Author: Antonian Lara

Armenian Americans Call for Cancellation of Disney Atatürk Series

Antonian Lara
July 2 2023
ByAlexander Gale
July 2, 2023

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has called on Disney to cancel its upcoming series about the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father of the modern Turkish state.

The ANCA accused Dinsey of glorifying a “dictator and genocide killer”. Meanwhile, Turkish media called the response “reactionary”.

The series is scheduled for release on October 29 this year, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey. Disney has made no indication that it will consider canceling the series.

“Calling on@DisneyPlus to cancel its series glorifying Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – a Turkish dictator and genocide killer with the blood of millions of #Greek #Armenian #Assyrian #Chaldean #Syriac #Aramean #Maronite and other #Christian martyrs on his hands,” posted the ANCA on Twitter this Thursday.

According to its official website, the ANCA “is the largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots political organization.” The organization, which is headquartered in Washington D.C., “actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad range of issues.”

The ANCA further claimed that “Half of Turkish Twitter is desperately denying Atatürk was a genocidal killer. The other half is joyfully celebrating that Atatürk was a genocidal killer.”

One Turkish media platform, Turkish Series TV, called the reaction of the Armenian diaspora to the upcoming series “reactionary”.

The controversy surrounding the Dinsey Atatürk series highlights the intensity of longstanding grievances, which have never been fully addressed since the Armenian genocide, as well as the Pontian Greek, and Assyrian genocides.

The Armenian genocide was the systematic massacre and forced deportation of Armenians committed by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923, during and after the First World War.

As of 2023, the governments and parliaments of 34 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, and the United States, have formally recognized the Armenian genocide.

Turkey, and its close ally Azerbaijan, as well as Pakistan, deny that the genocide took place. According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Infusing history with myth, Armenian Americans vilify the Republic of Türkiye, Turkish Americans, and ethnic Turks worldwide.”

“Armenians bent on this prosecution choose their evidence carefully, omitting all evidence that tends to exonerate those whom they presume guilty, ignoring important events and verifiable accounts, and sometimes relying on dubious or prejudiced sources and even falsified documents,” the ministry continues.

Beyond a merely historical dispute, the Armenian genocide and the contention surrounding it remains an important factor in diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey, as well as a point of potential friction between the Armenian and Turkish diasporas in various other countries.

https://greekreporter.com/2023/07/02/armenian-americans-call-for-cancellation-of-disney-ataturk-series/


Nagorno Karabakh reports ‘relative stable’ situation after deadly Azeri bombardment overnight

Antonian Lara

 07:43,

STEPANAKERT, JUNE 28, ARMENPRESS. Nagorno Karabakh authorities said Wednesday morning that the situation at the line of contact with Azerbaijan was “relatively stable” as of 07:00, hours after an Azeri attack left four Nagorno Karabakh servicemen dead.

Azerbaijani forces launched an artillery and drone attack at military positions of the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army at 01:30, June 28.

The Ministry of Defense of Nagorno Karabakh said it will publish the names of the fallen troops in an additional statement later.

Speaker of Parliament lauds special partnership with Iran

Antonian Lara

 14:31,

YEREVAN, JUNE 26, ARMENPRESS. On June 26, Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan received the outgoing Ambassador of Iran Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri.

Alen Simonyan thanked the Ambassador for the efforts made in strengthening the Armenian-Iranian relations and raising the efficiency of cooperation during his tenure and wished him successes in his further working activities, the parliament’s press service reported.

Speaker Simonyan noted that Iran has been and remains a special partner for Armenia, which promotes the establishment of peace in the region and strengthening stability with its balanced policy.

In response, the Ambassador noted that Iran especially values the importance of relations with Armenia, which are conditioned by historical-cultural connections, mutual economic interests, as well as common approaches towards a number of regional problems.

At the meeting, the friendly close ties established between the two parliaments and the initiatives directed to the deepening of collaboration between the parliaments were highly appreciated. The Ambassador highlighted the uninterrupted work of the inter-parliamentary committees and the effective cooperation of friendship groups.

