Author: Babajanian Karo

ARMENIAN NATIONAL ARCHIVE TO HOLD EXHIBITIONS IN MOSCOW AND CRIMEA

ARMENPRESS
19 July, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, JULY 19, ARMENPRESS: National archive of Armenia in near
future will organize exhibitions in Crimea and Moscow: important
documents will be introduced to international society. Armenpress
reports that the director of the archive Amatuni Virabyan mentioned
during the press conference on July 19 that the exhibition in Crimea
which will be held in the beginning of October will be named “Armenian
Churches of Crimea”. The exhibition has the aim to shot the foreigners
the role and investment of Armenians which they had in cultural-public
life of different countries.

“The Armenian community of Crimea is not very organized and the
exhibition will be a way of strengthening it” he said adding that
the photos of Armenian Churches, documents, books will be presented
during the exhibition in Crimea. In May 2013 “Armenians for Moscow”
exhibition will be opened in Moscow which will present that Armenian
nation began to live in Russia since the 18th century. “There are so
many Armenian traces in Moscow that it is difficult to introduce them
all during one exhibition” he said.

300 TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAYAT-NOVA TO BE CELEBRATED IN RUSSIA AS WELL

ARMENPRESS
19 July, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, JULY 19, ARMENPRESS: “Sayat Nova” song ensemble is scheduled
to celebrate Sayat Nova’s 300 th anniversary in an appropriate way
throughout of the year.

As Tovmas Poghosyan professor, People’s artist and artistic director of
the ensemble told at the briefing with Armenpress, they are planning
a concert tour to Russian Federation and are going to come forth in
the communities most habited with Armenians .

Besides two collections are set to be published in the course of the
current year. The first is going to be a sum up of Sayat Nova’s songs
simultaneously with music and melodies.” Thirty-one songs will be
included in the collections, that is eight more songs will be added
to last edition. Whereas the second collection is going to present
Sayat Nova in the works of ashoughs.

In the fall a festival will be launched in Yerevan and Tbilisi
dedicated to asough music.An international conference is set to kick
off in the framework of the scheduled festival as well.

ISRAEL WARNS ITS CITIZENS AGAINST VISITING BREAKAWAY AZERI REGION

Bizim Yol
July 13 2012
Azerbaijan

The Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan has said that his country has
warned its citizens against visiting Azerbaijan’s breakaway Nagornyy
Karabakh region which came under Armenia’s military control after 1994,
Baku-based APA news agency reported on 16 July.

Michael Lotem said this commenting on recent media reports about a
visit by a group of Israeli citizens to Nagornyy Karabakh.

“Those persons do not reflect the Israeli government’s position. The
Israeli Foreign Ministry’s website has posted a statement warning
Israeli citizens against visiting the Nagornyy Karabakh region. Those
persons were aware of the warning,” Lotem was quoted as saying.

On 13 July, Azerbaijani private Bizim Yol newspaper website quoted
Israeli Yedioth Ahronoth paper as saying that Azerbaijan had sent a
note of protest to the Israeli embassy regarding Israeli citizens’
visit to Karabakh. Azerbaijan had also demanded an explanation from
the Magma Challenge tour agency which had organized the visit, the
report said.

TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY ISSUES STATEMENT ON “PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS” TO BE HELD IN OCCUPIED NK

APA
July 18 2012
Azerbaijan

This election, which means the explicit breach of resolutions of
the UN Security Council and OSCE principles, is a new display of
attempt to unilateral legitimization of illegal existing situation
in Nagorno Karabakh

Baku – APA. Turkish Foreign Ministry issued statement on “presidential
elections” that will be held by the Armenian separatists in occupied
Nagorno Karabakh region of Azerbaijan on July 19. APA reports that
the statement reads:

“It is reported that the “presidential election” will be held in Upper
Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, which is under Armenia’s occupation,
in opposition to the international law and expectations of the
international community. This election, which means the explicit
breach of resolutions of the UN Security Council and OSCE principles,
is a new display of attempt to unilateral legitimization of illegal
existing situation in Upper Karabakh. The Upper Karabakh dispute
continues to be the biggest obstacle before the establishment of peace,
stability and cooperation in the South Caucasus, moreover, it hinders
the settlement of a climate that could lead to good neighborhood ties
and cooperation between the countries of the region.

