168: MP Samvel Alexanyan to vote in favor of “people’s candidate” for PM

Category
Politics

Ruling Republican Party’s (RPA) faction MP Samvel Alexanyan will vote in favor of “the people’s candidate” for the position of Prime Minister of Armenia.

“I have decided to vote in favor of the people’s candidate”, the lawmaker told reporters in the Parliament.

Asked whether this means that he supports Yelk faction head Nikol Pashinyan’s candidacy for PM, the lawmaker said: “In other words, when I say that I support the people’s candidate, what does that mean?” MP Alexanyan avoided to mention Pashinyan’s name.

Commenting on Pashinyan’s statement according to which he will eliminate the monopolies if elected as PM, MP Alexanyan stated: “That will be right. I have no monopoly. I support his statement to eliminate all monopolies”.

Congresswoman Jackie Speier’s Statement on the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

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Congresswoman Jackie Speier's Statement on the 103rd anniversary of
the Armenian Genocide
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) News Release

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), co-chair of the
Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues and one of two members of
Congress with Armenian heritage, released the following statement in
recognition of The Armenian Genocide Observance.

"Today marks the 103rd anniversary of the first genocide of the 20th
Century. Over 1.5 million Armenian, men, women, and children were
systematically slaughtered, destroying families, communities, and
religious sites. As the atrocities were carried out, the international
community failed to heed pleas for help and sealed the fates of
millions.

That is why it's so important that Congress and the U.S. government
recognize this attempt by Ottoman leaders to extinguish the Armenian
people. We must set an example of moral leadership so that other
countries will acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, and so that Armenia
can close this painful chapter in their history and continue to grow
and thrive.

Moving forward often requires painful wrestling with the past so that
we do not repeat our mistakes. It is well past-time for us to rectify
our failure to recognize this international tragedy, and honor the
lives lost and the damage done to the survivors."

Read this original document at:
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Sports: Who is Gennady Golovkin’s opponent Vanes Martirosyan, what is his boxing record and has he ever won a title?

The Sun, UK
Tuesday 12:23 PM GMT
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Who is Gennady Golovkin's opponent Vanes Martirosyan, what is his boxing record and has he ever won a title?
With the Saul Alvarez bout off, Golovkin now faces Armenian-born fighter known as the 'Nightmare' in California
 
 By Jim Sheridan
 
 
GENNADY GOLOVKIN's rematch with Saul Alvarez is off – but a new opponent has stepped up to the plate.
 
Vanes Martirosyan will go into the ring with the unified WBA, WBC, IBF, and IBO middleweight champ in California.
 
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The Armenian-American has been a pro for over a decade and is hoping to land a massive shock on GGG.
 
Who is Gennady Golovkin's opponent Vanes Martirosyan?
 
A promising fighter throughout his teens, he made his pro debut in 2005 at the age of 20 after a glittering amateur career which saw him named eight-time National Champion and a Golden Gloves Champion.
 
Appearing principally around Nevada, Martirosyan fought 25 times in just four years, before contesting and winning the NABF and vacant WBO-NABO light middleweight titles in 2009.
 
But he suffered his first pro defeat in 2013, going down on a split decision to Demetrius Andrade for the WBO light middleweight title.
 
Since then he's won and lost the WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title, but hasn't fought since 2016 when he was defeated by Erislandy Lara, again for that illusive world belt.
 
What is his boxing record?
 
His current record stands at 36-3-1, with 21 by way of knockout.
 
Has he ever won a world title?
 
He first suffered the loss to Andrade, before the loss to Lara three years later.

Livestock killed in Armenian village as Azerbaijan opens gunfire in Tavush province

ArmenPress, Armenia
April 9 2018
Livestock killed in Armenian village as Azerbaijan opens gunfire in Tavush province


YEREVAN, APRIL 9, ARMENPRESS. Livestock damages have been reported as a result of Azerbaijani gunfire at the village of Baghanis in the province of Tavush. A cattle has been killed and several other animals of a farmer were harmed.

Narek Sahakyan, the local official of the community, told ARMENPRESS that the gunfire happened at 17:00, April 8. The Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire at a pasture near the neutral zone. Sahakyan says fortunately the farmers were not in the pasture at the moment of the incident.

