Author: Alex Nanijanian

Antilias – STUDENTS FROM THE NATIONAL UNITED SCHOOL GROUP VISIT TO THE HOLY FATHER

Alex Nanijanian
Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
PO Box : 70 317 Antelias – LEBANON
Tel: (+961-4) 410 001 / 3
Fax: (+961-4) 419724
E-mail: [email protected]

NATIONAL UNION
A GROUP OF SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT TO THE HOLY FATHER

 

Carnival itself
on the eve of the holiday, a group of students from the preschool department of the National United School,
On Friday, March 1, 2019, they presented themselves with Armenian handicrafts and costumes
H.E. Aram A. To the Catholicos. They ordered His Holiness in the hall of the monastery
A carnival program, as well as what they brought with them  Armenian today.

His Highness
The Patriarch warmly accepted the Armenian religious and cultural traditions alive
the students of the holding school, talked with them about the holiday council
after evaluating this initiative and the work of the directorate in this regard
his paternal blessing.

 

 

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Verelq: There can be no return to the manners of the past. Pashinyan’s March 1 message

Alex Nanijanian
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RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan delivered a message on the occasion of March 1, in which it is said:


“Dear people, proud citizens of the Republic of Armenia,


Proud citizens of Artsakh Republic,


Proud Armenians of Diaspora,


Exactly 11 years ago today, March 1, 2008, blood was shed in the center of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.


The government of the day used illegal force against peaceful protesters, as a result of which 8 citizens of the Republic of Armenia were killed, and two more people died later from the wounds they received that day.


Five of the victims received gunshot wounds, three people died from the use of the “Cheryomukha-7” special agent, one person from a shrapnel injury, and one person from an injury caused by a blunt instrument.


11 years after those events, it is extremely important to make a political assessment of what happened. And now I consider it necessary to record that the actions of the ruling elite in 2008 were not at all directed against a separate force, group, individual, the main and perhaps the only target of those violence and illegalities was the citizen of the Republic of Armenia. his right, his dignity and freedom.


The victims of March 1 are not only Gor Kloyan, Armen Farmanyan, Tigran Khachatryan, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Davit Petrosyan, Zakar Hovhannisyan, Grigor Gevorgyan, Samvel Harutyunyan, Hamlet Tadevosyan, Tigran Abgaryan, but also every citizen of the Republic of Armenia, every protester fighting for his rights, because the murderer, say, for example, when he shot Davit Petrosyan, he did not know that he was specifically Davit Petrosyan. born on April 16, 1974 in Yerevan.


The murderer did not know that he was shooting at Davit Petrosyan, but he definitely knew that he was shooting at a citizen of the Republic of Armenia. Therefore, a shot fired at each of the March 1 victims is a shot fired at each of us.


March 1, 2008, however, was not just a phenomenon that occurred that morning, but a condensed eruption of illegalities, election frauds, political murders, persecutions, and permissiveness that oppressed Armenia and its people for many years.


These unacceptable phenomena were expressed painfully quickly in our lives after the declaration of independence of the Third Republic, when it seemed that democracy had irreversibly won.


And due to bad memories, concerns and fears are often voiced today that after the non-violent, velvet, people’s revolution in 2018 and the victory of democracy, Armenia may also fall into the same cycle that it fell into not long after gaining independence. 


And today, on March 1, 2019, I want to clearly record that there can be no return to past customs and relations. Armenia will not return to the times of corruption, political persecution, political violence, disregard and violation of rights, permissiveness and impudence. 


Also, in order to record our universal loyalty to the values ​​of the non-violent, velvet, people’s revolution that took place in the spring of 2018, as the head of the Republic of Armenia, I apologize on behalf of the state to all the victims of March 1, 2008, to all the victims of all the political murders that took place in Armenia since independence, to all the citizens and political forces subjected to political persecution. 


I also apologize for all the election frauds that took place in Armenia, illegalities organized and coordinated by the ruling elite, corruption, political murders, noting that the page of resolving issues with violence is closed in Armenia, and this is how I perceive the vote of confidence given to us by the citizens.


Our joint mission is to make Armenia a country of law and justice, truth and values, and we will not deviate a single millimeter from that mission.


This does not mean that there are no more cases of illegality, violation of rights, even bribery and violence in today’s Armenia. Unfortunately, such cases still exist. But every citizen should be 100% sure that the government, the prime minister is not the sponsor and coordinator of any illegality, but the opponent and opponent.  