Turkey is determined to keep displaying efforts aimed at a complete
and comprehensive normalization process in the region, it condemns
the upcoming elections as they meant a new violation of Azerbaijan’s
political union, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Turkey will
not recognize the results of that “presidential election”, which is
illegitimate and doesn’t have a legal force”.

BAHAR MURADOVA: “THE NAGORNO KARABAKH CAN BE INVOLVED IN NEGOTIATIONS PROCESS IF THE SIDES ACHIEVE AGREEMENT ON THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CONFLICT”

APA
July 17 2012
Azerbaijan

Baku. Rashad Suleymanov-APA. “The Armenian side prevents participation
of the Armenian community of Nagorno Karabakh in the meetings and
considers that the contacts between the two sides are impossible”,
vice-speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament Bahar Muradova told
journalists, APA reports.

Muradova noted that Azerbaijani side insisted in its position and the
Nagorno Karabakh conflict can be involved in negotiations process
if the sides achieve agreement on the settlement of the conflict:
“Azerbaijan can hold negotiations with the representatives of its
constituent territory, the status of which will be determined,
after returning of the Azerbaijani community to their lands, full
restoration of human rights and withdrawal of the troops from our
country. It can be a certain round of the negotiations process. This
issue is not seen real today, because there is neither agreement
between the sides, nor the conditions were implemented. These are
impossible until elimination of occupation factor.”

Muradova also commented on the desire of Armenia to carry out
flights to the airport, which was built in Khankendi situated in
Nagorno Karabakh territory of Azerbaijan. Recalling the existence of
international legislation for flights Muradova said that Azerbaijan
is also based on this legislation in its decisions: “An international
organization put these conditions when the issue became intensified.

“If we can guarantee the security of any aircraft in the sky, the other
side also undertook obligations not to violate the sovereign rights. It
means that they agreed not to carry out flights over Azerbaijan. If
the flights are carried out, Azerbaijan would adequately respond it.”

MILLI MAJLIS VICE-SPEAKER: ARMENIA AGREES NOT TO FLY OVER AIRSPACE OF AZERBAIJAN

Azerbaijan Business Center
July 17 2012

Baku, Fineko/abc.az. When summarizing the results of the spring
session the Azerbaijani parliamentarians did not sidestep vital issues.

At a press conference in Baku Milli Majlis deputy speaker Bahar
Muradova has informed that the Azerbaijani side will respond adequately
to the attempts of illegal flights over Nagorno Garabagh occupied
by Armenia.

“There are international laws governing issues of flight of civil
aircrafts, and Azerbaijan has always preferred to operate within
its framework. The Azerbaijani side has always based itself on the
standards in relations with Armenia, and with appearance of tension
on this matter the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
also expressed its position that the parties must adhere to these
requirements. If we commit ourselves to ensure the safety of both
civil and other flying objects over our airspace, the other party has
committed not to violate the sovereign rights of another country. That
is why if the Armenian side has given its consent to it, it means it
also agreed not to fly over the airspace of Azerbaijan,” Muradova said.

She added that in case Armenia carries out illegal flights over the
territory of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani side will give an adequate
answer.

PARLIAMENT MEMBER VARTANIAN MEETS WITH PRELATE

Asbarez
Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

Parliament member Aghvan Vartanian (second from left) meets with
Prelate and Prelacy officials

ENCINO-Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian on Saturday
met with visiting Armenian parliament and Armenian Revolutionary
Federation Supreme Council of Armenia member Aghvan Vartanian.

The meeting was held at Holy Martyrs Church “Yeghia Sarafian” Reception
Hall in Encino. Vartanian was accompanied by ARF Western US Central
Committee member Dr. Viken Yacoubian. The Prelate was joined by Holy
Martyrs Church Pastor Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian and Executive
Council member Dr. Dikran Babikian.

