Month: April 2007

CEC IS GUIDED BY ONLY POLITICAL MOTIVES, "NOR ZHAMANAKNER" PARTY PRESS SERVICE STATES

Noyan Tapan
Apr 05 2007

YEREVAN, APRIL 5, NOYAN TAPAN. Such candidates for deputies, in the
case of who the circumstance of constantly living in Armenia during the
last 5 years is seriously disputable, were registered in the electoral
lists of different parties at the RA Central Electoral Commission
(CEC) April 4 sitting. This is said in the information of the same
day of the "Nor Zhamanakner" (New Times) party information service.

It is mentioned that illogical extremes, precedents of which were
fixed during the recent years, exist in the CEC way of acting. "In one
case, in 1998, then in 2003, Robert Kocharian’s anti-constitutional
and illegal registration as the RA President was certified, on the
other hand, the registration of Aram Karapetian, who, by the way,
registered and participated in the president’s elections taken place in
the same year, was recognized invalid on the threshold of the 2003 NA
elections. It is obvious that within the framework of the authorities’
order, the CEC is guided not by the RA Electoral Code or other legal
acts, but by only political motives what is inadmissible," is said
in the information of the "Nor Zhamanakner" party.

EXHIBITION OF ARSHILE GORKY’S WORKS OPENED IN PARIS

Noyan Tapan
Apr 05 2007

PARIS, APRIL 5, NOYAN TAPAN. An exhibition of American Armenian great
painter Arshile Gorky’s (Vostanik Adoyan, 1904-1948) works opened
on April 2 at the Pompidou Center of the Paris National Museum of
Modern Art and at the Calouste Gulbenkian cultural center within the
framework of the Year of Armenia in France. More than 40 canvases and
drawings of the painter which were brought from the U.S., Portugal,
England as well as from the Pompidou Center and separate individuals’
collections are presented.

Chairman of the George Pompidou Art and Culture National Center Bruno
Racine, Emilio Rui Vilar (Lisbon), the Administrative Council Chairman
of the Calouste Gulbenkian institution and Ambassador of Armenia Eduard
Nalbandian participated in opening of the exhibitions. According to
the information submitted to Noyan Tapan by the RA Foreign Ministry’s
Press and Information Department, A. Gorky’s wife, daugther and
grandchildran also participated in the ceremony.

2007 IS ANNOUNCED IN ARMENIA YEAR OF UNITED MOVEMENT FOR PROTECTION OF INVALIDS’ RIGHTS

Noyan Tapan
Apr 05 2007

YEREVAN, APRIL 5, NOYAN TAPAN. The alliance of the "Protection
of Invalid People’s Interests" public organizations stated 2007
the year of united movement for protection of invalids’ rights
in Armenia. Susanna Tadevosian, the Chairperson of the alliance,
Chairwoman of the "Bridge of Hope" public organization stated about it
at the April 4 press-conference. In her words, the goal of the alliance
uniting 15 public organizations is to protect the invalids’ rights and
dignity, stimulating the process of their integration in the society.

Suren Ohanian, the Chairman of the "Lighthouse" public organization
mentioned that the invalids’ electoral rights will be violated
during this year parliamentary elections as it was during the
previous ones. He called on the political forces participating in the
elections to accompany their advertisements with surdo translations,
take measures to make polling stations accessible for invalids.

CHINA TO SHOW TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO RA FOREIGN MINISTRY

Noyan Tapan
Apr 05 2007

YEREVAN, APRIL 5, NOYAN TAPAN. The ceremong of signing the documents
on giving technical assistance to the RA Foreign Ministry by the
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to the RA took place at
the RA Foreign Ministry on April 4. RA Deputy Minister of Foreign
Affairs Armen Bayburdian and Ambassador of the PRC to the RA Tso
Syuelian were present at the ceremony.

The event was dedicated to the 15th jubilee of establishment of
diplomatic relations between Armenia and China which is marked
this year.

As Noyan Tapan was informed by the RA Foreign Ministry’s Press and
Information Department, the technical assistance involves computer
equipment as well.

