DEMONSTRATIONS NEAR THE MATENADARAN – NO MORE
Hayots Ashkhar Daily
Published On June 17, 2008
Armenia
The Mayor’S Office Of Yerevan Yesterday Rejected The Opposition’S
claim for holding the demonstration near the Matenadaran.
The pro-opposition activists were offered to organize the event in
the neighborhood of the southern tribune of "Hrazdan" stadium.
NA AD HOC COMMISSION TO BE FORMED TO INVESTIGATE THE EVENTS OF MARCH 1-2
armradio.am
16.06.2008 16:28
With 93 pros and no cons and abstentions the National Assembly today
adopted the draft decision of the National Assembly on "Creating an ad
hoc commission to investigate the events in Yerevan on March 1 and 2
and their results. The draft decision of the National Assembly suggests
creating an ad hoc commission to submit to the National Assembly a
conclusion on the events of March 1 and 2 and their reasons. It is
noted that "the task of the Commission is to investigate the events
of March 1 and 2 and their results, the legality of the cases of
violence and the Police actions, the clarification of the conditions
of the death of the victims, presenting suggestions on political,
legal and solutions to prevent the reoccurrence of such events."
When carrying out the enlisted responsibilities, the Commission is
authorized to submit inquiries to the state and local self-government
bodies, law-enforcement bodies, which should provide necessary
information.
Within three days after its formation the Commission will send
an invitation to Levon Ter-Petrosyan and other non-parliamentary
forces to participate in its activities with the right to speak at
the parliament. One representative from each non-parliamentary force,
the list of which will be determined by the Commission will have the
right to participate in the latter’s work.
The commission should elect a President and Vice-President. By October
25, 2008 the Commission should report to the National Assembly on
the results of its work by presenting a conclusion.
"SHUSHI SHOULD BECOME NKR SECOND CAPITAL"
AZG Armenian Daily
14/06/2008
Nagorno Karabakh
NKR President Bako Sahakian together with Russian-Armenian well-known
benefactor Levon Hairapetian visited Shushi to get acquainted with
the process of construction of several buildings, "De facto" agency
reported.
A consultation was held there with participation of the Primate of
Artsakh diocese Archbishop Pargev Martirosian and NKR Prime Minister
Ara Haroutunian.
They discussed issues of reconstruction and development of Shushi.
"We should reconstruct Shushi preserving its historical face. Shushi
should become the second capital of NKR like St. Petersburg in Russia",
mentioned Hairapetian adding that he will spare no means to change
Shushi into modern cultural and tourism center.
"When I do shopping for my family I don’t save, likewise, when I
build something I don’t think how much I will spend – 100 mln, 200
or 300. The important thing is to provide normal living conditions
in Artsakh".
A CONFERENCE AT NKR PRESIDENT
Azat Artsakh Daily,
12 June 08
Republic of Nagorno Karabakh [NKR]
On June 11th a conference took place at NKR President devoted to the
questions referring to carrying out solemn ceremony of collective
wedding of some hundred newly-weds of the republic foreseen times
to come. For the purpose of systematization of the works connected
with the arrangement, the President assigned to create a commission
by the head of the Minister of social maintenance Narine Azatyan. The
commission should represent till the end of June the list of the young
couples and the program of the arrangement. The primate of Artsakh
Diocese of Armenian Apostolic Church Pargev archbishop Martirosyan,
the Prime minister A. Harutyunyan, the well-known benefactor Levon
Hayrapetyan and other officials participated in the conference.
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The Governor appointed Eddie Kouyoumdjian, of Glendora, as general
manager of the Exposition Park. See the excerpt from the Appointments
announcement below for more information.
PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following
appointments:
Eddie Kouyoumdjian, 39, of Glendora, has been appointed general manager
of the Exposition Park. He has served as deputy director of
communications for the Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger since
2007 and previously held the position of deputy director of advance from
2004 to 2006. Prior to that, Kouyoumdjian served as an advance
representative for Californians for a Balanced Budget, Yes on 57 and 58
Committee in 2004. From 2002 to 2003, he worked as director of
operations for the California Grassroots Leadership Committee and, in
2002, he served as deputy director of operations for Bill Simon for
Governor. From 1999 to 2002, Kouyoumdjian worked as an account
executive for Tek Systems and, in 1996, he worked as an advance
representative for the Dole Presidential Campaign. From 1994 to 1997,
he worked as a student athletic trainer at the University of Southern
California. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the
compensation is $94,188. Kouyoumdjian is a Republican.
SERGE SARGSIAN: "DEATH OF KAREN ASRIAN IS GREAT LOSS FOR ARMENIAN CHESS"
NOYAN TAPAN
June 11, 2008
YE REVAN, JUNE 11, NOYAN TAPAN. On the occasion of the death of grand
master Karen Asrian, Serge Sargsian, the President of the Republic
of Armenia, has sent a telegram of condolence to the Asrians.
