Month: September 2008

ARMENIAN, RUSSIAN PRESIDENTS TO DISCUSS REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES IN SOCHI

PanARMENIAN.Net
02.09.2008 12:33 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan departed for
Sochi on a working visit to meet with his Russian counterpart Dmitry
Medvedev, the RA leader’s press office told PanARMENIAN.Net.

The Presidents will focus on development of the Armenian-Russian
strategic partnership and Armenia’s presidency in the Collective
Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). They will also touch upon some
regional and international issues.

WATER SUPPLY OF PART OF YEREVAN’S SOUTH-WESTERN DISTRICT TO BE CUT OFF ON SEPTEMBER 3

Noyan Tapan

Se p 1, 2008

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, NOYAN TAPAN. The water supply of B1, B2 and B4
South-Western districts of Yerevan’s Malatia-Sebastia community will
be cut off on September 3 from 10 am to 10 pm due to construction work,
NT was informed by Yerevan Water CJSC.

NKR MARKS 17TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

PanARMENIAN.Net
02.09.2008 13:05 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Nagorno Karabakh Republic marks the 17th
anniversary of proclamation of independence on September 2.

In 1991, the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed during a joint
session of the Nagorno Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO) and Shahumyan
regional councils. The decision was taken in compliance with the USSR
legislation on secession of a union republic. According to the law,
the people of autonomous republics and oblasts maintained the right
to decide whether to remain a part of the republic seceding from the
USSR or not.

At the referendum on December 10, 1991, the overwhelming majority
of Nagorno Karabakh’s population (99,89 per cent) voted for complete
independence from Azerbaijan.

Nagorno Karabakh was the first in the post soviet area to exercise
its right to self-determination.

Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) was "gifted" to Azerbaijan in July 1921
by a decision of the Caucasus Bureau of the Central Committee of the
Russian Communist Party, a body that illegally demarked the borders
of independent republics in exchange for Azeri oil.

NKR INDEPENDENCE IS SACRAMENTAL AND UNQUESTIONABLE

PanARMENIAN.Net
02.09.2008 13:37 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan congratulated the
people of Nagorno Karabakh on the 17th anniversary of proclamation
of independence, the RA leader’s press office reported.

"The past 17 years proved that the decision of Artsakh people was the
only right way to choose. This is a sacramental and unquestionable
choice…

Passed through the ordeal of war, you are now working for the glory
of their state. I am confident that with support of Armenia and the
entire Armenianhood, you will respond to future challenges. I wish
you peace and progress," President Sargsyan said.

ARMENIAN PRESIDENT ATTENDS OPENING CEREMONY OF YEREVAN SCHOOL NO 194 RECONSRUCTED WITH LINCY FOUNDATION MONEY

Noyan Tapan

Se p 1, 2008

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, NOYAN TAPAN. On September 1 Armenian President
Serzh Sargsyan took part in the opening ceremony of Yerevan school No
194 reconstructed with money of the Lincey Foundation under the School
Construction Project. The school named after Armen Hovhannisian was
built in 1959 and was in need of major repairs.

The director of the School Construction Project Implementation
Office Hrayr Sargsian said that about 900 million drams (3 mln USD)
was spent on the school’s major repairs. The school designed for 720
pupils will now ensure instruction of 960 in one session.

According to Yerevan mayor Yervand Zakharian, the project on ensuring
all schools and kindergartens of Yerevan with heating systems and
modernization of all important infrastructures, buildings and property
will be finished within the next two years. The mayor stated 140
schools were repaired and 148 boiler-rooms were built. 157 out of the
202 city comprehensive schools will be heated in 2008. Investments
of 1 bln 460 mln drams were made in 2006, investments of 6 bln 500
mln drams were made in this sector in 2008.

The total investments in the education system amounted to 17 bln
drams in recent years.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

GIBRAHAYER E-MAGAZINE INITIATES AN ONLINE GAME-COMPETITION FOR ITS SUBSCRIBERS

Noyan Tapan

Se p 1, 2008

NICOSIA, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENIANS TODAY – NOYAN TAPAN. Gibrahayer
e-magazine will be launching an Educational online Trivia Game in which
the subscribers of the magazine can take part. In the framework of
the game the e-magazine will provide an educational forum on important
historical and political happenings of Armenian reality. A team across
Armenia and the Diaspora has already started working on the project
and the Game will be officially launched this autumn.

