Author: Ani Tigranian

Georgia to help organize the return of 35 Armenian students from the US

Ani Tigranian
Public Radio of Armenia
April 9 2020

Georgia will help evacuate 35 Armenian students from the US, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has announced, according to the government’s website.

The Governments of the US and Georgia have agreed to organize the return of 79 Georgian schoolchildren stranded in the US, Gakharia said.

According to the Prime Minister, a flight from the United States to Doha will take place tomorrow, April 10. The flight will be operated by the American side. The transportation of the 79 children from Doha to Georgia will be ensured by the Government of Georgia.

Giorgi Gakharia said that upon the request of Armenian colleagues, they will also transport 35 schoolchildren who are Armenian nationals.

Armenia Extends State of Emergency by a Month

Ani Tigranian
Georgia Today

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan oversaw Saturday’s assembly of a special committee coordinating to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Armenia.

Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, who is also heading the current ‘state of emergency’ in the country, vigorously recommended strategy to fight against the virus. “it was proposed to extend the state of emergency for another 30 days in Armenia, to maintain the current restrictions on movement, public transport, interprovincial movement, regarding whose schedule there will be the decisions of the commandant,” reads the news source who distributed the information about the extended guidelines of the emergency.

The Armenian PM ordered the cabinet to submit a draft decision of the government to prolong the declared ‘state of emergency’ in Armenia, and once the resolution is accepted, a respective special session of the Parliament will enforce it by the Constitution.

Pashinyan already stated that the situation could last much longer than initially estimated. However, Article 5 conditions that the operative period of the ‘state of emergency’ declared cannot surpass 30 days in Armenia, although in some areas it can reach 60 days.

The number of coronavirus cases in Armenia stands at 966.

Armenian official: Authorities don’t run statistics on cases of teachers infected with COVID-19

Ani Tigranian
News.am, Armenia
April 7 2020
Armenian official: Authorities don't run statistics on cases of teachers infected with COVID-19 Armenian official: Authorities don't run statistics on cases of teachers infected with COVID-19

17:44, 07.04.2020
                  

The government doesn’t run statistics on separate cases of teachers infected with coronavirus. This is what Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Armenia Zhanna Andreasyan told reporters today.

According to her, in some sense, the release of these statistics may be considered release of personal data, but, in any case, there is no need to run these statistics.

Andreasyan also recalled the cases of contacts that a student of a school in Etchmiadzin had had after testing positive for coronavirus and added that the government had taken all the necessary measures and had even isolated people. However, the deputy minister fell short of stating that one of the main reasons for the outbreak of coronavirus in Etchmiadzin was the government’s decision to resume classes on schools on March 9 in order to not cancel the campaign for a referendum to make amendments to a particular article of the Constitution.

Armenian village shop owner addresses PM, complains about being fined during state of emergency

Ani Tigranian
News.am, Armenia
April 3 2020

23:14, 02.04.2020

The owner of a shop in an Armenian village went live on Facebook, addressed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and complained that he is being fined for not printing a coupon for a small item during the state of emergency.

“Tax officers came to my store and are now fining me for not printing a coupon for a small item. I told them they can fine me, but after that I will close my shop and tell the government to take care of me, my wife and three children. During the state of emergency, my family and I have come here to make sure the locals don’t go shopping elsewhere, but tax officers come and fine us,” the citizen said live on Facebook.

New respiratory devices to be brought to Armenia from China by special flight

Ani Tigranian
Aysor, Armenia
April 3 2020

More respiratory devices will be engaged in the fight against coronavirus, health minister Arsen Torosyan told the reporters today.

“So far we have mobilized 55 devices for the solution of the issue, of which 5 are being used currently. The devices will be used in Surb Grigor Lusavorich medical center where we have other 20 artificial ventilation devices,” he said.

The minister also said that respiratory devices will soon reach Armenia from China by a special flight. He said 100 of them are of one type, 5-6 of another.

“We have also ordered 50 devices, part of which will be here in mid-April and part in mid-May,” the minister said, adding that the process of acquiring the devices is continuous.


Armenian President holds phone talk with renowned scientist Yousef Babikian

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 11:33, 1 April, 2020

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian had a telephone conversation with famous scientist, Professor in genetics studies Yousef Babikian, the Presidential Office told Armenpress.

The officials discussed Prof. Babikian’s studies on natural and organic materials aimed at enhancing and restoring the human immune system, as well as the joint actions being carried out with the Armenian scientists in the Rhea Pharmaceutical laboratory founded by Mr. Babikian in Armenia.

The Armenian President and Mr. Babikian also discussed the global coronavirus pandemic and the cooperation opportunities in fighting the disease in Armenia.

Prof. Babikian is currently one of the leading scientists at the Charoen Pokphand Indonesia, which is a largest multi-functional company operating in Thailand, China and Indonesia.

 

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




Chamlian Students Shine at L.A. County Science Fair

Ani Tigranian
March 27, 2020

Chamlian Armenian School’s L.A. County Science Fair finalists

Chamlian Armenian School is Proud to Report their Success at the 2020 Los Angeles County Science Fair

LOS ANGELES—Throughout the course of the 2019 to 2020 academic school year, Chamlian students worked diligently to prepare their science projects to be submitted for consideration in the Annual Los Angeles County Science Fair. After months of planning, hard work, and experimentation, the young scientists were presented with an additional challenge: due to social distancing, the L.A. County Science Fair was transitioned onto a remote platform.

