Baku/05.10.19/Turan: Great Britain stands for strengthening free media in the world, for independent media play an important role in protecting human rights, stated the British Ambassador James Sharp, at the event dedicated to the results of the journalistic competition on the topic of freedom of expression.
In turn, the chief executive officer of the Press Association agency Clive Marshall, noting the importance of the contest for English-speaking journalists, spoke about the problems of free media.
"This competition showed how journalists in Azerbaijan can cope with difficult tasks," he said. The winner of the contest, Fatma Babayeva, received the right to a one-week internship in London.
During his visit to Azerbaijan, the director of the Press Association agency met with representatives of independent and pro-government media and delivered a lecture at ADA University on the Importance of Pluralism in Civil Society. -16D-
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On 5 January from 22.00 to 22.10 Armenian armed forces units from the direction of Dyg and Khanazakh villages of Goris region shelled the positions of the Azerbaijani army in the direction of Zabukh and Chagazur villages of Lachin region. This is stated in the press release of the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry.
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The top U.S. diplomat said in Seoul Monday that Ukraine’s position in Kursk was critical to potential future negotiations, following reports that Kyiv had been launched a counterattack in the border region, TURAN's U.S. correspondent, who is currently traveling with Antony Blinken on his final Asia and Europe trip, reports from South Korean capital.
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Rescuers who played a pivotal role in the aftermath of the Aktau plane crash were formally recognized in a ceremony held in Aktau, the Ministry for Emergency Situations reported on Sunday.
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A preliminary report on the causes of the crash of AZAL aircraft in accordance with ICAO rules will be made public 30 days after the accident. This was announced by the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan on 5 January, reports Tengrinews.
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