One cow has been killed, while farmers were forced to slaughter two other cows because of damages. Another farmer also suffered livestock damages.

Sahakyan says they submitted the estimates of material damages to the government, as the government has always compensated all damages since 2014.

Regarding the border situation, Sahakyan says gunfire was reported in the direction of other communities also these days. “I think this is deliberate infliction of damages to property when they try to deprive a farmer from his income source”.

English –translator/editor: Stepan Kocharyan


‘I wanna write my name into Arsenal’s history as a legend’ – Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Category
Sport

Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the captain of the Armenian national football team and midfielder of London’s Arsenal, says he wants to become one of the legendary players of the Gunners.

Mkhitaryan spoke about his transfer from Mancheser United and other issues in an exlusive interview to FourFourTwo magazine’s May 2018 issue. The Armenian playmaker arrived from Manchester United in January as part of a swap deal with Alexis Sanchez.

Eager to make an early impression at the Emirates Stadium, the 29-year-old assisted three goals on his home debut against Everton as Arsene Wenger’s men obliterated the Toffees 5-1, FourFourTwo magazine reported.

The Armenian international reveals that he didn’t need to think twice about relocating to north London, because he was keen to be part of an attack-minded Gunners team.

“When I heard I could swap Man United for Arsenal, I said, ‘Yes, I want to do that’, I didn’t think twice. It’s important for me to play in an offensive team.

“I couldn’t have imagined a better start. I’d missed playing offensively. I joined Arsenal because Wenger wanted me, not because he wanted to replace Sanchez. We are different players and characters, with different abilities and skills, so I’ll try my best to do everything for the club”, Mkhitaryan told FourFourTwo.

Mkhitaryan’s first Arsenal goal helped see off Milan in the last 16 and set up a quarter-final with CSKA Moscow, and the Armenian says he is focused on adding more trophies to the Gunners’ cabinet.

“I want to write my name into Arsenal’s history and have my name as a legend here,” says the midfielder. “I want to score goals, make assists and win trophies to make the fans happy.”

https://en.168.am/2018/04/05/23534.html

The only Armenian living in Derik district of Turkey’s Mardin Province celebrates Easter at Armenian Church

ArmenPress, Armenia
April 2 2018
The only Armenian living in Derik district of Turkey's Mardin Province celebrates Easter at Armenian Church


YEREVAN, APRIL 2, ARMENPRESS. Zekeria Sabuncu of Armenian origin who returned to Derik district of MardinProvincefrom Istanbul 5 years ago celebrated Easter at St. Gevorg Church, ARMENPRESS reports Istanbul-based “Agos” informs.

Zekeria Sabuncu visited St. Gevorg Church, rang the church bells, lit a candle, prayed and again left for Istanbul to celebrate the holiday with the family”, the periodical writes.

Derik’s St. Gevorg Church was built in 1650. The settlement was looted by Turks in 1895 during the Hamidian massacres of Armenians.

In late 19th century 60 families lived in Derik.

English –translator/editor:Tigran Sirekanyan

Serzh Sargsyan showed he is the president of all: MP Kostanyan comments on President’s interview

Category
Politics

RPA faction MP Gevorg Kostanyan attaches great importance to the statement of President Serzh Sargsyan according to which if nominated for the post of the prime minister he said he will convey his experience and knowledge to the young leaders regardless of their political affiliation.

At a meeting with reporters in the Parliament, Gevorg Kostanyan said by this the President showed that he is the president of all.

“The President showed that he doesn’t put a difference on the political orientation of the youth on using their potential for the benefit of the country. This is very important”, Gevorg Kostanyan said.

Asked why President Sargsyan takes on him the task to prepare young leaders, MP Kostanyan said: “The country’s President, leader has a very important function: in addition to governing the country, he must ensure the upbringing of the young generation and the continuation of the country’s effective governance. And who else should make a similar call? The President stated that he is the president of all and will use the potential of everyone for the country’s welfare. Of course, Serzh Sargsyan should have announced this since no one else could announce it and do what he can do”.

