Author: Andres-Papazian

news.am, Armenia
sept 18 2010

Armenian language newspaper `Van Times’ to be published in Van after 100 years

September 18, 2010 | 10:27

A few days before the liturgy at the Surb Khach Church it became known
that the `Van Times’ is being published in the Armenian language as
well.

The correspondent of Armenian News -NEWS.am reports from Van; in the
first issue of the Van Times, the reflections about Surb Khach Church
on Akhtamar Island by a famous Turkish writer, Kemal Yaashara were
published.

Editors at Istanbul’s weekly “Agos” helped to accomplish the plan of
publishing the Van Times in the Armenian language as well. Presently
the newspaper is published in Turkish, Kurdish, Persian and English
languages.

NEWS.am previously reported that Van Times organized the action
“Opening the doors of our homes to Armenians”, to which the people of
Van responded positively.

Van Times intends to publish the phrase “Welcome” on the front page of
the Armenian version of the newspaper, on the day of the liturgy.

From: A. Papazian

National Assembly of RA, Armenia
Sept 18 2010

Meeting with the Winners of Baze Youth Gathering

On September 17 the head of the NA RPA faction Galust Sahakyan and the
member of the faction Karen Avagyan met with the winners of Baze
(Hawk) youth gathering.

Mr. Sahakyan highly assessed the work done by the youth gathering,
emphasized the participants’ patriotism, the energy and consistency of
struggle. According to his assessment, Baze is the most active youth
circles, and their members prefer the path of struggle, which
predetermines their future: very often they become patriotic leaders
directing the society and play a certain role in the future fate of
the state and its development. The Republican Party of Armenia always
greeted and supported such youth initiatives, realizing very well that
the patriot, active and initiating young people predetermine the
future of our country and the society.

The NA deputy Karen Avagyan noted with satisfaction that the
participants of the youth gathering showed organizational high
features and responsibility, which became the pledge of success.

The young winners presented their impressions received during the
five-year struggle with the participation of 33 teams, underlining
that the important thing was not the victory, but also the sense of
being together, the joy of making new friends and gathering around the
common idea.

From: A. Papazian

news.az, Azerbaijan
Sept 17 2010

European Court’s decision may make Armenia pay compensaion to Lachin plaintiffs
Sat 18 September 2010 12:45 GMT | 8:45 Local Time

Chingiz Askarov ‘If the European Court’s decision will be positive,
Armenia will have to pay compensation to plaintiffs of Lachin’, said
Chingiz Askarov.
Azerbaijan’s authorized representative in the European Court of Human
Rights Chingiz Askarov disclosured to jounrnalists on the case of
‘Chiragov and others vs Armenia’.

Chingiz Askarov noted that Azerbaijani government attented a court as
a third side.

‘Azerbaijani government expressed the position as a side. I think that
the court was satisfied. Questions related to each other were raised
on the case. No additional documents were required since the submitted
ones satisfied the court. We hope for a positive result “, said
Askarov. He also noted that the court will consider the claim
depending on its admissibility and importance.’

‘The court will consider the complaint depending to its admissibility
and importance. The significance of the claim is obvious. Human rights
were violated. If this is fixed by the court, the question will arise
about the compensation for moral and material damage. No hearings will
be held on this case. The court will pass a decision in some time’, he
said.

According to C. Askarov the hearing on the case of ‘Chiragov and
others vs Armenia’ is over. The decisions of judges may continue for
1-2 months then they will disclosure their positions.

Note that, on September 15, the European Court of Human Rights in
Strasbourg held open hearings on claims of 6 Azerbaijani refugees
forced from Lachin – Fakhraddin Pashayev, Ramiz Jabrailov, Sagatel
Jabrailov, Akif Hasanov, Adishirin Chiragov and Elkhan Chiragov. The
complaint of the Azerbaijani citizens says that their property rights
were violated and they demand compensation.

APA

From: A. Papazian

news.az, Azerbaijan
Sept 17 2010

Moscow sends a signal to parties to conflict – Turkish expert
Sat 18 September 2010 12:37 GMT | 8:37 Local Time

Sinan Ogan A Turkish expert spoke about the possible impact of
prolongation of the term of the Russian base in Armenia on regional
processes.
‘The military agreement signed between Russia and Armenia to extend
the stay of the Russian military base for 49 years, of course, poses a
threat to the countries in the region, and especially Turkey and
Azerbaijan.

