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Georgia: Vacancy for Correspondents
Sarke news agency announces a vacancy for correspondents. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2010
moreOrtega y Gasset Awards calls for journalism entries in Spanish
The Ortega y Gasset Awards for Journalism are seeking works published in Spanish in any country in the world in 2009. Deadline for nominations is March 31.
morePhotography competition seeks perspectives on the environment
International communications nonprofit CVolunteers is calling for creative photography on the theme "Diverse Perspective on the Environment, Citizenship and Volunteering." Deadline: March 7.
moreCompetition to honor international female activist bloggers
Female bloggers outside the United States, blogging to raise awareness, consciousness or funding to change their community, region, country or the world, are eligible to win one of four scholarships. Nominations close January 31.
moreJournalism master's program in Germany offering full scholarships
Journalists across the globe can apply for an International Media Studies Master's Program in Bonn, Germany. Deadline for application: April 30
morePashinyan sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment
A moment ago, the verdict against oppositional Haykakan Zhamanak daily chief editor Nikol Pashinyan was delivered in the Nork-Marash district court. He was accused of organization of mass riots and use of force against policeman.
Pashinyan was acquitted by the court under RA Criminal Code article 316 (use of force against authority), however he was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment under the 255 article (organization of mass riots).
The defense repeatedly stated that prosecution failed to provide any proof of Pashinyan’s guilt. After March 1, 2008 events he went underground, afterwards yielding himself to authorities on July 1, 2009.
Na/Ne Media Award Ceremony in Yerevan [02/02/2010]
YEREVAN, 2 February 2010 - The winners of an annual competition for journalists reporting on women's accomplishments in Armenia's political, economic and social life were announced today.
moreMany Believe in Tbilisi That Cutoff of Satellite Broadcasting of First Caucasian TV Channel Is a Result of Moscow's Pressuring [31/01/2010]
Satellite broadcasting of programs of Russian-language First Caucasian TV Channel from French satellite that belongs to Eutelsat Company was stopped on Thursday. The First Caucasian TV Channel was formed on the basis of Georgian Public Broadcasting.
moreDink’s death changed Turkey: Agos Editor [19/01/2010]
Three years after Dink’s homicide a lot in Turkey has changed for the better, Agos daily editor Serkis Seropyan told NEWS.am. “I think that much changed from the viewpoint of democracy, openness and transparency. Presently, in Turkey people can speak of things they could not before Dink’s death. Today people demand more,” he added.
morePashinyan sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment [19/01/2010]
A moment ago, the verdict against oppositional Haykakan Zhamanak daily chief editor Nikol Pashinyan was delivered in the Nork-Marash district court. He was accused of organization of mass riots and use of force against policeman.
Pashinyan was acquitted by the court under RA Criminal Code article 316 (use of force against authority), however he was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment under the 255 article (organization of mass riots).
The defense repeatedly stated that prosecution failed to provide any proof of Pashinyan’s guilt. After March 1, 2008 events he went underground, afterwards yielding himself to authorities on July 1, 2009.
Media too Suffers Hardship in Javakheti [18/01/2010]
Seeing old canyons and bare trees being replaced by mountain steppes and rocks emerged from the ground one can easily recognize Javakheti. 75% of the population is made up of ethnic Armenians whose absolute majority cannot speak Georgian. Akhalkalaki unpaved street leads to old buildings one of them rooming Ilia Chavchavadze International University and Armenian-language TV company ATV-12.
moreOSCE media freedom representative denounces 'new provocation' against jailed Azerbaijani journalist [30/12/2009]
VIENNA, 30 December 2009 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, condemned in strong terms today Azerbaijani officials' claims that jailed journalist Eynulla Fatullayev had been found in possession of drugs, calling the accusations another in a long series of provocations against independent-minded critics of the government.
moreAzerbaijan: Bloggers Should be Released on Appeal [23/12/2009]
ARTICLE 19 calls on the Azerbaijani government to ensure that the Court of Appeal is independent and impartial in the case of two bloggers, Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade. Their imprisonment is widely believed to be on politically motivated charges of “hooliganism”.
moreThe United States Embassy in Yerevan Marked International Human Rights Day [12/12/2009]
The United States Embassy in Yerevan marked International Human Rights Day by presenting the Armenian Freedom Defender award to Edik Baghdassaryan at a reception given by Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch at the Embassy.
moreThe Monitoring Results on Armenian Media Tolerance [26/11/2009]
The Caucasus Institute has recently completed the project “Monitoring of Tolerance of Armenian Media”, the results of which were presented to the public. According to the project manager Nina Iskandaryan, the project goal was to identify major problems in the field of tolerance...
moreArmenian NGOs Concerned About the Draft Amendments to the Law on Public Organizations [26/11/2009]
The draft on making amendments and changes to the “Law on Public Organizations” was approved by the Government of Armenia in September of this year. The document was prepared by the RA Ministry of Justice and obliges the non-governmental organizations...
moreStudent's Eye
Feast of Love: Salt Cake for Sweet Dreams on St. Sargis Day
15-year-old Anahit ate too much salt cake, but she confesses she hasn't seen anyone in her dreams. “It is interesting for me. I have heard that many have seen their beloved. And I want to see him too,” says Anahit.
moreExhibition within Armenian Walls: The British Collection of Worldwide Modern Art in Yerevan
The name of the exhibition organized by the British Council - “Rock, Paper, Scissors” - is associated with a favorite childish game for many, however it symbolizes the interaction between...
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Monitoring of Coverage of Armenian-Turkish Relations in Armenian Media being Conducted
Journalists’ Team for Sustainable Future NGO has been conducting a research project since July of this year. The project’s purpose is to assess the accuracy and bias in Armenian print and electronic media when covering Armenian-Turkish relations.
moreStudent’s Eye: CJTeam.org Inviting Students to Cooperation
The staff of CJTeam.org represents a new column entitled “Student’s Eye” that has been created for students from the South Caucasus countries.
If you are a student of Journalism Department of any higher educational institution and wish your article to be published...
Journalists for Justice. CJTeam Special Issue on the Eve of Human Rights Day
December 10 is recognized as Human Rights Day all over the world. In 1948 that day Universal Declaration of Human Rights was ratified at Palais de Chaillot, Paris.
On the 60th anniversary of the Declaration “Journalists' Team for Sustainable Future” NGO is covering a number of issues related to human rights violations in Armenia presenting the reader articles prepared by 14 journalists ...
Seminar in Yerevan for Journalists Covering Legal and Judicial Issues
“Journalists’ Team for Sustainable Future” NGO with the support of the British Embassy Yerevan is inviting its colleagues to participate in a workshop on Raising the Role of the Media in Covering Justice and Law Enforcement System being held on October 27, 28, 29 in Yerevan.
moreCJTeam Activities in Tsakhkadzor Conference
On September 4, Suren Deheryan, chairman of the “Journalists’ Team for Sustainable Future” NGO, delivered a lecture on “Perfecting Newsletter” as part of the annual conference of the Youth and Community Action Program (YCAP) held in Tsakhkadzor city.
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