On September 17 by the decree of RA President Serzh Sargsian the Chief Editor of “Azg” daily Hagob Avedikian and Chief Editor of “Golos Armenii” newspaper Flora Nakhshkarian honored the title of “Journalist Emeritus” – for fruitful journalistic work of many years.
By another presidential decree Tsvetana Paskaleva, author and host of “Light” program of “Ararat” TV channel, and Margarita Simonian, Chief Editor of “Russia Today” TV company, were conferred with “Movses Khorenatsi” medal – for the significant contribution in development of journalism and high professionalism.
The awards were honored to the journalists to mark the 18th Anniversary of the Independence of Armenia, celebrated on September 21.