Author: Andres-Papazian

Aysor, Armenia
Oct 2 2010

The production of the documentary `To See Ani’ kicked off

AZD Production has launched the production of `To See Ani’
documentary, which is an emotive story based on documentary materials
and is dedicated to this Armenian exclusive capital.

The film guarantees an effect of presence for the audience, gives a
detailed and full image about the present condition of Ani. Ani is
presented not only as an architectural monument but also as an alive
city, a cradle of Armenian special civilization.

As the AZD Production informs the authors of `To See Ani’ documentary
are Marina Karapetyan and Mher Davoyan. The producer of the film is
Hayk Harutyunyan.

From: A. Papazian

news.am, Armenia
Oct 2 2010

Even Armenian MPS visited Van secretly: Van Times

October 02, 2010 | 11:24

The chief editor of the Van Times daily Aziz Aykac considers his
newspaper the only one in the world that is published in 5 languages,
he said in an interview with Zaman.

Aziz Aykac, who has 38 years’ experience in journalism, noted that the
Van Times was published in Turkish, Kurdish, Farsi, English plus
Armenian during the liturgy in Surb Khach. `Thousands of Armenians
arrived in Van for religious service and we decided to publish the
newspaper in Armenian too. Van residents also hosted Armenian guests
in their homes. However, the Armenian Diaspora raised the issue on
installing cross and the number of guests has reduced. Overall 40
families hosted Armenians in Van,’ Aykac stressed.

The Van Times editor also said that there are many Armenians in Van
but they are silent about it. Many Armenians of Diaspora visit Van
secretly. Even Armenian MPs paid a secret visit to Van,’ he concluded.

From: A. Papazian

Panorama, Armenia
Oct 2 2010

Artsakh President hosts Armenian officials

On 1 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received
a delegation of the commission regulating public services of the
Republic of Armenia led by head of the structure Robert Nazaryan,
which has arrived in Artsakh on a working visit, the central
information department of Artsakh President’s office reported.

Issues related to cooperation between the two Armenian states in the
sphere of regulating public services and economic competition were
discussed during the meeting.

The Head of the State underlined the importance of the sphere
considering it among key components of developing market economy and
guaranteeing healthy competition.

Artsakh Republic vice-premier, finance minister Spartak Tevosyan and
other officials partook at the meeting.

From: A. Papazian

APA, Azerbaijan
Oct 2 2010

Withdrawal of snipers from line of contact discussed during Peter
Semneby’s meetings in Yerevan

[ 02 Oct 2010 13:02 ]
Baku. Rashad Suleymanov – APA. The situation on the line of contact
was discussed during the meetings between special representative of
the European Union for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby and Armenian
authorities, APA reports quoting Armenian media.

UN Secretary General’s statement on withdrawal of the snipers from the
line of contact was discussed during Peter Semneby’s meeting with
President Serzh Sargsyan and Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan.
According to the Armenian Defense Ministry’s press service, Peter
Semneby and Seyran Ohanyan exchanged views on the situation on the
line of contact, withdrawal of the snipers, exchange of captives.
The reforms carried out in the Armenian army were also discussed at the meeting.

From: A. Papazian

Panorama, Armenia
Oct 2 2010

EU concerned about frequent incidents in Karabakhi-Azerbaijani contact line

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan received Peter Semneby, EU Special
Representative for the South Caucasus on Friday. According to the
presidential press service, President Sargsyan and Peter Semneby
discussed a wide range of issues on the EU-Armenia relations.

In the context of development of the EU-Armenia cooperation, the sides
bilaterally underscored the necessity of ensuring normal process of
negotiations over the Association Agreement. The interlocutors
expressed satisfaction over the activities of the EU working group of
advisers and hailed the extension of the activities.

During the meeting the two sides exchanged thoughts on a number of
regional issues, as well as on the current stage of talks over
regulation of the NK issue. Mr. Semneby said the EU is concerned about
the frequent incidents in the Karabakhi-Azerbaijani line of contact.

From: A. Papazian

Panorama, Armenia
Oct 2 2010

Georgian refugees demand to close Upper Lars

Georgian refugees demand to close Upper Lars check point for
Armenians, explaining that Armenian didn’t support the UN Georgia
resolution which envisaged that Georgian refugees should return to
their homes, the leader of the non-party movement Mamuka Gvadzabia
told Akhali Taoba paper, according to Georgia Online.

