Month: November 2009

ARMENIA-TURKEY PROTOCOLS DISCUSSED IN LEBANON

PanARMENIAN.Net
17.11.2009 16:50 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ A seminar on Armenia -Turkey rapprochement
was organized in Lebanon. Shahan Kandaharian, Editor-in-Chief of
Beirut-based "Aztag" newspaper, drew audience’s attention to Turkish
government’s diplomacy. "Turkey’s political gamble aims to spread
discord between Armenia and Diaspora," he stated.

In his statement, Shahan Kandaharian briefed the audience on Protocols’
contents and their possible threats to Armenia.

Touching upon Karabakh issue, he noted: "Armenia considers Karabakh
an independent state to never be returned to Azerbaijan. Every one:
Armenian President, Premier and Armenian people are firm as to their
positions. To Armenia, Karabakh is an Armenian land."

AZAT BAZOYAN: STATES HAVING A SERIOUS SCHOOL OF TRANSLATION ARE CONSIDERED MORE POWERFUL TODAY

PanARMENIAN.Net
17.11.2009 16:27 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Upon the initiative of Council of Young Orientalists,
Doctor of History Azat Bazoyan delivered a report on the "Role of
Translators in Mediterranean Culture".

He started with a retrospective review of Greco-Roman translators’
contribution to world history, referring to the translators of Arab
Califate, as well as main events at different stages of European
history and influence of ancient translations in Renaissance era.

Historian dwelled on translation art in Armenia, which, tracing back
its origins to the invention of Armenian scripts, played crucial role
in Mediterranean culture and developed on equal footing with European
translation school beginning the 5th century. Translators also played
a key role in disseminating Christianity in Armenia. They translated
excerpts from Holy Book into the language of indigenous population.

Invention of Armenian scripts contributed to the translation of Holy
Writ, enriching Armenian chronicles with many new genres. To honor
those achievements, Armenian Apostolic church established a special
holiday – Holy Translators’ Day. Translation from Armenian became
reliable historical source for many nations.

"The culture of translation is one of the key elements of culture
testifying to the cultural development of a nation. States having a
serious school of translation are considered more powerful today,"
Azat Bazoyan said in conclusion.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PROTECTION OF MORBID CHILDREN’S RIGHTS TO BE DISCUSSED IN YEREVAN

PanARMENIAN.Net
17.11.2009 16:52 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ A program on protection of morbid children’s rights
will be discussed in Yerevan on November 20. The purpose of the program
is to offer an incentive to protect the children and teenagers with
integration of pupils of Yerevan and Vanadzor special schools.

The program is financed by European Union (83 211 euro) and
Franco-Armenian Development Fund (29 000 euro).

LARISA ALAVERDYAN: ARMENIAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MUST NOT DEPEND OF TURKISH PARLIAMENT

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17.11.2009 16:53 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Unlike Armenian parliament, which is in a
permanent standby, Turkish parliament is more active and knows
what its doing, Heritage opposition faction MP Larisa Alaverdyan
told a news conference in Yerevan, commenting on RA-Turkey Protocols
ratification process. According to her, Armenian Parliament’s position
meets Turkey’s interests, showing who exactly controls the ball,
speaking in football diplomacy terms. "I don’t care about the steps
Turkish Parliament will undertake, I’m interested in RA NA’s steps,"
Larisa Alaverdyan stated, adding that Armenian National Assembly must
depend on its own decisions only.

Dwelling on USA’s position in rapprochement process, Alaverdyan noted
that its actions suggest intention to influence Armenia’s or Turkey’s
actions, despite Turkey’s trying to pursue its own policy. According
to the parliamentarian, Turkey managed to delay Armenian Genocide
recognition issue for another year.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

ARMENTEL IMPLEMENTS ADSL 2+ STANDARD

PanARMENIAN.Net
17.11.2009 16:58 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ ArmenTel CJSC (Beeline trademark) implemented a new
ADSL 2+ standard within new "Hi-Line Unlimited" campaign, ArmenTel
Director General Igor Klimko told a news conference in Yerevan. "The
new standard will allow for data transfer speed of up to 24Mbps,
promoting further expansion of services offered," he stated.