In a short amount of time, Chamlian students rose up to the challenge and efficiently transitioned their projects onto a digital platform, recording themselves with detailed explanations and presentations to accurately convey the scientific process they underwent throughout the course of their experimentation.

These dedicated students displayed their sheer commitment and success throughout the entire process as, in addition to their science fair projects, they balanced school-work, athletics, extracurricular activities, and, in the latter part of the year, a transition to our Distance Learning Program in the face of the current coronavirus crisis. These award-winning projects, alongside the students who completed them, represented Chamlian Armenian School at the annual L.A. County Science Fair and were acknowledged for their creativity, innovation, and excellence!

The following is a list of students whose dedication to their science projects earned them recognition by the Los Angeles County:

  • Ella Baghdassarian: First Place; Physics – Electricity & Magnetism
  • Lori Khemichian: First Place; Materials Science
  • Kaitlyn Baghdassarian: Second Place; Pharmacology
  • Nicole Hacopians: Honorable Mention; Chemistry – Applied
  • Celine Gharapetian: Honorable Mention; Product Science
  • Rafael Enfiadjian: Honorable Mention; Chemistry – Applied
  • Raffi Boghossian: Recognition; Environmental Management
  • David Khatchatourian & Daren Stepanians: Recognition; Ecology
  • Arek Boynerian: Recognition; Product Science
  • Nanar Shahinian: Recognition; Animal Biology
  • Daron Kasparian: Recognition; Environmental Management
  • Nicole Timour: Recognition; Behavior/Social Sciences – Human
  • Nyree Aghayan: Recognition; Materials Science

Special Awards:

  • Celine Gharapetian, recipient of The Office of Naval Research Naval Science Award
  • Raffi Boghossian, recipient of the U.S. Metric Association for the best use of The International System of Units in a Science Fair Project

We are very proud of our students for utilizing their complex reasoning, planning, and critical thinking skills as they applied their scientific knowledge to prepare their award winning projects. As young scientists and leaders, Chamlian students have proven that with commitment, dedication, and a thirst for knowledge, the realization of their goals is imminent.

“My deepest congratulations to our young scientists for their display of innovation, creativity, and academic excellence throughout the course of their years at Chamlian,” remarked Chamlian Armenian School Principal Dr. Talin Kargodorian. “You have earned this great honor; may this serve as only a stepping stone for inevitable continued success throughout your academic lives.”

“The Science Fair is only one of many invaluable experiences we provide for our students, both inside and outside the classroom. It is one of the many outlets where creativity and cross curricular learning take flight and important skills such as problem solving and critical thinking are encouraged. I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to Mrs. Lida Gevorkian, our Science Fair Coordinator and Science Department Chair, for her continued leadership and guidance of students throughout this entire process,” concluded Dr. Kargadorian.

Chamlian Armenian School continues to inspire the minds of future innovators and global leaders as they venture into the ever changing and expanding 21st century, equipped with the knowledge and hands on experience necessary to continue in their road to success. We once again congratulate all of our Science Fair participants and winners.

The 16th Khachaturian International Competition extends application deadline for participation

Ani Tigranian
Panorama, Armenia
March 20 2020

In view of the emergency situation caused by the global spread of the new coronavirus, the deadline for the application of participation in the 16th Khachaturian International Competition has been extended to April 20, 2020. As the Competition website reported, the Competition will launch in Yerevan on June 6, 2020 and will be profiled in the profession of violin playing.

To participate in this international musical tournament, violinists may submit applications to the to [email protected]. It is noted that violinists, aged 16 to 32 (inclusive) on the concert launch date of June 6, 2020, are eligible to apply, regardless of nationality and citizenship.

The Khachaturian International Competition comprises pre-selection auditions and 3 rounds:

1st round, 2nd round (Semi-final) and 3rd round (Final). In the Semi-final and Final rounds, the required performance programs include works by Aram Khachaturian.

The 1st prize winner will receive a monetary award of 15.000 USD (in Armenian drams), the 2nd place winner will be awarded with a prize of 10.000 USD (in Armenian drams) and the 3rd place winner will receive a prize of 5.000 USD (in Armenian drams). A series of special prizes will be awarded as well.

The Khachaturian International Competition strives to reveal talented young musicians and open new opportunities for their professional advancement.

It is noted that the Khachaturian International Competition enjoys wide recognition in the global musical world. It is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions and is the only competition in Armenia, privileged to be held under the standards of this world-scale institution. The number and geographical coverage of the applications grow year by year. The Competition is held with the support of the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports.

Armenia quarantines 57 direct contacts of latest coronavirus cases

Ani Tigranian

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 14:20, 12 March, 2020

YEREVAN, MARCH 12, ARMENPRESS. 57 direct contacts of the three coronavirus cases which were confirmed on March 11 have been quarantined, Minister of Healthcare Arsen Torosyan said in a statement.

On March 11, three novel coronavirus cases were confirmed in Armenia, bringing the total number to 4.

The first case was confirmed on March 1.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan

Azerbaijan reports first coronavirus death

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 19:35, 12 March, 2020

YEREVAN, MARCH 12, ARMENPRESS. A 51-year-old Azerbaijani woman who repatriated from Iran has died from the novel coronavirus, according to Report news outlet.

The patient also suffered from an underlying health condition – lupus.

According to the report the woman’s health deteriorated rapidly as her immune system began failing, which led to lung failure. Her family members have been quarantined.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan