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Irish Domain Registry Reporting Growth

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The .ie ccTLD has reported strong growth during the 2nd quarter of 2011: The IEDR’s quarterly registrations report shows that the total number of .ie domains now stands at over 165,000 with a total of 20,995 domains being registered in the period from January to June this year, a 10% increase on the 19,099 domains registered in the same period last year. These new … [Read more...] about Irish Domain Registry Reporting Growth

AFNIC Chief Happy With Results of New Rules

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In the last few days, on July 1st, AFNIC, the registry for .fr, relaxed some of its domain registrati0n rules in accordance with the French government's wishes. The more relaxed rules meant that a large number of reserved names became available for registration on July 1st on a "first come, first served" basis. Daily lists of registered domains are now also being … [Read more...] about AFNIC Chief Happy With Results of New Rules

.Kz Registry Clarifies Position On Nameservers

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The .kz registry (Kazakhstan) recently contacted domain registrants informing them that they needed to host their domains "in country". They have since clarified that the rules will only apply to new registrations and not to existing domains. (via MailClub) Seemingly this is their idea of how to develop their country's internet industry and infrastructure! Here's their … [Read more...] about .Kz Registry Clarifies Position On Nameservers

UK Registry Opens Consultation on Registration Periods

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Nominet, the registry for the .uk namespace, has opened a consultation on domain name registration periods. At present *.uk domain names can only be registered and renewed for a period of 2 years. You cannot register a .co.uk domain name for more than 2 years (or for less than 2 years - even though some companies sell them yearly!) Nominet has agreed to consider how … [Read more...] about UK Registry Opens Consultation on Registration Periods

ICANN Hiring Registrar Liaison

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ICANN is hiring for their registrar liaison team. The vacancy arose due to internal movement of current staff which was announced at the Singapore meeting. The job vacancy details are here, though there's no indication of salary - or even salary range .. Related articles ICANN Names Steve Crocker as Chair of the Board (circleid.com) ICANN Approves New TLD Program … [Read more...] about ICANN Hiring Registrar Liaison

4th International Conference for ccTLD registries and registrars of CIS, Central and Eastern Europe

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The .ru registry is organising the 4th International Conference for ccTLD registries and registrars of CIS, Central and Eastern Europe. This year it's being held in Novi Sad, Serbia. Full agenda and other details will be made available in the coming weeks, but the current information is on the site … [Read more...] about 4th International Conference for ccTLD registries and registrars of CIS, Central and Eastern Europe

George Sadowsky’s Explanation of His No Vote

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George Sadowsky voted against the launch of new TLDs in last Monday's ICANN board meeting. I'd been meaning to re-read the transcript, as I found a lot of what he said was very well thought out and logical. Here it is: >>GEORGE SADOWSKY:   Thank you, Peter. This is one of the most important votes in which I will participate within ICANN.  I have agonized over it, and … [Read more...] about George Sadowsky’s Explanation of His No Vote