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Sports: Armenia’s Artur Shahinyan wins Poland Open int’l wrestling tournament

August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 Emil Karabekian

Panorama, Armenia

Aug 5 2019

Sport 12:17 05/08/2019 Armenia

Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler Artur Shahinyan (87 kg) became the winner of the Poland Open international wrestling tournament held in Warsaw.

In the final of 87 kg weight class Shahinyan faced another Armenian wrestler Maksim Manukyan. A tense struggle began.

In the last seconds of the bout the score was 2-1 in favor of Manukyan, the National Olympic Committee’s press service reported.

Shahinyan pushed Manukyan out of the mat. The referee gave a two-point warning to Manukyan for passiveness. Manukyan fell and failed to continue the fight.

Artur Shahinyan was named the winner of the tournament.

Another Armenian wrestler Gevorg Gharibyan (60 kg) became a bronze medalist.

Earlier wrestler Malkhas Amoyan (72 kg) had won a gold medal at the tournament.

Sports: Led by Spight, Homenetmen basketball team prepares for Pan-Armenian Games

August 3, 2019August 3, 2019 Emil Karabekian

Los Angeles Times

Aug 2 2019

Led by Spight, Homenetmen basketball team prepares for Pan-Armenian Games

Former area player Andre Speight leads the Glendale Homenetmen Ararat chapter in the Pan-Armenian Games.

(James Carbone)

By Edgar Melik-Stepanyan

Aug. 2, 2019

GLENDALE —

For years, Zareh Avedian and Zareh Zargaryan led a Glendale men’s basketball team that represented the Homenetmen Ararat chapter in the Pan-Armenian Games.

The Hoover High graduates took on the bulk of the scoring, rebounding and leadership roles as the locals traveled to Armenia in hopes of bringing home a gold medal for the first time since 2003.

This year, Avedian and Zargaryan — known as “Big Z” and “Little Z” — have passed the torch to Andre Spight, one of the best players the area has produced in the past two decades.

The Homenetmen men's basketball team pose for a picture during practice while getting ready to participate in the Pan-Armenian Games in Armenia at the Homenetmen Glendale Ararat Chapter gymnasium in Glendale, Ca., Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (photo by James Carbone)

(James Carbone/Glendale News-Press)

Spight, who is from Burbank, has accepted the responsibilities that come with being the squad’s top player, and is expecting nothing less than a championship when Glendale travels to Armenia for the seventh annual Pan-Armenian Games.

The opening ceremonies will take place Tuesday and the closing ceremonies are scheduled for Aug. 17.

“Anything short of a championship is a disappointment,” said Spight, a 24-year-old who was named the best player of the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries in 2016, when he led Armenia to the title. “I have high expectations for this year’s team. We have the best team and the best coaching staff. We do it the best over here. We have good people, and a good staff. I think it’s our time to win this right now.

Narbeh Ebrahimian point guard on the Homenetmen men's basketball team during practice while getting ready to participate in the Pan-Armenian Games in Armenia at the Homenetmen Glendale Ararat Chapter gymnasium in Glendale, Ca., Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (photo by James Carbone)

(James Carbone/Glendale News-Press)

“I feel like my role is to be the best player on the court, off the court. Just to help these guys. To lead us to victory every time.”

Avedian, whose 49-point, 20-rebound championship-game performance propelled Glendale to the 2003 title, has been awed by Spight.

“Andre is the person who can control the game, take over the game,” Avedian said. “When you want to win a championship, you need to have a person who can take over the game. At the end of the day, he has been a Division I basketball player. He has played on the international stage. He has played in the G League of the NBA. He is going to get a lot of attention. He’s going to open up a lot of shots for us.

“We all know he’s the guy. At the end of the day, we have to change our roles. Give him the ball and let him create for everyone else.”

Zargaryan, who was a part of the 2015 Glendale team that took bronze, agreed with Avedian’s assessment that Spight’s presence will open opportunities for his teammates, which include local grads Narbeh Ebrahamian (Crescenta Valley), Teo Davidian (Hoover), Samson Injigulyan (Hoover) and Azad Galustian (Glendale).

Narbeh Pezeshki playing small forward on the Homenetmen men's basketball team practices while getting ready to participate in the Pan-Armenian Games in Armenia at the Homenetmen Glendale Ararat Chapter gymnasium in Glendale, Ca., Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (photo by James Carbone)

(James Carbone/Glendale News-Press)

“He can take over the scoring load with ease,” Zargaryan said. “He can light you up in a half, in an entire game or in a quarter so quickly that you can’t keep up. The guy is explosive.”

Barsegh “BJ” Karamanian has taken over the coaching responsibilities for the Glendale team, and with the collection of talented shooters, he plans on playing an up-tempo game.

Karamanian said he will find out his team’s schedule and opponents when they arrive in Armenia on Monday.

“We have very unique talent on the team,” Karamanian said. “We’ve adopted a philosophy that we want to get quick baskets, within the first six or seven seconds, and then if that’s not there, get organized and go through some rotations.”

Karamanian will likely start Avedian and Zargarian in the front court, with Ebrahamian, Davidian and Spight taking on the guard and small forward positions. All five presumed starters played at the collegiate level.

The Homenetmen men's basketball team high-five each other during practice while getting ready to participate in the Pan-Armenian Games in Armenia at the Homenetmen Glendale Ararat Chapter gymnasium in Glendale, Ca., Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (photo by James Carbone)

(James Carbone/Glendale News-Press)

Avedian didn’t think he would be on the Glendale team after his last run in 2015. He’s now 38, a husband and a father to Andrew, a 14-month-old who might follow in his dad’s footsteps. But he’s taken on the role of being a role model to the younger players on the team, as well as with his son.

“I didn’t think I would be playing four years ago,” Avedian said. “I am still playing at a competitive level. I am still able to run around with these young guys. At the end of the day, it’s basketball, it’s fun. If you don’t have to stop, why stop?”

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Government to allocate another 6 million AMD for organizing return of Armenian citizens from Egypt

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 Emil Karabekian

Government to allocate another 6 million AMD for organizing return of Armenian citizens from Egypt

21:02,

YEREVAN, JULY 31, ARMENPRESS. The Government of Armenia will allocate the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures 5.8 million AMD for organizng the return of the Armenian citizens from Egypt, ARMENPRESS reports the issue is included on the agenda of August 1 meeting of the Cabinet.

The money is necessary for carrying out another Hurgahda- Yerevan flight and an agreement has been reached with Taron Avia to carry out the flight in August.

A few days ago the Armenian Government had already allocated 47 million AMD for returning 119 Armenian citzens from Egypt. The two flights took place on July 26 and 29.

132 Armenian citizens were left in Hurghada due to the cancellation of OTF 3703 flight en route Hurghada-Yerevan. According to some reports, the flight was cancelled because the Armenian A&R tour agency didn’t pay the Greek Orange Fly airline to carry out the flight.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

Armen Sarkissian to Donald Tusk: Armenia is country which shares European values

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Emil Karabekian

News.am, Armenia

Armen Sarkissian to Donald Tusk: Armenia is country which shares European values Armen Sarkissian to Donald Tusk: Armenia is country which shares European values

18:13, 10.07.2019

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian received Wednesday at the Presidential Palace the President of the European Council Donald Tusk, Armenian President’s press service reported.

President Sarkissian welcomed the visit of Donald Tusk to Armenia and expressed confidence that he would enjoy greatly his visit to our country, especially because Armenia is country which shares European values. “Armenia has not only signed an agreement with the European Union, but also a country which, especially culturewise, is deeply European and has always been. Thus, it’s only natural that we are becoming closer to the European Union. Armenia has always been the cradle of the European values – starting from our religion, culture, to our literature and music,” President Sarkissian noted.

Speaking about the Armenia-EU relations, the President of Armenia expressed confidence that the relations with the EU would become even closer and deeper. “We have a great potential for that,” President Armen Sarkissian underscored. He invited Donald Tusk to visit Armenia with his family.

The President of the European Council expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and noted that this was his third visit to Armenia, “I feel home here,” he said.

During their meeting, the President of Armenia and the President of the European Council exchanged views on the Armenia-EU agenda items as well as referred to the cooperation in various areas.

The American – Armenian Connection: Guarding the Christian Civilization – Part 1

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 Emil Karabekian

Liberty Nation

July 4 2019

United in a unique mission, Armenians and Americans both benefited from merging their heritages.

By: LN Readers Speak Out

This first in a two-part series considers the rich history of Armenians in America and the close connections of their Christian heritage.

“Probably Armenia was known to the American school child in 1919 only a little less than England … of the staunch Christians who were massacred periodically by the Mohammedan Turk and the Sunday School collections of over fifty years for alleviating their miseries …” President Herbert Hoover

Every country and its people have a unique mission, formed on the basis of its historical development. The American nation was created by deeply religious Christians who saw their destiny as building the country of God on Earth. Christian, traditional, and conservative values are the country’s true foundation.

Early Armenian family settlers.

The entire Christian world sees in America something more than just a country – it sees hope. I am deeply convinced that, in this sense, America and Armenia have much in common. It is vital to know that Armenia was the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as the state religion. For centuries, Armenians waged countless wars, defending their right to remain Christian. Not a single neighboring state having numerical superiority could tame and enslave the small but essential Christian outpost.

