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AZERBAIJAN’S DIVISIVE CAMPAIGN AT UNITED NATIONS THREATENS TO DERAIL
KARABAGH PEACE PROCESS
ANCA Washington November 23, 2004 The ANCA, today, issued an appeal to
United States Secretary of State Colin Powell urging him to “strenuously and
publicly oppose” an Azerbaijani-sponsored United Nations resolution which
would seriously undermine the Nagorno Karabagh peace process. The action
follows a strongly worded November 19th House floor statement by
Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and an earlier
joint letter by the Armenian Caucus Co-chairs calling the resolution
=E2=80=9Cill-advised=E2=80=9D and urging the U.S. take decisive action again=
st the measure.
For m ore info click on=C2=A0
ARMENIAN PARLIAMENTARIANS TO BAKU FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER THE WAR
“Don’t let the national conscience of the Azerbaijani people be thrown under
the feet of the Armenian Nazis”
24.11.2004=C2=A0 YEREVAN (YERKIR) – The so-called Karabakh Liberation
Organisation (KLO) of Azerbaijan is planning to stage protest demonstrations
against a delegation of Armenian parliamentarians who are scheduled to
participate in Baku in a NATO-sponsored seminar on November 25-27.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0=C2=A0 The organisation’s leader, N akif Agi said his or=
ganisation regrets
that the Azeri authorities, who want to prevent the demonstrations, have a
different stance. But “we will not give up,” Agi said, adding the
demonstrations will be held in almost every part of Azerbaijan.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0=C2=A0 The KLO has also urged the country’s parliament t=
o ban the entry of
the Armenian delegation to Baku. “We call upon you to act in the national
interest. Don’t let the national conscience of the Azerbaijani people be
thrown under the feet of the Armenian Nazis,” the organisation’s message to
the parliament speaker reads.
DASHNAKTSOUTIUN REPRESENTATIVES ATTEND SOCIALIST INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL,
WOMEN’S BUREAU
Representatives of the A.R.F. Dashnaktsoutiun participated in Socialist
International’s (SI) Council Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, hosted
by the African National Congress (ANC), Dashnaktsoutiun press service
reported. On November 15 and 16, leaders and delegates from 100 member
parties and organisations from 70 countries, discussed the Council’s main
theme,”The Progressive Agenda:priorities for our movement today”
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0=C2=A0 Representing the sole party from the South Caucas=
us, Dashnaktsoutiun
Bureau member and the organisation’s representative in Socialist
International Mario Nalbandian, and Dashnaktsoutiun Armenia member Maria
Titizian, also participated in the three panel debates. Titizian partook in
Socialist International Women’s Bureau meeting: “Women Speak out on The UN
Millennium Development Goals,” which took place November 12 and 13.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0=C2=A0 The Women’s Bureau addressed UN goals, its effect=
s on the eradication
of poverty and hunger, and examined means to developing global partnerships.
At the heart of discussions was the need to promote gender equality and
empower women to occupy Center stage in the development of the human race.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0=C2=A0 The meeting also reviewed increases in gender-bas=
ed violence=E2=80=94from
sexual abuse to systematic rape, forced pregnancies, and continuous
violation of women’s rights. Titizia n had the opportunity to present
Dashnaktsoutiun’s political and social undertakings to empower the women of
Armenia.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0=C2=A0 On the sidelines of the Council, the Dashnak repr=
esentatives were
both able to hold numerous meetings with members of various organisations to
review issues of concern to Armenia and Armenians.
DASHNAK AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS CONVENE IN BEIRUT
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0=C2=A0 Gibrahayer 24.11.2004:- Delegates from five conti=
nents congregated in
Antelias, Lebanon on November 18 to participate in a three-day conference of
Dashnaktsoutiun-affiliated organizations. Organized by the ARF Bureau, the
conference featured representatives of the Hamazkayin cultural organization,
Homenetmen athletic and scouting organization, and the Armenian Relief
Society.
=C2=A0 Hagop Der Khatchadourian of the ARF Bureau, Maro Minassian of the ARS
Central Executive, Karnig Megerdichian of the Homenetmen Central Executive,
and Megerdich Megerdichian of the Hamazkayin Central Executive opene d the
session with individual remarks, which were followed by a speech delivered
by ARF Bureau representative Hrant Markarian, who stated, “to tap into our
country’s full potential, we must work as a united entity.”
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0=C2=A0 Cyprus was also represented at the convention. Ha=
mazkayin Cyprus
“Oshakan” Chapter was represented by its Chairman Arto Tavitian, AYMA – as
the youngest HMEM member – was represented by Adour Karageulian, Nareg
Tavitian, Stepan Costanian and Hagop Manougian, and The Armenian Relief
Society was represented by its Chairperson Vera Tavitian.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0=C2=A0 The delegation returned to Cyprus on Monday.
=C2=A0=C2=A0 This corner is reserved for local artist Tatiana Ferahian’s com=
ic strips
which are amalgamations of Armenian-Cypriot social commentaries, painted
with her usual wry and ironic humour, to stimulate and encourage awareness
and interest toward our community’s everyday happenings.
EDITORIAL
Dear Friends & Colleagues:
Greetings to you all!
Allow me to share with you today my second article on the EU & Turkey
entitled Turkey: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow that you might perhaps find
informative. It is being posted on my website, as well as on other
hyperlinked sites relating to Turkey, Armenia and the Caucasus.
This topic is becoming quite a hot one – certainly until 17 December 2004
when the EU Council of Ministers decides whether to endorse the recent
Report of the Commission.
As ever,
Dr. Harry Hagopian, LL.D
TURKEY: Yest erday, Today & Tomorrow
Some commentators have recently opined that Turkey’s adhesion to the EU
would constitute a message of hope, peace, prosperity and democracy. I
welcome hope, peace, prosperity and democracy, and I hail those lofty ideals
anywhere in our broken and polarised world. Nor, for that matter, am I
impermeable toward Turkish membership of our European Union.
However, I simply cannot accept such membership that is spun at the expense
of another people or their history.
You can view the complete article at the following link:
NEWS IN BRIEF
* One state, seven private higher schools and five technical secondary
schools operate in Nagorno Karabakh today. A total of 5,200 students study
there, 3,600 of them study at the Artsakh State University.
* The statistics service of Karabagh has reported that the population of the
Republic counts 146,600.
* An Azeri officer who killed his fellow Armenian officer Gurgen Margarian
with an ax at a Budapest military academy pleaded guilty in court on
Tuesday, saying he took revenge for Armenian attacks on Azeris.
* Olympiakos Nicosia’s recovery looked perkier as they ousted a 1-0 victory
away to Dighenis Morphou with Armenian international Romik Kachadryan
scoring the only goal with a powerful free-kick.
* 30 Armenian citizens, who do not have Russian registration, will be
expelled from the Krasnodar region of Russia according to the decision of
the local court.
* There are 296 HIV cases in Armenia, 280 of whom are Armenian citizens.
Among the infected, 217 are men and 63 women. Four of the patients are
parents.
* Armenian national security officers tracked down and arrested a
42-year-old Yerevan resident who made a false warning about a terrori st
attack in one of the biggest secondary schools in downtown Yerevan on
November 19, forcing the school management and police to evacuate the
students and teachers.
THE CD OF THE WEEK
Mal Barsamian’s FIRST SOLO CD – In Time For Christmas!
Many people say that Mal Barsamian is one of the most versatile Armenian
musicians performing today. Indeed this new recording displays those given
talents. Performing for the first time on CD with his father, Leo Barsamian
(oud), Mal performs clarinet, oud, guitar, alto sax, and dumbeg on this
exciting Armenian dance album. Accompanied on several tracks by Bruce
Gigarjian (guitar) and Ron Tutunjian (dumbeg). Over 60 minutes of non-stop
Armenian dance music by one of the finest musicians performing today.
Contact [email protected]
TATIANA @ EKATE
The EKATE exhibition that opened on 15th of November 2005, at Melina Mercuri
Hall and Famagusta Gate, in Nicosia, was a huge success, featuring works of
more than 120 artists from all over Cyprus, including local Armenian artists
Mariam Foukara, and our very own Tatiana Ferahian, pictured here with the
Interior Minister Mr Andreas Christou. The show runs until the 29th of
November, make sure you don’t miss it.!
g i b r a h a y=C2=A0 =C2=A0 c a l e n d a r
* Cyprus Amateur Football League AYMA vs Coopers at Synikismos 3 Football
Ground (behind the Falcon School) on Saturday 27 November at 2:30 p.m.
* The literary group of The Hamazkayin “Oshagan” Cyprus Chapter is
organising a lecture about the great novelist PAULO=C2=A0 COELHO at 8:00 p.m=
. on
Wednesday 1 December 2004 at the “Vahram Utudjian” Hall of=C2=A0 The Armenia=
n
Prelacy of Cyprus. The lecturer will be the translator of Coelho’s popular
novel “The Alchemist”, Khachig Mouradian, who accompanied=C2=A0 Coelho on hi=
s
recent visit to Armenia. A very interesting lecture, accompanied by
audiovisual material. After the lecture, those who want to take part in an
informal dinner at AYMA, may ring Yura Simonian on 22499889 by Tuesday 30
November 2004.