We will inevitably win in the fight against illegalities, violations of rights, abuses, and in uncovering the crimes committed by the ruling elite, because the people and the government are united, and such unity is invincible and merciless.


And to express our unity, our joint commitment to justice, legality, democracy, protection of rights, today at 18:30 I invite all of you to march from Yerevan’s Freedom Square to Myasnikyan’s statue. With this march, we will pay our respects to the victims of all political murders on March 1 and say our decisive no to violence, injustice, illegality, corruption, election fraud, and violation of rights.


And so, long live freedom, long live the Republic of Armenia, long live the Republic of Artsakh, long live we and our children who live and will live in Free and Happy Armenia.


Dear compatriots,


Today is spring. You brought this spring to Armenia.”

Armenia’s basketball team champion of EAEU Cup

Alex Nanijanian

Armenia’s basketball team champion of EAEU Cup

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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 26, ARMENPRESS. Yerevan’s “Urartu” has become the champion of the 1st EAEU Basketball Cup, which competed with Russian “Arsenal” in the final round.

ARMENPRESS reports the game ended 92:73.  

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

Sports: Arsenal 2 Southampton 0: Lacazette and Mkhitaryan send Gunners fourth

Alex Nanijanian
Yahoo! Sports
Feb 24 2019
 
 
Arsenal 2 Southampton 0: Lacazette and Mkhitaryan send Gunners fourth
 
Alexandre Lacazette and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were on target as Arsenal coasted past struggling Southampton 2-0 to move back into the Premier League’s top four.
 
It took just six minutes for Lacazette to convert from Mkhitaryan’s attempted shot and the latter turned home the dangerous Alex Iwobi’s assist at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
 
Lacazette wasted a couple of golden opportunities to stretch the lead before half-time and, while Arsenal’s tempo noticeably dropped after the break, Unai Emery’s side were in complete control.
 
Manchester United’s goalless draw with rivals Liverpool consequently sends Arsenal back into the Champions League places, while Southampton remain mired in relegation trouble.
 
Nathan Redmond failed to capitalise on lax Arsenal defending when shooting straight at Bernd Leno one-on-one and shortly afterwards the Gunners went in front.
 
Iwobi’s left-wing cross travelled across the box, with Lucas Torreira seemingly felled by Jack Stephens in his bid to meet the ball, and Mkhitaryan’s cross-cum-shot was cleverly flicked in by Lacazette.
 
It was 2-0 after 17 minutes as goalkeeper Angus Gunn was played into trouble by Stephens and Iwobi pounced on his hasty clearance before squaring for Mkhitaryan to side-foot home from the edge of the box.
 
Lacazette wastefully blasted over from six yards shortly before the break, while James Ward-Prowse fired wide on the volley for Southampton from Granit Xhaka’s wayward pass early in the second half.
 
The chances began to dry up, although substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang forced a great late save from Gunn, and the only slight concern for Emery was the sight of Iwobi struggling with a calf problem 15 minutes from the end.
 
 
 
What does it mean? Gunners apply top-four pressure
 
With United drawing against Liverpool and Chelsea featuring in the EFL Cup final, Arsenal stole a march in the race for fourth. Saints, meanwhile, remain 18th and one point shy of safety.
 
Oh Mkhi you’re so fine…
 
It really was difficult to choose a standout performer for Arsenal. Iwobi had a hand in both goals, while Aaron Ramsey pulled the strings in midfield. But Mkhitaryan finished with an assist – albeit a lucky one – and a strike of his own. He had Southampton worried every time he had the ball.
 
Slack Stephens sums up sorry Saints defending
 
Stephens had a tough outing, almost giving away a penalty before Lacazette scored and finding himself in trouble prior to Arsenal’s second. Southampton have not won an away league fixture at the Gunners since 1987 and if they continue to defend like this that will not change any time soon.
 
Key Opta facts
 
– Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 24 home league games against Southampton (W18 D6) since a 1-0 loss in November 1987.
– Southampton have won none of their 20 away Premier League games against Arsenal (D5 L15) – the most a team has played away at another without ever winning in the competition.
– Since losing 2-0 against Manchester City on the opening weekend, Arsenal have remained unbeaten in 13 Premier League home games (W11 D2), winning the last seven in a row.
– Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been directly involved in each of Arsenal’s four Premier League goals against Southampton this season (three goals, one assist).
– Alexandre Lacazette is the first Arsenal player to score in four consecutive Premier League games since Robin van Persie in March 2012 (five games).
 
