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The issue of renaming a number of streets will be discussed today. To remind, in this issue the HHK(Republican) faction supports the Yelk (Way Out) faction’s suggestions.
Author: Alex Nanijanian
Sports: Henrikh Mkhitaryan to miss Man Utd vs Watford match
MediaMax, Armenia
Nov 28 2017
Henrikh Mkhitaryan to miss Man Utd vs Watford match
On November 28 Manchester United will play against Watford within Premier League.
According to manchestereveningnews.co.uk, Luke Shaw, Marouane Fellaini and Armenian national football team midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan were not among the travelling squad.
The Armenian footballer played against Brighton on Saturday, coming on as a substitution in the 70th minute, while he was not even involved in the squads against Newcastle and Basel in Champions League.
Manchester United scored 29 points in the Premier League and is currently in the 2nd place. Manchester City is the leader with 37 points.
Azerbaijani Press: Stoltenberg: No military solution to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
APA, Azerbaijan
Nov 23 2017
Stoltenberg: No military solution to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
There is no military solution to the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during a joint press point with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev at NATO Headquarters on Nov. 23, APA reports.
“The unresolved conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh is a matter of concern. It is clear that there is no military solution to this conflict,” he said adding that NATO has no direct role here.
Stoltenberg further said that NATO supports the works of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs.
"I am encouraged to hear about your renewed dialogue with the president of Armenia. We encourage you to continue path to a negotiated solution," he concluded.
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Armenia adopts draft law on domestic violence
MediaMax, Armenia
Nov 16 2017
According to Minister of Justice Davit Harutyunyan, the draft law provides for three main ways to protect the victims of domestic violence: warning, immediate interference, and decision of protection.
The immediate interference and decision of protection imply a number of punishing measures towards the abuser, such as the order to keep a certain distance and refrain from contact with the victim, prohibition to carry or keep weapons, order to take a rehab course for alcohol addiction, etc. Administrative and criminal punishing measures will be applied against the abusers who violate these terms, depending on gravity of violation.
“There is an erroneous opinion and an anti movement that try to present certain points as key parts of the draft law, while they aren’t in the draft altogether. I state officially that this document does not provide for a new basis of limitation or termination of parental rights and cannot undermine traditional family values in any way,” said Davit Harutyunyan. He added that forceful placement of minors in shelters is ruled out and that is clearly indicated in the draft.
Two institutions are required for execution of the law: social support centers, which already exist in Armenia and only need some changes and additional authorities, and shelters where survivors of domestic violence can live and recover for up to 12 months.
The victims of domestic violence will receive free-of-charge legal advice.
AGBU joins the domestic violence law
AGBU Statement in Support of the Republic of Armenia Domestic Violence Legislation.
The Armenian General Benevolent Union strongly supports legislation to criminalize domestic violence in the Republic of Armenia and to provide support for victims across the nation.
Freedom from abuse is a fundamental human right to which a person is inherently entitled regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status. Violence in the home cannot be tolerated in any modern society. Strong families are the foundation of Armenian society and women are at the heart of families. When a woman’s safety and well-being is threatened, so is the safety and security of her family, her community and ultimately the nation. AGBU joins Armenians across the globe in standing together to enact legislation that speaks to these very values and beliefs.
Established in 1906, AGBU (www.agbu.org) is the world’s largest non-profit Armenian organization. Headquartered in New York City, AGBU preserves and promotes the Armenian identity and heritage through educational, cultural and humanitarian programs, annually touching the lives of some 500,000 Armenians around the world.
Tourism: Mount Nemrut and royal Armenian tomb attracted 52,000 tourists in 2017
PanArmenian, Armenia
Oct 27 2017
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Mount Nemrut and royal Armenian tomb attracted 52,000 tourists in 2017
Towering 2,134 meters over Turkey's southeastern province of Adiyaman, Mount Nemrut – where a royal tomb built by Armenian kings is notably situated – has welcomed 52,000 visitors since the beginning of 2017, Director of Culture and Tourism Mustafa Ekinci said, according to Daily Sabah.
Known for its stunning sunset and sunrise views, Mount Nemrut holds a place in the United Nation's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) World Heritage List.
