Month: September 2021

Russian, Azerbaijani deputy FMs hold phone talk

George Mamian

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 17:13, 1 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. Russian deputy minister of foreign affairs Andrei Rudenko and his Azerbaijani counterpart Khalaf Khalafov held a telephone conversation on September 1, the Russian foreign ministry reports.

The officials discussed a number of issues of the bilateral and regional agenda, including the implementation process of the 2020 November 9 and 2021 January 11 statements signed by the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan.

 

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals – 01-09-21

Karlen Baghdasarian

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 17:36, 1 September, 2021

YEREVAN, 1 SEPTEMBER, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 1 September, USD exchange rate up by 0.48 drams to 493.60 drams. EUR exchange rate up by 0.23 drams to 583.34 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate up by 0.02 drams to 6.75 drams. GBP exchange rate up by 0.02 drams to 679.05 drams.

The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.

Gold price up by 287.23 drams to 28800.96 drams. Silver price up by 7.26 drams to 381.58 drams. Platinum price up by 173.99 drams to 15885.48 drams.

70 representatives of Germany’s tourism sector to visit various sights of Armenia

Raffi Khondkarian

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 17:48, 1 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. Nearly 70 representatives of Germany’s tourism sector, including tour-operators, tour agencies, trade associations, air companies and news agencies, have arrived in Armenia to participate in ‘’Fvw DRV Destination Forum’’ event, which is aimed at strengthening the touristic relations between Armenia and Germany. ARMENPRESS reports during the press-conference dedicated to the event Minister of Economy of Armenia Vahan Kerobyan thanked the representatives of the tourism sector of Germany for organizing the ‘’Fvw DRV Destination Forum’’ event in Armenia.

Kerobyan stressed that such events are important for Armenia, as they move forward the tourism sphere in Armenia by one big step, helping companies operating in the field to expand their international ties and geography.

"We attach great importance to the projects implemented in the field of tourism jointly with the ‘’German Agency for International Cooperation" company. This four-day event shows Armenia's interest in developing the Armenian-German economic and tourism ties," Kerobyan said.

According to the Minister of Economy, tourism is one of the priority spheres for Armenia's economic development.

‘’It’s not a secret that Germany is Armenia’s major economic partner among the EU Member States. The deepening of relations with Germany is one of the key directions of Armenia's foreign economic policy, where cooperation in the field of tourism is a priority’’, Kerobyan emphasized.

The Minister said that the highest increase in the number of visits to Armenia from European Union countries since 2019 is from Germany.

‘’Fvw DRV Destination Forum’’ will be held until September 2. The German guests will tour in Armenia to discover its sights and touristic potential. A business forum will be held on September 2.

ARMENPRESS congratulates Public Radio on 95th anniversary

Vatche Chakhmakhchian

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 18:58, 1 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. The Public Radio of Armenia is one of the leaders in the Armenian landscape, which today enters a new development era with the consolidated efforts of its team, Director of ARMENPRESS news agency Aram Ananyan said in the congratulatory message addressed to the Public Radio and its Director Garegin Khumaryan on the 95th anniversary of the establishment of the Public Radio.

‘’I heartily congratulate you and the entire staff of the Public Radio, its veterans and thousands of audience on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the Public Radio that has an invaluable role in our public life. Like in the past, today also the Public Radio is one of the leaders of Armenia’s media landscape, which today has entered into a new era of development with the consolidated efforts of your team’’, reads the congratulatory message of Aram Ananyan.

Ananyan noted that ARMENPRESS and Public Radio have a history of decades of cooperation. During this jubilee year the joint prodcast project ''A Fairy Tale Together'' came into life, in the sidelines of which the children of 11 ethnic minorities of Armenia presented their folk tales in Armenian language.

‘’Our rich history of partnership inspires confidence that our joint projects will be multiplied during the upcoming years. Congratulations once again, we wish you uninterrupted broadcasting, new creative success, health and peaceful sky’’, Director of ARMENPRESS Aram Ananyan said in his congratulatory message.

We are pursuing victory here – Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Samvel Nahapetian

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 20:43, 1 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. Armenia National Football Team Captain Henrikh Mkhitaryan has great expectations from the match against North Macedonia in the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup.

‘’My playmates carried out huge work during the last 3 matches and we won in all three matches. We are pursuing victory here. We realize the importance of the match and know that we have great opportunities in this qualifying stage’’, ARMENPRESS reports Mkhitaryan said in a press conference prior to the match.

According to Mkhitaryan, the team has developed a psychology of a winner, which was formed since the previous League of Nations. ‘’Our guys have started to believe in their opportunities and the quality of their activities has increased’’, Mkhitaryan said.

The match between North Macedonia and Armenia in the qualifying round of the World Cup will take place on September 2 at 22:45 Yerevan time.




Armenpress: Fighting crime in Artsakh is responsibility of Artsakh’s authorities – Prosecutor’s Office responds to Kamran Aliyev

Hovsep Chakrian

Fighting crime in Artsakh is responsibility of Artsakh's authorities – Prosecutor's Office responds to Kamran Aliyev

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 21:34, 1 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. The Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Artsakh has responded to the statements of the Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan Kamran Aliyev, according to which the Prosecutor's Office of Azerbaijan is initiating criminal cases "in connection with crimes in the areas of temporary deployment of Russian peacekeepers."

The Prosecutor's Office of Artsakh responded to the mentioned announcement in a statement provided to ARMENPRESS, which runs as follows,

''Fight against crime in the territory of the Republic of Artsakh is carried out by the law enforcement agencies of Artsakh, and unlike a number of countries that are members of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, we do it with the utmost diligence to comply with the provisions of the Convention and adherence to the rule of law.

The greatest mission of the Prosecutor's Office of Azerbaijan may be coordinating the activities of the law enforcement system so that to assist in prevention of crimes such as the torture of a person with obvious mental health problems who got lost and appeared under the control of Azerbaijani servicemen, or firing at civilian settlements and houses regularly, day and night aimed at intimidating the civilian population, cases of desecration of corpses, torture of prisoners, murder. Of course, it' the obligation of the Azerbaijani law enforcement agencies to investigate into such cases, but since xenophobia against Armenians and violations of rights of Armenians based on ethnic belonging is openly encouraged in that country, we cannot expect anything from them but inactivity. And if the law enforcement system is unable to prevent such crimes, to prosecute its citizens and military who have committed a criminal act, then the only thing it can do is making statements''.

The future of our people, as a decent nation embodying a statehood, is determined in Artsakh – Vanetsyan

Rose Khoyetsian
Panorama, Armenia
Sept 1 2021

"After the disastrous war, numerous losses, amid the many challenges ahead of our two statehoods, September 2 has a special meaning, which is our unity – our unity with Artsakh," the Head of "I Have Honour" opposition faction Artur Vanetsyan stated on Wednesday at the special sitting of the Artsakh Republic National Assembly dedicated to the country's Independence Day. 

Addressing the parliamentarians, Vanetsyan stressed that Artsakh is one the key pillars bridging the Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora trinity. Furthermore, the future of our people, as a decent nation embodying a statehood, has been and will be determined in Artsakh.  

"We are with Artsakh, we will spare no effort within our abilities to voice issues of the Artsakh security on all domestic and international platforms,  which should be eventually crowned with the settlement of the Artsakh issue  for the benefit of the Armenian nation, international recognition of the right of Artsakh people to self-determination, deoccupation of the Artsakh territories and other processes stemming from that," said Vanetsyan. 

The only solution to that, per Vanetsyan, is though consolidation to overcome the crisis situation and open door to a secure future cherished for centuries by the Armenian people. 

"I assure we will always stand by Artsakh people, support them with whatever we can, promote the settlement of the Artsakh issue, international recognition of the Artsakh's self-determination and independent status. There can be no alternative to that as the recent war showed how the fates of Armenia and Artsakh  are inseparably connected in all directions," stated Vanetsyan. 

Travel: A local’s guide to Armenia

Suren Karakhanian
Conde Nast Traveller
Sept 1 2021

DESTINATIONS
Photographer Nazik Armenakyan on the places you can’t miss in Yerevan

BY ELISE MORTON

1 September 2021

Having begun her career as a photojournalist at a local Armenian news agency, Nazik Armenakyan was struck by the lack of opportunities for photographers in her home country. In 2012, she co-founded 4Plus, a pioneering non-profit aiming to develop documentary photography as a profession and create dialogue surrounding key issues impacting Armenia. Its work sheds light on topics largely shrouded in silence, including life on the margins of society and the experiences of women.

This interview is part of The World Made Local, a global collaboration between the seven international editions of Condé Nast Traveler in which 100 people in 100 countries tell us why their home turf should be your next destination.

Why should people travel to Armenia?

It may be a small country, but it has many layers. On this small, narrow piece of land, a lot of energy has been accumulated throughout the ages to form the aura of the Armenia we know today. People, culture, language, mountains, fields, and food – these are the main components of this aura, and what should draw people here.

How would you describe your relationship with the country?

Although I’m a photographer, forming a relationship with a place and its people doesn’t necessarily come from taking photos. Here, all you need to do is talk to people. You just have to ask, "How are you?" and they will open their hearts, tell you stories from their life, show you the loveliest view of their village, and put together the most delicious table of local food.

What are the biggest cultural hits in the capital Yerevan?

I’d recommend the Sergei Parajanov Museum, which is dedicated to the Armenian director and artist famed for the films Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965) and The Color of Pomegranates (1969). Along with the renowned oeuvre showcased here, this is a great place for creative musings – a special atmosphere seems to hover over the museum, and one always discovers new things even when revisiting it.

Nazik Armenakyan

You can also head to the former home of painter and ethnographer Lusik Aguletsi, who was the last Armenian to regularly walk the streets of Yerevan in her traditional Armenian dress. I knew her in person and had the chance to photograph her works; now I visit her house, which has been transformed into a museum. With all its decorations and costumes, it feels more like a national gallery. Here you’ll also find the cosy Art Café, which serves tasty regional food.

Any other places you’d take a first-time visitor to see?

I’d recommend travelling through my favourite regions: Tavush, Syunik, and Lori. There is so much to discover. For instance, you could go to the village of Berkaber in Tavush, which sits on the border reservoir between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The nature and people here are simply wonderful. It’s amazing how they efficiently use the natural resources around them. Syunik, the southernmost province, has fantastic scenery. The massive mountains in Meghri look as if they are dancing kochari (a traditional Armenian dance). Many tropical fruits grow in the town – while walking the narrow stone streets, one can pick figs, kiwis, bananas, Mandarins, and pomegranates from the trees. Lori is an earthly paradise, rich in historical and cultural sites, including the famous Haghpat Monastery.

When you are away, what do you miss most about Armenia?

It’s been a year and half since I’ve travelled, so I forget! But I suppose it would be my home, my family and friends, the Armenian language, and food – particularly bread and cheese. You should definitely try lavash, a thin flatbread, and I especially love brined Lori cheese.

What excites you about the country right now?

I love driving and discovering small, unknown places. For example, the striking modernist architecture of the Sevan Writers' Resort on the shore of Lake Sevan.

What makes 4Plus such an important project?

We established the organisation because it’s essential to document life in our country. It is like a bridge between people – through photographs, you are able to get a glimpse into others’ lives. It is crucial for viewers to see other people’s pain and issues and share these, even if only in their minds. That’s a powerful change that photography can bring. We have committed ourselves to educating people through our photographs. We raise important topics, some of which are otherwise rarely spoken about in Armenia, and communicate them to the audience with a special emphasis on ethics – we set and adhere to a high benchmark when it comes to ethical photography.

Which spots would you recommend to photography enthusiasts?

At 4Plus, we have a number of photo stories from places that I think are very visually interesting to visit. The nature surrounding Berkaber is extraordinary, while the decaying industrial splendour of the town of Alaverdi is a different kind of beautiful. In Yerevan, Kond is among the most fascinating corners. It’s one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods and still has a lot of pre-Soviet architecture.

Follow Nazik Armenakyan on Instagram @nazikarmenakyan 

Around 130 hectares of territory have been cleared of explosives in Artsakh in the past 11 months

Sonya Jalatian
Panorama, Armenia
Sept 1 2021

Since September 27, 2020 till August 27 2021 inclusive the sapper groups of Rescue department at the Artsakh State Service for Emergency Situations have cleared around 130 hectares of territory, including residential, agricultural and forest areas. 

According to the update released by the Emergency Service, in the mentioned period 1513 explosives, 59 anti-tank mines, 10 anti-personnel missiles, 84 mines, 919 missiles, 3143 rocket-propelled grenades, 2059 anti-aircraft missiles, 9319 artillery shells, 2391 small-caliber ammunition, 1411 anti-tank grenade launchers have been neutralized and eliminated by the sapper groups.

Prosecutor’s Office of Nagorno-Karabakh accuses Azerbaijan of torturing a civilian

Vanyan Gary
Caucasian Knot, EU
Sept 1 2021

The Nagorno-Karabakh police have launched an investigation into a criminal case on torture motivated by ethnic hatred of a resident of the village of Machkalashen, who in July got lost in the area of the demarcation line and entered the territory controlled by Azerbaijan, the General Prosecutor’s Office of Nagorno-Karabakh reports today.

The “Caucasian Knot” has reported that on July 26, Artak Minasyan, a resident of the border village of Machkalashen, entered the territory controlled by Azerbaijan in search of his livestock. The man was returned home due to the mediation of Russian peacekeepers, and after his return he complained about the beating by Azerbaijani soldiers.

Based on the conclusions of the forensic medical examination, an investigation has been launched into a criminal case on torture by Azerbaijani soldiers of a resident of the Machkalashen village of the Martuni District, the General Prosecutor’s Office of Nagorno-Karabakh reports today. “The conclusion (of the forensic examination) confirmed that the villager got numerous injuries to his neck, forehead, nose, ears, right and left arms, chest, left lower leg, and back, which meet the circumstances and the duration of the incident,” the “Aysor.am” quoted the General Prosecutor’s Office Nagorno-Karabakh as reporting.

The criminal case has been instituted under the article on torture motivated by ethnic hatred, the General Prosecutor’s Office of Nagorno-Karabakh reports in a message posted on its official website today.

This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on September 1, 2021 at 02:52 pm MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.

See earlier reports:

Azerbaijani soldiers return lost Karabakh villager, Pilgrims visit Karabakh monasteries being accompanied by peacekeepers, Peacekeepers escort trucks with construction materials to Kelbadjar District.

Author: The Caucasian Knot;

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