More than 100 major prizes have been donated.

ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN TO MESSAGE FOR OPENING CEREMONIES OF ATF’S 75th ANNUAL OLYMPICS

Noyan Tapan

Se p 1, 2008

Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan is traveling to Detroit, where on
Saturday evening he will attend the 75th anniversary celebration
of the Armenian Youth Federation. Early afternoon on Sunday he will
offer the invocation and message for the opening ceremonies of the
AYF’s 75th annual Olympics.

110th ANNIVERSARY OF ESTABLISHMENT OF PRELACY OF ARMENIAN CHURCH OF AMERICA TO BE MARKED IN OCTOBER

Noyan Tapan

Se p 1, 2008

NEW JERSEY, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENIANS TODAY – NOYAN TAPAN. The dual
anniversaries of the 110th anniversary of the establishment of the
Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America and the 50th
anniversary of the Prelacy’s affiliation with the Great House of
Cilicia will be marked with a gala banquet on October 25, in New
Jersey. An exhibit about the history of the Prelacy and a DVD film,
"A Journey of Faith" will be on display during the cocktail hour.

BAKO SAHAKYAN: NKR INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION MATTER OF TIME

PanARMENIAN.Net
02.09.2008 14:18 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ NKR President Bako Sahakyan issued a statement
in connection with the Day of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. The
statement says:

"Dear compatriots,

On September the 2nd we celebrate the day of the Nagorno Karabakh
Republic, a holiday which has a special significance for our
nation. On this very day a new chapter in the history of Artsakh
was opened. It became the commencement of restoration of independent
Armenian statehood.

17 years ago the people of Artsakh set about to realize their
century-long dream of building free and independent, democratic and
social state. This extremely difficult path we have been able to
overcome due to the unbreakable will, unity and cohesion. Artsakh
has become the symbol of rebirth of the triumphant spirit of the
Armenian people.

In the course of recent years we have succeeded both to reconstruct
the economy ruined by war and but also to lay solid foundation
for further development of the state. Deepening and strengthening
Artsakh-Armenia-Diaspora relations, combining efforts and potential
of world-spread Armenians, we have begun to find effective solutions
various problems our republic faces, improve living standards of the
population and develop construction and infrastructures.

Today we can proudly state about strong and efficient army,
harmoniously developing country that meets international norms and
standards and is considered to be one of the key factors of stability
in the region.

We should always remember what price has been paid for the present free
and peaceful life, what losses and hardship our nation did suffered
on its way to independence. The best sons on the nation gave their
lives to the defense of the Motherland. Everlasting glory and honor
and to them!

We are obliged to fulfill the cherished dream of our martyrs and
gain international recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and
leave for the generations to come strong and independent, peaceful
and prosperous Motherland. Be confident, it is a matter of time!

The NKR authorities are committed to the idea that conflicts
should be settled exclusively by peaceful means through direct and
frank dialogue. Everybody should realize once and forever that the
independence of Artsakh has no alternative and is not subject to
speculations.

Dear people of Artsakh, I cordially congratulate all of us on this
symbolic holiday and wish good health, happiness and further success
to the glory of the bright and serene future of the Nagorno Karabakh
Republic."

TURKISH CHANNEL TRT TO BROADCAST ARMENIA-TURKEY FOOTBALL MATCH

Panorama.am
13:14 02/09/2008

The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) will air a World
Cup qualifying match between the Turkish and Armenian national teams
on Saturday, TRT officials have announced.

Turkish "Today’s Zaman" reports that a nine-member TRT team will
travel to Armenia to cover the game. But while in Armenia, they will
also have interviews with Armenian nationals in the capital city
of Yerevan and prepare news features to give the Turkish audience a
better insight into daily life in their neighboring country.

The TRT recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Armenia’s
state-owned Public Television Company to cooperate in a number
of areas. The document, signed in Ankara on Aug. 26, envisages
that the two broadcasters will produce TV programs that will help
improve dialogue between Turkey and Armenia, exchange information
and experiences and collaborate on entertainment and drama programs
and documentaries.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress