On May 3 the National Commission on Television and Radio announced new TV and radio broadcast licensing competitions. This time, three frequencies have been put forward there: 25th UHF of Yerevan, 32nd UHF of Charentsavan (Kotayk region) and FM 104.1 Mhz of Gyumri (Shirak region).
At present, "Armenia" TV company is aired on the Yerevan frequency, "Lusalik" TV – on the Charentsavan frequency, and the Gyumri frequency is occupied by "Shant" radio station.
The deadline for the competition participation bids expires on May 27, 2003. The bids will be considered by the National Commission on June 7. The competition results will be publicized on the 40th day after its announcement.