Month: November 2009

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARTSAKH STATE UNIVERSITY CELEBRATED

Noyan Tapan
Nov 16, 2009

STEPANAKERT, NOVEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN. On the occasion of the 40th
anniversary of the Artsakh State University, President of the Nagorno
Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakian on November 13 sent a message of
congratulation, which in particular reads:

"The major higher educational institution of Artsakh celebrates
its 40th anniversary. It is a holiday of our people and our
republic as during this period the university has been one of
the centers of preservation of our national identity. Thanks to
the reforms in 1992, it received status of university, which was
of both scientific-educational and political importance for our
newly-independent republic.

Today the Artsakh State University continues playing a key role in
the upbringing of our younger generation, personnel training, and
state building. The present conditions cause new problems for the
university, and their solution requires daily hard, consistent and
coordinated work. It is necessary to extend and deepen our relations
with other universities in Armenia and foreign countries and to use
each opportunity to constantly develop and improve. Our purpose is
to have a modern and competitive scientific-educational center in
line with international standards, and with state assistance, the
governing body of the university must do its best to achieve that".

SURB ASTVATSATSIN CHURCH OF SHOSHKAVANK CONSECRATED

Noyan Tapan
Nov 16, 2009

STEPANAKERT, NOVEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN. The Surb Astvatsatsin Church of
Shoshkavank was consecrated by the head of the Artsakh diocese of the
Armenian Apostolic Church Archishop Pergev Martirosian on November 12.

Shoshkavank as a sacred place dates back to the 13th century. The
church was thoroughly repaired with the donations of former Minister
of Defence of the NKR Samvel Babayan and his brother Karo Babayan,
while the expenses on equipping the area with modern amenities and
constructing the adjacent structures were covered by businessman
Tigran Khachatrian from Artsakh.

The Archbishop Pergev Martirosian together with clergymen of the
Artsakh diocese started the consecration ceremony early in the
morning. They consecrated the Holy Altar, the icon of the Mother
of God, the four pillars of the Altar with the names of the four
Evangelists written on them, the font, and the other pillars of
the church.

Following the consecration ceremony, a Holy Liturgy was celebrated in
Shoshkavank (after a long period of interruption) by the Archbishop
Pargev Martirosian. In his sermon, the head of the Artsakh diocese
stated that prayers in this church were interrupted because during the
years of godlessness the church underwent the same ordeal as the whole
people, sharing their fate. "The yoke of godlessness was also thrown
off by the Artsakh liberation struggle, and God granted a victory to
us and blessed us to restore our sacred places," the Archbishop said.

According to the information system of the Artsakh diocese of the
Armenian Apostolic Chuech, the ceremony was attended by Speaker of the
NKR National Assembly Ashot Ghulian, Chairman of the Supreme Court
of the NKR Ararat Danielian, NA deputies, high-ranking officials,
and the faithful.

EVENT DEDICATED TO 140TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF KOMITAS HELD IN TEHRAN

Noyan Tapan
Nov 16, 2009

TEHRAN, NOVEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. A jubilee event
dedicated to the 140th birth anniversary of Komitas was organized on
November 12 at the Komitas hall in Tehran, on the initiative of the
Art Union of Tehran Ararat organization.

According to the Alik daily, before the opening of the event the
participants stood in silence for a minute to honor the memory of
Academician Harmik Davtian. Then Shaghik Georgian gave an opening
speech. Lecturer of Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory Karine Brutian
presented great composer’s biography. Conservatory’s students played
the piano and violin. Fragments from pieces by Komitas were presented.

Episodes from Komitas’ life were shown on a canvas, Komitas’ singing
sounded. The Ararat choir conducted by Araks Khachatrian performed
at the end of the program.

EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY ARMENIAN PAINTERS TO BE OPENED IN CYPRUS

Noyan Tapan
Nov 16, 2009

NICOSIA, NOVEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. Opening ceremony
of a unique exhibition of works by more than twenty Armenian painters
will take place on November 28 at the Armenian Prelature’s Utudjian
Hall in Nicosia. According to Gibrahayer, the exhibition will be
held under the patronage of Hagop Pakradouni Member of the Lebanese
Parliament. The exhibition will be open daily between 18:00 – 22:00,
from 29 November to 6 December 2009.

