SELF-CENSORSHIP AS THE AIM OF THE AUTHORITY

The systematizer of projects on issues of "the Committee of journalists' protection" of Europe and Central Asia Alex Lupis said to "Azatutiun" broadcasting station; "The authorities in Russia and South Caucasus become more and more intolerant towards the free media. They base on special services of state officials, politicized courts, police and the Office
Of Public Prosecutor trying to frighten the journalists. I think all authorities in that region are against the criticism of the Government by journalists, the investigation of the corruption of the authorities and the infringements of human rights. And the aim of repressive policy, which is carried out towards journalists, is unique; make them to censor themselves. As when the journalist is engaged in self-censorship the authority has nothing to do and it answer to the censorship sounded from the international organizations; I do nothing, they censor themselves."

WEST OR RUSSIA

"Russia says, want you or not, Robert Kocharian is the President and after him the President will be appointed by Kocharian. And what do Europe and the West say, they say we are ready to help you, to grant you money for your economical activities instead you must adopt this system of value you must form an authority by democratic principles. And if there are still persons who have Russian orientation I wonder,"- the leader of Republic party said to "Aravot" yesterday.

IF THE EUROPEANS ARE ENGAGED

"The document includes the European attitudes towards Karabakh conflict. That means if the settlement of the issue moves to European institutions they will do in that way,"- the former chairman of the NA commission of foreign relations Hovhannes Igitian expressed his opinion on the PACE last resolution.

JUDAS' HOLIDAY

The meeting of the international anti terrorist public organization "Van" took place in Yerevan. The head of the organization Vahan Haroutiunian, which was formed in September, considered important the assistance of realization projects directed to the fight against terrorism. We must remind that V. Haroutiunian gave evidence against the Minister of Internal Affairs Vano Siradeghian during the trial in 1999- 2000 for which he was set free and becoming Kocharian's closest adherents entered into public area.

PARLIAMENTARY HEARINGS-1

The NA commission of defense, national security and internal affairs is going to organize hearings on " Pre-prevention, prevention and disclosure of organized crimes" on 17 of March at 14 o'clock.

PARLIAMENTARY HEARINGS-2

The NA commission of Foreign relations will organize hearings on " Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, ways of settlement" theme on 29-30 of March. The advantages and disadvantages of the approaches "territories instead of status", "territories instead of peace" will be discussed. It will be also discussed about the possibility of the beginning the war. The thesis of speeches will be published after hearings.