Author: Andres-Papazian

CELLIST NAREK HAKHNAZARYAN AND PIANIST NOREEN POLERA

Mercer Space
Feb 10 2011

Richardson Auditorium at Alexander Hall, Princeton University
Princeton, Phone: (609) 258-9220

CELLIST NAREK HAKHNAZARYAN MAKES HIS AREA RECITAL DEBUT

The next concert on the Princeton University Concerts Classics Series
will feature the young Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan. He
will appear on the series on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 8pm
in Richardson Auditorium at Alexander Hall along with his pianist
Noreen Polera. The program will feature three cornerstones of the
cello repertoire, sonatas by Beethoven, Brahms and Rachmaninoff. For
complete listing details, please refer to the end of this release.

From: A. Papazian

COUNCIL OF EUROPE EXAMINED LAW “ON YEREVAN”

news.am
Feb 11 2011
Armenia

On February 10, Yerevan Mayor Karen Karapetyan met Special
Representative of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe in
Armenia, Maria Silvia Zehe.

Karapetyan stressed the role of CE in the implementation of programs
in the capital.

In this regard, he proposed to continue the cooperation, particularly
in exchange of experience in the capital management, training
professionals, expert consultations and involvement in grant programs,
the press service of the city administration in formed Armenian
News-NEWS.am.

Maria Silvia Zehe noted the Council of Europe examined the law “On
Yerevan” and is ready to assists reforming local government.

From: A. Papazian

ARMENIAN UNIVERSITIES HOST 3,370 DIASPORA STUDENTS

news.am
Feb 11 2011
Armenia

In 2010-2011 academic year 3,370 students from the Diaspora studying
at universities in Armenia.

The majority of students arrived in Armenia from Georgia (1645)
and Russia (1073), followed by the residents of Iran (291), Syria
(82), Ukraine (65) and Turkmenistan (40 students), press service of
the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia informed Armenian
news-NEWS.am.

The greatest number of students from the Diaspora studies at the State
Pedagogical University (406 students), followed by the Yerevan State
University (280), Russian State University for Tourism and Service
(234), Khorenatsi University (94), and Yerevan State Base Medical
College (83).

From: A. Papazian

ARMENIA-RUSSIA TO DEVELOP COOPERATION IN YOUTH POLICY

news.am
Feb 11 2011
Armenia

On February 10, representatives of the “Young Guard of United
Russia” and the “Regional public movement for the development of
Russian-Armenian relations” signed a cooperation agreement.

The sides intend to intensify cooperation on the most topical issues
in Russian-Armenian relations, particularly in the spheres of youth
policy, education, training of young professionals, international
relations and other fields of mutual interest.

Concrete steps for implementing joint projects and programs will be
discussed in the future.

Events of Ribbon of St George dedicated to the Victory Day of the
World War II may be held in Armenia as well.

According to Mher Simonyan, a representative of Regional public
movement for the development of Russian-Armenian relations, a meeting
under the slogan of “Russia-Armenia, forward!” is planned on March 26.

“This event will mark the beginning of the active cooperation between
our organizations and implementation of joint projects,” he said.

From: A. Papazian

MEET THE CHEF OF ARMENIAN DELIGHT

Marple Newton Parch

Feb 11 2011

Armenian Delight2591 W Chester Pike, Broomall,

This week we found out more about the chef-owner of Armenian Delight,
Asdghig Kazanjian.

BROOMALL-This week we sat down with the delightful Asdghig Kazanjian
of Armenian Delight in Broomall and asked her a series of quick-fire
questions. Read below for her hilarious answers and to find out how
this “spoiled, lazy,” Israel-born Armenian woman went on to become
a talented chef and business owner.

Age: Too old…

Earliest Cooking Memory: I was one of the laziest girls growing
up-spoiled, everyone catered to me. I wouldn’t even get my own glass
of water. Everyone warned my soon-to-be-husband. But the minute I got
married (I was 19) I was entertaining guests at our home. I enjoyed
it. It must be natural. I don’t remember learning how to cook but
I guess I was watching my mom and learning. My mother cooked but I
never ate. I only ate cucumbers, fruit, tomatoes, cheese and banana
sandwiches. The simplest dish in Armenian cooking is pilaf. I never
tried it until I got married.

First Job in Industry: Opening Armenian Delight 33 years ago. My
original partner Helen suggested we open a business together after she
saw me cooking all the time. At the time, there wasn’t a store like
ours [specializing in Armenian and Middle Eastern foods]. So we rented
this space. Three years later, Helen didn’t want to be a part of the
business anymore so she left and I’ve been running it alone ever since.

Biggest Kitchen Disaster: We had a big order for baklava, in the
walnut mixture there is a lot of cinnamon and sugar. I accidentally
put in salt [instead of sugar]. The people came back and told me what
happened. I was so upset [at myself] and it never happened again.

Mistakes happen. Mistakes are allowed…repeated mistakes are bad. You
must learn from your mistakes.

Favorite Thing to Cook: Creating a new recipe. We make everything
here. I enjoy everything.

Advice to Home Cooks: Get your information from a good source. Don’t
go to TV chefs to learn about Armenian food, ask me. They don’t know
what they are talking about. Enjoy cooking.

Favorite Local Restaurant: Ale House in Newtown Square

Favorite Restaurant in the World: Beirut, Lebanon, has the best
restaurants in the world.

