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Sports: Armenian national football team manager: We lacked aggressive game, sportive "evil" a little

June 6, 2021June 6, 2021 Eduard Nalbandian

News.am, Armenia

June 6 2021

The manager of the Armenian national football team, Joaquin Caparros, summed up their training camp during which they played a 1-1 draw with Croatia, but lost 1-3 to Sweden in their friendlies.

"There are negative and positive moments in every game. We played against a very strong team [i.e., Sweden], which are preparing for Euro 2020. We must sum up the negative phenomena in ourselves.

Our midfield was full of completely new footballers; these four footballers played in the midfield for the first time. We lacked aggressive game and sportive ‘evil’ a little, especially in the first half. First of all, we need to improve our game in standard situations. Our boys are not very tall, so we must work in that regard and figure out how to control the opponents.

The positive thing is that we saw and checked the new boys. Now we have more real information about those guys, as everything is revealed in the game.

I am very satisfied with this [training] camp, and I assess it very positively. We wanted to see the new footballers in such difficult games.

Another very important aspect is the atmosphere in the team, which is getting better and better, and we are satisfied. The boys [in our squad] have a wonderful relationship with each other; they are together 24 hours a day. Team spirit must be the strong point of our team," said Spaniard Caparros.

Armenia will be hosted by North Macedonia on September 2 and by Germany on September 5 in the group stage of the World Cup qualifiers. And on September 8, Armenia will host Liechtenstein in the capital Yerevan.

Caucasian Knot | ECtHR refuses to request maps of minefields from Armenia

June 5, 2021June 5, 2021 Eduard Nalbandian

The Caucasian Knot, EU

June 4 2021

The Azerbaijan’s authorities sent a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) about the Armenia’s refusal to provide maps of minefields in the territories that came under the control of Azerbaijan. The ECtHR rejected the request to apply measures to secure the complaint, the Armenian representative unit at the European Court reports.

The “Caucasian Knot” has reported that today, two Azerbaijani journalists have been killed while working in the Kelbadjar District.

The Azerbaijan’s complaint to the ECtHR is expected to increase the pressure on Armenia in order to ensure the compliance with country’s international obligations, the “Azertac” agency reports.

Earlier, Armenia has appealed to the ECtHR with a demand to ensure the protection of the rights of the captured military personnel. The Strasbourg Court requested the Azerbaijan’s authorities to inform it about the fate of six prisoners of war until June 4.

This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on June 4, 2021 at 04:59 pm MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.

Armenian President meets with Kazakh counterpart in Nur-Sultan

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 Eduard Nalbandian

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16:09, 3 June, 2021

YEREVAN, JUNE 3, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian met with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the sidelines of his working visit in Nur-Sultan, the Armenian President’s Office told Armenpress.

The meeting was also attended by a number of top officials of Kazakhstan.

Welcoming the Armenian President, the President of Kazakhstan said despite that it’s a working visit, it is very important because it will further boost the cooperation between the two countries. “Armenia is a friendly country for us. The relations and cooperation between our countries are based on traditions”, the Kazakh President said, adding: “Of course, we are interested in this cooperation not to stay on its place, therefore the governments and respective ministries of our countries are working for achieving this goal. We work and cooperate in an important integration structure – the Eurasian Economic Union, we are members of the CSTO, are closely cooperating within the CIS, the UN, the OSCE and other organizations. I think all these must have a positive continuation”.

In his turn the Armenian President thanked for the reception and stated: “For me the visit to Kazakhstan is in some sense a visit to friends. As you said, our nations, as well as the governments have deep relations reaching far past. I agree that our countries’ mutual partnership has a great potential. Despite some geographical distance, our countries are becoming more closer in the 21st century thanks to trade, new technologies, artificial intelligence, IT. Of course, the volume of cooperation opportunities is very big – education, new technologies, food processing industry…I would like the cooperation to be much deeper and comprehensive”.

Armen Sarkissian also introduced his Kazakh counterpart on the post-war problems and challenges in Armenia and the region.

