Author: Babajanian Karo

The 2nd category disabled Vigen Davtyan is beaten. `After the blows
onto my head, the concussions will continue to grow.’

September 20 2013

Aravot.am talked to `Democratic Way’ party member Vigen Davtyan, who
yesterday was beaten at the Shirak supermarket while distributing
flyers about Raffi Hovannisian’s rally. He could hardly speak. `I went
and stood next to the people, old people were seated, one of them was
playing a backgammon game, they were keeping themselves busy, I
thought to go closer and give flyers. A young man approached, it was
his precinct, and asked whose these are, I said – Raffi Hovannisian’s,
the day after tomorrow is the rally and we are disseminating it. At
that moment, the boy said swearwords to the address of Raffi
Hovannisian, pulled me from my hand saying get out … from here. At
that moment, my flyers fell down, I tried to pick them up, I was
trembling, and he took the chance. He took the heart, didn’t know what
to do. They were many, I was alone. I wanted to go, I did not intend
to fight, then he started hitting me and nobody interfered. He was
using swearwords to my address, I answered and there they broke, and
started to beat me. They were hitting my chest, head.’ Vigen Davtyan
is a second category disabled, he has epilepsy, and he fell into a
seizure from the head blows. The disease is aggravated. He told us
that he has acute pain. `When I was lying on the ground, they kicked
my head, my eyes lid is in a bad shape. I’ve been 15 years in the
epilepsy treatment. Now, after head blows, the concussions will
continue to grow.’ Vigen Davtyan told that at first he was beaten by 2
people, and then they grew in number. `I was confounded, could not
realize anything.’ After beaten up, when the young men have left a
short distance, Vigen Davtyan telephoned the police. He had written an
explanation and hopes that the police will punish the guilty. Before
the police came to the place of the scene, the young men had quickly
disappeared. Hripsime JEBEJYAN

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Tremendous efforts are necessary to preserve independence – `Barev,
Yerevan’ bloc

September 21, 2013 | 12:20

YEREVAN. – Independence gained in 1991 was a great achievement for the
sake of Armenia’s future. We have to love and respect it, member of
`Barev, Yerevan’ bloc Anahit Bakhshyan said.

She blamed the Armenian authorities for current situation in the
country, adding that tremendous efforts are necessary to preserve
independence.

As to a remark that Armenian people seem not to be so enthusiastic
about celebrating the holiday, Bakhshyan noted it is the result of
social conditions.

Armenia marks the 22nd anniversary of Independence on September 21.

Photo by Arsen Sargsyan/NEWS.am

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His Holiness Aram I continues to supervise Renovation and Reconstruction of
Armenian Genocide Monuments in Antelias, Bikfaya and Byblos

Antelias – His Holiness Aram I, assisted by the Executive Council of the
Catholicosate of Cilicia, is continuing to work with architects and artists
to restore Genocide monuments and redesign others. The work is planned to
end by the beginning of 2015 and will be ready for the nation-wide
commemorative activities that are also being planned under the leadership of
Catholic Aram I.
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ARMENIA INTERESTED IN HOSTING UEFA EURO 2020 MATCHES

13:50 20.09.2013

Armenia, UEFA

The UEFA Executive Committee has confirmed the list of member
associations that have declared an interest in hosting matches at the
2020 UEFA European Championship by meeting last Thursday’s deadline.

The 32 member associations that have stated their interest, together
with their proposed provisional host cities, are:

Armenia (Yerevan), Azerbaijan (Baku), Belarus (Minsk), Belgium
(Brussels), Bulgaria (Sofia), Croatia (Zagreb), Czech Republic
(Prague), Denmark (Copenhagen), England (London), Finland (Helsinki),
France (Lyon), Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (Skopje), Germany
(Munich), Greece (Athens), Hungary (Budapest), Israel (Jerusalem),
Italy (Rome, Milan), Kazakhstan (Astana), Netherlands (Amsterdam),
Poland (Warsaw, Chorzow), Portugal (Lisbon, Porto), Republic of Ireland
(Dublin), Romania (Bucharest), Russia (St Petersburg), Scotland
(Glasgow), Serbia (Belgrade), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao,
Valencia), Sweden (Solna), Switzerland (Basel), Turkey (Istanbul),
Ukraine (Kyiv, Donetsk) and Wales (Cardiff).