Armenian heritage in America has a vibrant history. The first Armenians appeared on the territory of the modern United States in 1630. Thus, historian Samuel Morison, in his 1930 book Builders of the Bay Colony, identified Armenians among the first thousand settlers of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Many British industrialists of Armenian origin moved to America and invested in urban construction, farming, and more. While listing the names of prominent British manufacturers in 1908’s Documentary Source Book of American History, 1606-1898, William MacDonald mentioned Jack Sadurian and Stefan Tarrien, who made significant contributions to the development of agriculture in South Carolina. Despite their limited presence, Armenians in the United States served in high positions in society and held substantial financial resources. From 1840 to 1911, due to the support of American Christian missionaries serving in their country, many Armenians from the Ottoman Empire were given the opportunity to immigrate to the United States.

However, Armenians who left for America did so quite reluctantly, preferring to live in their historical homeland. Therefore, most of them moved to the United States only to get an education or bring goods, such as jewelry, carpets, and spices, to sell. Groups of young students and graduates created the first Armenian organizations in New York, Detroit, and Boston, Watertown, and Worcester, MA. These were largely cultural and educational gatherings, where Armenians aimed to preserve their national identity. At numerous clubs established in universities, local Armenians met, spoke to each other in Armenian, and discussed topics related to history, culture, and traditions. According to historians, from 1870 to 1894, 40 Armenians were admitted to Yale, Princeton, Clark, and New York universities as well as to Andover and Amherst colleges. Student Christopher Seropian was among them, and he is credited with suggesting the idea of using the color green on the American dollar.

First known Armenian settler in America – John Martin

By 1875, three-fifths of the 75 Armenians living on the U.S. Atlantic coast had returned to Armenia after their graduation ceremonies to serve as lawyers, doctors, and other specialists in their homeland. However, the rest remained in America, making contributions in such fields as economics, science, journalism, and more. A graduate of New York University, Khachig Oskanian worked as a journalist for The New York Herald and was elected the president of the New York Union of Journalists. It is noteworthy that in 1868, an article published in The Cincinnati Enquirer stated that Oskanian planned to create an Armenian colony in the United States he intended to call New Ani, after the capital of medieval Armenia. By the way, the city of Ani was called “the city of one thousand and one churches.” According to Oskanian’s plan, that project would strengthen relations between Americans and Armenians because these nations were the defenders of the Christian civilization.

In 1895 and 1896, the first large group of Armenians came to the shores of America, fleeing the massacres in Western Armenia, where Sultan Abdul-Hamid responded with cruelty to demands for reforms. Despite their low salaries, these early immigrants sent money home to their families until they could return. In many respects, that group of people lived with uncertainty about the future of their families in America and the homeland they had left behind. Like other immigrants, Armenians mostly arrived on ships to the port of New York City and were inspected for admission on Ellis Island. Depending on where their families or other contacts were, some remained in that city. Others traveled to Boston and other industrial cities in New England. It became clear the heritage of Armenians and Americans would be forever entwined.

Part 2 of this series looks at how Armenian immigrants and their children quickly absorbed into American life, contributed greatly to American society, and never forgot their homeland when it was in need.

Arthur Ghazinyan, Ph.D., is a regular contributor to Forbes and The American Thinker and is the head of the European Studies Center in Yerevan, Armenia.

https://www.libertynation.com/the-american-armenian-connection-guarding-the-christian-civilization-part-1/

Asbarez: Oshagan to be Featured in ‘Eight: In the Shadow of Infinity’ Pop-Up Exhibit

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 Emil Karabekian

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Ara Oshagan’s work in “8” will be exhibited at The Brewery Art Colony on July 6 & 7

LOS ANGELES—Eight artists from Gallery 825 have joined forces to create a unique and interconnected pop-up exhibition called Eight: In the Shadow of Infinity. The exhibit reflects on what we see when we look at the infinite possibilities of this world. The artists in Eight consider everything from the factual realities of our experiences to the magical potential of our mythologies, imaginations, and abstractions. The undeniable component is possibility and is reflected in the symbol eight/infinity.

Artists include: Michael Chieffo, Claire Menegatti, Ara Oshagan, Jennifer E. Padilla, Lori Pond, Melissa Reischman, Olesya Volk and Brenda Welsh.

Eight is a journey from the penetrating character of Claire Menegatti’s portraits, to the existential struggles of Michael Chieffo’s bound man. As Olesya Volk reveals the spirits and characters within the bark of a tree, Melissa Reischman draws us to the soft light and darkness of inviting portals and floral forms. Ara Oshagan reveals the complexities of human existence in his photographs, while Jennifer E. Padilla explores mathematical complexities in pattern and design. Through photos backed in silver leaf, Lori Pond reflects on the Buddhist perspective of living life fully in the light of death, and Brenda Welsh launches us into the infinite realm of abstraction. Some images reveal, while others obscure, but all lead us on a journey of possibilities that exist in the shadow of infinity.

Search+ResQ Gallery @ The Brewery
660 South Avenue 21, Studio #6
Los Angeles, CA 90031

Wine/Cheese Receptions:
Saturday, July 6: 6 – 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 7: 2 – 5 p.m.

Gallery Hours:
Saturday, July 6: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 7: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Parking is available near the gallery and on S. Avenue 21.

Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals – 28-06-19

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Emil Karabekian

Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals – 28-06-19

17:07, 28 June, 2019

YEREVAN, 28 JUNE, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 28 June, USD exchange rate down by 0.21 drams to 477.11 drams. EUR exchange rate up by 0.24 drams to 543.19 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate stood at 7.57 drams. GBP exchange rate down by 1.99 drams to 604.83 drams.

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

Gold price down by 31.72 drams to 21513.57 drams. Silver price down by 0.18 drams to 233.93 drams. Platinum price up by 71.26 drams to 12440.29 drams.

UWC Dilijan bids farewell to the 4th generation of graduates

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 Emil Karabekian

MediaMax, Armenia

June 3 2019

UWC Dilijan bids farewell to the 4th generation of graduates

Words of gratitude and promises to make the world a better place are heard in UWC Dilijan, as 103 students from 56 countries graduate from the college.

It means Armenia will have 103 more ambassadors in various corners of the world. That is what the college calls the alumni who take important ideas and system of values back home, where they continue learning and working.

Photo: UWC

Bongiswa Dlamini from the Kingdom of Eswatini (Africa) will take from Armenia love and philanthropy, the things she saw while studying at the college and living with her host family.

“When I just arrived here, I could not imagine the person I would become 2 years later. I have grown spiritually and mentally. I am more broad-minded now, I started dreaming bigger, and I know I can realize my dreams.

I think our time at Dilijan is good not only for us, but for the hosts as well. I volunteered to work at charity organization “Orran” in Vanadzor, which teaches children from needy families and children left without parental care. Seeing their eyes, their love and the anticipation of our weekly visits was the most amazing, wonderful experience for me. They are more broad-minded now too. It makes me very content,” said Bongiswa.

Photo: UWC

UWC Dilijan is seeing off the fourth generation of graduates this year. Member of the Board of Trustees of the college Pierre Gurdjian reminds them: apart from rights, they also have the responsibility and commitment to make the world a better place.

“I invite you to look into your hearts, figure our who you have become over the last 2 years, and find the unique voice inside that will help you influence the world. Nobody knows when and how you will make this world better, but you will. If you make the world better, it will answer in kind,” he said.

Pierre Gurdjian

Photo: UWC

The hall where the students say their graduation speech also hosts the college founders, teachers, the parents, guests and alumni. The latter don’t miss an opportunity to come back to the college.

Diogo from Portugal graduated last year and decided to stay in Armenia for a while. He is working at Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and UWC Dilijan. When he is done with his work there, Diogo will travel to the United States to study art design.

“Studying at the college was a great experience. If you have the opportunity come here, I recommend you use it,” he said.

Co-founder, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Veronika Zonabend has said that what makes UWC Dilijan important and extraordinary is not the beautiful campus, surroundings or structure, but the people who study and work there.

Veronika Zonabend

Photo: UWC

“I believe that a few years later we will invite you here as key speakers to discuss crucial topics, and we will thank you for making a room for Dilijan in your packed schedule. I believe that some of you will be running this college one day.

I wish you to be happy and find your way and the thing you want to do. I hope that the two years you spent in Dilijan will help you with that. I am glad to hear you feel responsible not only for yourselves and your own success, but also your community, the people. Being grateful is a tradition in this college,” she said and promised to announce a new tradition in October of 2019, when the college marks its 5th anniversary.

Lusine Gharibyan

Photos: UWC Dilijan

https://www.mediamax.am/en/news/society/33728/

168: Armenia, Diaspora around the globe celebrate First Republic centennial

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 Emil Karabekian

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Eurovision 2019 Final: Aram MP3 to announce results of Armenian jury

May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 Emil Karabekian

Eurovision 2019 Final: Aram MP3 to announce results of Armenian jury

14:25,

YEREVAN, MAY 18, ARMENPRESS. Aram MP3, who represented Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, will announce the results of the Armenian jury for the Grand Final, Eurovoix reported.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2019 is being held in Israel.

Armenia’s representative Srbuk performed in the 2nd Semi-Final on May 16, but failed to qualify for the Grand Final.

The Grand Final will take place on May 18.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan