Armenia wins second bronze at 2019 Military World Games
16:08, 25 October, 2019
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 25, ARMENPRESS. Armenia Gymnastics Team’s Arthur Avetisyan has won bronze at the 7th Military World Games organized by the International Military Sports Council (CISM) in China.
Avetisyan scored 14,533 points in the rings event of artistic gymnastics and won bronze.
This is the second bronze of Armenia at the 2019 Military World Games, first being won by freestyle wrestler Mher Markosyan.
Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan
Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian with Clara Bousian Bedrosian and members of her family. Seated from l to r: Clara Bousian Bedrosian, Barlow Der Mugrdechian
FRESNO—The Armenian Studies Program of California State University, Fresno is pleased to announce that a $50,000 endowment has been established through a generous donation from Clara Bousian Bedrosian of Fowler, California. The Clara Bousian Bedrosian Endowed Fund will benefit the Armenian Studies Program in two ways: by supporting qualified students studying in the Armenian Studies Program with scholarships, and by supporting the Armenian Studies Program Lecture Series. ASP Coordinator Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian thanked Bousian Bedrosian at an intimate gathering held at her home in Fowler.
“This endowment will benefit generations of Fresno State students and enhances the Armenian Studies Program,” said Der Mugrdechian. “Mrs. Bedrosian’s gift is important in highlighting the partnership between the Program and the community.”
Clara Bousian Bedrosian is a 1958 graduate of Fresno State.
Armenia ready to continue providing humanitarian assistance to Syria
19:33,
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 16, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations Mher Margaryan had a meeting on October 16 with United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock.
Margaryan expressed deep concern over the humanitarian consequences, including human losses and displacement of civilian population of Turkey’s military offensive in north-eastern Syria.
“Mher Margaryan specially emphasized the threats which emerged for the Syrian-Armenian community and other national and religious minorities as a result of the military operations, particularly the threat of mass atrocity crimes and identity-based crimes. The Armenian ambassador emphasized the importance of carrying out humanitarian actions and providing assistance in the north-eastern regions of Syria, and reiterated Armenia’s readiness to continue providing humanitarian aid to the friendly people of Syria.
The sides discussed the opportunities of cooperation and combining efforts in this direction,” the foreign ministry said in a news release.
Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan
On October 11, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who is in Turkmenistan on a working visit, had a meeting with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted that he is happy to meet the President of Uzbekistan and discuss the prospects of strengthening ties between the two countries and friendly peoples. According to the Prime Minister of Armenia, the fact that this is the first meeting of the leaders of Armenia and Uzbekistan in such a format since the day of our country’s independence, testifies to the bilateral political will and willingness to give completely new momentum to Armenian-Uzbek relations. Prime Minister Pashinyan expressed the readiness of the Armenian side to contribute to the formation of a new agenda of bilateral relations and its quick and effective implementation.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, welcoming Nikol Pashinyan, emphasized that Uzbekistan also attaches importance to the development of relations with our country, and the occasion of such a meeting should be used in order to continue the high-level political dialogue, fully realize the existing potential in bilateral relations, and give new breath and quality to cooperation. In this context, the President of Uzbekistan proposed to discuss the possibility of forming an intergovernmental commission.
Agreeing with Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s proposal, Nikol Pashinyan expressed confidence that the commission will be formed in the near future and, as a result of quick and effective activity, will develop an appropriate legal contract framework. The Prime Minister of Armenia expressed his satisfaction for the caring attitude of the Uzbek government towards the Armenian community in Uzbekistan, the respect and friendly attitude of the Uzbek people towards the local Armenians.
Reaffirming the bilateral willingness to develop the Armenian-Uzbek partnership in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, the interlocutors discussed the possibilities of initiating joint projects in these directions. The development of cooperation in the fields of light industry, banking, information technologies, and agriculture was considered promising in terms of the activation of economic ties.
