UKRAINE INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES TO START FLIGHTS TO ARMENIA
tert.am
16.01.13
Ukraine International Airlines will start regular flights to Yerevan
on February 13.
New Boeing-737 planes will carry out the flights.
Ukraine International Airlines is ready to start flights earlier if
there is a demand.
PRISONER SEWS UP MOUTH IN ARMENIA
16.01.13
Kamo Papyan, an inmate of the Sevan penitentiary, has sewn up his
mouth and gone on a hunger strike as a protest.
Gor Ghlechyan, Spokesman for the Department for Execution of
Punishments, informed Tert.am that the prisoner demands a meeting with
Russian Ambassador to Armenia Vyacheslav Kovalenko, Chief of Armenia’s
Police Vladimir Gasparyan and photojournalist Gagik Shamshyan.
“He is in a one-man cell under doctors’ supervision. Kamo Papyan is
a schizophrenic,” Mr Ghlechyan said.
TARON MARGARYAN OFFERED HIS SYMPATHIES TO ABAJYAN’S FAMILY
09:43, 16 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 16, ARMENPRESS. Mayor of Yerevan Taron Margaryan
posted condolences in his facebook profile on the occasion of Vladimir
Abajyan’s death. As reports “Armenpress” the Mayor of Yerevan stated:
“I felt a bitter pain, when I learnt about the death of People’s
Artist of the Armenian SSR, master of the Armenian reciting art
Vladimir Abajyan.
Great master Abajyan was the one, who passed to the generations the
echo of wisdom of Narekatsi, Kuchak, Tuomanyan, Isahakyan, Sevak,
and Shiraz.
The master won the laurels of the Armenian reciting art. He voiced
about the free spirit of the Armenian people in a number of foreign
countries and contributed to the formation and fortifying of our
united power.
Vladimir Abajyan played a significant role in the life of our society,
which is fond of art so much.
His death was a terrible loss for the Armenian theatre and cinema. I
offer my deepest sympathies to the master’s family and relatives,
as well as his numerous fans.”
Prominent master of theatre, film and estrade, People’s Artist of the
Armenian SSR Vladimir Abajyan passed away at the age of 86. He died
in the morning on January 15. The Theater Workers’ Union of Armenia
informed “Armenpress” about this.
Vladimir Abajyan was born in Shirak village of Shirak Province
on November 27, 1927. He was a brother of outstanding art critic
Gevorg Abajyan. He graduated from Actor’s faculty of Yerevan State
Artistic-Theatrical Institute in 1951. In 1951 he started his career
of actor in the National Academic Theatre of Yerevan after Gabriel
Sundukyan, where he had created over 50 outstanding characters. He
played various roles in movies, TV and radio performances. He was
one of the greatest masters of the national art of reciting. In 1998
Vladimir Abajyan was decorated with “Movses Khorenatsi” medal.
NO ARMENIAN HURT IN ALEPPO UNIVERSITY EXPLOSION
11:27, 16 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 16, ARMENPRESS. In accordance with the preliminary
information no Armenian was hurt in Aleppo University explosion. The
Press Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Armenia Tigran Balayan stated this in a conversation with “Armenpress”.
Press Secretary of the Armenian National Prelacy in Aleppo Jirair
Reisian informed “Armenpress” that two big explosions happened on
January 15 in the buildings of engineering and art faculties, also
near the student hall of residence. Information regarding casualties
is being regularly clarified, as the hospitals constantly render new
information. The scenery of explosion is not complete yet.
Notwithstanding, it was stated that the explosion caused death of
over 85 men. The number of injured people reached 160. The terrorist
act took place in the first day of exams.
In accordance with the UN clashes lasting about 22 months in Syria
caused death of over 60 thousand people, including more than four
dozens Armenians.
AUDIENCE ADMIRED DUET OF CHARLES AZNAVOUR AND JOHNNY HALLYDAY
19:56, 15 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 15, ARMENPRESS: World known French Armenian
chansonnier Charles Aznavour, 88, continues his activity. As reports
Armenpress referring to “Nouvelle d’Armenie”, Charles Aznavour
presented his famous song “Sur ma vie” in a duet with Johnny Hallyday
during January 11 concert dedicated to Daniela Lumbroso. Fans were
excited to greet 88-year-old singer on the scene. More than 20 famous
singers participated in the concert which was much spoken about by
international press. Nowadays Charles Aznavour is extraordinary and
plenipotentiary Ambassador of Armenia to Switzerland.
NAASR TO HOST TALK ON MASTER ARTIST ARSHAG FETVAJIAN
Armenian Weekly
January 15, 2013
BELMONT, Mass.-On Thurs., Feb. 7, Prof. Levon Chookaszian will give an
illustrated lecture entitled, “The Life and Art of Arshag Fetvajian:
Master Armenian Artist,” at the National Association for Armenian
Studies and Research (NAASR) in Belmont. The lecture is co-sponsored
by the Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) and NAASR.
NAASR to Host Talk on Master Artist Arshag Fetvajian Arshag
Fetvajian (1866-1947) was one of the most international of Armenian
artists. Although his sophisticated views of late-19th-century
European and Armenian scenery and manners have made him the subject
of some important exhibitions and studies, there remains a need to
take a closer look at Fetvajian, who was born in Trebizond, trained in
Ottoman Turkey and Italy, lived in Austria, Russia, Armenia, Georgia,
England, and the United States, and traveled widely. Unfortunately,
his works are scattered across the world and many are seldom seen
and little known.
Chookaszian’s recent work on Fetvajian is the most comprehensive to
date in presenting a large number of his artworks, accompanied by a
detailed narrative of his life and works in Armenian, Russian, and
English. Chookaszian is the UNESCO Professor of Armenian Art History
at Yerevan State University and one of the leading authorities in the
world on Armenian art. He has taught at Yerevan State University since
1978 and is one of the founders of the department of art history. He
is the author of many scholarly books and articles on a wide variety
of subjects.
