ARMENIAN FREESTYLE WRESTLING TEAM LEAVES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
PanARMENIAN.Net
24.09.2009 13:52 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenian freestyle wrestling team leave the World
Championship in Denmark with no result. All 7 sportsmen dropped the
competition, failing to break through to the semifinal.
Armenian wrestlers garnered 8 points and shared 15-16th positions
with Kazakhstan’s team.
7 Armenian Greco-Roman wrestlers will take start on September 25.
ARMENIAN GOVERNMENT APPROVES ECONOMIC BENEFITS
Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am
Sept 23 2009
Armenia
At its sitting today, RA Government approved the order of applying
tax, customs and other benefits under a framework agreement between
Armenia and the Committee of European Communities.
The RA Government’s press service informed NEWS.am that the forms will
be printed and registered during the following month. The benefits
include exemption from VAT, exemption of imported products from customs
duties, exemption of nonresident organizations from profit taxes, etc..
The Government also approved the results of contests held on the
WB-allocated funds under an irrigation system renovation program.
We would remind you that the Armenian Government and the World Bank
signed a credit agreement in Yerevan on July 31. Under the program,
irrigation canals in Talin and Armavir are to be renovated.
MOSKOVSKY KOMSOMOLETS APOLOGIZES TO ARMENIAN PRESIDENT FOR ERROR
Interfax
Sept 23 2009
Russia
The newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets has acknowledged it made an error
in the story, titled "Yerevan, Kinship Remembered"", published on
September 21 on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of Armenia’s
independence and passed off as an exclusive interview allegedly
granted by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.
"In fact, Sargsyan did not give an interview to Moskovsky
Komsomolets. An unprepared article was published through the fault of
the editor on duty. The article carried wrongly interpreted excerpts
from the Armenian president’s statements, with hypothetical questions
he was never asked," Moskovsky Komsomolets’ Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Vadim Poegli told Interfax.
"The newspaper editors have offered their apology and those responsible
were disciplined. The newspaper staff again congratulates the president
and the Armenian people on independence. We hope our regrettable
mistake will not spoil anyone’s holiday," Poegli said.
GAFESCHYAN ART CENTRE TO OPEN IN NOVEMBER
/PanARMENIAN.Net/
23.09.2009 16:47 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Gafeschyan Art Centre which is situated in is
Yerevan cascade will open in November after construction work.
An exhibition displaying Director Gerard Gafeschyan’s personal
collection will mark the opening.
Exhibitions will be accompanied by several public programs, including
educational projects. Cascade will again host traditional concerts.
"Original samples of modern sculpture are represented in Tamanyan
Square. I am sure it will become a site of attraction for thousands
of visitors. There are very few such squares in the world," said
Gafeschyan Centre’s Executive Director Michel de Marche.
EDUARD SHARMAZANOV: RPA HAS A CLEAR POSITION
Aysor
Sept 22 2009
Armenia
"Armenia’s President, and National Assembly Speaker and all the
Republicans hold a unified opinion on document: it comes from
Armenian-Turkish relations’ establishment without preconditions," said
at today’s conference Republican Party’s Secretary Eduard Sharmazanov.
He noted that the Party has a definite opinion and position on
Armenian-Turkish protocols and they reflect national interests.
MP believes if in Turkey think on the same way then the success may
be expected, if no then it will take place an international pressure
on Turkey.
According to Mr. Sharmazov Parliamentary hearings on protocols will
allow the country’s political parties to express their opinion. Besides
during the discussions RPA can more convincingly present their
positions, and, possibly, many opponents will change their minds.
Asked whether RPA can change its position Sharmazanov said "My
personal position – no, RPA has a definite position that indicated
in the program of Armenia’s national security."
"All Armenian political forces will act in accordance of national
interests. On behalf of my opposition colleagues can say: our views
may differ, nonetheless, everything around this issue must be done
for Armenia’s victory."
MP also didn’t rule out that Turkeys’ Parliament may not ratify
protocols or may stretch its ratification given dissatisfaction in
the country.
"If so, the Turkish side may face serious pressure because the
protocols are already initialed and Turkey has definitely consolidated
the moving forward without preconditions whether it is Genocide or
the issue of Karabakh," said Eduard Sharmazanov.
PRESIDENT SARGSYAN MEETS WITH MEDIA LEADERS
Aysor
Sept 22 2009
Armenia
Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan in connection with ongoing public
debates met with Armenian media leaders to share views on current
phase of Armenian-Turkish relations.