There was an exchange of views on the developments taking place in both countries. Sharing his positive impressions regarding the ongoing large-scale reforms in Armenia, the President of Uzbekistan made extensive references to the process of changes in agriculture, foreign trade, and other branches of the economy in Uzbekistan. The interlocutors emphasized the need for mutual visits at a high level, expressing readiness to take concrete steps in that direction in the near future.
Armenian families transported from Syria’s Tell Abyad to Aleppo are in safe conditions
16:26,
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 11, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan held a telephone conversation just a while ago with Consul General in Aleppo Armen Sargsyan, the Office of the High Commissioner told Armenpress.
According to the latest reports, at the moment no active military operations are taking place in the city of Qamishli, the shops and markets operate, however, the schools of the city are still closed for security purposes.
“Our compatriots living in Qamishli do not yet see a need to leave their settlements, but if there are people who will decide to come to Armenia, the state is ready to welcome them. The Armenian families who have been transported from Tell Abyad to Aleppo are in safe conditions. They will meet today with the Consul General during which most probably Chief Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan will hold a phone talk with them”, the Office said.
On October 9 Turkish forces launched an offensive in Syria’s north-east.
The Armenian foreign ministry released a statement noting that Armenia condemns the military invasion by Turkey in north-east Syria, which would lead to deterioration of regional security, losses among civilians, mass displacement and eventually to a new humanitarian crisis.
Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan
A team huddles at the end of practice. Go Hrashq!
BY LORI BASHIAN
Homenetmen “Hrashq” officially kicked off the 2019 to 2020 season over the weekend. The first practice of the season took place on Sunday, September 15 at the Pacific Community Center and Park in Glendale.
The practice started off with a coaches meeting in which Head Coach and Athletic Director Dave Beard presented the volunteers with his expectations for the practice session, and the season as a whole. Coach Beard also introduced the idea of implementing a word of the day, an encouraging word to be incorporated throughout the course of each practice. This week’s word was Hrashq.
Each practice day is separated into two sessions. The first session takes place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and focuses on the younger athletes, while the second session, starting at 12 and ending at 1 p.m., focuses on the older athletes. Both sessions follow the same practice schedule, with slight modifications made in the second session in order to further challenge the older athletes.
A group 1 athlete successfully dunks a basketball
This week’s practice was all about reintroducing the different sports to the athletes and getting them excited for the upcoming season. The gym was separated into three different stations, each station representing, basketball, track & field, and soccer. While at the basketball stations, the athletes were tasked with shooting drills, had to run from cone to cone at the track & field station, and had to kick the ball into the goal as many times as they could in ten minutes.
There are currently 45 athletes of all ages and abilities enrolled in the program. Homenetmen “Hrashq’s” mission, from the beginning, has been to provide a space for children with special needs with various diagnoses including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability and others, to participate in athletic competitions within the Armenian community, with the hopes of removing the stigma attached to these diagnoses and encourage acceptance and inclusion.
In order to better achieve their mission, Homenetmen “Hrashq” has developed an inclusion model for this season, in which middle school and high school volunteers will be able to practice alongside their special needs peers.
The Kaham game competitions will also follow the inclusion model by allowing a few of the “Hrashq” athletes to compete with their neurotypical peers from Armenian schools, as well as by holding the “Hrashq” competition event at the same time as the other Armenian schools.
Homenetmen “Hrashq” members and parents working together for a common cause
The Kaham games are only a few weeks away so practices in the future will be focused on preparing the athletes for competition.
Prospective volunteers or athletes may contact the Homenetmen Western Region’s office by calling 323.344.4300 or by emailing Nanor Kabakian.
NEWS RELEASE:
October 7, 2019 The US Department of State announces the 2021 drawing visas. with the program
the start of accepting applications
Yerevan, Armenia – The US State Department is announcing a visa giveaway
or green card draw in 2021. the start of accepting applications for the program. Registration:
the new period will begin in 2019. at noon on October 2, Eastern Daylight Time and
will end in 2019 at noon EST on November 5.
Applicants can apply electronically for lottery visas
on the program's official website at dvlottery.state.gov.
Opportunity to obtain an immigrant visa through the annual lottery program
are received by all who meet clear and simple criteria.
They are selected by computer random selection
participants. The program requirement is that the principal applicant must have completed a senior year
school or equivalent educational institution or have US laws
two years of work experience giving the right to participate in the program according to:
over the past 5 years. Entrants may complete applications in person or otherwise
with the help of a person. Regardless of whether you fill it in person or through another person,
Only one application for registration can be submitted in each person's name
within the specified time limits. For accuracy and completeness of information
participant is responsible.
Registration is free. It is recommended to fill out the application in person without
mediators and consultants who are paid for their services
require If, however, someone helps you fill out the application, you should
is present when filling out the application to ensure accurate information.
Enrollment confirmation slip and unique number confirmation number should be retained.
Beware of deception. խաղարկային վիզաների ծրագրի հետ կապված
շրջանառվում են փոստային ու էլեկտրոնային կեղծ նամակներ: Պետքարտուղարության
վիզաների ծառայության գրասենյակը հայտնում է հանրությանը կեղծ նամակների մասին,
որոնց հեղինակները, ներկայանալով որպես ԱՄՆ կառավարություն, փորձում են վճարումներ
կորզել խաղարկային վիզայի ծրագրի մասնակիցներից: Խորհուրդ ենք տալիս
մասնակիցներին կարդալ Խաղարկային վիզաների ծրագրի հրահանգներն ու ընթացակարգերը,
որպեսզի տեղյակ լինեք գործընթացի քայլերից, իմանաք՝ երբ և ինչ պետք է սպասել և
ումից: ԱՄՆ կառավարությունը խաղարկության մասնակիցներին երբեք էլեկտրոնային
նամակով չի հայտնում շահելու մասին լուրը: Փոխարենը, մասնակիցները կարող են պարզել
իրենց դիմումի կարգավիճակը ծրագրի պաշտոնական կայքում՝օգտագործելով գրանցման
ժամանակ տրված եզակի համարանիշը: Ներգաղթային վիզաների հարցազրույցի մասին
տեղեկությունը ևս կներկայացվի կարգավիճակի ստուգման բաժնում:
Կարևոր է հիշել, որ վիճակախաղում շահելը դեռևս ներգաղթային վիզա ստանալու երաշխիք
չէ: Շահողները պետք է մասնակցեն հարցազրույցին և որակավորված լինեն վիզա ստանալու
համար:
Գրանցման հետ կապված հավելյալ տեղեկություններ, ինչպես նաև հետաքրքրող
հարցերի պատասխանները կարող եք գտնել Խաղարկային վիզաների DV-2021-ի
հրահանգներում, որոնք զետեղված են
էջում:
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NEWS RELEASE
October 7, 2019
U.S. Department of State Announces Opening of the Registration Period
for 2021 Diversity Visa “Green Card” Lottery
Yerevan, Armenia - The U.S. Department of State announces the opening of the
registration period for the 2021 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery, also known as the
“Green Card Lottery.” The new registration period for DV-2021 opened for
electronic entries at noon, Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday, October 2, 2019,
and closes at noon, Eastern Standard Time, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Applicants can access the electronic DV entry form (E-DV) at the official E-DV
website, dvlottery.state.gov, during the registration period. The annual DV program makes immigrant visas available to persons meeting
simple, but strict, eligibility requirements. A computer-generated, random
lottery drawing chooses selectees for visa interviews. The Diversity Visa
Program requires the principal applicant to have a high school education, or
its equivalent, or two years of qualifying work experience within the past five
years as defined under provisions of U.S. law. Entrants may prepare and submit
their own entries or have someone submit the entry for them. Regardless of
whether an entry is submitted by the individual directly or with assistance,
only one entry may be submitted in the name of each individual during the new
registration period. The person entering the DV lottery is responsible for
ensuring that the information provided is correct and complete. There is no
cost or fee to register for the DV Program. You are strongly encouraged to
complete the entry form yourself, without a “Visa Consultant,” “Visa Agent,” or
other facilitator who offers to help for a fee. If somebody else helps you, you