Guilty Pleasure: Cigarettes

Last Meal on Earth: Red wine and cigarettes while wearing a St. John
dress.

From: A. Papazian

MEETING OF ARMENIAN, AZERBAIJANI, RUSSIAN PRESIDENTS ON AGENDA, RUSSIA’S REP TO OSCE SAYS

news.am
Feb 11 2011
Armenia

The consultations between Armenian, Russian and Azerbaijani Foreign
Ministers on Karabakh conflict settlement are underway at the moment,
Russia’s permanent representative to the OSCE Anvar Azimov said in
Vienna, ITAR-TASS reports.

According to him, frequent meetings indicate seriousness of the
ongoing work in this format and the parties’ focus on specific and
practical results. Azimov stressed such meetings pave the pave for
a new summit between the three states’ presidents.

According to him, such a discussion both in the framework of Russia-EU
dialogue and the OSCE, will contribute to resolution of conflicts. It
urges to contribute to achieving agreements, which will be in interests
of all the countries involved and European security.

As Armenian News-NEWS.am reported earlier, on January 25, Foreign
Minister of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia -Sergey Lavrov, Edward
Nalbandian and Elmar Mammadyarov held talks on the Karabakh peace
process in Moscow.

From: A. Papazian

KARABAKH PICKLES ARE NOW SOLD IN ABKHAZIA

news.am
Feb 11 2011
Armenia

“Artsakh Fruit” products became popular among Russian consumers and
are now available in Abkhazia. According to Yerkramas newspaper,
canned vegetables from Karabakh appeared in the stores of Abkhazian
capital Sukhumi.

Nagorno-Karabakh based “Artsakh Fruit” company has been operating
for four years and produces a variety of 35 products.

The average volume of the company amounts to 600,000 cans – from 200
grams to 11 kg.

The company would be able to produce about one million cans annually,
if there were enough raw material supply.

About 30% of products are sold in Karabakh and the rest – in Armenia
and abroad. Company’s products are exported to France, Belgium,
Germany, Czech Republic, Holland and other European countries. Jams
and canned vegetable are in great demand on the international market.

From: A. Papazian

ARMAN MELIKYAN: RIGHTS OF AZERBAIJANI ARMENIANS ARE NOT PROTECTED

Panorama
Feb 11 2011
Armenia

Artsakh former Foreign Minister Arman Melikyan made remarks in a
meeting with the reporters over Sumgayit events. According to him
Azerbaijan blames Armenian side for the Sumgayit events hiding the
real sinfuls.

“Sumgayit events happened many years ago, but people who saw and lived
those days, can never forget them. Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh don’t
have a united targeted policy towards NK conflict and protection of
rights of Azerbaijani Armenian refugees,” A. Melikyan said.

A. Melikyan hailed the idea of making film series about Sumgayit
events, but added with regret that they are not a part of RA policy.

Artsakh former FM said that the rights of Azerbaijani Armenians are
not protected.

From: A. Papazian

ARMENIAN FM SAYS BAKU TRYING TO MAKE FUSS OVER KARABAKH INSTEAD OF ACTING

news.am
Armenia
Feb 11 2011

Azerbaijan is more interested in discussions over the Karabakh
conflict in other formats rather than progress in talks within the
OSCE Minks Group, Armenian Foreign Minister said on Friday commenting
on sub-committee on Karabakh in PACE.

“First of all opinion of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs should be
taken into account, as they are familiar with evolution of the peace
process and current situation,” Edward Nalbandian said at a joint press
conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Kostyantyn Gryshchenko held
in Yerevan.

Minister Nalbandian stressed Azerbaijan is trying to shift domestic
propaganda to the international arena. Baku wants to make a fuss over
the conflict instead of being engaged in its resolution, he added.

Commenting on a report of the International Crisis Group regarding
Karabakh conflict, he noted one should not pour oil on flames before
giving assessments and making forecasts.

“Authors of the report present it as an expert opinion. Different
experts may have various views on the same issue. However, opinions
not always correspond to reality,” Nalbandian stressed.

This January the subcommittee on Nagorno-Karabakh resumed its
activities at the CE Parliamentary Assembly (PACE). Jordi Xucla i
Costa was elected new chairman of PACE sub-committee on Karabakh
during meeting of the PACE bureau.

From: A. Papazian

ILLEGAL DRUG CIRCULATION IN ARMENIA HAS DOUBLED

Tert.am
11.02.11

Some 1524 cases of illegal drug circulation were registered in Armenia
last year which resulted in the confiscation of around 127 kg of
various drugs, the Deputy Prosecutor General Aram Tamazyan said at
an extended session at the Prosecutor General’s Office on Friday.

Tamazyan also said that the amount of drugs confiscated in 2009 was
around 57 kg.

According to him, the revelation of such cases, as well as the
effectiveness of the investigation of such cases was improved largely
due to the launching of the special department that deals with the
crimes of this type.

“Thanks to the personal initiative of the head of this department
and the timely measures taken on February 8, 2010, 7 kg of heroine
and 5 kg of opium, smuggled to Armenia from US and worth of $2m,
was revealed and confiscated,” Tamazyan said.

Further, he said that the prosecutors sent 47 criminal cases to the
court in 2010. Those cases involved 114 citizens, Tamazyan added.

He also said that the number of the drug users is increasing year
by year, adding that last year 21 women were charged with illegal
circulation of drugs.

From: A. Papazian