drama Study
Department of Institute of Art, corresponding member of RA National Academy
of Sciences; Ruben Satian, Chief Editor of "Novoye Vremya" newspaper; Gevorg
Gevorgian, General Director of "National Cinema Center of Armenia" state
non-commercial organization. The competition commission considered the
applications of seven candidates. According to the commission's decision,
the winners were determined due to their long-term journalistic experience,
especially on TV, as well as "valuable success and achievements in the
development of journalism".
The competition can accommodate citizens of Armenia who have many-year
experience in journalism, broadcasting, technology, culture, arts, science
and law, higher education and command of Armenian language. The following
category of persons cannot be member of the NCTR: members of governing
bodies of parties and persons affiliated to them; heads of public or private
TV and radio companies; people who have contractual relations with TV and
radio companies; people, convicted by a judgment in force, whose prior
conviction is not expunged or expired; RA National Assembly deputies,
members of RA Government; employees of RA President's Office and civil
servants.
When reprinting or using the information above, reference to the Yerevan
Press Club is required.
You are welcome to send any comment and feedback about the Newsletter to:
[email protected]
Subscription for the Newsletter is free. To subscribe or unsubscribe from
this mailing list, please send a message to: [email protected]
Editor of YPC Newsletter - Elina POGHOSBEKIAN
____________________________________________
Yerevan Press Club
9B, Ghazar Parpetsi str.
0002, Yerevan, Armenia
Tel.: (+ 374 10) 53 00 67; 53 35 41; 53 76 62
Fax: (+374 10) 53 56 61
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ypc.am
>
From: A. Papazian