Category: 2019

Armenian PM’s spouse, First Lady of Belize visit Hematology Center in Yerevan

 09:55, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Anna Hakobyan, spouse of the Armenian Prime Minister, Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of My Step and City of Smile charitable foundations, and the First Lady of Belize Kim Simplis Barrow, who is in Armenia on the sidelines of the 23rd World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT), visited on October 7 the Hematology Center after Prof. R. Yolyan, Mrs. Hakobyan’s Office told Armenpress.

Director of the Center Samvel Danielyan and executive director of the City of Smile charity foundation Ester Demirchyan accompanied Mrs. Anna Hakobyan and Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow. The two ladies toured the center, talked to the children suffering cancer and their parents.

16-year-old Astghik Loretsyan from Gyumri handed over his work made of gobelin to Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow. The child has been treated in the Hematology Center by the support of the City of Smile foundation.

After the tour the two ladies introduced the activities of the foundations led by them. Kim Simplis Barrow invited Anna Hakobyan to visit Belize.

Kim Simplis Barrow is one of the most influential women in Central America, is an advocate of protecting the rights of children and women. She personally overcame cancer and has initiated different global programs for the treatment of children suffering cancer. She is also the founder of the Lifeline Foundation of Belize.

“City of Smile” Foundation was created to support people with oncological and hematological diseases. Its mission is to stand by their side and help them and their families in their challenging journey of conquering cancer.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

PM sacks chief advisor Valery Osipyan

 10:13, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sacked his chief advisor Valery Osipyan.

The decision on relieving Osipyan posted online at e-gov.am did not indicate a reason for the dismissal.

Osipyan was Police Chief of Armenia from May 2018 until September 2019.

He was fired on September 18th, and on the same day was appointed Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan

Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary committee approves nominee for Ambassador to Armenia

 10:32, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary committee for international affairs, defense and security has confirmed nomination of Alikbek Jekshenkulov as Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Armenia, AKIpress reported.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

Kocharyan requires surgery, says lawyer

 10:49, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Former President Robert Kocharyan has been taken to a hospital for a medical examination again, Ministry of Justice department of corrections spokesperson Nona Navikyan told ARMENPRESS.

She said Kocharyan has been taken to Izmirlyan Medical Center in Yerevan.

This is the third time in one week that Kocharyan is being taken to the same hospital for a medical examination.

Kocharyan is currently jailed on charges of Overthrowing Constitutional Order and bribery in the trial of the 2008-post election unrest, known as the March 1 case.

One of Kocharyan’s lawyers Hovhannes Khudoyan told ARMENPRESS that the former president requires surgery.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan

‘I’m really excited to be here’ – Kim Kardashian says in response to ARMENPRESS question  

 10:55, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Armenian-American reality TV superstar Kim Kardashian West arrived in the venue of the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2019) which is taking place in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

“I am really excited to be here”, Kim Kardashian West said in response to ARMENPRESS question.

Kim Kardashian West will be a special keynote speaker and panelist at the 23rd WCIT 2019.

WCIT 2019 launched in Yerevan, Armenia on October 7. The Congress is hosted by Armenia with the support and under the high patronage of the Government of the Republic of Armenia. The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) was established by the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA). Its main organizing body is the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE). The Congress will last until October 9.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

Yerevan awards Honorary Citizen title to Hermitage Museum Director Mikhail Piotrovsky

 11:50, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. The City of Yerevan has awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Yerevan to Mikhail Piotrovsky, the Director of the Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg, Russia).

The decision on awarding the title was approved today at a City Council session with 47 members voting in favor. Only 1 councilmember voted against and another one abstained.

Piotrovsky was awarded for “significant contribution in the development of Armenian culture, outstanding merit in preservation of global cultural values and many years of fruitful activities”.

The Yerevan City Council’s Committee of Culture, Education and Social Affairs had earlier also approved the decision.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan

President Sarkissian hosts Columbia University Professor John Bilezikian and his delegation

 11:52, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian on October 8 hosted famous doctor, Professor at the Columbia University John Bilezikian and his delegation who are in Armenia to participate in a symposium on osteoporosis issues, the President’s Office told Armenpress.

The guests introduced the purpose of symposium, highlighted the importance of public awareness raising on the issue, in particular the need to implement educational programs among the youth and in the provinces of Armenia for this purpose.

President Sarkissian welcomed the programs implemented by John Bilezikian in Armenia, as well as attached importance to the activity of the Osteoporosis Center operating in Armenia for already two years.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

Armenian defense minister hosts US Congress members

 12:48, 8 October, 2019

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Defense Minister of Armenia Davit Tonoyan on October 7 hosted US Congresswomen, members of the Congressional Armenian Caucus Jackie Speier and Judy Chu, the ministry told Armenpress.

During the meeting the minister highlighted the constant support of the US Congress members aimed at strengthening the Armenian-American relations and introduced the guests on the process and prospects of the bilateral cooperation in the defense field. Minister Tonoyan expressed hope that the efforts of the Congressmen will contribute to further deepening the cooperation on this direction.

The meeting participants also discussed other issues of mutual interest.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan