Author: Chatinian Lara

CAFESJIAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS OPENS IN ARMENIA

ArmInfo
2009-11-09 11:43:00

ArmInfo. The Grand Opening of the Cafesjian Center for the Arts on
November 7 in Yerevan was attended by President of Armenia Serzh
Sargsan, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, government members,
arts men and cultural workers. Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan
told media that opening of the Center is a big cultural event for
Armenia.

The majority of exhibitions presented by the Cafesjian Center for the
Arts are derived from the private collection of its main benefactor,
Mr. Gerard L. Cafesjian. This collection of more than 1,200 works
includes one of the most comprehensive glass collections in the world.

It is particularly rich in the work of the Czech couple Stanislav
Libensky and Jaroslava Brychtova, whose work revolutionized the use
of glass as an artistic medium. Other important glass artists in
the collection include Dale Chihuly, Bohumil Elias, Pavel Hlava,
Jaromir Rybak, Ivana Sramkova, Bertil Vallien, Lino Tagliapietra,
Mark Peiser, and Hiroshi Yamano. The collection also has substantial
holdings in drawing, painting and sculpture by such influential artists
as Fernando Botero, Arshile Gorky, Jennifer Bartlett, and Andy Warhol.

Grand opening highlights include the special Arshile Gorky collection,
the newly unveiled Cafesjian Sculpture Garden, a re- dedication of
the Khanjyan Triptych, an intimate conversation and photo exhibit by
Beatles’ former wives Cynthia Lennon and Pattie Boyd, the outstanding
work of glass artists Dale Chihuly, Swarovski, and more. All this is
available also at the website

The Visitor Center is located at the ground floor entrance of the
Cascade. Admission tickets may be purchased here, as well as tickets
to the many events held every week in the Cafesjian Center for the
Arts. In addition, a variety of informational brochures related to
the Cafesjian Center for the Arts are found here. Cafesjian Sculpture
Garden is located at the base of the Cascade and presents one of
the finest collections of monumental sculpture found anywhere in
the world. Its unobstructed walkways, long vistas, and formal garden
areas have been specially designed to provide a modern setting for
large-scale sculpture by such internationally recognized figures as
Fernando Botero, Lynn Chadwick, Jaume Plensa, and Barry Flanagan.

The total area occupying over 11 thousand square meters comprises
the Visitor Center, Museum Store, Speical Events Auditorium and
Expositions.

Director General of ArmenTel: Orange tariffs are not dumping and are
no threat for us

2009-11-06 16:34:00

ArmInfo. Orange tariffs are not dumping and are no threat for
ArmenTel, Director General of ArmenTel Igor Klimko told journalists,
Friday, when commenting on yesterday’s launch of services of Orange,
the third cellular operator of Armenia. "The expectations for
ultra-low prices from the new operator have fallen short. If you
attentively look at the tariffs offered by our competitor, you’ll see
that they are not dumping, but on the contrary, reasonable with
respect to the other two operators. But I wouldn’t be mistaken if I
say that ArmenTel has been the trendsetter in the field of mobile
communication for a long time. I think the tariff plans "For you" and
"For you – exclusive" offered by us are the most interesting tariff
plans for each consumer today",- Klimko said.

"As for the prices for internet offered by Orange, I don’t think they
seriously threaten our position in the market. Just compare our
pricing facilities. Our new competitor offers a USB-modem for 1 AMD,
one-time fee for connection is 35 thsd AMD, monthly payment is 9 thsd
AMD. ArmenTel’s internet costs 12.5 thsd AMD, and the modem costs 18
thsd AMD. I think our offer is quite attractive",- Klimko said.

ArmenTel (Beeline trademark) is a subsidiary of VimpelCom OJSC. The
company is an operator of fixed and cellular communication and
provider of broadband internet. Orange Armenia is a subsidiary of
France Telecom. The official entry of the company to the Armenian
market took place on November 5. The company provides mobile
communication and broadband internet.

Philip Gordon urged Ankara to act "in consistence" with US’ and
Europe’s attitude on Sudan
07.11.2009 17:48 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ A senior U.S. diplomat urged Turkey on Friday to act
"in consistence" with United States’ and Europe’s attitude on Sudan.

"What we hope is that Turkey’s message with the Sudanese government is
consistent with ours and with our European friends’," said Philip
Gordon, State Department’s assistant secretary for European and
Eurasian Affairs, during a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center
in Washington.

Gordon was responding to a question on Sudanese President Omar
al-Bashir’s prospective visit Turkey for an international meeting in
Istanbul. Al-Bashir is expected to participate in a meeting of the
Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of
the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Turkey, Anatolian
News agency reported.

PRESIDENT SARGSYAN MEETS THE PRESIDENT OF ORANGE TELECOM

armradio.am
06.11.2009 10:49

President Serzh Sargsyan received the President of Orange Telecom
Didier Lombard, Vice President Olaf Swantee, Executive Director of
Orange Armenia Bruno Duthoit, and the Ambassador of France to Armenia
Serge Smessov, President’s Press Office reported

The second cell operator Orange Armenia launched its activities in
Armenia. Orange is a brand of the French France Telecom Company and
will be providing cell operating and internet services in our county.

Welcoming the France Telecom delegation to Armenia, President Sargsyan
said, "It’s been less than a year that we were discussing Orange’s
entry into Armenia. I am glad, that it became possible to implement in
such a brief period of time let’s say, one phase of the program. We
are keenly interested in the entry to the Armenian market of world
brands and companies and I am confident that in our country Orange
will influence positively not only the area of telecommunications but
also business climate as a whole." The President of Armenia expressed
readiness to continue to assist Orange Armenia in providing affordable
and high class services to our people.

The President of Orange Telecom Didier Lombard said that this is an
exceptional day for France Telecom. "We have able to accomplish in a
short period of time everything that we had reached agreement with
you about back in January. Today we are launching the mobile cell
communication net, and it wouldn’t be possible without your assistance
and your support," stressed Mr. Lombard and added, "In addition to the
cell phone net, it is also the internet connection. We are striving
to bring to Armenia every novelty, every innovation."

The sides agreed that it is a mutually beneficial enterprise: it is
good for the Armenian economy and it is good for Orange business. "We
want the Company to provide more affordable and high quality services,"
the President of Armenia stressed.

Noting, that he was quite satisfied with the works Orange Armenia
Company’s Armenian team, the President of France Telecom presented
Company’s competitive advantages and the innovative solutions that
it offers and spoke about the Company’s forthcoming plans.

CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA REGISTERED CREDIT UNION NEW CREDIT ORGANIZATION

PanARMENIAN.Net
06.11.2009 18:52 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Central Bank of Armenia has registered and licensed
a new universal credit organization CJSC "Credit Union", press service
of the Central Bank of Armenia reports. The decision was made at the
meeting of the Central Bank Board on November 6.

ARMENIAN PREMIER AND JAY RAKOW DISCUSSED RA-LINCY FOUNDATION COLLABORATION ISSUES

PanARMENIAN.Net
05.11.2009 16:57 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenian Delegation, led by RA Prime Minister Tigran
Sargsyan is on a working visit to USA to participate in ArmTech
2009 business forum. On the first day of his visit, RA Premier met
Lincy Foundation officials: Lincy Foundation President and Senior
Vice-President, Jay Rakow and Harut Sassounian. The parties discussed
RA-Lincy Foundation collaboration issues.

ArmTech Congress ’09, the third Global Armenian High Tech Industry &
Business Conference, will be held under the patronage of RA Prime
Minister on November 5-8, 2009 in the Silicon Valley.

Armenian delegation includes RA Governmental Staff Head David Sargsyan,
RA Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsyan and other high ranking officials,
governmental press service reported.

NEWLY APPOINTED SERGEANTS TO FILL RA ARMED FORCES’ RANKS

PanARMENIAN.Net
04.11.2009 21:36 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ On November 4, RA Armed Forces’ Marshal Baghramyan
brigade trainees celebrated graduation ceremony. The ceremony
was attended by RA Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan, Armavir
Region Governor Ashot Kaghramanyan and high ranking officers, who
congratulated the graduates and spoke about military responsibility.