The meeting provided the opportunity for an exchange of information
on current events in Armenia by Vardanyan, and on the endeavors and
mission of the Prelacy by the Prelate.

The Prelate reaffirmed the commitment and support of our community to
our homeland and compatriots in Armenia. At the conclusion of their
meeting the Prelate presented Vartanian a copy of Garo Bedrosian’s
latest book “Journey to the Armenian Heritage and the Spiritual
Spectrum,” which was dedicated to last fall’s Pontifical Visit.

ASHOT PARVANYAN, ANI IVANYAN WIN EUROPEAN YOUTH CUP

Panorama.am
19/07/2012

Armenia’s Ashot Parvanyan and Ani Ivanyan (coach David Hunanyan)
won the European Youth Cup hosted by Kutaisi, Georgia in U12 Boys
and Girls Groups, website of Armenian Chess Federation reported.

“MANUG’S JOURNEY” FILM PROJECT IS THE WINNER OF THE ARMENIAN-TURKISH CINEMA PLATFORM

ARMENPRESS
19 July, 2012
YEREVAN

Yerevan, July 19, ARMENPRESS: The “Manug’s Journey” film project
of Ozlem Sariyildiz was the winner of the Armenian-Turkish cinema
platform. The author was awarded a $10,000 prize. The cinema platform
was being held in the framework of “Golden Apricot” International
Film Festival.

As “Armenpress” was informed by the Film Festival Press Department,
nine filmmakers from Armenia and Turkey selected from 25 applications
by the cinema platform pre-electoral commission, participated in
the Yerevan workshop. The participating film projects are: Mariam
Ohanyan’s “Old Plane Branch”, Arsen Arakelyan’s “Dialogue”, Erdal
Bilij’s “Looking for Manug”, Ozlem Sariyildiz’s “Manug’s Journey”,
Gagik Ghazare’s “My and Your Sunday”, Gagik Harutyunyan’s “One Life,
One Love”, Ashot Lazarian’s “Salem Abdul-Karim”, Zeynel Koch’s
“Silent Tombs” and Deria Durmaz’s “Rainbow”.

During the three-day workshop two unfinished films were presented:
“It is very wonderful- from America to Bitlis” (director Lusin Dink,
producer Soner Alper) and “Back to Gyuryun” (director Adrine Grigoryan,
producer Kara Marstn). Individual meetings between the Armenian and
Turkish filmmakers and trainers were also held. There was also a
lecture on fund finding for film production and support in Europe.

Armenia-Turkey cinema platform was formed in 2008 in the result of
the cooperation between “Golden Apricot” International Film Festival
and Anadolu Kultur, through which the two countries’ film directors
can cooperate and create films. Since its creation the ATCP supported
the Armenian and Turkish film directors to create 12 films.

GRANDMASTER ARSHAK PETROSIAN IS THE BEST CHESS COACH OF THE WORLD IN 2011

ARMENPRESS
18 July, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, JULY 18, AREMENPRESS: Head coach of men national chess team of
Armenia grandmaster Arshak Petrosian has been recognized as the best
chess coach of the world in 2011 by Chess international Federation
-FIDE and was awarded a medal after Micheil Botvinnik.

Armenpress was informed about this from Armenian chess federation.

Petrosian is awarded with this title and medal for the second time.

For the first time he was recognized best chess coach of the world
in 2008 when National men chess team of Armenia gained the title of
the champion of World Chess Olympiad for the second time.

Petrosian is the head coach of National chess team of Armenia which
won the world chess championship in China in 2011.

Arshak B. Petrosian is an Armenian chess player and National Coach.

FIDE awarded him the International Grandmaster title in 1984. He
won the Armenian Chess Championship in 1974 and 1976. He became a
prominent Soviet tournament player during the 1980s, winning games
against such noted grandmasters as Alexey Shirov, Rafael Vaganian,
and Alexander Morozevich.