Author: Antranik Varosian

Sports: Revealed: Clubs that Mkhitaryan might join if he leaves Arsenal in the summer

Antranik Varosian
Arsenal True Fans, UK


Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been impressive in the last few weeks but there’s still reports which claim that he could leave Arsenal at the end of this season.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan joined Arsenal in a swap deal with Manchester United which saw Alexis Sanchez go to Old Trafford and he hasn’t been on form consecutively in the time that he has spent at the Emirates Stadium. Mkhitaryan is currently linked with a move away from Arsenal unless he keeps up with his current form until the end of the season.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is reportedly on wages of over £200k a week and the Mirror has released a report about the clubs that the Armenian international could join if he calls it quits at his time in North London at the end of this season. The report claims that Henrikh Mkhitaryan could join a Chinese, Japanese or a Turkish club if he leaves Arsenal in the summer transfer window because they have clubs that can match his wage demands despite his age.

Arsenal is expected to have a very big summer transfer window because there will be a lot of departures since contracts of some players are expiring and the club is trying to reduce on its current wage bill which is currently high.

The report also claims that Henrikh Mkhitaryan could also make his way back to his old club Borussia Dortmund or join Everton but this seems far-fetched since the Toffees might not be able to afford him and his wages. It will be interesting to see if Henrikh Mkhitaryan survives the 2019 summer transfer window but those are his possible destinations if he leaves Arsenal after being there for one year and a half.

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Azerbaijani press: Expert: Russia won’t give in to Armenia in issue of reducing gas tariffs

Antranik Varosian
18:17 (UTC+04:00)

Baku, Azerbaijan, March 19

By Matanat Nasibova – Trend:

The issue related to tariffs for Russian gas remains one of the most frequently discussed ones in the media in Armenia, Trend reports via Sputnik Armenia news agency.

The authorities of Armenia and the company Gazprom Armenia for two months given for making a decision didn’t agree on the issue of gas prices, according to the report.

“On Dec. 31, 2018, the company Gazprom Armenia issued a statement announcing an increase in gas prices at the border,” the report said. “It was noted that the company will continue working with the relevant agencies of the Armenian government on the structure of domestic gas tariffs.”

On Feb. 6 this year, answering the question of Sputnik Armenia, Deputy Director General of Gazprom Armenia Vakhtang Mirumyan stated that the preliminary terms of the discussions were determined – about two months from the moment of the company’s statement.

However, no results have been achieved on any agreements so far.

Sputnik Armenia also quotes Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan as saying that the government of Armenia won’t subsidize the price of natural gas for domestic consumers, and no shares or enterprises will be transferred in exchange.

Thus, following the Armenian-Russian negotiations, it was decided that gas prices will be at $165 per 1,000 cubic meters, instead of the previous $150.

In turn, well-known Russian expert, head of the Laboratory of Political and Social Technologies Aleksey Nezhivoy, commenting on possible solutions to this problem, told Trend that in the current situation Russia won’t give in to Armenia in this issue.

He said that Russia after the well-known events in Armenia will “exert pressure” over the new government in Armenia by its very non-flexible trading instruments.

“The outcome of such a policy can be deplorable for Armenia, which can very soon be left without support,” the Russian political analyst noted.


Commemoration of St. Cyril the Patriarch of Jerusalem, St. Cyril the Bishop of Jerusalem and his mother Anna

Antranik Varosian
Panorama, Armenia

Armenian Apostolic Church commemorates today St. Cyril the Patriarch of Jerusalem, St. Cyril the Bishop of Jerusalem and his mother Anna St. Cyril of Jerusalem is one of the prominent Patriarchs of Jerusalem. He has been repeatedly persecuted by the supporters of the Arian heresy, he has been exiled, and however, eventually again has become the Patriarch of Jerusalem.

The Armenian Apostolic Church commemorates the memory of the Patriarch Cyril twice during the year.

St. Cyril the Bishop is the contemporary of St. Cyril the Patriarch. His secular name is Huda. According to the hagiographical sources, well knowing the locality, Bishop Cyril helps the queen Heghine (Helen) to find the Holy cross of Christ, Witnessing the wonder-working power of the Holy Cross Bishop Cyril is baptized together with his mother, Anna, and after the baptism is renamed “Cyril”. Later he is ordained a bishop and during the period of exile of the Patriarch Cyril he takes his place for a time. Being subjected to severe torments, Bishop Cyril and his mother have been killed during the persecutions realized by the King Julianos the Betrayer.


  

Artsakh’s FM presents situation on contact line to OSCE Chairperson-in-Office

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Artsakh’s FM presents situation on contact line to OSCE Chairperson-in-Office

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YEREVAN, MARCH 13, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Artsakh Masis Mayilyan discussed the situation on Artsakh-Azerbaijan contact line with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Miroslav Lajčák, ARMENPRESS reports Mayilyan said after the meeting with Miroslav Lajčák.

“We underlined that following the Dushanbe meeting of the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia, there are no casualties in the front line. But we have to also implement the agreements of Vienna and St. Petersburg. The implementation of those agreements will ensure larger security in the region”, Mayilyan said.

Artsakh’s FM noted that they did not discuss the recent statement of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs over Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement.

“We did not discuss the statement as a whole, but since there are different messages and elements there, we referred to them. We gave no assessment to the statement”, the Minister said.

Minister Mayilyan noted that the conflict with Azerbaijan is not a territorial dispute, like Azerbaijan tries to present it.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan




Armenian FM, NATO official exchange views on regional and international issues

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Armenian FM, NATO official exchange views on regional and international issues

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18:56,

YEREVAN, MARCH 11, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan received on March 11 James Appathurai, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Minister Mnatsakanyan saluted the visit of the NATO official in the sidelines of the “NATO week” in Armenia, ARMEN PRESS was informed from the press service of the MFA Armenia. The interlocutors reaffirmed commitment for cooperation in the sidelines of the Armenia-NATO Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP).

During the meeting the sides touched upon the continuation of political dialogue within the framework of IPAP between Armenia and NATO, reforms in defense and security spheres, cooperation in emergency situations, science and a number of other areas of bilateral interest.

The interlocutors praised the approval of the National Action Plan 2019-2021 for the implementation of the provisions of the UN Security Council resolution 1325 “Women, Peace and Security” by the Government of Armenia.

The NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative welcomed Armenia’s active participation and contribution to the establishment of international peace, noting that such actions contribute to the enhancement of Armenia’s reputation as an important participant of international security.

The Armenian Foreign Minister and NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues.

At the request of James Appathurai Minister Mnatsakanyan presented the foreign policy priorities of Armenia, the approaches and principled position of the Armenian side in the peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan




New exhibition will recognize Armenian Genocide Day

Antranik Varosian
PanArmenian, Armenia
March 2 2019
March 2, 2019 – 13:37 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – The Armenian Museum presents a new exhibition in the Adele & Haig Der Manuelian galleries that explores the intertwined lives of diplomat Diana Agabeg Apcar (1859–1937) and artist Berjouhi Kailian (1914–2014).

In 1919, history connected these two women in Yokohama, Japan. As refugees from the Armenian Genocide, Berj and her mother found themselves in the shadow of Diana’s sturdy branches as she helped them find their way to a new home in the United States. Berj’s creative life flourished for 95 more years because of Diana’s compassion.

The exhibition will open on April 24, 2019 in recognition of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.

The Armenian Museum said in a statement that it wishes to engage in meaningful dialogue around this solemn subject that permeates Armenian experience around the world.

A candlelight viewing of the galleries will be followed by a discussion of the traumatic effects of the Genocide to remember the victims, survivors, and individuals who chose to intervene.

A march dedicated to the memory of the March 1st victims was held under the leadership of the Prime Minister

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In connection with the events of March 1, 2008, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a march was held today in the capital city of Yerevan.


The procession, in which the Prime Minister’s wife Anna Hakobyan and her daughters also participated, started from Yerevan’s Freedom Square, passed along Mashtots Avenue, Grigor Lusavorich Street and ended at the statue of Myasnikyan.


Prime Minister Pashinyan laid flowers and paid tribute to the memory of all the victims.


Earlier, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in his address on March 1 referred to the significance of the march, stating: “With this march, we will pay our respects to the victims of March 1, all political murders, and we will say our decisive no to violence, injustice, illegality, corruption, election fraud, and violation of rights.”

Armenian deputy PM receives U.S. Chargé d’Affaires

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Armenian deputy PM receives U.S. Chargé d’Affaires

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10:21,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 27, ARMENPRESS. Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan on February 26 received Rafik Mansour, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. of the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia, the deputy PM’s Office told Armenpress.

Mher Grigoryan introduced the guest on the government’s priorities and upcoming actions aimed at the country’s economic development.

Rafik Mansour thanked for the reception and congratulated the deputy PM on re-appointment.

At the meeting the officials discussed a number of issues relating to the Armenian-American relations, as well as exchanged views on the further development of the bilateral partnership.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




Chess: Hayk Martirosyan chases the leader at Aeroflot Open 2019

Antranik Varosian
Panorama, Armenia
Feb 25 2019
20:21 25/02/2019

Armenian chess player Hayk Martirosyan has scored 4.5 points out of 6 after six rounds played at Aeroflot Open A tournament. The Armenian shares the second position with a group of players one point behind the leader.

Krishnan Sasikiran of India tops the table with 5.5 points. Among other Armenian players Tigran Petrosyan has scored 4 points, Manuel Petrosyan and Shant Sargsyan – 3.5 point each, while Aram Hakobyan – 4 points.

The Aeroflot Open in Moscow is one of the strongest open tournaments of the world. In the A-Group 101 players take part, and almost all of them are International Masters or Grandmasters. 76 participants have a rating of 2500+.

Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals – 21-02-19

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Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals – 21-02-19

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17:22,

YEREVAN, 21 FEBUARY, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 21 february, USD exchange rate up by 0.48 drams to 488.07 drams. EUR exchange rate down by 0.48 drams to 552.74 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate up by 0.04 drams to 7.45 drams. GBP exchange rate up by 1.85 drams to 637.57 drams.

The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.

Gold price вup by 171.23 drams to 21085.87 drams. Silver price вup by 4.25 drams to 251.62 drams. Platinum price вup by 185.13 drams to 12898.67 drams.