What’s next?
 
Arsenal’s top-four bid continues against Bournemouth in midweek before the small matter of Saturday’s north London derby. Southampton face a huge home fixture with relegation rivals Fulham on Wednesday.
 

Turkish Press: Turkey to restore churches destroyed by PKK

Alex Nanijanian
Anadolu Agency (AA), Turkey
Wednesday
Turkey to restore churches destroyed by PKK
 
 
Government to restore St. Giragos and Mar Petyun Keldani churches in Diyarbakir province
 
By Ozgur Ayaydin
 DIYARBAKIR, Turkey
 
Historical churches in eastern Turkey that were destroyed by PKK terrorists four years ago will be restored by the government, officials said Wednesday.
 
The Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning stepped in along with the Foundations Directorate-General (VGM), which manages and audits religious foundations, after the Christian community said that they were unable to pay for restoration of two ancient churches.
 
The St. Giragos and Mar Petyun Keldani churches in Sur district of Diyarbakir province date back to the 14th and 17th century, respectively.
 
Speaking to Anadolu Agency, District Governor Abdullah Ciftci said Sur reflects Turkey’s long history of interfaith harmony.
 
The Fatih Pasa and Seyh Muhtar mosques, historical Dort Ayakli Minare (minaret) and Armenian Protestant Church in the province have already been restored by the government.
 
PKK has no respect for religious values which it showed by destroying historical mosques and churches, said Ciftci, adding that restoration work for the two churches will start shortly.
 
“We see values of other religions as our own and we are doing our best to protect them. They are part of our civilization and deserve respect.
 
“All parts of these historical places of worship will be repaired and opened for worship,” said Ciftci.
 
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK — listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU — has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people.
 
Metin Evsen, VGM’s regional director, said that they are working hard to repair the churches that were destroyed by PKK.
 
The renovation of the Armenian Protestant Church was completed last year while the renovation of the Armenian Catholic Church is still in progress, said Evsen.
 
The two restorations have cost 10 million Turkish liras ($1.8 million), added Evsen.
 
The St. Giragos church was built in 1376 and is known to be the biggest Armenian church in the Middle East. It was used by the German army as headquarters during the World War I and was converted into a warehouse after the war.
 
Between the 1960s and 1980s, the Armenian community obtained its ownership but due to mass immigration to urban areas, the church remained deserted for several years.
 
It was renovated and reopened in October 2011, but a PKK attack destroyed it.

A1+: 100 year anniversary without Aram. The students demand YSU rector Aram Simonyan’s resignation. (video)

Alex Nanijanian
  • 14:25 | February 14,2019 | Politics
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A group of students from the YSU continue to demand rector Aram Simonyan’s resignation. Today they did an informing movement with the title “100 year without Aram”.

The students wanted to send a requirement letter to the Board of Trustees. They also collected signatures and signed the requirement letter.

With the letter the students require to call a session of the Board of Trustees and express their distrust to the rector of YSU Aram Simonyan.

The door of the Board of Trustees was closed, but the students waited for the clerk to come and accept the letter.

The students declared that on the next day since 9:30 in the morning, from the front of the headquarter of the university they will repeat their movement.

And they didn’t exclude that there may be some changes depending on the reply  of the Board of Trustees.

Former lawmaker quits Republican Party

Alex Nanijanian
Panorama, Armenia
Feb 11 2019

Former deputy National Assembly Speaker Arpine Hovhannisyan is quitting the Republican Party of Armenia (HHK), citing plans to continue her activities as an advocate, meantime proceeding with her academic work.

In a Facebook post announcing her decision, the ex-official says she became a licenced attorney last week and will join the community of advocates who ‘don’t hesitate to defend their clients regardless of public moods.’

Hovhannisyan also said she has established a non-governmental organization in an effort to oversee the processes taking place in the country, raise the issues and propose solutions.

The former MP, who also served as Armenia’s justice minister from 2015 to 2017, said she will continue her active engagement in the social and political processes, will conduct ‘in-depth analysis’ of all the decisions taken and, if needed, will voice strong criticism.

