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AGBU TO OPEN MELKONIAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER IN YEREVAN
Yerevan, August 18, Armenpress: The AGBU is planning to open “Melkonian
educational center”, a youth complex in Yerevan in the coming years. The
school may host up to 200 students from around the world. AGBU Armenian
representation director Ashot Ghazarian told Armenpress that Diaspora
Armenians will learn Armenian language, literature and history which will
contribute to preservation of Armenian identity and Armenian education.
According to Ghazarian, many young Armenians from around the globe will make
contacts with motherland and communicate with national values. “Of coarse, t
his is not a tourism program, the focus is on education,” Ghazarian said.
The educational establishment will be equipped with modern technology
with lingo-phone and computer auditoriums. University aged students may
continue their education at local Armenian higher educational establishment
as well as at American and French Universities here in Yerevan. Ashot
Ghazarian informed that they are negotiating with Yerevan municipality to
provide facilities for that purpose. The project will be funded by AGBU.
The project has been discussed with president Kocharian, chairman and
members of writers’ house, Yerevan state university rector Radik
Martirossian and minister of education and science Sergo Yeritsian.
WAR GAMES BEGIN BETWEEN RUSSIA AND ARMENIA
The annual war games between Russia and Armenia will take place from August
24-27 with the participation of Russia’s 102nd base.
Meanwhile, a 21 year old soldier of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, was
released from Nagorno Karabagh forces. The young soldier was doing his
military service in Terter District, and was taken captive on August 2 after
he lost his way and came closer to the positions of the Armenian military
units.
His detention was immediately reported to the International Committee of the
Red Cross and the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Despite a cease-fire, forces of the Karabagh Republic and Azerbaijani troops
continue to face off across a demilitarized zone, and shooting occasionally
erupts with casualties and detentions.
PAN ARMENIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL “ONE NATION, ONE CULTURE” BEGINS IN YEREVAN
YEREVAN (Noyan Tapan)–On Sunday August 15, the opening of the “One Nation,
One Culture” Pan-Armenian cultural festival took place in the National
Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet.
President Kocharian, Catholicos Karekin II, FM Vartan Oskanian, Minister of
Culture and Youth Affairs Hovik Hoveyan, and other officials were present at
the ceremony.
Greeting the participants, Oskanian called the festival a historic event and
emphasized: “Every generation living in its homeland or the diaspora should
reveal the depth and wealth of one united culture of the national
originality of his origin, should be newly filled w ith aesthetic and moral
spirit of national and human real values.”
Among the performers were the State Dance Ensemble of Armenia and the
“Barekamutiun” ensemble, dudukist Jivan Gasparian, singers Hasmik Papian,
Hasmik Hatsagortsian, Svetlana
Navasardian, Ruben Matevosian, actors Vladimir Abajian, Hovhannes
Babakhanian, Zhenia Avetisian, as well as other well-known Armenian artists.
Also participating are cultural groups from the diaspora.
12TH ARMENIAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RESTARTS
YEREVAN, August 16 (Noyan Tapan). The 12th Armenian Football Championship
restarts with the matches of Day 15. Leaders of the tournament were again
victorious. Armenian
champion “Pyunik” beat “Ararat” 2-1, “Mika” beat “Kilikia” 5-1. “Kotayk” –
“Dinamo-Zenit” 2-1, “Banants” – “Shirak” 1-1.
Current standings are as follows: 1.Pyunik(Yerevan)-39 points,
2.Mika(Ashtarak)-35 p.
3.Ararat(Yerevan)-22 p. 4.Banants(Yerevan)-21 p. 5.Dinamo-Zenit(Yerevan)-20
p.
6.Kilikia(Yerevan)-11 p. 7.Kotayk(Abovyan)-9 p. 8.Shirak(Gyumri)-9 p.
KALAYDJIAN’S COMMENTS ANGER COMMUNITY
Nicosia August 20, Gibrahayer – The comments of Armenian representative in
the Cyprus House Bedros Kalaydjian in last week’s Gibrahayer issue have
angered community members who emailed and telephoned, to voice their
protest.
“Kalaydjian is insulting our intelligence. That is the real problem, not the
fact that he was apathetic towards the needs of the Ensemble.” read one
protest email who wanted to keep his anonymity.
“You suffer from apathy ….the panicle of arrogance” read another more
expressive email (A.H from Nicosia)*, which we chose not to publicise in its
entirety.
“If he was going on a holiday and wanted to help the Ensemble he should have
appointed someone and not made up a story about some mobile phone being shut
down. C’mon if he had called just anyone in Xylotympou and asked for a
member of the Cultural Association, they would have given him a number.”
said another (N.B. from Limassol)*.
Others simply wanted the debate to end. “I believe the subject matter
should end at this point. Any indifference to an Armenian event within the
community should not be undermined by the community leaders, but it is
equally fair to say when everything is done within one’s power, then
understanding and patience should take precedence.” wrote Daniel Jonoyan
from Glendale, California, a former employee of the Melkonian Educational
Institute in the early eighties.
* names of email senders withheld upon their request
OLYMPIC MOMENTS
– WEIGHT LIFTING – Armen Ghazarian won fifth place in the 62 kg category
– TENNIS – Marcos Baghdatis fought bravely only to lose against Nicolas
Kiefer ranked 14 in the world for place in the round of 16, in a match that
lasted nearly two and a half hours, 2-6, 6-3, 3-6.
– BOXING – Vanes MARTIROSYAN (USA) made a solid start for his medal
campaign, beating Benamar MESKINE (ALG) 45-20 to set up a fascinating clash
with ARAGON ARMENTEROS in the round of sixteen on Thursday, 19 August.
VERCHIN JAM: Martirosyan lost on points.
– JUDO – Armen Nazaryan, Armenia, defeated Alexandre Lee of Brazil, and lost
to
Masoud Haji Akhondzadeh, of Iran. In the quarters Nazaryan lost to Jean
Claude Cameroun, from Cameroon.
NEWS IN BRIEF
– The renowned Italian academic publishing house, Edizioni Guerini, has
just come out with an Italian-language edition of Dr. Vahakn Dadrian’s now
classic History of the Armenian Genocide: Ethnic Conflict from the Balkans
to Anatolia and the Caucasus.
– A survey funded by the EU suggests a staggering 30% rate of unemployment
in Yerevan which is three times higher than the figure reported by the
Armenian government.
– Bella Kocharian, wife of the Armenian president, has received an award by
the Armenian Bone Marrow Donors Register, an American-Armenian organization
operating in Los Angeles.
g i b r a h a y c a l e n d a r
The Armenian Youth Federation completed its 17th Annual Summer Camp at the
Morphou Prelature Camp Site at Kalopanayiotis on Sunday 15 August 2004.
Pictures from Camp can be viewed next week as they are not ready.
The Annual General Meeting of The Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational
Association “Oshakan” Cyprus Chapter will take place on Tuesday September
14, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. at A.Y.M.A.
The Armenian Prelature announces that the next permit for the Armenian
Cemetery visitation at Ayios Dhometios on the Green line, is schedul ed for
Sunday 23 August, 2004.
Armenian Radio Hour on The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation can be heard
via real audio on . Broadcast times 17:00-18:00 local Cyprus
time (14:00-15:00 GMT) News bulletins at 17:15 local time on Sundays,
Tuesdays, Fridays. Armenian Cypriots can also tune in on the following radio
frequencies 91.1 FM (Mount Olympus – for Nicosia listeners) 94.2 FM
(Paralimni/Protaras/Agia Napa) 92.4 FM (Larnaca) 96.5 FM (Paphos).
Every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. (Cyprus time +2 GMT) on CyBC’s Trito, Puzant
Nadjarian presents the “History of the Blues” together with Robert Camassa.
The programme which is now in its second year can also be heard on Real
Audio from the Internet edition of CyBC on . A repeat
programme can also be heard seven hours later at 2:00 a.m. local time.
AYMA announces that the weekly practices of the football team begin in the
second week of September. Contact the AYMA Sports Committee for more
details.
CALENDAR U.S.A.
2004 AYF-YOARF OLYMPIC GAMES
Hosted by the Chicago “Ararat” Chapter
MAIN OLYMPICS HOTEL SOLD OUT!!! SECOND HOTEL ADDED
September 2-6, 2004 – The AYF-YOARF 71st Olympic Games is shaping up to be
one of the most successful Olympics in recent history. The Westin O’Hare has
just sold out and the SHERATON GATEWAY SUITES has been added as a second
hotel. Reserve your room by calling the Sheraton at 888-627-8117 and
requesting the “AYF” rate.
The AYF wishes the very best for arriving guests and participants and hopes
to provide all attendees with the experience of a memorable weekend. Our
games are associated with fraternalism, athletic competition and the
existence of an enjoyable and safe social environment. The AYF will be
forcing the Zero-Tolerance Policy implemented last year. Any violation of
these guidelines will result in removal from the hotel for the duration of
the weekend. These and any other violations according with local and state
law will be enforced by the Olympic Security Force and the Hotel. The
Zero-Tolerance Policy will be posted on the AYFs website soon.
Just Added! The AYF Central Executive will be hosting a reception for the
70th Anniversary of the Armenian Weekly at this year’s AYF Olympics in
Chicago. This reception will highlight the history and many accomplishments
of the weekly, honoring past and current supporters/contributors. The event
will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 4th in the Westin
Hotel.
The deadline for the Olympic Ad-Book is approaching – (August 15th!!! We
encourage friends, family and alumni to share their memories and well-wishes
with all olympics attendees. Lastly, the Hye-Pass is still available – $60
covers admission in to all athletics events and dances (sorry, the Boat
Cruise is not included!).
Additional information including downloadable forms for the Hye-Pass and
Ad-Book can be obtained from Visit for
more information!!!
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