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"Freedom of Speech Day" Informally Marked in Gyumri
To mark the anniversary of an emergency fund-raising drive in launched on March 19, 2008, in defence of the "Gala" TV station and freedom of speech, the station organized a celebration today at the Gyumri "Asbarez" Club today. The fundraiser collected a total of 26 million AMD in a matter of days to cover fines imposed by the RoA tax authorities.
Levon Barseghyan thanked the assembled group of journalists and invited guests, remarking that, "Two years ago, we correctly regarded the fund drive as a victory and decided to celebrate the occasion on a yearly basis. I congratulate all those who are free. I am hopeful that despite the fact that we are informally celebrating the freedom of speech holiday today, the day will arrive during the next few years when it will become an official holiday."
Awards were presented to outstanding journalists in the field. Those noted for their special contributions included Tatul Hakbyan for his "Green and Black" book on the Karabakh conflict, Hetq Online’s Tavush correspondent Voskan Sargsyan for his coverage of regional issues, photo-journalist Gagik Shamshyan and Gala reporter Armenuhi Vardanyan for political affairs coverage.
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