Dear fellow citizens,
On August 21, from 12:00 to 24:00, due to the asphalting works, from Vagharshyan street to Gyulbenkyan street in Yerevan will be closed.
We apologize for the caused temporary inconvenience.
Yerevan Municipality:
Author: Ani Tigranian
Artsakh President, Armenia Chief of General Staff meet in Stepanakert
PanArmenian, Armenia
Aug 18 2018
– 13:59 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net – Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) President Bako Sahakyan on Saturday, August 18 received head of the General Staff of Armenia Armed Forces Artak Davtyan, Sahakyan's office said.
Issues related to army building and cooperation between the two Armenian states were high on the agenda.
Artsakh defense minister Levon Mnatsakanyan also attended the meeting.
Asbarez: Manoogian Wins Democratic Primary in Michigan
Mari Manoogian flanked by supporters from the Armenian community in Michigan
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (Armenian Weekly)—Mari Manoogian has won the Democratic primary for the Michigan State House of Representatives’ 40th District. Manoogian defeated Nicole Bedi with 53% of the vote. “I’m so thrilled about the way our team performed over the past few weeks,” Manoogian said. “We turned up door knocking to reach all the voters in our district. We knocked on over 16,500 doors and reached thousands of voters. I’m so incredibly proud. It’s an honor to be the Democratic nominee.”
Manoogian will face off against fellow Birmingham resident and Republican candidate David Wolkinson in the November general election for the state’s 40th House District seat held by outgoing Rep. Mike McCready (R-Birmingham), who is term-limited.
“The Armenian National Committee of Michigan and the Michigan Armenian community are so very proud of Mari and look forward to continuing our support for her bid for State Representative,” said ANC MI chair Lara Nercessian. “She is an inspiration to young Armenians looking to run for office and an example of what hard work and dedication can lead to.”
Manoogian is a native of Birmingham, Michigan and graduate of George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. While in college, she interned for then-Congressman John Dingell (D-Mich.) and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power. After graduation, Mari worked in the Office of English Language Programs at the U.S. Department of State.
Manoogian is a great-grandchild of survivors of the Armenian Genocide from Sepastia and Keghi on her mother’s side, and Yerzinga and Keghi on her father’s side. Manoogian attended the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Zavarian Armenian language school in Troy, Mich. for 10 years. She also participated in the St. Nersess Armenian Seminary summer conferences and was active in the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) and Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA). She is an active member of the AGBU Young Professionals in Detroit, and worked at AYF Camp Haiastan in Massachusetts and Hye Camp in Illinois.
Chaley – Kyma Hakobyan, participera à l’émission "Prodiges"
La Voix de l'Ain
5 août 2018
Chaley – Kyma Hakobyan, participera à l'émission "Prodiges"
- Dans Bugey
La jeune chanteuse lyrique Kyma Hakobyan
Kyma Hakobyan aura 16 ans le 28 décembre prochain, et elle arrive d'Arménie. Elle fera ses débuts sur France 2 dans l'émission "Prodiges".
De l'émotion et des frissons durant ce beau concert que donnait l'association "Ain cœur d'Art". Kyma a enchanté le public venu nombreux ce dimanche dans l'église de Chaley.
Elle est arrivée tout droit d'Arménie, en novembre 2016, à Hauteville-Lompnes. Depuis ses deux ans, Kyma chante tout le temps. Ses parents, Anahit et Saro la soutiennent, et son professeur de chant est Sophie Millet-Savarin.
Kyma s'exprime : "En septembre prochain, j'intégrerai une seconde. Mon rêve est d'être chanteuse. J'aime donner des émotions et faire partager ma passion avec le public au travers de mes chants.
Actuellement, je suis soprano et je serai mezzo-soprano. En novembre prochain, je participerai à l'émission Prodiges sur France 2".
Zartonk 03.08.2018
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President of Italy visited memorial of victims of Armenian Genocide "Tsitsernakaberd"
Arminfo, Armenia
Aug 1 2018
President of Italy visited memorial of victims of Armenian Genocide "Tsitsernakaberd"
Yerevan July 31
Yerevan July 31
Naira Badalian. Italian President Sergio Mattarrella, who arrived the day before with a two-day state visit to Armenia, visited the Tsitsernakaberd memorial to the victims of the Armenian Genocide and laid a wreath. ArmInfo was informed in the press service of the Armenian President.
According to the information, members of the Italian delegation also visited the Museum-Institute of the Armenian Genocide, got acquainted with its exhibits. President Matarella left a record in the Book of Memory, and after planted a spruce in the alley of the memory of the complex.