“In addition to politics and state service there are other important platforms to serve the state which require genuine devotion and professionalism,” she said.

“Taking this all into account, I have made a decision to cancel my membership to the Republican Party at this phase. I wish good luck to my party colleagues in the upcoming developments,” reads the post. 

Pashinyan unveils what he will do after quitting office

Alex Nanijanian
ARKA, Armenia
Feb 8 2019

YEREVAN, February 8. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview with Switzerland’s RTS that he considers himself the people’s servant.  

As long as the people are happy about his activity, he keeps fulfilling his mission, but when the national decides to dismiss him 

“I assess myself the servant of the people. As long as the people are satisfied, I will continue my mission. As soon as the people decide to remove me from that position, I will most probably go back to journalism or will write books”, he said. 

In his interview, Pashinyan stressed that his mission is to rid the country of corruption. After reaching this goal Nikol Pashinyan sees an economic revolution that will take place in the country.  

At the same time, the premier warned that not everything depends on the government and added that that he relies on people’s participation. He also pointed out the necessity of attraction of investors. -0—

Turkish Press: Past massacres by Armenians go unrecognized: Historian

Alex Nanijanian
Yeni Şafak, Turkey
Feb 5 2019


Past massacres by Armenians go unrecognized: Historian

   17:04 February 05, 2019 Anadolu Agency

Large states frequently “avoid seeing the truth,” an eminent Turkish historian told Anadolu Agency on Tuesday.

Telling how Armenians carried out massacres in eastern Anatolia and Azerbaijan during the early 20th century, Refik Turan of Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, said: “For some reason, the great states do not recognize this.”

Citing the 1992 Khojaly massacre, one of the bloodiest incidents of the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan over control of the now-occupied Upper Karabakh region after the breakup of the Soviet Union, Turan, head of the Turkish Historical Society (TTK), said such massacres continued in later years as well.

But “great states show such weakness,” Turan told Anadolu Agency. “They often avoid reality.”

Turan, speaking in Azerbaijan at the invitation of the Turkey-Azerbaijan Businessmen and Industrialists Association, also noted historical events that have served to bring Azerbaijan and Turkey closer together as peoples and states.

For example, he praised the Azerbaijani people’s support for Turkish forces during the 1914 Battle of Sarikamis against Russia’s Caucasus Army, which claimed the lives of nearly 90,000 Ottoman Turkish soldiers due to devastating weather conditions.

Turan also cited the Caucasian Islamic Army, which protected Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity on Sept. 15, 1918 and paved the way for the country’s independence in 1991, decades later.

-‘Brotherly countries’

On the geopolitics of the Caucasus region and Azerbaijan in particular, Turan described Turkey and Azerbaijan as “brotherly countries” with deep historical and cultural ties.

He said his history foundation works in conjunction with the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, which is planning a number of joint projects with the Turkish Language Association.

Karabakh, a territory disputed between Azerbaijan and Armenia, broke away from Azerbaijan in 1991 with military support from neighboring Armenia.

Three UN Security Council resolutions and two UN General Assembly resolutions refer to Karabakh as being part of Azerbaijan.

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe refers to the region as being occupied by Armenian forces.

The Armenian occupation of Upper Karabakh has led to the closure of the region’s frontier with Turkey, which sides with Baku in the drawn-out dispute.

Azerbaijani press: Turkish president’s spokesman: "Armenian genocide" is a lie, political deception

Alex Nanijanian
6 February 2019 13:51 (UTC+04:00)

Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 6

By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend:

The so-called Armenian genocide is a lie and a political deception, spokesman for the Turkish president Ibrahim Kalin said.

Kalin was commenting on French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement about the 1915 events.

“The so-called Armenian genocide has no historical basis and there are no facts proving a mass extermination of Armenians during the 1915 events,” Kalin added, Trend reports referring to the Turkish media.

He added that Turkey strongly condemns the French president’s statement.

Kalin said that by his statements Macron wants to change the agenda in France, engulfed in a crisis.

Earlier, Macron called the 1915 events as “genocide of Armenians” and “a crime against humanity”.

Armenia and the Armenian lobby claim that Turkey’s predecessor, the Ottoman Empire, allegedly carried out “genocide” against the Armenians living in Anatolia in 1915.

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