Then, the two Presidents held a private meeting, again touching upon the bilateral relations and the regional situation.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

Kocharyan: We must win big in Tavush, especially in Ijevan

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 Eduard Nalbandian

Panorama, Armenia

June 3 2021

Second President of Armenia Robert Kocharyan, the leader of the Armenia bloc, and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF, Dashnaktsutyun) party’s Supreme Council member, Ishkhan Saghatelyan, on Thursday met with voters in Tavush Province and members of the bloc’s regional office.

Kocharyan highlighted the region’s role as a special target for them, the Armenia bloc said in a Facebook post.

“We must win big in Tavush, especially in Ijevan,” he said.

He pledged to make every effort towards the full implementation of the bloc’s election manifesto.

“If you, as a responsible man, have taken on a burden, you must carry it through. If a man cannot control himself, how can he rule an entire country?” Kocharyan said, blaming the current authorities for incompetence and misrule.

At the same time, he ruled out a possible return to the “old morals”.

At the meeting Ishkhan Saghatelyan said, in turn, the existence of the Armenian statehood depends on the outcome of the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for June 20.

“We must oust this government of evil on June 20 to form a national government of a new quality that will be able to preserve and protect the interests of our state, country and people,” he said.

Nevada governor signs Holocaust and Armenian Genocide education bill into law

June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 Eduard Nalbandian

Panorama, Armenia

June 2 2021

A bill strengthening and mandating Holocaust and Armenian Genocide education in Nevada, which passed both houses of the state legislature with unanimous support, was signed into law by Nevada Governor Sisolak on May 31. Assembly Bill (AB) 231’s passing is timely with U.S. President Joe Biden’s unprecedented acknowledgement, affirmation and unequivocal use of the term “Armenian Genocide” after the 2019 passage by the U.S. Congress, Asbarez reports.

AB 231 is a bipartisan piece of legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Lesley Cohen and Lisa Krasner and supported by Lieutenant Governor Kate Marshall. Armenian National Committee of America Nevada Co-Chair Lenna Hovanessian, Esq. spearheaded the bill with the Israeli-American Civic Action Network (ICAN) and the sponsorship of Lt. Governor Marshall, a strong proponent for inclusion of the Armenian Genocide, with relentless advocacy by Hovanessian, local and regional, ANCA, and the Nevada Armenian-American community.

“Education about the Armenian Genocide is central to the Armenian community’s identity and teaching about the Genocide in a historically accurate way in Nevada’s high school classrooms through this legislation ensures that our history will not be forgotten. Through this legislation we will combat denialism, hate and bigotry by raising a generation of global citizens in Nevada who are aware of the world around them,” remarked Hovanessian.

“In the context of the last 106 years since the Armenian Genocide and the 2020 genocidal War on Artsakh by Azerbaijan and Turkey- the self-proclaimed ‘one nation, two states’ – and recent invasion into Armenia’s borders, it is imperative to educate the next generation of students who will be leaders to understand history and empower them with accurate, comprehensive and worldly knowledge to promote zero-tolerance for hate and bigotry,” concluded Hovanessian.

The new law establishes an education committee within the Nevada Department of Education to evaluate curriculum standards, inventory classroom materials, and assess instructor training needs. In addition to education relating to the Holocaust, the bill also includes teaching of the Armenian Genocide, as well as Cambodian, Darfur, Guatemalan, and Rwandan genocides.

A coalition of Nevada organizations including ANCA-Nevada, local Anti-Defamation League, ICAN, and Jewish Nevada partnered to bring and advocate for this important legislation. Additional support for the bill was provided by ANCA Western Region Director Armen Sahakyan and Community Outreach Director Simon Maghakyan, as well as by the Genocide Education Project’s Director Roxanne Makasdjian and Honorary Consul Adroushan Armenian of Nevada.

Azerbaijan: Forced 40 Armenian troops to retreat after border incursion

June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 Eduard Nalbandian

Jerusalem Post

June 2 2021

By REUTERS

JUNE 2, 2021 13:47

BAKU – Azerbaijan's defense ministry on Wednesday said around 40 Armenian military personnel had crossed into Azeri territory on Tuesday evening and were forced to retreat.

There was no immediate response from Armenia. Azerbaijan last week said Armenian forces had fired on Azeri positions, accusations denied by Armenia, amid a border row between the former Soviet countries.