To note, it should be noted that on the eve of the presidents of Armenia and Italy at the briefing they stated that the meeting was held in a warm atmosphere and a substantive discussion of the broad agenda of the Armenian-Italian cooperation took place. The presidents of the two countries noted the need for deepening economic, business, cultural and scientific-educational ties, as well as the importance of contacts with people. In particular, according to Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening interstate relations. "We agreed that more efforts should be made to ensure a new and dynamic development of the Armenian-Italian cooperation both in the bilateral format and on the international arena, including within the framework of Armenia-EU cooperation." We noted that Italy, as the OSCE Chairman-in-Office , will continue to support the only international format for the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict – the co-chairmanship of the OSCE Minsk Group.We touched upon the Armenia-EU partnership, this is another platform in which we There are great prospects for deepening the Armenian-American relations, and I expressed hope that Italy will soon ratify the Agreement on Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership, "the Armenian President said. Sergio Mattarella, in turn, noted that the relations between Armenia and Italy are at a high level, and there is a desire to further deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields. Armenia and Italy successfully cooperate in different directions, in particular, Armenian and Italian peacekeepers work together in Lebanon. Active work is being carried out in the fields of trade, economy, culture and science, but, according to the Italian President, there is an untapped potential for further development. "My visit is a good opportunity for further development of bilateral relations and deepening of friendship," said Mattarella, "Italy will necessarily support the peaceful settlement of the conflict in the Karabakh issue." We will do everything to start peace talks and try to find ways through the Minsk Group OSCE, and on the basis of the principles of international law, only a political and not a military solution that will be protracted. "Italy, he noted, highly appreciated the Armenia-EU agreement, which is a pre a red opportunity for the development of relations with the EU, the Italian President also expressed his satisfaction with the opening ceremony of the Armenian-Italian Center for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage on July 31. "This will help strengthen cultural ties, help Armenia preserve its historical heritage," the president said. . Sergio Mattarella stressed that the issue of cooperation in the field of science is also on the agenda. Presidents of the two countries in the course of the conversation highlighted astrophysics. Possibilities for sharing experiences between research institutions were discussed. "Armenia and Italy have an opportunity to develop cooperation in other spheres, and Armenia can count on Italy's support and friendship," Sergio Mattarella said. On July 30, the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, together with his daughter Laura Mattarella visited the Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts – Matenadaran. During the visit, guests were presented with centers of Armenian writing, and then introduced them to the Armenian script, the Bible, the Gospel. At the end of the visit, the President of Italy was presented with two books. Sergio Mattarella, in turn, presented the medal. In the evening, in honor of Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura Mattarella, a state dinner was given in the residence of the President of the Republic on behalf of President Armen Sarkissian and Ms Nune Sarkissian. Presidents Armen Sarkissian and Sergio Mattarella made a mutual toast in which they talked about the centuries-old Armenian-Italian friendship, about the lasting 25 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations of lasting interstate relations and the prospects for their development, on the issues of the Armenian-Italian bilateral agenda, sphere.
168: Ex-President Serzh Sargsyan’s wanted nephew suspected in new crime involving kidnapping and battery
Category
Society
Yerevan police are investigating a kidnapping and assault case involving Narek Sargsyan, the 31 year old son of Alexander Sargsyan – the younger brother of former President Serzh Sargsyan.
Narek Sargsyan was previously declared wanted as National Security Service agents discovered large amounts of cash, jewelry and stolen valuable paintings. Sargsyan is believed to have deceived a relative of prominent painter Martiros Saryan and stolen 14 paintings of the artist worth 280,000 dollars. Artem Poghosyan, Narek’s chief bodyguard, has been arrested amid the ongoing investigation.
The new investigation concerns a 49 year old who police say was kidnapped last year in Yerevan and beaten because of his business plans. The man planned to open a nightclub.
Police say Sargsyan’s bodyguard invited the 49-year-old to a meeting in August of 2017. The victim was kidnapped from downtown Yerevan by several men and taken to the basement of Narek Sargsyan’s residence.
The man was beaten, threatened at gunpoint and tortured with a lighter. He was then relocated to another facility, and again beaten.
Only when assuring that he won’t undertake any business activities concerning nightclubs was the man released. The crime wasn’t reported earlier. Police forwarded the materials to the Prosecutor General’s office for further proceedings.
Artem Poghosyan, 28, the chief bodyguard of former president Serzh Sargsyan’s nephew, is remanded in custody in suspicion of another crime.
Italy’s President to pay a two-day state visit to Armenia
Public Radio of Armenia
July 4 2018
17:46, 04 Jul 2018
Italian President Sergio Mattarella will arrive in Armenia on July 30 for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Armenian President Armen Sarkissian.
Within the framework of the visit Sergio Mattarella will have meetings with President Armen Sarkissian, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, President of the National Assembly Ara Babloyan and His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians.
The delegation headed by the President of Italy will visit Tsitsernakaberd and lay a wreath at the Memorial to Armenian Genocide victims.
LIVE. Joint press conference of “Founding Parliament” and “For the sake of the Armenian state” (video)
Live: Joint press conference of “Founding Parliament” and “For the sake of the Armenian state.
168: PM Pashinyan expects development of Armenian-Russian relations based on mutual respect
Category
Politics
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the unique nature of Armenian-Russian relations and hopes that they develop more effectively.
Nikol Pashinyan made the announcement during the meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We first met a month ago and the fact that we meet again after 30 days, I think shows that unique nature of Armenian-Russian relations. This also shows that the announcements we made a month ago are not only grounded, but are being precisely implemented. Of course, the relations of Russia and Armenia are special, and I am confident they will remain special and I hope they will become more special. Of course, for us, for the Government of Armenia that represents the people of Armenia, it is very important to so kindly hosted in Russia – Sochi and Moscow”, the Armenian Premier said.
Pashinyan holds the opinion that everybody in both Armenia and Russia is satisfied with these developments and he hoped that the relations will develop more effectively based on the respect of the interests and sovereignty of the two peoples and countries, which is very important. “For me it’s very important that we have and in the future will have the opportunity to often meet and discuss the entire scope of our relations. Everyone knows that the scope of our relations is rather expanded and there is much to be discussed referring to economy, politics and the region. Of course, we hope for a positive and constructive dialogue and have made sure that our dialogue is really so. I am very glad for that”, Pashinyan concluded.