“We are extremely proud to see the huge interest in the bidding
process, with more than half of our member associations willing to
host matches at UEFA EURO 2020,” said UEFA President Michel Platini.

“The finals will be a great celebration of football across the European
continent, and the 60th anniversary edition will be truly special,
by really coming to the doorstep of all football fans.”

The final tournament will be staged in 13 cities across Europe,
following a decision taken by the UEFA Executive Committee in January
2013. The matches will be split into 13 different packages, with 12
standard packages, including three group matches and one knockout round
(round of 16 or quarter-finals), and one package for the semi-finals
and the final.

Each of the 32 associations will be allowed to present up to two bids
– one for the standard package and one for the semi-finals/final
package. Each national association can decide to present the same
city, or two different cities, for these two bids, but there will be
a maximum of one venue appointed per country. The candidates have the
right to change their initial host city selection, but must submit
their final bid dossier by 25 April 2014.

The appointment of the host cities by the UEFA Executive Committee
will take place on 25 September 2014.

SEPARATIST REGIME IN NAGORNO-KARABAKH PURCHASES AIRCRAFTS TO OPERATE CIVIL FLIGHTS

APA, Azerbaijan
Sept 19 2013

[ 19 September 2013 13:38 ]

Baku – APA. The separatist regime in the occupied Nagorno-Karabakh
region of Azerbaijan has purchased aircrafts to operate flights from
the new airport, APA reports quoting the Armenian media.

Head of the separatists’ Civil Aviation Department, Dmitry Atbashyan
said that the aircrafts would be technically ready for flight within
15 days: “The aircrafts are currently under technical inspection. The
airport is ready for landing and departure of aircrafts.”

Asked whether it will be possible to carry out the first flight from
the airport in Nagorno Karabakh after half a month, Dmitry Atbashyan
said that he is responsible only for technical issues.

Separatist “government” told “Aykakan Jamanak” newspaper that it might
be impossible to operate the first flight in the coming 15-20 days,
this issue is under discussion and the decision will be made public.

TWO BRITISH PARLIAMENTARIANS ILLEGALLY VISIT NAGORNO KARABAKH

APA, Azerbaijan
Sept 19 2013

[ 19 September 2013 12:12 ]

Baku. Rashad Suleymanov – APA. Two members of the British Parliament
visited the occupied Nagorno Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, APA
reports quoting Armenia’s “Lragir” newspaper.

Members of the Armenian-British Friendship Group Stephen Pound and
John Wittingdale met with “foreign minister” of separatist regime
Karen Mirzoyan on September 18. They discussed the current situation
over the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and various
regional issues.

ALLAHSHUKUR PASHAZADEH: “LET ARMENIANS COME TO AZERBAIJAN”

APA, Azerbaijan
Sept 19 2013

[ 19 September 2013 11:57 ]

“If Armenians had not occupied our territories, today Armenia would
have developed along with Azerbaijan”

Baku. Mubariz Aslanov – APA. “Some people say that under the current
situation, Armenians should not be allowed entering Azerbaijan, but
to my mind, let them come,” said chairman of Caucasian Muslims Board
(CMB) Sheikh-ul-Islam Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh, APA reports.

He noted that it doesn’t need to protest against Armenians’ coming
to Azerbaijan: “Let they come to Azerbaijan, see the development
and perceive the truths. Last week, I left for Armenia to attend a
conference. There is no development, just old buildings, Soviet-era
vehicles…. If they had not occupied our territories, committed these
actions, today Armenia would have developed along with Azerbaijan.”

A STROLL THROUGH YEREVAN ON INDEPENDENCE DAY

Thursday, September 19th, 2013

BY CATHERINE YESAYAN

Saturday September 21, is Armenian Independence Day, which I’d say
holds a special place in the hearts of all Armenians. It certainly does
for me. The day signifies an important milestone, the realization of
a dream held for generations that suddenly and unexpectedly happened
22 years ago after the fall of the Soviet Union.

This year I’m going to celebrate Armenian Independence Day here in
Glendale, but last year I had the great opportunity to be in the
beautiful city of Yerevan. It was a crisp Friday morning, around 77F.

What I had always heard is definitely true: the best time to visit
Yerevan is at the end of September. Indeed, it was so enjoyable to
walk along the wide sidewalks. The city absolutely sparkled with
newly refurbished sidewalks and streets. Everything looked so fresh.

I had guests who were visiting Armenia. It was a perfect day to stroll
along the streets of Yerevan and show them all the sites. The mature
sycamore trees lining the main streets were shining in the sunlight
and everything looked so clean and effervescent. The tricolor flags
had been hoisted all over the city and along the streets just a few
days earlier. The sight of them made my blood boil.

We started from Freedom Square, where the Opera is. We took a few
pictures of the tricolor flags set in the center of the square and
waving gracefully in the wind. Then we proceeded to the Opera, where
I wanted to check at the box office about upcoming cultural events.

>From the Opera, we passed by a few cafes and then came to Swan’s Lake.

We took photos of the lake and the swans swimming there. Then we took
a few more photos of the abstract statue of Arno Babajanian playing
piano. I was full of pride – as if I owned the city.

>From Swan Lake, we made our way through the newly-constructed
pedestrian Northern Avenue to Republic Square where last-minute
preparations were underway for the evening celebration. A light show
and a concert were expected to bring thousands to the square.

Walking along Northern Avenue, we encountered a full throttle of
Independence Day spirit. There we met groups of young people, marching
with flags wrapped around their shoulders or hoisted in their hands.

They were chanting upbeat patriotic slogans, and the sound carried
across the street.

A scene from Yerevan on Independence Day

It was so heartwarming to see those kids, our next generation of
leaders, keeping the spirit of the Day alive. I had imagined they
had no idea how dear Independence Day was to us. For centuries,
under different rulers, we had strived to regain our independence,
and now we have it.

Most people were wearing either tricolor or orange shirts. Young women
were wearing fashionable tricolor headbands. Most carried small flags
in their hands. It seemed everyone in the city had come outside for
the celebration. I met some friends that had traveled long distances
to be there for the occasion.

We sat at a cafe to have a bite. My eyes traveled to all corners
of the street, soaking in the spirit of the day. Young artists were
painting tricolor tattoos on young peoples’ arms or faces. The charge
was 200 dram (50 cents). I regretted that I didn’t purchase one.

More than not having a tattoo, I regretted that we had missed standing
outside on Northern Avenue during early morning hours when the state
philharmonic orchestra and state academic choir had put together a
“flash-mob” concert. But, thanks to YouTube, we can still have the
pleasure of listening to it.

That’s how the laid-back city of Yerevan, last year, celebrated
Independence Day.

ARMENIA BANS IMPORTS OF COUNTERFEIT MEDICINE

September 19, 2013 | 18:15

YEREVAN. – The center of drug expertise revealed counterfeit medicine.

Violation was discovered at the border.

Counterfeit drug was imported by Georgian “Vitaflex” company.

“Sandostatin 0.1 mg/ml” did not match the registration pattern. The
import of the medicine has been banned.

Center of drug expertise presented comparative characteristics of the
original and fake medicines. The fake drug does not contain data on
manufacturer, whereas in the original registered in Armenia contains
the name and address of the manufacturer.

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YEREVAN TO HOST 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON IMPACT OF GENOCIDES AND WARS ON GENETIC CHANGES

September 19, 2013 | 12:12

The first international conference on the impact of genocides and wars
on the genetic changes in the human body will kick off in Yerevan on
September 20.

The event will bring together prominent scientists from the U.S.,
Egypt, Romania, the Netherlands, Moldova, Switzerland, Germany,
Russia and Armenia.

The main topic of the conference is Stress and Related Behavioral
Disorder with a focus on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and
the impact of genocides and wars.

The recent studies show that there is a genetic predisposition to
PTSD and that this predisposition may occur due to genetic mutations
caused by high stress. This means that the genocide and war affect
the lives of not only those who directly experienced the events,
but also future generations.

The two-day conference that will be held in Orbeli Institute of
Physiology is organized by International Stress and Behavior Society,
the Dutch Metris B.V. company, Institute of Experimental Medicine
at the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Physiology
of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, with the support of
the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute.