Onik Gasparyan issued a statement. “Dear compatriots, in the last few days, some people have thrown into the information field false news about war and post-war events, manipulating my personality.

People who spread false news are using the fact that I prefer the national and state interest and refrain from giving public clarifications on issues related to the war. Therefore, I propose to organize a discussion in the National Assembly in a closed format regarding the war and post-war events of 2020, involving in the discussion the key political and military positions held during that period, as well as the political and public figures who have the appropriate permission to deal with the data containing state and official secrets, and the relatives of the dead and missing servicemen.

It is time to face the reality and explode all the lies and unnecessary speculations that are circulating. I am ready to present a detailed and multifaceted argumentative analysis regarding the armed forces.”

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Three hours ago, Nikol Pashinyan shared another video with a heart on his page. Through the video, the lie of him and Anna Hakobyan, which Anna Hakobyan spread, saying that they are getting divorced, is revealed. The video shows Anna Hakobyan walking behind Nikol Pashinyan’s back in their house in the government summer house. Even the followers noticed that the woman present in the video is Anna Hakobyan.

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In 1930, the construction of the Kanaker hydroelectric power station began in Yerevan. It is being built on the middle course of the Hrazdan River, between Arzni and Kanaker. The construction of the hydroelectric power station was completed in 1936. The water coming out of the Arzni hydroelectric power plant, which was already used to generate electricity, is transported to the Kanaker hydroelectric power station. Here they pass through a special canal, the length of which is about 13 km. The total capacity of the plant is about 100 megawatts.

 

The station works with an automatic system, and its commissioning in 1936 was an important step on the way to the formation of the unified energy system of Armenia. As a result of the work of the aqueduct here, water reaches the irrigation canals of Arabkir and Dalma, as well as the water station of Kotayk region. The work of this industrial enterprise was conditioned by the construction of the Sevan electric cascade.

In 1934, the famous Armenian writer Derenik Demirchyan writes his review “About Kanakerges”, where he tells about his visit there, describes it and a number of details inside the structure.

“The Kanakerges system originates from Arznu valley. There is his dam, then the tunnels, then the canal, which comes down the high ravine below the village of Kanaker. And from here, through pressure pipes from a great height, the water of the canal will hit the power plant in the valley with tremendous force and produce that amazing energy. It was last year, on a crazy day in July, I went to visit that giant.” (D. Demirchyan, “Collection of Countries”, Volume IV, Yerevan, 1978, page 148).

Then Demirchyan continues the description and tells about an interesting incident that happened in 1932. It turns out that at that time there was a big construction accident at the Kanaker hydroelectric power plant, but thanks to the efforts and dedication of the workers, the construction managers, it was possible to prevent the big disaster.

“- Are you tired?

– Yes, a little… all night long, you know, they put concrete in the part of the turbine.

And he looks ashamed and smiles tiredly, as if he is excusing himself. Eyes bulging and glowing feverishly. Was sleepless all night. The sound is broken.

– Well, don’t you trust your assistant, masters?

– I’m sure, of course, but… you know… it’s a very responsible procedure. Every cubic meter of concrete that is placed must be placed correctly and permanently. Make a mistake, you can’t fix it. You have to see every detail with your own eyes…

However, he is embarrassed to talk about himself. The word turns…

– I have many conscientious and trained people and selfless workers. Whatever they are!

It was the 12th anniversary of the Sovietization of Armenia, the night of November 28. We were preparing to give a report to the party. Suddenly, a large crack in the base of the station. 36 meters long and 4 meters deep. We will give a good report… And we were happily preparing for the magazine in the afternoon. We had victories. And here is the crack, that too in the foundation… Both the journal and the report were ruined. The boys passed each other.

Commercials and masters. There are workers who were “born” in this building, their eyes were opened in this struggle. Water was seeping through the crack. We had to connect the water and pour concrete into the crack. – Friends, we will not give up our positions, the crack will be filled tonight. The boys wrung their hands and fell from the mouth into the valley and an amazing fight against the crack began. The brigades set a task of honor – “to report tomorrow that the breach is closed”. 500 cubic meters of concrete went and the crack was sealed. We didn’t sleep all night, we fought anxiously, the day dawned and we gave the victory report.” (Ibid., p. 149-150).

 

The construction of the Kanaker hydroelectric power station was not only an important manifestation of technical progress, but also one of the industrial pillars of Armenia. It combined the efficient use of natural resources and engineering thinking. Derenik Demirchyan’s review completes this picture, showing that behind the structure stood not only mechanisms, but also dedication and responsibility of people. Kanakerges is presented not only as an engineering structure, but also as a symbol of the will and work of the Armenian people.

Z. Sh:i was late

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When tourist flows to Armenia increased in January, the Minister of Economy hastened to announce that this January was the best of all Januarys in Armenia. However, in the following months, Gevorg Papoyan stopped talking about the “best Januarys”.

In the following months, although tourist flows were higher than the previous year, they were no longer “historical records”.

As in February, the tourist flows increased in March, but after the decrease of last year. Flows never recovered to pre-decline levels. Fewer tourists came to Armenia in both February and March of this year than in 2024. in the same months. Compared to two years ago, tourist flows have decreased. The Minister of Economy does not talk about it, instead, he tries to create the impression that Armenia is at a record level of tourist flows.

“Armenia has achieved very good results in the field of tourism.

In particular, 453,138 tourists came to Armenia in the three months of this year. This is 18.2 percent or more than 70 thousand tourists more than the index of the same period last year.

This is a record index in the history of Armenia’s tourism statistics,” the Minister of Economy wrote on his Facebook page the other day.

That “record indicator”, which the Minister of Economy is talking about, was recorded exclusively on account of January. In the following months, the flows were no longer the same, they were less than they were even 2 years ago, and this gives reason to think. Especially after the investments of millions of dollars, which are directed to promote tourism and form new clusters. They take loans to develop tourism, to increase tourist flows, but as we can see, they do not always increase.

For example, in February of this year, far fewer tourists came to Armenia than in 2024. 2024 in February, tourist flows were 127.2 thousand, in February of this year – about 121.3 thousand. There was a decrease of almost 6 thousand in two years.

The same thing happened in March. Fewer tourists came to Armenia in March this year than in 2024. in the same month. This year, 152.4 thousand came, in 2024. 152.8 thousand came in March.

Not to mention 2023. about when the tourist flows were incomparably more in those months. 2023 in February, more than 130 thousand tourists came to Armenia, almost 9 thousand more than this year. 160,000 people came in March, compared to 152,400 this year.

Historical records of tourist flows in these months, which they love, are 2-3 years old. They haven’t been able to update those records for two or three years. And this speaks not only about the “effectiveness” of the programs implemented by the authorities in the field of tourism, but also about the “peace” they brought. Last year, Nikol Pashinyan announced that peace is already giving its results: tourism in Armenia is experiencing the best times and it will only be like this from now on. Now we see how tourism is experiencing its best times.

In those “best times”, tourist flows are less than when tourism was not experiencing the best times, and “peace” had not yet been brought.

In general, in 2026 7.1 thousand fewer tourists came to Armenia in February-March than in 2024. in the same months, 17.2 thousand less than in 2023. in the same months.

Of course, January is an exception and it is solely because of this that the Minister of Economy reserves the right to talk about “records”. Although, if he had thought a little longer, he might have given up such lofty statements.

The records, which one of the most active propagandists of the government is talking about, are even difficult to call growth. Do not believe, see for yourself.

Until now, according to the results of the first quarter, the highest indicator of tourist flows to Armenia was recorded in 2023. At that time, tourist flows exceeded 451.8 thousand. This year they reached 453.1 thousand. Now look at the difference: it is only 1.3 thousand.

That 1.3 thousand is the record they managed to reach after 3 years.

The growth in 3 years was barely 0.3 percent. “It is a great achievement” and a “record” growth for the Minister of Economy.

Tourism is developed and promoted with such growths and achievements. Tourist flows increased by 0.3 percent in three years. And that 0.3 percent is the record that the Minister of Economy is proud of.

After that, recently they took another loan of 100 million dollars, put a large debt on the state, as if they should create new clusters and increase tourist interests. Soon that money will be spent in the name of promoting tourism and increasing tourist flows, but in the end we will face the sad fact that we see now in the distance of a few years.

The small increases that are recorded from time to time in this area are not developments at all. They are just about survival. At this pace, it will never be possible to achieve great results. Last year, when Nikol Pashinyan said that tourism in Armenia is experiencing its best times, tourist flows increased by only 2.5 percent. However, the rate of growth in neighboring Georgia was 3.4 times higher. Georgia was visited by more than 5.5 million tourists, and Armenia by barely 2 million 263 thousand, less than 3 years ago, when tourist flows exceeded 2 million 316 thousand.

HAKOB KOCHARYAN

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In August last year, the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute announced that the 2nd stage of the construction works of the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex is starting. During the construction works, the 3 facades of the monument must be repaired.

One of the co-authors of the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex and Museum-Institute project is Sasur Kalashyan, an honored architect of the Republic of Armenia. according to him, the repair works of 3 fronts will be completed by April 24, that is, the memorial complex will be open to visitors on April 24.

“On April 24, the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex will be open, the construction works have been completed, and the area has been cleaned. Visitors will see the previous appearance, the quality of construction works is sufficient, they were not in a hurry, there are no problems. The general works are under our control, we are not the only ones who supervise, they come from the Department of Monuments Protection, they also supervise in their turn, there are no complaints.” 168.amSashur Kalashyan said in a conversation with

According to the architect, after April 24, other buildings will also be renovated.

“We have still repaired 3 facades, while there are 12 facades, that is, 9 facades need to be repaired. We will still decide whether to do it completely or in parts, I think we will do it in parts.

I am actively involved in all the works, once or twice a week we must go to the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex, get acquainted with the works being carried out,” said Sashur Kalashyan.

As for the renovation of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, the architect said that the roof is being repaired, the front part is being cleaned from salting. On April 24, those works will be completed, as a part of the roof is being done, it will be completely sewn later.

It should be noted that the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute was opened in 1995, during the 80th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The architects of the museum-institute are Sashur Kalashyan, Artur Tarkhanyan, the sculptor is Ferdinand Arakelyan.

The visit of official delegations arriving in Armenia to the Armenian Genocide Museum is planned by the state protocol.

The construction of the Armenian Genocide Memorial was completed in 1967, the opening took place on November 29 of the same year, during the Soviet rule, when the national ideology, including the mention of the Armenian Genocide, was rejected.

The memorial is dedicated to the memory of 1.5 million innocent victims killed by the Ottoman authorities in Western Armenia in 1915.

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The Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia summarized the 100 days of insurance with a closed discussion, then announced: “everything is fine”, “the doctors are not dissatisfied”, “the professional community is making a political show”.

About this 168TVof “Healthy Decision” spoke during the program Anush Poghosyan, president of “Right to Health” NGO:

According to him, this is already an approach. when reality does not match the report, it is replaced by labeling.

“If everything is good, why do doctors talk about low salaries, why do medical institutions not understand financial flows, why do patients not understand what is free?” This is not a “show”. This is a signal that the system is not working,” the health care expert presented the situation.

The latter added that instead of responding to the criticism, however, it is labeled as “politics”.

“And this is done by an official who himself brought politics to health care, from ‘happy buses’ to public PR events.” In fact, the professional community is trying to save the system. But today, the path of silence is not chosen. The minister covered up his incomplete activity or inactivity under the name of “political shows”. In reality, such cheap manipulations on the eve of the elections will have a post-election snowball effect, and we will have a health care collapse,” said Anush Poghosyan.

Details in the video.

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We have always said that the page of Artsakh has not been closed and cannot be closed. This is not a question of political conjuncture, it is a question of value system. The issue of Artsakh can be closed only by the Armenian people, and only by forgetting about Artsakh. This is what Nicole does. The most important, base level of this fight is not to forget, because if that happens, that’s it. Empty promises cannot be made, but the issue must be kept alive. The issue of Artsakh is in an existential crisis due to the joint efforts of Nikol and Aliyev and because some circles do not talk about it at an insufficient level. If Artsakh needed recognition before, now everything has turned so that we have returned to elementary rights. to the issue of securing the right of return, property rights, spiritual and cultural heritage. That is our footprint in Artsakh. That’s why Aliyev deletes them. When the world returns to regular relations, it is important that the Armenian state represents the Armenian people.

About this “Pressing” said on the air of the program Satik Seyranyan’s guest is Armen Ashotyan, vice-chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA).:

What again?erwhose TRIPP to the project, Armen Ashotyan emphasized again: TRIPP-is the same «“Zangezur Corridor”.

“Guys, if TRIPP is the Bell Corridor, how are you for TRIPP?” Cognitive dissonance sets in. In the corridor of Zangezur, they put on LEVIS pants and say it’s TRIPP. Because of the Iran war, that project was suspended, but the Turks and Azerbaijanis are actively lobbying the Israelis and Great Britain, they are building the “Zangezur Corridor” and are going to open it in 4-5 years… I see a strange complacency in the opposition. TRIPP may not be the result of the Iranian war, it may remove the American packaging, but the pan-Turkish component has not disappeared, and if it continues like this, the “Zangezur Corridor” will be. concluded Armen Ashotyan.

Details in the video.

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In the 21st century, we live in an era of post-truth or metamodernism, and wars and victories also fit into this context. Even before this war, the negotiations were proceeding normally, they did not reach a deadlock, but the war started. With this war, Iran broke stereotypes, and when the whole world said that Iran would collapse in a few days, Iran proved that Iranian civilization gave birth to a political system, and today’s Iran is a state like a stump, whose roots go back centuries. Iranian society also became united, rallies and disagreements were left behind, religious leaders were ready for martyrdom. The state, under sanctions for decades, did not collapse.

About this “Pressing” in the program spoke Turkologist, doctor of historical sciences, professor Ruben Melkonyan:

According to him, Iran’s red lines began to work and it began to strike American strategic facilities in the region. There was no blitz-war, no internal collapse of Iran, no Iranian capitulation.

«In all wars in the 21st century, the sides say we won. Even after the 44-day war, where we unfortunately lost, after some time Nikol Pashinyan announced that we won and gained independence and a state. In this case, America declares that it won, Iran says that it is the winner. I can say that Iran suffered unspeakable great losses, but entered the negotiation field with a better position, the Iranian state had gains. Iran has proven that it can go up against the world’s number one superpower, plus Israel, proving that its dignity is non-negotiable. Iran struck and American bases and Israeli cities, shattering their image of being unhittable. In fact, it was also recorded that the control of the Strait of Hormuz is given to Iran, and today the world is fighting for the control of the corridors.…

How can one gleefully announce the destruction of a centuries-old civilization, or kill an 86-year-old spiritual leader with a minor granddaughter, and announce it with hilarious dance moves, as Trump did? The time will come when eccentric leaders will be replaced by non-eccentric leaders. It was only after the intervention of the no-eccentric Vance that the current truce became possible. It is in the interests of world peace to end the era of eccentric leaders,” said Ruben Melkonyan.

Details in the video.

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