President Sargsyan announced his expecting of open and frank
conversation and said he attaches great importance to their opinion
so far as their active civil position and opinion making.
Mr. Sargsyan underlined the importance of participation of general
public of both countries and noted there can not be made a decision
without it.
President Sargsyan also marked the importance of full coverage in
media outlets of various views and the process itself.
During two-hour-long meeting media leaders presented their views on
negotiation and initialed Armenian-Turkish protocols, shared their
opinions on concerns in society and the possible risks.
President Sargsyan noted that Armenia had entered a very complex but
at the same time a necessary process.
The country’s President considers the initialed Armenian-Turkish
protocols as primary steps towards normalization of relations. Their
basic aim is to create a platform for dialogue with Turkey and
discussions of various issues from political, cultural and historical
positions.
ARF AND HERITAGE
os15271.html
14:04:43 – 22/09/2009
On September 22, reporters asked the ARF Bureau member Vahan
Hovhannisyan whether an ARF and Heritage union is possible. Vahan
Hovhannisyan noted that such a thing is not possible because in
accordance with the ARF rules, only private persons may become members
of the Dashnaktsutyun but not a group.
But the fact that there will be cooperation and joint actions with
the Heritage is sure, says Vahan Hovhannisyan. By the way, he noted
also that soon they are going to release a list of organizations
and figures who are against the content of the Armenian and Turkish
protocols and fully or partially agree with the demands of the ARF.
Vahan Hovhannisyan also dwelt on the hearings scheduled for September
23 at the National Assembly which the ARF headed NA commission on
foreign relations convened. Vahan Hovhannisyan noted that this meeting
may have a practice result only in case the slavery thinking and
indifference of parliamentarians is overcome. But Vahan Hovhannisyan
noted it is question whether the parliamentarians will participate
in these hearings or not.
ARMENIA NOT TO ALLOW ANY COUNTRY THROWING AROUND ULTIMATUMS
/PanARMENIAN.Net/
22.09.2009 15:04 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ We do not need to open the Armenian-Turkish border
and establish diplomatic relations at any cost, Eduard Sharmazanov,
spokesman for the Republican Party of Armenia told a press conference
in Yerevan.
According to him, the Armenian side need all this without any
preconditions. "The Turkish side must understand that normalization
of relations between countries is necessary not only to Armenia,
but rest countries of the region," Edward Sharmazanov said.
He also added that the sides have completely different perception of
advancement in normalization of relations. "If the Turkish side, by
saying progress understands unilateral concessions from the Armenian
side, then let them forget about it. Armenia will never make unilateral
concessions, " Mr. Sharmazanov said, adding that all preconditions
are unacceptable for Armenia.
"The Republic of Armenia will never allow any country, including
Turkey to throwing around ultimatums," Mr.Sharmazanov stressed.
"The Armenian could also put its preconditions and say that it will
normalize relations only after Turkey recognizes the Armenian Genocide,
but to ensure security in the region and in the sake of democracy
the Armenian side rejected any preconditions. In this regard the
party’s position is clear: Nagorno-Karabakh can not be independent
within Azerbaijan, Armenia should have a common land border with
Stepanakert, safety should be guaranteed for the people and for the
State of Nagorno Karabakh, " Edward Sharmazanov said.
TURKISH PREMIER ARRIVES IN UNITED STATES
/PanARMENIAN.Net/
22.09.2009 16:19 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoganM will
participate in the 64th Session of the United Nations (UN) General
Assembly in New York, and G-20 summit in Pittsburg.
In New York, Erdogan held his first meeting with representatives
of Jewish organizations in the United States, including the
Anti-Defamation League.
According to sources, the meeting was fruitful and Jewish community
asked questions to Erdogan regarding several topics.
Erdogan said the OSCE Minsk Group, co-chaired by the United States,
had a significant contribution to improvement of relations with
Armenia, and the group should work more to further improve relations,
Anatolian Agency reported.
RA PRESIDENT HONORS PUBLIC FIGURES WITH STATE AWARDS
/PanARMENIAN.Net/
21.09.2009 19:40 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan honored public
figures with state awards on occasion of the 18th anniversary of
RA independence.
Prominent Bulgarian journalist, film director and script writer
Tsvetlana Paskaleva was among those awarded.
In his congratulating speech, President Sargsyan said in part,
"If every Armenian citizen shows his or her worth as you do, our
country will flourish."