Refugees addressed Gvadzabia, demanding to take adequate actions,
particularly close Upper Lars, which is used to transfer goods from
Russia to Armenia.

Gvadzabia said he is intent to hold consultations with the country’s
leadership over the issue.

From: A. Papazian

news.am, Armenia
Oct 2 2010

New Armenian NPP haunts Azerbaijan

October 02, 2010 | 12:37

On October 1, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov met
with Jan Kubis, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for
Europe, in Geneva.

The sides noted successful cooperation within the framework of UN
Economic Commission for Europe in energy sector, transport, ecology,
customs, information and communication technologies, Azerbaijani
foreign office reported.

Khalaf Khalafov expressed Azerbaijan’s concern over construction of a
new NPP in Armenia (on the basis of Metsamor nuclear power station),
saying it may become a serious threat to ecology, social and economic
situation in the region, the statement reads. However, Azerbaijani
official failed to explain the essence of the threat, apart from
strengthening Armenia’s energy independence.

From: A. Papazian

news.am, Armenia
Oct 2 2010

Turkish nationalists prayed in church, since their prayers are not
heard from mosques

October 01, 2010 | 18:19

Installing a cross on Akhtamar church is an action directed against
Nationalist Movement Party, the editor of Armenian-Turkish Agos daily
Aris Nalci told NEWS.am. He noted that Turkish authorities are dealing
with nationalists using Armenians. `Two steps- permission to pray and
installing of a cross – are a part of political game,’ he said, adding
that permission for the prayer had no exact wording, it was just told
that nationalists can pray in Ani Cathedral.

Nalci also said that the Van Governor gave no instructions to
journalists to cover installing of a cross to avoid possible threats
that can be provoked by nationalists. Regarding a prayer of
Nationalist Movement Party, Nalci said that `he is laughing with us.’
He also recalled recent publication in Agos: `One of our journalists
wrote that in fact mosques did not satisfy Turkish nationalists and
they decided to call on God in an Armenian church, as God cannot here
them from mosques. Thus, they decided to pray in church for God to
here them’.

There were only 3000 people praying in Ani, despite forecasts by
nationalists who claimed 10,000 people would be present, Nalci said.
`If a leader of major Turkish party fails to gather 10,000 people, it
means the party is dying,’ he added.

From: A. Papazian

Aysor, Armenia
Oct 2 2010

Mother See expresses indignation over namaz in Ani

The Information Services of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin today
released a report expressing indignation over the namaz offered in the
Cathedral of Ani the day before.

`We express our indignation over the namaz offered in the Cathedral of
Ani on October 1 on the initiative of the Nationalist Movement Party
of Turkey and with the permission of the Turkish authorities.

It is a political provocation having nothing in common with religious
feelings, freedom of religion, and right to freedom of religion.
Meanwhile it is an attempt to deny the Armenian belonging of the
Cathedral of Ani which was deserted in consequence of the Armenian
Genocide. The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin condemns similar actions
which sow seeds of hatred and Armenophobia.

A Christian sacred place must not be provided for offering namaz while
Christians are consistently banned to offer church services in their
own churches. Thus, the Turkish authorities keep their policy of
destruction of Armenian monuments and misappropriation of Armenian
sacred places and cultural values.

Thus, Turkey also obviously reduces to nothing efforts of Armenia and
international community aimed at establishment of Armenian-Turkish
dialogue and normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations,’ report
said.

From: A. Papazian

Trend, Azerbaijan
Oct 2 2010

New Armenian first deputy defense minister appointed
02.10.2010 14:36
Azerbaijan, Baku, October 2 / Trend /

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan signed a decree to appoint David
Tonoyan First Deputy Defense Minister of Armenia, Mediamax agency
reported with reference to the presidential press service.

David Tonoyan has headed the Defense Policy Department under the
Armenian Ministry of Defense since 2007. He served in the internal
affairs of Armenia in 1992-1994. He has served in the Armed Forces of
Armenia since 1994.

Major-General Vladimir Gasparian was dismissed from his post and
appointed deputy defense minister upon the Armenian President’s
decree.

From: A. Papazian