4 SPORTSMEN REPRESENT ARMENIA IN EUROPE JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP

Noyan Tapan
Apr 05 2007

BELGRADE, APRIL 5, NOYAN TAPAN. The Europe Judo Championship will
start in Belgrade on April 5. 4 sportsmen, Anush Hakobian (52 kg,
Nor Hachen), Hovhannes Davtian (60 kg, Gyumri), Armen Nazarian (66 kg,
Hrazdan) and Armen Ispirian (81 kg, Yerevan), represent Armenia. Main
trainer of the team Gagik Aghamalian accompanied them to the place
of competition. The championship will finish on April 8.

MAIN TRAINER OF NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM OF ARMENIA HAS GOAL TO CREATE 2nd TEAM

Noyan Tapan
Apr 05 2007

YEREVAN, APRIL 5, NOYAN TAPAN. The reason of being defeated by Poles
was lack of competation experience of players of the Armenian team
as well as the fact that the new competition period did not start in
Armenia yet. Main trainer of the national football team of Armenia,
Scotsman Ian Porterfield stated about it at the April 4 press
conference. In the competition struggle with the team of Poland he
separated Robert Zebelian and gate-keeper Roman Berezovski, returned
the team, who saved the team from loss with a big score.

Ian Porterfield stated that he has a goal to create the 2nd national
team of Armenia. To recap, the trainer undergoes a cure after an
operation and will start working in 2 weeks.

DELEGATES OF ARMENIA SUCCESSFULLY START IN EUROPE CHESS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Noyan Tapan
Apr 05 2007

DRESDEN, APRIL 5, NOYAN TAPAN. The 2nd stage meetings took place
on April 4 at the Europe Chess Individual Championship being
held in the city of Dresden, Germany. The 12 delegates of Armenia
started successfully at the championship. Rafayel Vahanian, Tigran
L. Petrosian, Tigran Kotanjian and Elina Danielian got 2 points from
the 2 possible ones and are among the leaders.

550 chess players (400 men and 150 women) from 43 countries in total
participate in the Europe championship.

DAY OF FOUNDATION OF CALCUTTA ARMENIAN PHILANTHROPIC ACADEMY MARKED

Noyan Tapan
Armenians Today
Apr 05 2007

CALCUTTA, APRIL 5, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. The day of
foundation of the Armenian Philanthropic Academy was marked on April
2 in Calcutta, with great solemnity. The literary-artistic morning
perfomance organized with efforts of the academy students was full of
songs and dances, recitation and speeches of gratitude. Noyan Tapan was
informed about it by the Armenian Philanthropic Academy of Calcutta.

During the ceremony prizes were given by Archimandrite Oshakan
Gyulgyulian, the Calcutta Indian Armenain spiritual pastor and manager
of the Philanthropic Academy and by Hayk Sukias the Junior, the church
Council head, to students displayed more progress in education as well
as special prizes were given to three schoolleavers of this year who
left the ten-year courses of the Calcutta Philanthropic Academy with
excellent marks.

PALM SUNDAY MARKED IN ARMENIAN COMMUNITY OF CALCUTTA

Noyan Tapan
Armenians Today
Apr 05 2007

CALCUTTA, APRIL 5, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. The Holy Liturgy
was for the first time cerebrated on April 1, day of the Palm Sunday
holiday, at the Tingra Surb Errordutiun (Holy Trinity) Armenian
church, after its restoration and re-anointment. Archimandrite Oshakan
Gyulgyulian, the Indian Armenian spiritual pastor and manager of
the Philanthropic Academy was the officiating priest at mass. Noyan
Tapan was informed about it by the Armenian Philanthropic Academy
of Calcutta.

Members of the Calcutta Church Council, students of the Philanthropic
Academy and representatives of the Armenian community of Calcutta
were present at the ceremony.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

TWO MEMBERS OF CALCUTTA CHURCH COUNCIL GIVEN "PATRIARCHAL CONSECRATION WRITING"

Noyan Tapan
Armenians Today
Apr 05 2007

CALCUTTA, APRIL 5, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. The "Patriarchal
Consecration Writing" given by His Holiness Karekin II Catholicos of
All Armenians was given on April 1 with great solemnity to two members
of the Calcutta Church Council, Sunil Sobti and Susan Ruben. By it
the Patriarch of All Armenians highly appreciated their services
beneficial for the nation and church building. By it Karekin II also
expressed satisfaction on the occasion of the fact that the Armenian
life is gradually come to life in India, churches are restored and
the Philanthropic Academy of Calcutta functions with success, giving
Armenian education and bringing up to dozens of sons of Armenians.