Therefore, it is necessary to analyze all of these processes
carefully, and develop the tactics that will reduce the risks posed by
the Russian military base in Armenia’, said Turkish political
scientist and director of the Center for Strategic Studies of Turkey
TURKSAM Sinan Ogan.

According to him, by signing this agreement, Moscow apparently sends a
signal to the parties in conflict, which means it will not allow a
military action in Nagorno-Karabakh, though Azerbaijan has the full
right to return its occupied lands through force.

As for whether it is possible to create a Turkish military base in
Nakhchivan, the political analyst said that it would not be a very
good idea.

‘Moscow will misinterpret the placement of Turkish troops in
Nakhchivan which will create a crisis in the Russian-Turkish and
Azerbaijani-Russian relations. So it is too early to speak about it.
Now our main task is not to strain the already tense situation in the
region, but on the contrary, to calmly change the situation in our
favor’, said the analyst.

1 news.az

From: A. Papazian

Ukraine pledges food aid to Georgia, Armenia, hit by Russian grain ban

02:54 19/09/2010

KIEV, September 19 (RIA Novosti) – Despite low harvest, Ukraine is
ready to render food aid to Georgia and Armenia, who were affected by
Russia’s grain export ban, the country’s prime minister said.

Georgia imports 85% of all consumed grain, with 95% coming from
Russia. Armenia also traditionally imports 300,000-400,000 metric tons
of grain from Russia annually, with its own harvest usually enough to
last for 2.5-3 months.

“Despite this year’s harvest being lower than last year, we have
enough [grain] not only for ourselves but also for helping Georgia,
Armenia and other countries that sought our assistance,” Mykola Azarov
was quoted as saying by his press service.

Ukraine’s agriculture ministry has again revised its grain harvest
forecast from 42-43 million metric tons to 38 million metric tons. The
figure stood at 46-48 million metric tons early this year.

The Kremlin banned grain exports until at least the end of the year
following this summer’s severe drought and forest fires that destroyed
around 10.8 million hectares of crops and reduced harvest forecasts to
as low as 60 million tons, 38 percent less that in 2009.

The ban has caused a steady rise in grain prices in Russia and around
the world.

From: A. Papazian

Nagorno Karabakh to host athletics tournament dedicated to liberator
soldier Seyran Harutyunyan

September 18, 2010 – 15:10 AMT 10:10 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net –

On September 17, Speaker of the NKR National Assembly Ashot Ghulyan
received President of the Armenian Federation of Athletics, repeated
European and World champion in long jump Robert Emmiyan.

The parties discussed sports development in NKR and cooperation
outlooks between the Armenian and NKR federations of athletics.

President of the NKR Federation of Athletics Arthur Tovmasyan also
participated in the meeting, the NKR NA press service told
PanARMENIAN.Net

In Artsakh, Robert Emmiyan will be present at an athletics tournament
dedicated to liberator soldier Seyran Harutyunyan.

From: A. Papazian

Karamian Brothers sign contract with Unirea Romanian football club

September 18, 2010 – 13:39 AMT 08:39 GMT
PanARMENIAN.Net –

On September 17, the football players Arman and Artavazd Karamians
signed a contract with Unirea football club.

Football Club Unirea Voluntari Urziceni, commonly known as Unirea
Urziceni, is a Romanian professional football club based in Urziceni.

Unirea finished 2nd the 2009-10 Liga I season, and qualified for the
second time in history to the UEFA Champions League.

On September 18, Unirea will play against Otelul, with Armenian
football players making their debut in a game.

From: A. Papazian

With the support of Orange the Bambir band will represent Armenia at
the European music contest EuroVoice

Noyan Tapan
18.09.2010 | 16:16

With the support of Orange this year the Bambir band will leave for
Athens in order to participate in the EuroVoice TV music contest to be
held on September 23 and 24, in the famous Olympic stadium.

Bruno Duthoit, Orange CEO, said: « Being a very active player in the
economic and social life of Armenia, we cannot not to have our
participation in the cultural life of the country as well. As a
European operator,we are happy to support talented musicians of
Armenia to take part in European and especially youth projects, which
will allow not only to let discover their talents, but also to
represent Armenia. These guys are very well known in Armenia and we
will help them to be known in Europe as well. We wish them all
success, they really have big chances to win».