“One year ago the delegation led by me paid an official, productive visit to Tehran. We are waiting for the return visit of my distinguished colleague Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf to Armenia,” Simonyan said.

At the end of the meeting, Alen Simonyan once again underlined the Ambassador’s considerable contribution to the framework of the rich agenda formed between Armenia and Iran.

European Parliament delegation joins EU mission in Armenia for ‘planned patrol to Lachin corridor’

Antonian Lara

 12:50, 21 June 2023

YEREVAN, JUNE 21, ARMENPRESS. The European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defense (SEDE) delegation led by Chair Nathalie Loiseau have joined the EU Mission in Armenia for a planned patrol to Lachin Corridor, the EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA) tweeted.

“Head of EU Mission in Armenia Markus Ritter and Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia Ambassador Andrea Wiktorin welcome European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defense Chair Nathalie Loiseau and the SEDE delegation at the Sisian airfield to join EUMA for a planned patrol to Lachin corridor,” EUMA tweeted.

The Members of the European Parliament are visiting Armenia from 19 to 22 June to assess the security situation, the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the operation of the civilian EU mission – EUMA.

The Lachin Corridor has been blocked by Azerbaijan since 12 December 2022. 

The United Nations’ highest court – the International Court of Justice (ICJ) – ordered Azerbaijan on February 22 to “take all steps at its disposal” to ensure unimpeded movement of persons, vehicles and cargo along the Lachin Corridor in both directions. Azerbaijan has so far ignored the order. Furthermore, Azerbaijan then illegally installed a checkpoint on Lachin Corridor in violation of the terms of the 2020 ceasefire statement.

Malayali youth stabbed to death in Armenia; One is under treatment in critical condition

Antonian Lara

India –
Yerevan: A Malayali youth was stabbed to death in Armenia. Paraparampil Suraj (27), a native of Thrissur’s Koratti, died. Kannukkadan Lijo Paul, a resident of Chalakudy Thurutti Param, who was seriously injured in the attack, is undergoing treatment in a hospital in critical condition.

Suraj went to Armenia for driving job four months ago. Last day, Suraj and Lijo had met a visa agent from Thiruvananthapuram regarding the transfer of visa from Armenia to Europe. There was a dispute about this last night. Meanwhile, the assistants of the visa agent beat Suraj and Lijoy. Suraj was stabbed during this.

Suraj was seriously injured and lost his life. He was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries. Lijo is undergoing treatment. Another native of Korati who was with them is in police custody.

Suraj’s father PR Ayyappan alleged that there was an accident in his death. A complaint was filed with the government demanding an inquiry into the death of his son. The process of getting Sooraj’s dead body is going on through Norka and Embassy.

https://morningexpress.in/malayali-youth-stabbed-to-death-in-armenia-one-is-under-treatment-in-critical-condition/
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Azerbaijani forces target civilian, military facilities in Armenia, steelworks involving foreign investments under fire

Antonian Lara

 10:07,

YEREVAN, JUNE 14, ARMENPRESS. Azerbaijani forces opened fire at military and civilian facilities in Yeraskh on June 13, and a steel mill which is under development with foreign investments was also targeted, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

“On June 13, the armed forces of Azerbaijan, once again resorting to the use of force, opened fire on the positions of the armed forces of the Republic of Armenia and civilian objects located near the Yeraskh settlement of the Republic of Armenia. It is noteworthy that the Azerbaijani side opened fire in the direction of a metallurgical factory which will be built in Yeraskh with the involvement of foreign investments. This was preceded by Azerbaijan’s false accusations against the Armenian side regarding the construction of the mentioned factory. The Republic of Armenia has previously stated that the construction of the plant fully complies with its international obligations, and that Azerbaijan’s false concerns are simply aimed at hindering Armenia’s economic development and foreign investments. Now, by firing at the plant under construction, Azerbaijan demonstrates overt disregard towards Armenia’s internationally recognized borders, human rights and international law. Moreover, Azerbaijan consistently proves that in the negotiation processes with the Republic of Armenia in all directions it is guided only by the principle of imposing the desired solutions on the Republic of Armenia with the illegal use of force, perceiving the weak response and permissiveness of the international community as a favorable or encouraging environment. We call on the international community to take concrete steps to curb Azerbaijan’s expansionist ambitions and its unacceptable policy of achieving its groundless, illogical and arbitrary demands through the use of force and the threat of force,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia said in the statement.

Armenian Sheep Shearers Compete At Festival

Antonian Lara
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  • FROM AFP NEWS
By Karen MINASYAN
Farmers from across Armenia gather for a sheep shearing festival in the southern Armenian Syunik region. Koryun Baghdasaryan, one of the competitors, says that while competition shearing is supposed to be fast, “the main thing is to shear accurately, avoid damaging the sheep’s skin and keep the wool clean”.

In Meeting with Putin, Pashinyan Discusses Grave Humanitarian Crisis in Artsakh

Antonian Lara
by Asbarez Staff

 

 June 9, 2023

 

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on June 9


“Armenia’s Sovereignty is Not Being Questioned,” Moscow Says

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Friday in Sochi, where he emphasized the worsening humanitarian crisis in Artsakh.

The two leaders were meeting on the margins of sessions of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and the Council of Heads of Government of the CIS countries being held in the Russian port city.

“Unfortunately the humanitarian situation there [Nagorno-Karabakh] remains tense. There has been no gas and electricity in Nagorno-Karabakh for several months, the situation in the Lachin Corridor continues to be quite tense,” Pashinyan told Putin, emphasizing that Artsakh is under the “zone of responsibility” of the Russian peacekeeping forces.

He went on to underscore the worsening humanitarian situation in Artsakh, adding that a limited amount of food is being transported there by the Russian peacekeeping contingent.

Meanwhile, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk reassured Armenia that its sovereignty was not being questioned.

The Russian leader made the comments while summing up the result of meetings with his Armenian and Azerbaijani counterparts over the opening of transport links between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Saying that the meeting lasted nine hours, Overchuk said that a draft proposal was in the final stages of completion.

“There are a couple of contradictions which require additional discussions, specifically around issues related to where the railway will pass,” Overchuk said, adding that the railway will operate like any other ordinary rail line.

He also suggested that an agreement was reached on the customs control mechanisms, with border agents carrying out passport and customs checks.

According to Sputnik Armenia, the Russian leader was asked whether the Russian Security Service would be manning the borders, with Overchuk saying that “this would depend on Armenia.”

Gyumri to host opening ceremony of 8th Summer Pan-Armenian Games

Antonian Lara

 10:12, 9 June 2023

GYUMRI, JUNE 9, ARMENPRESS. The opening ceremony of the 8th Summer Pan-Armenian Games will be held in Gyumri.

The second-largest city of Armenia is getting ready to host the anticipated event.

Local authorities are reconstructing the road of the Shirak arena’s western section.

The Shirak Governor’s Office told ARMENPRESS that all necessary infrastructures are being renovated in order to organize the opening ceremony on a proper level.

The renovation of the road of the Shirak arena’s western section will cost 66,4 million drams.

The Governor of Shirak Province is personally supervising the work.

Armenuhi Mkhoyan




Flyone Armenia launches Yerevan-Tehran flights

Antonian Lara

 11:15, 6 June 2023

YEREVAN, JUNE 6, ARMENPRESS. Flyone Armenia national airline launched Yerevan-Tehran roundtrip flights on June 6.

The airline will fly from Yerevan’s Zvartnots airport to Tehran’s Imam Khomeini airport four times per week, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, offering affordable prices and convenient schedules for everyone.

Flyone Armenia Chairman of the Board Aram Ananyan personally visited Zvartnots airport Tuesday morning for the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the first flight to Tehran.

“The launch of Flyone Armenia’s direct flights from Yerevan to Tehran was a highly anticipated event and we are convinced that this new destination will be as highly demanded as the rest of our nearly two dozen travel destinations. The new flights will create a convenient transport alternative between Yerevan and Tehran, enabling to promote the strong cultural, economic and tourism ties,” Ananyan said at the ceremony.