Periodicals about Azerbaijan's Problems Shut Down In Iran Turan / May 15, 2006, 8:25 pm Journals "Haray" and "Azerbaijan," published by the Iranian University in Urmiya city were shut down by local authorities. Ruling party slams BBC over biased report The ruling New Azerbaijan party has come out against the content of a film aired on BBC-2 channel.   New Television Channel to Bed In Nakhchivan A new television channel called "University" will be created in the coming days in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (NAR).   UN Secretary-General's Message on World Press Freedom Day UN Secretary General Kofi Annan made a statement on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3.   "Space" TV Changes Its Director President of "Space" private TV company Etibar Babayev is dismissed. Experienced journalist Sevinj Abdullayeva replaced him at this post.   Forum "Platform: Dialogue of Eurasia" In Antalya The forum "Platform: Dialogue of Eurasia," devoted to the press' role in the development of a dialogue between civilizations, began today in the Turkish resort Antalya.   South Caucasus Mass media Discusses Diversity A conference on diversity involving mass media representatives from the South Caucasus states and elsewhere was held in Amsterdam, Holland March 28-29. OTHER HEADLINES South Caucasus Mass media Discusses Diversity Private TV Co-Founder Jailed for 4 Years BBC Film about Parliamentary Elections in Azerbaijan Nominated For Best Documentary Film Uzbekistan Cancels Deutsche Welle's Accreditation Iran seeks ban on pro-Azeri TV Prosecutor General’s Office & Internal Affairs Ministry warn heads of some media Two RFE/RL Turkmen Correspondents Arrested Uzbek govt. passes resolution to regulate foreign journalists

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