Author: Andres-Papazian

THE GENOCIDE AGAINST PONTIAN GREEKS COMMEMORATED ON MAY 19
Liana Yeghiazaryan

“Radiolur”
19.05.2011 18:46

The Greek Parliament has declared May 19 the Day of Commemoration of
the Genocide against Pontian Greeks perpetrated by Turks. After the
Armenian Genocide of 1915 Young Turks continued the annihilation of
the Christian population of Turkey and massacred thousands of Pontian
Greeks in 1916.

According to the President of the Union of Greek NGOs of Armenia,
Arkady Ghukasyan, Pontian Greeks started speaking about the genocide
only decades after the crime.

Armenians and Greeks in different countries are trying to join
efforts today to make Turkey, the successor of the Ottoman Empire,
to recognize the crimes it has committed and return the cultural and
historic values to their real owners.

From: A. Papazian

AZERBAIJAN ESTABLISHES ARTIFICIAL COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE-ARMENIAN DEPUTY FM

news.am
May 19, 2011 | 16:38

YEREVAN. Azerbaijani has been recently establishing artificial
communities in different world states, Deputy Foreign Minister
of Armenia Sergey Manasaryan stated in the Armenian parliament on
Thursday.

He stated that Baku is spending huge amounts for this purpose.

However, according to him, such artificial communities are not so much
effective as they do not operate as well-coordinated organizations.

Drawing a parallel with the activities of the Armenian communities
and diplomatic representations abroad, Manasaryan said that there are
flaws in their activities too. Meanwhile, the official hailed their
activities effective. “I will cite an example, Azerbaijani Ambassador
to India was keen on organizing an action dedicated to Khojalu events,
but Armenian diplomatic channels prevented this action. Moreover,
Indian Foreign Ministry rebuked the Azerbaijani Ambassador for his
attempt,” Manasaryan concluded.

From: A. Papazian

MAYILYAN MET WITH EUROPEAN EXPERTS

Story from Lragir.am News:

Published: 15:33:17 – 19/05/2011

On May 18 the president of the NKR Public Council on foreign
policy Masis Mayilyan met with the group of European experts who
have arrived in Artsakh in partnership with the EuFoA, the European
Friends of Armenia.

During the meeting the internal and foreign policies of NKR, the
settlement, regional security issues and possible developments in
the South Caucasus were discussed, the NKR Public Council informs.

From: A. Papazian

ARMENIAN BADMINTON PLAYERS TO PRACTICE IN IRAN

ARMENPRESS
MAY 18, 2011
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, MAY 18, ARMENPRESS: The Armenian badminton players will have
a sports-educational gathering from June 26 to July 7 in Tabriz, Iran.

Hrachya Poghosyan, chairman of the Badminton Federation of Armenia,
told Armenpress that meetings with Irani sportsmen are intended
as well.

From: A. Papazian

EXHIBITION-SALE OF INDIAN PRODUCTS IN YEREVAN

ARMENPRESS
MAY 19, 2011
YEREVAN

Exhibition-fair of the Indian products will be conducted in Yerevan in
fall. Head of the Business Development Department of the RA Chamber
of Commerce and Industry Massis Sargsyan told Armenpress that the
exhibition will be conducted in the same format as last year.

Many Indian companies will present bijous, clothes, hand-made works,
kitchen devices, leather things, etc. Massis Sargsyan said the
organization of such exhibition is very important for India. The
exhibitions conducted last year showed that the Armenian public is
interested in Indian products.

The Indian side has conducted exhibitions in Armenia few times. The
organizers are RA Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Indian embassy
to Armenia.

From: A. Papazian

BOOK EXHIBITION-FAIRS TO BE HELD IN PROVINCES

ARMENPRESS
MAY 19, 2011
YEREVAN

Book exhibitions will be conducted in a number of provinces of
the Republic. Executive director of the “National Association of
Publishers” Vahan Khachatryan told Armenpress that within the
framework of “Support to Book and Reading” program, soon book
exhibition-fairs will be conducted in Goris, Gyumri, Vanadzor,
Armavir. Over 25 publishers will participate in the event presenting
their best books of the past years. Besides book exhibitions, other
events are also intended. Khachatryan said they want to create a book
holiday in provinces. Meetings with writers, book presentations will
be held. Meetings with representatives of libraries, book donations
are also expected.

