EDIK BARSEGHIAN AWARDED 1ST DEGREE MEDAL FOR SERVICES TO HOMELAND
NOYAN TAPAN
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 7, NOYAN TAPAN. Under RA President Serzh Sargsyan’s
September 3 decree First Deputy Emergency Situations Minister,
Director of the Armenian Rescue Service Edik Barseghian was awarded
1st degree medal for Services to the Homeland, RA President’s Press
Office reported.
TURKISH, AZERI FMS DISCUSS TIES WITH ARMENIA OVER PHONE
Turan News Agency
Sept 3 2009
Azerbaijan
Baku, 3 September: Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov had a telephone
conversation yesterday.
The head of the Foreign Ministry press centre, Elxan Poluxov, has
told Turan that during the telephone conversation, Elmar Mammadyarov
had once again filled in the Turkish foreign minister on Azerbaijan’s
official position in regard to Armenian-Turkish diplomatic relations.
Azerbaijan’s official position coincides with the Turkish prime
minister’s statement made in Azerbaijani parliament last May.
"As long as the Karabakh conflict has not been settled, the
normalization of relations between Ankara and Yerevan runs counter
to Azerbaijan’s interests," Poluxov said.
"UNIBANK" OFFERS NEW U-PROFY AND U-BOSS CARDS
/PanARMENIAN.Net/
04.09.2009 11:01 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Unibank has issued new U-Profy and U-Boss credit
cards, the bank’s press service reports. U-Profy card is basically
designed for those who receive salary via "Unibank" plastic cards
system. U-Profy gives an opportunity to receive credit means at the
threefold volume of the salary, but no more than 1.100.000 AMD. The
credit term makes up to 36 months, with an annual interest rate of
20-24%. To obtain a card, clients are required to submit minimum
number of documents.
U-Boss card is designed for heads and founders of organizations; it
may be used both by individuals and legal entities. Credit volume
makes up to 10 thousand US Dollars or Euros. Credits are provided
for term of up to 36 months, at an interest rate of 20%.
AZERBAIJANI MINISTERS LEAVE YEREVAN
Today.Az
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Sept 3 2009
Azerbaijan
Armenian and Azerbaijani sports officials met in the Armenian Ministry
of Sports and Youth on Sept. 3.
Azerbaijani Youth and Sports Minister Azad Rahimov and Chief of Judo
Federation Fuzuli Alakbarov, who is also Labor and Social Protection
Minister, arrived in Yerevan several days ago.
Azerbaijani ministers arrived in Armenia to get familiar with
conditions of security and stay of Azerbaijani sportsmen during
European judo championship to be held in Yerevan on Sept. 11 to 14.
At the meeting Armenian side was represented by Minister of Sports
and Youth Armen Grigoryan, Razmik Stepanian and president of Judo
Federation Alexsan Avetisyan.
The talks was also attended by President of the European Judo
Federation Sergey Soloveitchik and representative of the European
Olympic Committee Efraim Zinger.
The meting ended with a memorandum under which the Armenia
undertakes to ensure safety of Azerbaijani sportsmen at the European
championships. The sports officials also discussed a number of
organizational issues.
Stepanyan there is no doubt that Armenia will receive all guests
including Azerbaijanis on the highest level.
"The agreement signed points to country’s willingness to hold Youth
Championship of Europe at the highest level. There is no aggressive
attitude in the Armenian society regarding the visit of Azerbaijanis,"
he said.
As to behavior of fans, it is impossible to control any reaction
of audience in a sport. Another thing is that everything will go
according to international rules of the competition, he added.
Azerbaijani Minister immediately after the meeting left for home. The
Azerbaijani delegation of 15 people will arrive in Yerevan on Sept. 9
including five sportsmen and two journalists.
Azerbaijani sportsmen will trip to Armenia for the first time since
the collapse of the Soviet Union.
NIKOLAY BORDYUZHA: AZERBAIJAN NOT GOING TO JOIN CSTO
ArmInfo
2009-09-03 14:26:00
ArmInfo. Azerbaijan is not going to join the Collective Security
Treaty Organization (CSTO), Nikolay Bordyuzha, CSTO Secretary General,
said at a video press conference Yerevan-Moscow on Thursday.
"At least Azerbaijan and the CSTO Secretariat has never negotiated for
that," he said. Armenia assumed CSTO rotating chairmanship in 2008 from
Kyrghyzstan. Belarus refused to participate in CSTO Summit in Moscow
and Russia has assumed temporary chairmanship from Armenia. The CSTO,
a security group comprising Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Russia, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, agreed in early February to form
rapid reaction forces.
ARMENIA RESORTED TO DECENT METHODS TO NORMALIZE TIES WITH NEIGHBORS
PanARMENIAN.Net
01.09.2009 20:46 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenia has brought closer Armenian-Turkish
rapprochement, President Serzh Sargsyan said today in his opening
speech delivered at the annual meeting between MFA central staff and
Heads of Armenian diplomatic missions abroad.
"As you are aware, we yesterday promulgated a statement on
normalization of Armenian-Turkish ties, as well as two coordinated
documents- Protocols on ‘Establishing Diplomatic Ties Between Two
Countries’ and ‘Developing Bilateral Relations’. Documents fully
reflect the agreements achieved so far. Armenia brought closer
Armenian-Turkish rapprochement, increasing international community’s
awareness and obligations," President noted, adding that Yerevan
resorted to decent methods to normalize ties with neighbors.
"Promulgated projects reflect several realities i.e. agreements
achieved do not contain any preconditions regarding Karabakh conflict
settlement. Besides, as we already confirmed, historical issues
between Armenia and Turkey will be considered by a sub-committee
of an interstate commission vs. a committee of historians," RA
President stated, noting that this is the first time in the history
of independent Armenia when signature of an important international
document is preceded by public discussions.
"To me, general activeness is very important. Everybody is required
to assume an active role during public discussions in Armenia and
Diaspora. We must clarify and submit Protocol clauses with all their
positive and negative components," President stated.
OMBUDSMAN APPLIED TO JUSTICE MINISTER
armen-harutiunian
03:53 pm | August 31, 2009
Politics
Armenia’s Ombudsman Armen Harutiunian today sent a letter to Minister
of Justice Gevorg Danielian and Head of Special Investigation Service
Andranik Mirzoyan. In the letter the Human Rights Defender requests
the officials to study the documents presented by journalist Larissa
Paremuzyan, institute an inquiry and punish wrongdoers.
Remind that in her letter addressed to Armen Harutiunian, reporter
of Aravot daily and hetq.am website Larissa Paremuzyan stated that
employees of Compulsory Enforcement Service (CES) had attempted to
interfere with her work at 1:30 August 27.
On August 27, Larissa Paremuzyan saw CES employees using violence
against Vanadzor citizen Anahit Margaryan.
Mrs. Paremuzyan urged them to stop brutality and recorded the
incident. Just at that moment, a CES employee grasped the camera
and handed to his co-worker ignoring Mrs. Paremuzyan’s words and
continuing illegal actions.
PRIMATE CONSECRATES NEW BAPTISMAL FONT IN WASHINGTON, HONORS ST. MARY’S PARISHIONER
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Thursday August 27, 2009
Washington – Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the
Armenian Church of America (Eastern), visited St. Mary Armenian Church
in Washington on the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God,
Sunday, August 16. The day also marked the church’s name day.
Archbishop Barsamian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and performed the
Blessing of Grapes ceremony. The Primate also blessed and consecrated
the church’s new baptismal font, dedicated this year in memory of
Yerchanik Bolat and Philipe and Oghda O’Gulian.
The font, completed and installed at the church last month, is a
project years in the making. Money for the font had been donated
by the O’Gulians in their lifetime. This year, Yerchanik Bolat’s
family contributed the additional funds needed to bring the project
to completion.
A name day luncheon followed in the church hall, where guests were
invited to partake of madagh, donated and prepared by Mrs. Verjin
Bolat and her children.
During the luncheon, Archbishop Barsamian presented the Primate’s
Award to Ghazaros Ghazarian in appreciation of his devoted service
to the Armenian Church.
"Ghazaros has dedicated his energy and enthusiasm to numerous
activities, becoming a familiar and beloved presence in the community,"
the certificate said. "With his wife Hasmig, he has been an example
to others, inspiring them to embrace the treasures of the Armenian
heritage, and the sweetness of God’s love."
Mr. Ghazarian has been an active member and supporter of the St. Mary
Church for more than two decades. He currently serves as head usher
during services.
"Ghazaros has been involved with the church for decades now, since
he came to this country from Jerusalem," said the Rev. Fr. Hovsep
Karapetyan, pastor of St. Mary. "He is very dedicated and very humble."
Mr. Ghazarian said he was surprised by the recognition extended to
him by the community.
"The extent of Der Hayr’s and Srpazan’s appreciation really amazed me,"
he said. "That made me very proud."
Musical selections were performed by Ervand Kristosturyan and Vivian
Shakarian. Dr. Hratch Semerjian served as master of ceremonies.
STATEMENT BY COMMISSIONERS BENITA FERRERO-WALDNER AND OLLI REHN ON TURKEY-ARMENIA RELATIONS
armradio.am
01.09.2009 16:32
"The European Commission welcomes the agreement between Armenia
and Turkey to advance the process of normalization of relations,"
Commissioners Benita Ferrero-Waldner and Olli Rehn said in a statement
today.
"The European Commission attaches high importance to a rapid and steady
implementation of the protocols on the establishment of diplomatic
relations and on the development of bilateral relations. This agreement
should contribute to peace and stability in the South Caucasus,"
the Commissioners stated.
HAYASTAN ALL-ARMENIAN FUND HANDS NEWBORN BABY CARE PACKAGES TO 30 POOR FAMILIES IN TAVUSH
ARKA
Aug 31, 2009
YEREVAN, August 31. /ARKA/. Hayastan All-Armenian Fund handed newborn
baby care packages to 30 poor families in Tavush region of Armenia
in the scope of "Ororots" ("Cradle") program on August 25, the fund
press service reported.
According to the report, the charity action was held owing to about
5,000 euros worth donation of Veideman family from Germany.
The support provided to 1,150 families as from 2002 proves the success
achieved by "Ororots" organization, Advisor to General Director of
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Aida Khachikyan said. She expressed hope
that some other families will continue the act of kindness and will
help needy children.
Resident of Berd town Gohar Mkhitaryan said that the attention
and support grants the needy families an opportunity to ease their
everyday hardships.
"Ororots" program has been implemented since June 1, 2002. The program
is to help socially vulnerable families of Armenia that have newborn
babies to provide the required care.