Soon, newly appointed sergeants will fill RA Armed Forces’ ranks,
RA Defense Ministry’s press service reported.

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN LEFT FOR A TWO-DAY STATE VISIT TO THE STATE OF KUWAIT

president.am
Nov 3 2009
Armenia

The President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan left today for a two-day
state visit to the State of Kuwait.

This is the first visit of the President of Armenia to a Gulf state
since Armenia’s independence.

At the international airport of Kuwait, the President of Armenia will
be welcomed by the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al
Sabah, the Crown Prince of Kuwait Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah,
and other members of the country’s leadership.

On the first day of the visit, the President of Armenia will meet
with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Kuwait Jassem Mohammad
al-Kharafi and the Prime Minister of Kuwait Nasir Al-Muhammad Al-Ahamd
Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. President Sargsyan will also meet with the Chairman
of the Kuwait Investment Authority Bader Muhammad Al-Sahadin and the
Chairman of the Economic Development Fund Abdulwahab Ahmad al-Bader.

In the end of the day the President of Armenia and the Emir of Kuwait
will have a meeting, after which the Republic of Armenia and the State
of Kuwait will sign a number of documents on bilateral cooperation. At
the conclusion of the day, the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad
al-Jaber Al Sabah will give a state dinner in honor of the President
of Armenia.

On the second day of his visit, the President of Armenia will visit
the Science Center of Kuwait and will meet with the President of the
Commerce and Industry Chamber of Kuwait Ali Mohammad Thunian al-Danim.

In the afternoon, the delegation headed by the President of Armenia
will return to Yerevan.

WASHINGTON THREATENS AZERBAIJAN WITH RECOGNITION OF KARABAKH’S INDEPENDENCE

Tert
Nov 4 2009
Armenia

Washington basically set a firm ultimatum to Azerbaijan, making it
understood that "should Azerbaijan attempt to take military action
in Nagorno-Karabakh, the U.S. will recognize Nagorno-Karabakh’s
independence," announced Azerbaijan’s opposition party Yeni Musavat
Tuesday, noting this information on its website, reports Russian news
source newsru.com.

In Baku, they insist that the U.S. Deputy Assistant State Secretary
Tina Kaidanow recently responded to Baku’s oft-stated military
statements. In addition, according to the same sources, the Americans
insist that they know that Azerbaijan is preparing for war.

In observers’ opinions, Azerbaijan’s military rhetoric is connected
with the fact thatAzerbaijan’s territorial integrity is not discussed
during negotiations on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as it is demanded
by Ilham Aliyev.

New Region news agency, referring to the topic, highlights an important
fact: Tina Kaidanow before taking her present post was U.S.

Special Representative in Kosovo, and is considered "one of the key
architects of the Kosovo scenario."

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE ISSUE TO BE DISCUSSED DURING CONFERENCE ON THE ASIA MINOR CATASTROPHE

PanARMENIAN.Net
04.11.2009 18:16 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ On November 7, Pontian Greek Society of Chicago will
host the annual academic conference on Asia Minor Catastrophe. The
event, which is co-sponsored by the Pan-Pontian Federation of USA &
Canada, the Hellenic Link-Midwest and the Federation of Hellenic
American Organizations ‘Enosis’, will focus on the experiences
of Ottoman Hellenes living in Asia Minor, Pontos, and Eastern
Thrace during the Hellenic Genocide, says a release addressed to
PanARMENIAN.Net. This year’s panel will be moderated by the Director
of the Zoryan Institute of Toronto Canada, Mr. George Shirinian. It
will feature such known academics as Dr. Taner Akcam, from Clark
University presenting on ‘The Greek Deportations and Massacres of
1913-1914 a Trial Run for the Armenian Genocide’, Danish Historian
and researcher Matthias Bjornlund presenting on ‘The persecution of
Greeks and Armenians in Smyrna, Dr. Alexander Kitroeff and others.