Bambir has been selected to represent Armenia by the results of the
internet voting, having collected the largest number of votes. On
EuroVoice Bambir will represent Armenia with the song «That’s fine
with us», which has been publicly presented for the first time today
at the press conference held at the Orange Flagship store. According
to the results of the general voting Bambir has been ranking second
since May and has the largest number of listeners: 26 015.

From: A. Papazian

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia states that Yet
another disinformation of Azeri authorities aims to destabilize the
condition on the contact line

Noyan Tapan
18.09.2010 | 20:30

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia states that the
information publicized by a number of Azeri news agencies, and spread
through Youtube on the 17th of September in the `interview’ with
M.Saribekyan, alleged member of Armenian `diversion’ group who was
captured in Azerbaijan, does not correspond to reality.

M.Saribekyan completed his compulsory army service in May, 2010 and
does not have any links with the special services. Presenting the lost
shepherd, who was looking for his missing cattle, as a member of
`diversion’ group is another plain step by Azerbaijani propaganda
machine. Expert assessment of the video allows to conclude that the
video was filmed under physical and psychological pressure and with
the use of special methods.

Yet another disinformation of Azeri authorities aims to destabilize
the condition on the contact line and mislead international community
and its own public, while covering up repetitive military crimes,
including the failed attempts of diversion, committed by Azerbaijan.
By openly exploiting the information for the propaganda purposes,
Azerbaijan once again blatantly violates the well known norms of
International Law. In particular, article 6 of `European Convention on
Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms’, article 14 of `International
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights’, article 11 of `The Universal
Declaration of Human Rights’ and many more.

We draw the attention of international organizations, in particular
the Organisation of Security and Cooperation in Europe and
International Committee of the Red Cross to such actions of
Azerbaijani authorities.

The spread of such a videomaterial in parallel with the appeal
presented to ICRC by the parents of M.Saribekyan is an evidence of
ignorant attitude of the Azeri side towards international humanitarian
norms and casts doubt on the effectiveness of the implementation of
these norms by respective international organizations.

Armenian Ministry of Defence expects appropriate actions by respective
structures to prevent Azeri side from taking such steps.

ARM MoD, Department of Information and Public Affair.

From: A. Papazian

`VivaCell-MTS – 2010′ 1st Mini Soccer Championship among the Armenian
media kicks off

Noyan Tapan
18.09.2010 | 20:30

Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of `Mobile TeleSystems’ OJSC,
annouces the kick-off of `VivaCell-MTS – 2010′ 1st Mini Soccer
Championship between the representatives of the Armenian media, at the
Culture and Sports Hall of the Union of the Deaf and Mute People of
Armenia.

The championship was organized by the Association of the Foreign
Correspondents. VivaCell-MTS undertook the sponsorship of the
competition.

The championship is aimed at agitating for the healthy lifestyle and
increase in the number of population actively interested in football.

Chairman of the Association of Foreign Correspondents Tigran
Hovhannisyan, as well the representatives of the Ministry of Youth
Affairs, greeted the participants of the competition during the
opening.

There are 8 teams participating in the championship – those of the
`Yerkir Media’ TV, `Yerevan’ TV, `Mediamax’ news agency, `Association
of Foreign Correspondents’ NGO, `Yerevan’ magazine, `Chorrord
ishkhanutyun’ newspaper, as well as Radio `Van’.

The teams are grouped in two based on the results of draw: the matches
of the first phase will take place on circular basis. The two teams
with the best scores from each group will play in the semi-final, and
the winners of the semi-finals will play in the final. The teams will
also compete for the third place.

The closing ceremony of the championship is planned for September 25.
The winner will be awarded with the `VivaCell-MTS-2010′ cup and
diploma. Cups will be handed to the teams that come second and third
as well. The Association of Foreign Correspondents will also award
football players in 10 nominations – best goalkeeper, best full-back,
best forward, author of the most beautiful goal, the most respectful
player of the competition, the captain of the best team, the best
reporter covering competition, and the best fan, – will also get
prizes.

The Association of Foreign Correspondents has significant experience
in organizing competitions among non-professionals. Beginning 2000,
the association has organized various events in Armenia: among foreign
missions (Dialogue of Civilizations Cup), among the enterprises of
Armenia (Made in Armenia Cup), among banks, accredited in Armenia,
students of universities (Lev Yashin Cup); has held charity games,
with the funds raised from them being forwarded to the orphanages of
the republic. In 2002 and 2009 the Association organized competitions
of journalists of the CIS and the Baltic states.

From: A. Papazian