This lecture is being given in memory of Arshag Merguerian (1926-2005),
an architect and active member and friend of NAASR for nearly 50 years.
An exhibition of Fetvajian’s work is currently on display at ALMA’s
3rd floor gallery, at 65 Main St. in Watertown.
The lecture begins at 8 p.m. at NAASR, 395 Concord Ave. in Belmont.
For more information, call (617) 489-1610, fax (617) 484-1759, e-mail
[email protected], or write to NAASR, 395 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA 02478.
CHIEF MANAGERS SHOULD SIGN CONTRACT ABOUT FIGHTING AGAINST DOPING
By Lusine Shahbazyan
18:42 AMT, January 15
YEREVAN. – The four-year preparation plan for Rio Olympics, and
this year’s program in particular, are ready, spokesperson for the
Weightlifting Federation of Armenia Pashik Alaverdyan told NEWS.am
Sport.
“The last year was very tough. We had participated in the London
Olympics. I would assess our performance as satisfactory. We also
participated in the world and the European championships afterwards.
In total, we got 52 gold, silver and bronze medals,” Alaverdyan said.
Asked what he thinks on the fact that the Ministry of Sport and Youth
Affairs Hratchya Rostomyan commented on the last year Olympics saying
the athletes were trained according to a wrong system, Pashikyan said
he agrees with the Minister, if the latter claimed so.
In addition, they have already prepared the four-year training plan
for the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio and the 2013 program.
Anti-doping program is one of those projects. The chief managers should
sign a contract on taking the obligation to fight against the doping.
SERZH SARGSYAN: ARMENIAN-RUSSIAN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO REMAIN KEY FACTOR OF ARMENIA’S SECURITY
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Tuesday, January 15, 18:21
The Armenian-Russian strategic partnership will remain the key factor
of Armenia’s security, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said at
the Jan 15 enlarged meeting at the Defense Ministry. The heads of
legislative, executive and judicial powers, governors and heads of
law-enforcement structures attended the meeting.
“Armenia gives high priority to membership in the CSTO, as it
considerably contributed to establishment of this organization and
trusts a certain niche in ensuring our national security to the CSTO.
We are sure that it is the CSTO that is a real guarantee of our
republic’s security”, he said.
In the meantime, Armenia will continue its close and transparent
cooperation with the North Atlantic Alliance, trying to borrow its
experience in development of the country’s armed forces. The president
pointed out the activity of Armenian peacekeepers in Afghanistan and
Kosovo as a vivid example of close interaction.
ARMENIA’S FORMER PM AND FM WILL CREATE DIFFICULTIES FOR AUTHORITIES – OPPOSITION MEMBER
January 14, 2013 | 14:43
YEREVAN. – Opposition bloc Armenian National Congress (ANC) member
Armenian National Movement Party Board member Hovhannes Igityan is not
of the view that, by running in the forthcoming presidential
elections, opposition Freedom Party Chairman-and former PM-Hrant
Bagratyan and opposition Heritage Party Chairman-and former FM-Raffi
Hovannisian are helping the authorities and are playing into their
hands. Igityan stated this during a press conference on Monday.
He stressed that just the opposite is the case, as Bagratyan and
Hovannisian will create difficulties for the authorities. He added
that boycotting an election is much harder than running in it with a
candidate.
Also, he argued that even though ANC leader and First President Levon
Ter-Petrosyan decided not to run in the upcoming elections, he did not
leave politics at all. Hovhannes Igityan stressed that, owing to
Ter-Petrosyan, Armenia’s body politic is now able to speak more boldly
on a number of matters.
Photo by Arsen Sargsyan/NEWS.am
OPPOSITION CANDIDATES MAY JOINT EFFORTS IN PRESIDENTIAL RUN-OFF – ARMENIA-BASED HERITAGE PARTY REP
14.01.13
Armen Martirosyan, authorized representative of Chairman of the
Heritage party Raffi Hovannisian, one of the candidates in the
upcoming presidential election in Armenia, believes that the opposition
candidates may join their efforts in a presidential run-off.
“I understand the desire for a joint opposition candidate, but I
think it is possible in case a presidential run-off takes place,”
Mr Martirosyan told Tert.am.
He also responded to Aram Harutyunyan, leader of the National Concord
party and one of the presidential candidates, who claimed Raffi
Hovannisian is a government-sponsored candidate.
“I am sure that society understands this is nothing but a process of
discrediting a rival,” he said.
The Heritage party and its leader has been blackmailed several times.
The real government-sponsored candidate was identified later, and
the reasons for his nomination were found out, Mr Martirosyan said.
Pointless is also the proposal by one of the presidential candidates
Andrias Ghukasyan, who called on the other candidates to withdraw
from the presidential race and leave Armenia’s incumbent President
Serzh Sargsyan.
“We could have spoken of boycotting when, after the parliamentary
elections, the political forces would have refused to take their
seats because those elections were not better that other elections. So
boycott should have been set up after the elections,” Mr Martirosyan
said.
“However, we are now witnessing a process of nonparticipation rather
than a boycott. Under the circumstances, the incumbent president
would be re-elected without any problems,” he said.
Mr Martirosyan has no comments on the Free Democrats party’s decision
against supporting Raffi Hovannisian.
“This does not in any way affect Raffi Hovannisian’s election
campaign. He is a really leading candidate from the opposition,”
Mr Martirosyan said.
He refused to say anything about the election campaign. “The election
campaign has not begun. Some tactical steps will be clear as soon as
it begins.”