"I learnt about the death of Karen Asrian, a leading chess player of
Armenia, with great sorrow. The death of golden medal winner of the
world olympiad, thrice champion of Armenia, grand master Karen Asrian
is a great loss for the Armenian chess. The pain is multiplied when we
realize what heights the talented sportsman could reach, but did not
manage. I have seen for many times with what devotedness he defended
the sports honor of our country, with what readiness he helped his
friends and how interested he was in the development of the Armenian
chess. At this moment of deep sorrow I present my condolences to the
family, and relatives of Karen Asrian, as well as to all the chess
fans of Armenia," is said in the telegram of the RA President.
RECOGNIZING ONE OF NEWTON’S STRONGEST VOICES
Newton TAB
4272/City-Update
June 3 2008
MA
David Boyajian, who ignited a nationwide debate with a letter to
the TAB’s sister paper, the Watertown TAB & Press, last summer,
was honored with a resolution from the Governor’s Council on April 30.
The resolution recognizes Boyajian for his role in the campaign against
the Anti-Defamation League’s denial of the Armenian Genocide and for
questioning the appropriateness of towns’ affiliation with the ADL’s
No Place for Hate anti-bias program.
The resolution mentioned Boyajian’s "successful efforts to have
communities sever ties with the ADL’s No Place for Hate and to end the
Massachusetts Municipal Association’s sponsorship" of the program. The
resolution further described the ADL’s opposition to Congressional
affirmation of the Armenian Genocide as "depriving the Armenians of
their history."
The ADL has yet to unambiguously acknowledge the genocide and has
opposed recognition of it by the U.S. Congress.
Boyajian, Armenian-Americans and human rights advocates have argued
that No Place for Hate’s human rights mission is incompatible with
the stance of the ADL on the widely recognized genocide committed
against Armenians by Turkey from 1915 to 1923.
Boyajian’s letter in the Watertown TAB & Press on July 6, 2007,
and his subsequent activism sparked the issue, which soon became
international news.
About 50 people attended the proceedings, many of them
Armenian-Americans. A group of Wellesley High School political science
students on a field trip to the State House also attended. Wellesley
is affiliated with No Place for Hate.
Watertown decertified its No Place for Hate on Aug. 11, 2007. In the
months following, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Lexington, Medford,
Needham, Newburyport, Newton, Northampton, Peabody, Somerville and
Westwood followed suit.
EU SPECIAL ENVOY FOR SOUTH CAUCASUS IS READY TO VISIT NAGORNO GARABAGH
Azerbaijan Business Center
June 4 2008
Azerbaijan
Baku, Fineko/abc.az. The European Union is ready to assist to
establishing amity between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
EU special envoy for South Caucasus Peter Somneby stated he is ready
to visit Nagorno Garabagh occupied by Armenia.
"Principal consent of all the parties is necessary for that. First,
such a visit is useful for everybody of us. Second, the EU can play
positive role in organization of trust between the sides. For so many
years the sides have been failed to reach any agreement and a whole
generation has grown since then. We hope the visit will take place
in the future and the EU will be able to help establish relations
between the two countries," Somneby said.
LEVON ARONIAN TO TAKE PART IN INTERNATIONAL EVENTS UNDER TITLE CHESS
GIANTS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 8-15 IN YEREVAN
YEREVAN, MAY 30, NOYAN TAPAN. Levon Aronian, champion of World Chess
Olympiad, well-known grand master, is in Yerevan. The latter will take
part in international events under the title Chess Giants to be held on
June 8-15 in Yerevan. Leading world chess players will also take part
in the events.
"Every time I come to Armenia with love. My friends, relatives, many
talented people live there," L. Aronian said in his interview to Noyan
Tapan correspondent. According to him, every time coming to Armenia he
is filled with enthusiasm, energy, which, in L. Aronian’s words, leads
him to new and new victories.
Yerevan is also becoming more and more beautiful day by day in
chess-player’s eyes. "Changes are noticeable in Yerevan and everything
is getting better. I feel pride when I see that we succeed and have
achievements in all spheres," L. Aronian said.
FORMER VICE SPEAKER OF RA PARLIAMENT: MINISTERS FROM ARF DASHNAKSUTYUN PARTY WITHDREW FROM THEIR PORTFOLIOS VOLUNTARILY
arminfo
2008-05-29 15:33:00
ArmInfo. "The ministers from the ARF Dashnaksutyun Party withdrew
their portfolios voluntarily, nobody forced them to do this", Chairman
of the ARFD faction, member of the ARFD Bureau Vahan Hovhannisyan
said at a press-conference at the international press-center "New
Armenia", Thursday.
According to him, Armenian Minister of Agriculture David Lokyan,
Armenian Minister of Education and Science Levon Lazarian and Armenian
Minister of Labour and Social Issues Aghvan Vardanyan laid down
their duties as the work in government didn’t allow them to develop
their political activity. "The ministers couldn’t be responsible for
the party and the government simultaneously. They worked within the
frames of the executive body, which didn’t allow them to expand their
activity in the political field", Hovhannisyan stressed. He added that
their posts will be held by "young and smart personnel". "Discussions
concerning the new ministers are currently being held. This issue will
be settled at the end of the current week", he said. The MP didn’t
rule out that people, which are not ARFD members, may be appointed
ministers. "However, first and foremost, we are considering the
nominees of our party members", Hovhannisyan said.