Russian Deputy FM, EU Special representative discuss situation on Armenia-Azerbaijan border

May 30, 2021May 30, 2021 Eduard Nalbandian

20:45, 27 May, 2021

YEREVAN, MAY 27, ARMENPRESS. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko held phone conversation with EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Toivo Klaar at the initiative of the latter.

ARMENPRESS reports, citing the press service of the Russian MFA, the sides exchanged views and assessments on the situation on Armenia-Azerbaijan border and the process of Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement in the context of the works of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs.

The Russian side reaffirmed its call to the sides to solve the problems peacefully, through negotiations, adding that it is ready to support that process also in the future.

French Ambassador congratulates Armenia on Republic Day

May 30, 2021May 30, 2021 Eduard Nalbandian

08:32,

YEREVAN, MAY 28, ARMENPRESS. French Ambassador to Armenia Jonathan Lacôte congratulated Armenia and its people on the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the First Republic of Armenia.

“On this May 28, on the 103rd anniversary of the First Republic, I wish Armenia to be able to live its independence in peace and prosperity, I wish Armenia, which measures its history by millennia, to have confidence towards its future, I wish Armenia to never doubt its beauty, strengths and talents, I wish Armenia to be proud to give this country to their children.

And I wish France to always love Armenia, like Armenia loves us”, the French Ambassador said on social media.

Armenia marks the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918.

On May 28, 1918 the Armenian people restored their independence – which was lost over 9 centuries earlier – with the triumphant victories in the fierce battles of Karakilisa, Bash Abaran and Sardarapat.

The Battle of Sardarapat shaped the destiny of Armenia. The whole nation, who survived the genocide, joined forces and entire families, including women, children and elderly, were fighting alongside soldiers.

With this victory, Armenian troops were able to stop the Turkish invasion to Transcaucasia and save Armenia from total destruction.

The First Republic of Armenia lasted only two years: in December 1920 the Red Army entered Yerevan and the country was sovietized.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals – 19-05-21

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 Eduard Nalbandian

17:19,

YEREVAN, 19 MAY, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 19 May, USD exchange rate down by 0.83 drams to 520.72 drams. EUR exchange rate down by 1.38 drams to 635.85 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate down by 0.01 drams to 7.07 drams. GBP exchange rate down by 3.16 drams to 737.65 drams.

The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.

Gold price up by 169.01 drams to 31252.26 drams. Silver price up by 13.75 drams to 476.72 drams. Platinum price down by 133.20 drams to 20441.41 drams.

Karabakh Ombudsman sends letter to Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 Eduard Nalbandian

News.am, Armenia

21:54, 17.05.2021

Human Rights Defender of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Gegham Stepanyan has sent a letter to Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatovic. The letter particularly states the following:

“As Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Artsakh, I officially express my willingness to cooperate for human rights protection, which is even more important for our country today, taking into consideration the volume and complexity of the humanitarian issues facing the Republic of Artsakh and its people as a result of the Azerbaijani-Turkish aggression.

During the war that Azerbaijan unleashed in the fall of 2020, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces committed gross violations of international humanitarian law, and this caused a difficult humanitarian situation in Artsakh. The Armed Forces of Azerbaijan deliberately and indiscriminately targeted civilians, children, the elderly, journalists and Armenian cultural heritage. They killed captured Armenian servicemen and civilians, as well as distorted and tortured their bodies. Today, as a result of the war, despite the calls of several international human rights organizations, more than 200 prisoners of war are detained in unknown conditions in Azerbaijan, nearly 40,000 people have been displaced, and several Armenian cultural monuments are being vandalized and destroyed to this day.

From the very first day of the war, the Ombudsman launched a fact-finding mission to explore and record the violations and war crimes that Azerbaijan committed during and after the war. The findings of the fact-finding mission have been presented (according to topics) in more than a dozen special reports prepared by the Human Rights Defender of Artsakh.

I would like to state that the fact-finding efforts for assessment of the post-war humanitarian situation continue, and it is very important to assess the presence of international partners, parliamentary bodies and human rights organizations on the spot.

On my behalf, once again, I would like to express my willingness and call for reciprocal efforts to protect the rights of the people of Artsakh since protection of human rights in all corners of the globe is part of the commitments of the international community, regardless of international status of the territory, and this includes Artsakh.”