Book exhibition-fair has already been conducted in the provinces
of Kotayk, Ararat. Khachatryan said unexpected results have been
registered.

“The event rose great interest among the people”, he said, adding
that different events are often being organized in the capital but
it is necessary to involve provinces as well.

From: A. Papazian

EU PARLIAMENT OFFERS GEORGIA TO GET INVOLVED IN KARABAKH CONFLICT SETTLEMENT

Tert.am
20.05.11

President of the European Parliament Ezhi Buzek has offered Georgia
to get involved in the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict,
the Georgian news website Kavkaz Online reported.

At a news conference organized jointly with Georgian President Mikheil
Saakashvili, Buzek said Georgia can assist in the process as it is
on good terms with both Armenia and Azerbaijan.

He said the European Union approaches frozen conflicts as a serious
threat and attaches a major importance to their settlement.

From: A. Papazian

3RD REPORT ON THE MONITORING OF NA ACTIVITY PRESENTED IN YEREVAN
Nvard Davtyan

“Radiolur”
18.05.2011 19:05

The 3rd report on the “Monitoring of the legislative Activity of
the Political Forces was represented in the National Assembly” was
presented in Yerevan today. The program is being implemented by the
“Mandat” NGO with the support of the “Partnership for Open Society”
Institute.

The innovations of the website were also
presented. The website allows to fix the number of absences of the
MPs and provides an opportunity to follow their activity.

Head of the Transparency International anti-corruption center Varuzhan
Hoktanyan attached importance to the program from the point of view
of fighting corruption.

“Corruption can be overcome thanks to transparency, and this program
makes the activity of the parliament more transparent,” he said.

From: A. Papazian

GLENDALE MMORIAL HOSPITAL TO OPEN A BRANCH IN ARMENIA
Artak Barseghyan

“Radiolur”
18.05.2011 18:22

The Glendale Memorial Hospital plans to open a medical center in
Armenia, which will become the Armenian branch of the American
hospital.

The Glendale Memorial Hospital is ranked among the top 50 American
hospitals. It is part of the CHW Medical Foundation, which includes
another 41 medial institutions.

According to Berdj Djambazian, member of the Board of Directors of the
Glendale Memorial Hospital, their visit was aimed at familiarizing
with the healthcare situation in our country and discussing issues
connected with the establishment of a medical center in the future.

Members of the delegation have already held meetings at the Ministry
of Healthcare and have found out which are the most widely spread
diseases in he country. It is expected to open the branch of the
Glendale Memorial Hospital in Yerevan and a children’s medical
center in Gyumri. Besides, modern diagnostic centers will be opened
in different marzes.

The first steps in that direction will be taken within the coming two
months. The Armenian side has provided land for the construction of
the medical complex in Yerevan.

The Mayor of Glendale, Ara Najarian, emphasized the importance of
the expected entry of the Glendale Memorial Hospital to Armenia,
noting that the best doctors in Los Angeles are Armenians.

The city hospital will be reconstructed in Kapan, a sister-city of
Glendale, Mr. Najarian said.

Touching upon the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the US,
the Mayor criticized President Barack Obama for the failure to fulfill
his campaign pledge. “Obama deceived us,” he said.

Despite that, Obama has good chances to be reelected at the next
presidential elections, the Mayor stated.

From: A. Papazian

ALEXANDER SPENDIARYAN HOUSE-MUSEUM TO BE RECONSTRUCTED

ARMENPRESS
MAY 18, 2011
YEREVAN

The Alexander Spendiaryan house-museum will be reconstructed. Director
of the house-museum Marine Otaryan said at a news conference today
that this cultural institution has not been reconstructed for over
25 years. According to her, the reconstruction works will start from
June and will end in late 2011. “After it the museum will be closed
for a while to form the permanent exposition”, the director said.

Marine Otaryan said besides reconstruction, the museum faces issue of
forming new permanent exposition. “Today’s exhibited samples are old
and we cannot be presented to the public in that way”, she stressed,
adding that the creative heritage of the composer must be compiled
and be presented to the public in harmony with old and new technology.

She said financial means for doing it are not enough, besides it is
necessary to have bright imagination, creative mind and apply European
experience. “After the reconstruction we will have all this”, she said.

From: A. Papazian