* STILL ON 8th Exhibition of Armenian Books, under the auspices of
Archbishop Varoujan Hergelian, organised by the Armenian Prelature of
Cyprus, with the participation of Moufflon Bookstore. You can visit the
Exhibition every day from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. except
weekends. The exhibition will also travel to La rnaca and Limassol.
* Armenian Relief Society “Sosse” Chapter Fund Raising Tea for the ARS
Armenia Projects on Sunday 28 November, 2004 at The Holiday Inn Hotel at
4:00 p.m. Our children will participate in a Fashion Show by GRANT. There
will be Handicraft, Lebanese cookies and home-made delicacies on sale.
Proceeds to the “Sosse” Kindergarten of Stepanakert – Republic of Karabagh.
* Cyprus Dart Championships. AYMA is participating in the Cyprus Dart League
with matches being played every Thursday at AYMA.
* AYF Badanegan Miaoutian get-togethers take place on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
at AYMA. Contact Vartoog Karageulian on 24-659245.
* AYMA Chicco Football practices take place every Friday from 7:00 – 8:30
p.m for children starting from the age of 7. Contact Krikor Mahdessian on
99650897.
* AYMA Table Tennis practices take place every Saturday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m
under the expert guidance of ex-Cyprus Champion Sirvart Costanian. Classes
and practice session for all ages.
* AYF meetings every Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. at AYMA
*AYMA Football team practices are taking place every Thursday at 9:00 p.m.
A.Y.M.A. will be participating in the Second Division Amateur Football
League and will be bidding for the Championship Title and subsequent
promotion to Division One. The Championship begins on Saturday November 27,
2004.
* Marie Louise Kouyoumdjian sings @ Champs every Friday at at 9:30 p.m. For
reservations call 22873888.
* Bible Study Group organised by The Armenian Prelature of Cyprus. The Group
meets at the Sourp Asdvadzadzin Church on Armenia street, Nicosia. To
receive further details please call Father Momik Habeshian on 99 307966 or
at the Prelature office on 22 493560 email [email protected] The next
meeting is on Wednesday 24 November at 7 p.m.
* The English School Old Boys and Girls Association is holding its 2004
Annual General Meeting at the ClubHouse on Wednesday December 8 at 7:00 p.m.
A reception will follow. Contact Yiannos Ioannou on 22316861 email
[email protected]
* AYMA Annual Ball at Hilton Park on January 8, 2005 featuring ANDRE.
Reservations a MUST! Book early.
* Armenian Radio Hour on The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation can be heard
via real audio on . Broadcast times 17:00-18:00 local Cyprus
time (14:00-15:00 GMT) New s bulletins a t 17:15 local time on Sundays,
Tuesdays, Fridays. Armenian Cypriots can also tune in on the following radio
frequencies 91.1 FM (Mount Olympus – for Nicosia listeners) 94.2 FM
(Paralimni/Protaras/Agia Napa) 92.4 FM (Larnaca) 96.5 FM (Paphos).
* The Armenian Prelature announces that the next permit for the Armenian
Cemetery visitation at Ayios Dhometios on the Green line, is scheduled for
Sunday 28 November,2004
* Pentataktylos – Halevka – Buffavento Castle Cycle Ride by MICROMANIA.
Sunday November 28, 2004. Meeting point: Ledra Palace, Turkish checkpoint
Meeting Time: 9.00 am – Bus leaves : 9.30 am – Arrival at Besparmak
Restaurant: 10.30 am – Riding tim e: 2.5 hours – Riding distance: 16 or 28
km (two routes) Bring with you: passport, water, helmet. Cost of bus and
food: approx =C2=A38:00 per person. Bus leaves Besparmak: 2.30 pm. Bus arriv=
es
back: approx 3.30 pm. Level of competence: average Age limit: 12 + Contact
Baret (Duke) Bedelian on 22-661517
* Every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. (Cyprus time +2 GMT) on CyBC’s Trito, Puzant
Nadjarian presents the “History of the Blues”. You can also hear it on Real
Audio from the Internet edition of CyBC on A repeat program
can also be heard seven hours later at 2:00 a.m. local time.
* Listen to Hairenik Association’s online Armenian Radio Station. A variety
of Armenian music online, 24 hours a day, combined with news and other
interesting information about the Armenian community in the US, Armenia,
Artsakh, Javakhk and the Armenian Diaspora.
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