One of the highest peaks of the Eastern Taurus mountain range in southeastern Turkey, Mount Nemrut is believed to have been the site of a first century royal tomb.
Armeninan King Antiochus I built monumental sculptures in his own honor at the mountain during the late Hellenistic period, including a temple tomb and house of the gods.
Other sculptures found at the site include two lions, two eagles and various Greek, Armenian and Iranian gods, such as Vahagn-Hercules, Aramazd-Zeus or Oromasdes, Bakht-Tyche and Mihr-Apollo-Mithras.
Conservation laws and its status as a first degree archeological site have protected the historic mountain from destruction and deterioration.
While Mount Nemrut's treasures can be admired any time of day, the site offers its full beauty at sunset.
Chess: Armenia’s Arman Mikayelyan among the leaders at Chigorin Memorial
Panorama, Armenia
Oct 26 2017
Sport 19:20 26/10/2017 Armenia
The Chigorin Memorial is underway in St. Petersburg, Russia, where the games of the round 5 were played on Thursday. 14 players with 14 points lead the table with representative of Armenia GM Arman Mikayelyan among them.
As the Chess Federation of Armenia reports, another representative of Armenia Sargis Mkrtchyan claimed the fourth consecutive victory at the tournament after the defeat in the first round and is closely trailing the leaders.
Azerbaijani Press: FM: Turkey took necessary measures on persons who illegally visited Karabakh
Azernews, Azerbaijan
Oct 20 2017
18:00 (UTC+04:00)
By Rashid Shirinov
Appropriate steps have been taken in relation to four citizens of Turkey who violated the Azerbaijani border and illegally visited Nagorno-Karabakh.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said this in his interview with Report on October 19.
He reminded that without informing the Foreign Ministry of Turkey, these persons illegally visited the occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan.
"Naturally, we gave relevant warning to these people and took appropriate steps. Also we have prepared and spread a general warning on not visiting the occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region in future without the permission of the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan," the minister said.
He added that Turkey has always maintained sensitivity on this issue.
"No Turk should visit the Nagorno-Karabakh region which is under occupation. An issue sensitive for Azerbaijan is sensitive for us too. As the late President Heydar Aliyev said, we are ‘one nation, and two states,’ and if we say ‘the joy of Azerbaijan is our joy, the sorrow of Azerbaijan is our sorrow’, then our approach to what is happening should be univocal," Cavusoglu noted.
Being without documents and not getting any consent from relevant executive authorities, four Turks Ufuk Uras, Ali Bayramoglu, Said Cekinoglu and Erol Katircioglu illegally crossed the internationally recognized borders of Azerbaijan on September 22. The Grave Crimes Investigation Department of Azerbaijan’s Prosecutor General's Office filed a criminal case under Criminal Code’s Article 318.2 (illegally crossing Azerbaijan’s state borders) against them.
The Turkish citizens deliberately traveled from territory of Armenia and illegally arrived in occupied Khankendi and other settlements of the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. They were declared in the international wanted list. Azerbaijan also sent an appeal to the Turkish law enforcement agencies in order to detain the four citizens.
Baku has repeatedly warned foreign officials and diplomats of illegality of visits to its territories that are occupied by Armenia, calling them contradictory to international law. The work is constantly carried out to prevent such illegal actions.
Sports: Armenia may host inaugural International Delphic Games
Pan Armenian, Armenia
Oct 13 2017
Armenia may host inaugural International Delphic Games
First-ever International Delphic Games may be held in Armenia.
The issue was discussed at a meeting of the country's minister of sport and youth affairs Hrachya Rostomyan and Director of the International Delphic Committee Vladimir Ponyavin.
The sides weighed in on the possibility of holding the inaugural international Delphic Games in Armenia.
According to the minister, Armenia has the necessary experience to host the event as it first conducted national Delphic Games back in 2010.
"I believe the international games will help boost awareness about our country," Rostomyan said, adding that the issue will further be discussed once technical and organizational questions are clarified.
Delphic Games of the modern era involve presentations, exhibitions, competitions and other activities in six different fields of art. They are inspired by the Delphic Games of ancient Greece.