ArmenTel Director General briefed the journalists on half-year
preparatory works and major investments contributed, adding that the
new action will allow further customer demand stimulation.

ArmenTel CJSC (Beeline trademark) is subsidiary of VimpelCom Group,
mobile network operator providing voice and data services through a
range of wireless, fixed and broadband technologies.

ARMENIA’S STAND ON OSCE MG RATHER VAGUE

PanARMENIAN.Net
17.11.2009 17:04 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenia’s stand on OSCE MG activities is rather
vague, according to Heritage parliamentary group Larisa Alaverdyan.

I expect Armenia to retreat slightly from its principles in Karabakh
issue. The republic is in a trap," she told reporters on Tuesday.

"However, the conflict will not be resolved soon."

RA EDUCATION MINISTRY INTENDS TO TIGHTEN SUPERVISION IN ARMENIA’S UNIVERSITIES

PanARMENIAN.Net
17.11.2009 17:12 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ On November 17, RA Education and Science Minister
Armen Ashotyan met Ukraine’s Ambassador to Armenia Alexander Bozhko and
Ternopil National University’s Yerevan subsidiary rector S. Khudratyan.

At the meeting, RA Education Minister expressed the Ministry’s
intention to tighten supervision in Armenia’s universities as well
as foreign universities’ subsidiaries in Armenia, aiming to improve
educational standards.

In his turn, the Ambassador noted that 150 Armenian citizens study
in Ukrainian universities.

Armen Ashotyan briefed Ukraine’s Ambassador on goals of RA Education
Ministry -initiated conference due on November 20-21 in Yerevan. "We
plan to organize project fare to intensify collaboration with our
partners, as well as development and implementation of new programs,’
the Minister noted.

ARMENIA’S CURRENT SITUATION MEETS ALL POLITICAL FORCES’ INTERESTS, INCLUDING OPPOSITION

PanARMENIAN.Net
17.11.2009 17:20 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ "I don’t believe extraordinary elections will be
held in Armenia," Heritage opposition faction MP Larisa Alaverdyan
told a news conference in Yerevan. According to her, Armenia’s current
situation meets all political forces’ interests, including opposition.

At the same time, she noted that current opposition is negatively
different from that of 20 years ago.

"Government is on the strong side. People can’t influence the
government towards altering its position on internal and external
policy," Larisa Alaverdyan emphasized.

She expressed her disagreement over recent statement of RA NA leader
Levon Ter-Petrosyan.

Still, she noted that Armenia has taken a wrong position in NKR
conflict settlement. "Should Azerbaijan hold as many aces as Armenia
does, any doors to international structures would possibly be closed
for Armenia," the parliamentarian said.

"ARMENTEL" TO EXPAND THE GEOGRAPHY OF 3G SERVICES BY THE END OF 2009

PanARMENIAN.Net
17.11.2009 17:27 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ "ArmenTel" (brand Beeline) plans to expand the
geography of 3G services, CEO of ArmenTel Igor Klimko told a press
conference in Yerevan. " By the end of this year we will double
the capacity 3G network, connecting f Vanadzor, Gyumri, Jermuk and
Ashtarak to the network, " he said.

The company intends to make investments to establish additional
stations in those cities. On September 26, 2008 "ArmenTel" announced
the commercial launch of its first network of the third generation –
3G in Armenia.

New services will increase the speed of data transmission for mobile
users connected to the service, GPRS, as well as make video calls
within the network.
From: Baghdasarian

ORANGE STARTED OFFERING "SPECIAL" TELEPHONE NUMBERS

PanARMENIAN.Net
17.11.2009 17:42 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenian mobile operator Orange started to provide
"special" telephone numbers in the following categories: "Bronze",
"Silver", "Golden" and "Platinum", press service of the company
reports.

"Bronze" and "Silver" numbers can be purchased by everybody at AMD 8000
and AMD 20 000, respectively. As for "Golden" and "Platinum" numbers,
they are provided to owners of similar numbers in the K-Telecom and
ArmenTel, who will conclude a contract with Orange "Every month ".

"Golden" numbers are 80 000 AMD and provided for a period of 6 months.

"Platinum" numbers are 200 000 AMD are provided for a period of
18 months.