should be present when your entry is prepared so that you can provide the
correct information. You should retain the confirmation page and your unique
confirmation number. Fraud Warning: Diversity Visa Program Scammers Sending Fraudulent Emails and
Letters
The Department of State, Office of Visa Services advises the public of
fraudulent emails and letters from scammers posing as the U.S. government in an
attempt to extract payment from DV applicants. Applicants are encouraged to
review the rules and procedures for the DV program so that you know what to
expect, when to expect it, and from whom. DV applicants will not receive a
notification letter or email informing them that they are a successful DV
entrant. Instead, entrants will use their confirmation number to check their
status online. The Department also will confirm visa interview appointments
through the Entrant Status Check online. It is important to note that winning the lottery is not a guarantee that you
will receive a visa - winners must be interviewed and qualify for a visa. For detailed information about entry requirements, along with frequently asked
questions about the DV lottery, please see the instructions for the DV-2021 DV
lottery
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ArmInfo.The day before in Yerevan, the opening of the 23rd World Congress on Information Technologies (WCIT-2019) was marked by a grand open-air concert.
In the first part of the concert, a unique orchestra performed under the direction of conductor Sergey Smbatyan, uniting over 100 musicians from 15 countries of the world. In addition to Armenia, these were the states in which the Congress was previously held: Canada, the Netherlands, Malaysia, the USA, Greece, Taipei, Spain, Japan, France, Denmark, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, India.
As part of the performance, music created by artificial intelligence (AI) was performed for the first time, and the national anthem of the countries represented by the musicians of the orchestra formed the basis of the written hymn WCIT-2019.
The second part of the concert was assigned to the Grammy Award winner, the world famous Dutch DJ and music producer Armin Van Buuren. During his enchanting performance, he actively communicated with tens of thousands of spectators gathered on Republic Square. In the final part of his show, Armin Van Buuren raised the Armenian flag above his head, which caused great enthusiasm among fans of electronic music. The concert ended with colorful fireworks.
WCIT 2019 will be held in Yerevan on October 6-9, 2019. The congress is held by Armenia with the assistance and under the high patronage of the RA government. The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) was established by the World Alliance for Information Technology and Services (WITSA). Its main organizational body is the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE).
Their first big demonstration took place in December of 2018, during the Arsenal-Qarabag game in Europa League group stage. Sergey Adamyan, wearing a t-shirt with Armenian Karabakh war hero Monte Melkonyan, ran onto the pitch with the flag of Artsakh (the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh that Armenia and Azerbaijan warred over for several years in the 1990s – Sport.mediamax.am).
Mediamax Sport has contacted Adamyan, who drew the attention of the football world to Artsakh again just 2 days ago, during the Dudelange-Qarabag game. Adamyan has told about the idea and his resolve to keep making this kind of demonstration.
I don’t have much experience with drones, which is why I asked for help my friend Vardan, a big patriot, who agreed at once. He is the hero in this situation, not me.
I bought the drone a few days before the Dudelange-Qarabag game, we tested it and then traveled to Luxembourg. There were 4 of us: me, the drone expert, the guy who made the video, and the guy managing the phone connection. Two of us were inside the stadium and two others – outside.
We waited for the Azerbaijani club to score to make a stronger impression with our demonstration.
I don’t want to be famous. My goal is to be useful to my country and defend its honor. I want the whole world to know that Artsakh does not belong to Azerbaijan.
Monte [Melkonyan] used to say that we should carry on his cause instead of praising him. And we do carry on.