Commenting on the question according to which the President announces that the inner political situation in the country has not been so stable as it is now, whether he means that there is no opposition anymore, the MP assured that the President couldn’t say anything like that. According to the MP it is an axiomatic truth that the country’s progress and development is linked exclusively with the presence of the opposition.

“The presence of the opposition is just a necessity for each state and leadership. Serzh Sargsyan was talking about the fact that the situation is stable, there are no great fluctuations in the political field which is the most important guarantee for the country’s development and progress. No country can develop without a stability guarantee”, the MP said.

In an interview to Tert.am, President Serzh Sargsyan, asked will he become the Prime Minister in April, responded: “It’s not a secret for anyone that this topic is being discussed in various formats for months inside the Republican Party of Armenia, that assumed the political responsibility to form the Government based on the parliamentary elections, and the ARF that is in coalition with the RPA, though those discussions have not still reached the party-institutional level. Many of my colleagues have talked to me about the issue, but I do not know when the discussions will be over. But if finally it’s decided that my candidacy should be nominated, I will have one precondition, which is that parallel to the full implementation of my constitutional powers I will allocate more time to convey the entire experience of the years our country to the young political leaders. This is an issue of key importance for today. We all have something to do for shaping new political leaders irrespective of their party belonging and their current political position”.

Sports: Arsène Wenger: Mkhitaryan, Özil can play together

News.am, Armenia
March 8 2018
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger spoke about the teamwork between his team’s Armenia national squad captain Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Germany midfielder Mesut Özil.
“It [Mkhitaryan and Özil playing together] is of course possible,” Sports MOLE quoted the French football specialist as saying. “It depends on what you call a number 10. Football is full of famous stories of number 10s who have played together. History has proven that the best players can.”
Arsenal will be hosted by Milan in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League round of 16 first leg, which is slated for kick off at 10pm Armenia time.

Calendar of Events – 02/15/2018

                        GROONG's Calendar of events
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What:           ARS Norian Youth Connect Program
When:           Mar 3 2018 9am
Where:          Columbia University, NY
Misc:           The program is sponsored by the Armenian Relief Society of
                Eastern USA and the Columbia University Armenian Society,
                directed by, Dr. Khatchig Mouradian.
                The program is available to any Armenian college student
                between the ages of 18 and 27 years old. Details to follow.
Online Contact: [email protected]
Web:            
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What:           "Finding Home: An Armenian American's Journey to Historic 
Armenia"
                a lecture in English is given by Laura Michael
When:           Mar 11 2018 1pm
                Following Church Divine Liturgy which starts at 10:30am
Where:          Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley
                Western Prelacy's Hall, 6252 Honolulu Ave., La Crescenta, CA
Misc:           In June 2017, Laura Michael embarked on an emotional journey
                to her ancestral homeland in eastern Turkey in order to find
                her great-grandparents' former homes. She will also share many
                photos from the trip, explain the role of the Armenian DNA
                Project in a shocking discovery she made.
                Laura Michael is an Armenian-American activist, educator and
                writer who was born and raised in Rhode Island. She received a
                bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Rhode
                Island and a master's degree in education from New York
                University. Laura has taught at the K-12 and post-secondary
                levels in Massachusetts and New York and currently lives in
                Los Angeles where she is an English Program Coordinator for a
                local school district.
                The event is free to the public.
Online Contact: [email protected]
Tel:            818-244-9645

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Azerbaijani press: Italian politician wins judicial trial on anti-Azerbaijan slander campaign

19:36 (UTC+04:00)

Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 13

Trend:

The Milan Court has completed the judicial trial on money laundering against Luca Volonte, one of Europe's most prominent politicians who has been the victim of Europe’s evil and slander campaign for more than two years, Elkhan Suleymanov, former Azerbaijani MP, told Trend Feb. 13.

Luca Volonte was acquitted by the decision of the Milan Court after long-lasting insults and moral suffering, Suleymanov said.

Suleymanov expressed his "deepest condolences" to Armenians and pro-Armenians who supported the organizers of Europe's evil and slander campaign against him, Azerbaijan and Luca Volonte.