AGBU YOUTH STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT SHOOTINGS OF FILM ON AVARAYR BATTLE

Noyan Tapan
Nov 16, 2009

LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. AGBU Youth
Structure is going to organize fund-raising to support shooting of
the film East of Byzantium in Hollywood.

According to the Zartonk daily, volunteers of the AGBU Youth Structure
have met with director of the film presenting Vardanants war’s history,
Roger Kupelian lately and learnt from him about financial problems
hindering film’s shooting, then they made a decision to assist film’s
shooting.

The film East of Byzantium is about Avarayr battle. Film’s director
Roger Kupelian worked with the creative personnel of the film The Lord
of the Rings and headed the department of special effects. The author
of the music of the film East of Byzantium is soloist of the System
of a Down rock band Serge Tangian. The film-making is envisaged to
be completed in 2010.

PURCHASE AND SALE TRANSACTIONS OF 6 MILLION 675 THOUSAND DOLLARS CARRIED OUT AT NASDAQ OEMEX ARMENIA OJSC ON NOVEMBER 16

Noyan Tapan
Nov 16, 2009

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of
6 million 675 thousand dollars at the weighted average exchange rate
of 387.33 drams per dollar carried out at Nasdaq Oemex Armenia OJSC
on November 16. The closing price made 387 drams, the press service
of the Central Bank of Armenia reported.

DELEGATION HEADED BY ARMENIAN PRIME MINISTER LEAVES FOR ITALY ON NOVEMBER 16

Noyan Tapan
Nov 16, 2009

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN. The delegation headed by Armenian
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan left for Italy on November 16 in
order to participate in the summit of the United Nations Food and
Agricultural Organization (FAO).

The delegation is composed of Head of the RA Governmental Staff David
Sargsyan, RA Minister of Agriculture Gerasim Alaverdian, RA Deputy
Minister of Foreign Affairs Arman Kirakosian, other high-ranking
officials, and representatives of the government and the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs.

According to a report of the RA Government Information and PR
Department, during the visit, meetings will be held with Director
General of the UN Food and Agricultural Organization, President of the
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and Executive
Director of the UN World Food Program (WFP).

IRANIAN ARMENIAN SWIMMERS TAKE PART IN ASIAN SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP IN IRANIAN NATIONAL TEAM

Noyan Tapan
Nov 16, 2009

TEHRAN, NOVEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. Iranian Armenian
swimmers Emin Novshadi and Gamer Dilanchian took part in the Asian
Swimming third round competitions in the Iranian national team
consisting of 6 swimmers.

According to the Alik daily, the Iranian national team won a silver
medal in the 4×100 meters free-style competitions. In the 100 meters
butterfly style Emin Novshadi improved Iran’s former points.

Iranian swimmers won two gold, one silver and one bronze medal.

LEVON ARONIAN SHARES 4-5TH PLACES IN MIKHAIL TAL COMMEMORATIVE TOURNAMENT

Noyan Tapan
Nov 16, 2009

MOSCOW, NOVEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN. Mikhail Tal Commemorative Tournament
finished on November 15 in Moscow. Levon Aronian (Armenia) beat
Viswanathan Anand (India) in the last round and shared the 4-5th
places with him with 5 points each. Vladimir Kramnik (Russia) won
the tournament with 6 points.

Commemorative tournament’s participants and a number of invited
renowned grand masters will take part in the Lightning Chess World
Tournament between November 16 to 18.

FOOTBALL MATCH OF ARMENIAN AND ESTONIAN YOUTH TEAMS FINISHES WITH SCORE OT 1 TO 1

Noyan Tapan
Nov 16, 2009

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenia-Estonia match of
group round of European Football Youth Championship took place on
November 14 at the Dinamo stadium of Yerevan. It ended in a draw,
with the score of 1 to 1. Henrikh Mkhitarian from Armenia’s football
team distinguished himself with good playing.

The Armenian youth national team will host Ireland’s team on
November 17.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress