Author: Nahapetian Zhanna

Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am, Armenia
Sept 19 2009

Karabakh will never be Azerbaijani: MP

13:16 / 09/19/2009If Turkish side keeps laying down preconditions and
state that border opening is impossible without Karabakh conflict
settlement, RA President Serzh Sargsyan will not go to Turkey for
October 14 football match. Republican Party Press Secretary Edward
Sharmazanov told NEWS.am, adding `President clearly stated in which
event he will go. His position is precise and principled.’

Commenting on RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan’s statement that
`Attempting to link Armenian-Turkish and Karabakhi processes, Turkey
might fail both’ Sharmazanov said: `Minister’s statement is logical,
as Armenian side have always stated on various levels that
Armenian-Turkish rapprochement cannot be directly linked with Karabakh
peace process. Saying there are no preconditions in the Protocols, we
mean the Armenia-Turkey rapprochement cannot be linked with any other
process, and any attempt in doing so conflicts the documents.’

MP also touched upon yesterday’s statement by Turkish Premier Erdogan,
that `Border will not be opened without Karabakh conflict settlement’,
emphasizing: `Establishment of the relations based on preconditions is
unacceptable to us. Any ultimatum is inapplicable for Armenia. If
Erdogan intends to present an ultimatum, he better do so to his
friends ‘ Azeris and explain them that Nagorno-Karabakh will never be
within Azerbaijan boundaries.’

ARA BABLOYAN ELECTED A MEMBER OF WHO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ARMENPRESS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 17, ARMENPRESS: Session of the European regional
committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) took place September
15 in Copenhagen, capital of Denmark with the participation of
representatives of 53 states.

Public relations department of Armenian Parliament told Armenpress
that from the European region the representatives of Armenia and
Norway have been elected members of WHO highest executive committee.

>From Armenia member of WHO highest executive committee which
functions in Geneva has been elected the Chairperson of the NA
permanent commission for the health, maternity and children’s affairs,
Professor Ara Babloyan.

COMMISSION ON NATIONAL SECURITY, DEFENSE AND INTERIOR AFFAIRS OF PUBLIC COUNCIL DISCUSS ARMENIAN-TURKISH PROTOCOLS

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
18.09.2009 18:22 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ In the Commission on National Security, Defense and
Internal Affairs of the Public Council of Armenia today was discussed
Protocols on the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations. Before
starting the discussions the Committee Chairman Carlos Ghazaryan
mentioned that the possible risks of signing the protocols can be
identified in the discussions.

In their brief statements the committee members submitted their
comments and suggestions.

Committee member, co-chairman of "Youth will" organization Mkrtich
Grigoryan in his speech particularly said that the leadership of
Armenia officially have not stated the pros and cons of opening the
border with Turkey so far. "Today, it is not clear for many citizens of
Armenia what open border will give at the political, economic, moral,
psychological and historical aspects," Mkrtich Grigoryan stressed.

THE "EREBUNI-YEREVAN" FESTIVAL TO BE CELEBRATED OCTOBER 10

ARMENPRESS
Sep 17, 2009

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 17, ARMENPRESS: This year the "Erebuni-Yerevan"
festival will be celebrated on October 10. Public relations department
of Yerevan Municipality told Armenpress that before the start of the
events, that day beginning from early morning points of informational
support will open, where Yerevan people and the guests from foreign
countries can get information about the events.

According to the organizational committee of the "Erebuni-Yerevan"
festival, various cultural and sport events are intended to be held at
the festival; Mashtots Avenue will turn into a sport stadium, where a
race will be held. The length of the area for running will correspond
to the symbolic number of that day – to 2791. A demonstrative contest
of windsurfing, as well as of national "kokh" will be held in the
Swan Lake. The Northern Avenue will turn into "a city of masters";
the masters will make sculptures from clay in the workshops located
in the open air.

In the evening in Republic Square representatives of Armenian music
art, as well as foreign singers will perform on the occasion of the
anniversary of the "old and young" capital. The festival will be
concluded with a firework.

GOVERNMENT APPROVES DRAFT DECISION ON LAYING FIBER OPTIC CABLES IN AREAS ADJACENT TO SOME MOTORWAYS

Noyan Tapan
Sep 17, 2009

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 17, NOYAN TAPAN. At the September 17 sitting,
the Armenian government approved the draft decision on laying fiber
optic cables in the areas adjacent to a number of motorways. In the
words of Minister of Transport and Communication Gurgen Sargsyan,
the decision is conditioned by the necessity to ensure additional
Internet connection in the territory of Armenia.

The decision will allow GNC Alpha CJSC to lay a new fiber optic cable
along Armenia-Georgia Highway to the country so as to meet the current
and future demand for Internet connection. This measure will improve
the competition environment in the sector, which will contribute to a
reduction in tariffs of Internet services and have a positive effect
on the quality of services.

COPIES OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT ACTIVITIES OF ANDRANIK AND NZHDEH GIVEN TO HISTORY MUSEUM OF ARMENIA

NOYAN TAPAN
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. The copies of
numerous documents about the activities of the national heroes Andranik
Ozanian and Garegin Nzhdeh have been given to the History Museum of
Armenia and the National Archive. These documents of great importance
are kept at repositories of Bulgaria’s National Agency of Archives.

According to the website of the RA Ministry of Culture, the ceremony
of handing the documents’ copies over to the Armenian side was held on
September 10 with the participation of Bulgarian Ambassador to Armenia
Todor Staykov and Armenian Ambassador to Bulgaria Sergey Manasarian.

WHAT HAPPENED IN 1909?

Dover-Sherborn Press
Sept 16 2009

What happened in 1909?

Here are some of the key events of 1909, as recorded on suite101.com:

Popular novels of the time included "The Wonderful World of Oz,"
by Frank Baum, and Jack London’s "Call of the Wild."

Leisure time was spent in family get-togethers, baseball, picnics
and long Sunday drives (mostly by horse and buggy). In the evenings,
families gathered for sing-alongs around the piano.

These 1909 events made headlines:

· German researcher Paul Ehrlich found a cure for syphilis.

· Shackleton’s expedition reported finding the magnetic South Pole.

· The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
was founded.

· Construction on the Titanic was begun.

· The Roman Catholic Church named Joan of Arc a saint.

· William Howard Taft took over from Teddy Roosevelt as President
of the United States.

· The first credit union in the U.S. was established.

· The first event was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

· Construction was begun on the modern city of Tel Aviv, Israel.

· In the Ottoman Empire, thousands of Armenian Christians were
slaughtered.

· In 1909, life expectancy was under age 50, and the average worker
made $12.98 per week for 59 hours.

· The Model "T" Ford (or "Tin Lizzy") was starting to roll off the
assembly lines, and people could buy homes from the Sears Catalog of
Modern Homes.

· In addition to Mary McCarthy, other notable births from 1909
included Benny Goodman, Burl Ives, Katharine Hepburn, Douglas Fairbanks
Jr., Barry Goldwater, Gene Krupa, Simone Weil, Carmen Miranda, Queen
Juliana (of the Netherlands) and Al Capp.

PRESIDENT SARGSYAN MEETS ULYANOVSK GOVERNOR

armradio.am
16.09.2009 16:00

President Serzh Sargsyan today received the Government of Russia’s
Ulyanovsk region Sergey Morozov. The delegation has arrived in Armenia
within the framework of the cooperation established with Shirak marz.

Greeting the guest, President Sargsyan said: "Russia is Armenia’s
strategic ally and reliable partner, and we are interested in
developing our relations in all directions."

Attaching importance to inter-regional cooperation as an important
component of bilateral relations, President Sargsyan noted: "It is
no coincidence that I have started a series of visits to subjects
of the Russian Federation. Such visits have the potential to promote
economic ties."

Speaking about the perspectives of cooperation, the parties prioritized
the utilization of the existing economic potential and exchanged
views on the possible directions of cooperation.

Sergey Morozov said 15 000 Armenians live in Ulyanovsk and appreciated
their contribution to the socio-economic development of the region,
especially in the cultural field.

The Governor invited Serzh Sargsyan to visit Ulyanovsk region.

Office of Assemblyman Paul Krekorian
Jeremy Oberstein | Press Secretary
300 E. Magnolia Blvd., Suite 504
Burbank, CA 91502-1145
Tel: 818-558-3043
Cell: 323-632-2492

Krekorian’s Bill to Honor Fallen Peace Officers Passes Legislature

Now heads to governor for his signature

SACRAMENTO – Public safety officers who perish in the line of duty are
now one step closer to getting the recognition they deserve, thanks to
legislation authored by Assistant Majority Leader Paul Krekorian
(D-Burbank) that unanimously passed the Assembly Wednesday.

"Each year, we hear far too many tragic stories of officers killed while
protecting our neighborhoods," Krekorian said. "Last month, we heard the
grim news that Los Angeles County firefighters Fire Captain Tedmund D.
"Ted" Hall, and Fire Fighter Specialist Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinones paid
the ultimate price helping to stem the tide of the Station Fire that
ravaged Southern California. And, last year, we read with great dismay
that LAPD SWAT Officer Randall Simmons gave his life while protecting
one of our neighborhoods. The California Golden Shield will recognize
people like Captain Hall, Specialist Quinones, Officer Simmons and
others by sending a message to all Californians that their sacrifice
will never be forgotten. Though we hope that the award is handed out
rarely, it is important that we have an official California State
vehicle to honor our brave police, firefighters and other public safety
officers who willingly put themselves at risk every day."

The California Golden Shield Act requires that the governor present the
California Golden Shield, on behalf of the State of California, to the
families of the fallen public safety officers killed in the line of
duty.

While current law provides the opportunity for the Governor to present
the Medal of Valor award to public safety officers for extraordinary
valor above and beyond the call of duty, no official state honorarium
currently exists to honor public safety officers who give their life in
the name of service.

The bill sailed through the Assembly 55-0 on a concurrence vote and now
heads to the governor for his signature.

Assemblymember Paul Krekorian represents the cities of Burbank and
Glendale, and the Los Angeles communities of Atwater Village, Los Feliz,
North Hollywood, Silver Lake, Toluca Lake, Valley Glen and Van Nuys. His
website is Follow him on Twitter
<; (@PaulKrekorian) and Facebook.

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DAYS OF RUSSIAN SPEECH KICK OFF IN YEREVAN SEPT. 9

PanARMENIAN.NET
09.09.2009 09:55 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Days of Russian Speech kicked off in Yerevan today,
September 9, with a ceremony of laying wreaths to the monuments to
General Ivan Paskevich and prominent Russian poet Alexander Griboyedov.

Then, the Russian delegation will meet with RA Minister of Culture
Hasmik Poghosyan and lay wreaths to the Armenian Genocide Memorial.

"Wit Works Woe" performance will be staged at Sundukyan Theater in
the evening.

In the framework of the event the Russian delegation will meet with
RA President Serzh Sargsyan and Catholicos of All Armenians, His
Holiness Karekin II.

The events will be held in Gyumri, Vanadzor and Armavir as well.

On September 13, Russian writers and journalists will depart for
Stepanakert.