Author: Badalian Vardan

All of Armenia’s prostitutes carry condoms – physician

news.am
October 20, 2012 | 14:14

YEREVAN. – Sexual diseases are diagnosed every year among sixty
percent of Armenia’s prostitutes, Polyclinic Head Gurgen Porsughyan of
the Medical Center for Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
stated during a press conference on Saturday.

He noted that, as a result of the checkups conducted at the Center,
2-3 HIV/AIDS cases are reported among prostitutes on a yearly basis.
`Today we register cases of chronic disease,’ he said noting, however,
that sexually transmitted disease-related deaths among prostitutes are
not recorded in Armenia to this day.

Incidentally, now the prostitutes will have to pay for their medical
checkup and treatment at the aforesaid center. `Prostitution is a
business, a source of income for a person who sells her [or his] body.
Why should she [or he] not use some of that money for her [or his]
health? The state is not obligated to examine her [or him]. So, the
new decisions are somewhat correct,’ Porsughyan stated.

Also, the physician is of the opinion that prostitution should not be
legalized in Armenia. `It is inappropriate for our nation; it is an
antisocial phenomenon, albeit the prostitutes are working very
successfully in Armenia,’ he noted.

Gurgen Porsughyan is convinced that if brothels were to be established
in Armenia, no prostitute would go there to work because all of them
either conceal or wish to conceal what they are doing. So,
`legalization will not help.’

As per the physician, it should be made sure that this profession
would not cause health risks. `The primary prevention [from sexually
transmitted diseases] is the use of condoms. Each and every prostitute
[in Armenia] carries condoms, [but] it’s altogether another issue when
the client demands sexual intercourse without a condom,’ Gurgen
Porsughyan added.

Suspicions on Siberian ulcer in Armenia’s Gegharkunik province

tert.am
11:44 – 20.10.12

Armenia’s Health care ministry received an alarm about suspicions on
Siberian ulcer in Geghrkuni province’s Vardenis region, ministry’s
press release says.

After receiving the alarm epidemiological examination was conducted
there. The people suspected in having the disease have been examined.
The results will be clear in the coming days.

Preventive measures continue.

Armenian Foreign Minister evaluated the position of European
Parliament on Safarov’s case

20:13, 19 October, 2012

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 19, ARMENPRESS: Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Edward Nalbandian hosted the delegation of the European Forum for
Democracy and Solidarity led by Vice-Chair Jan Marinus Wiersma on
October 19. As Armenpress was informed from the press, informational
and public relations department of Armenian MFA, members of the
European Parliament Kristian Vigenin, María Muñiz de Urquiza, Edit
Herczog and other experts of international relations were in the
delegation.

A detailed conversation took place during the meeting on Armenia-EU
relations, projects in its framework, Association Agreement and
ongoing negotiations on progress in the establishment of deep and
comprehensive free trade zone. Interlocutors exchanged views on
Armenia-EU cooperation in parliamentary framework, underlining the
importance of it in the development and strengthening of interaction.

At the request of the guests Edward Nalbandian presented the core of
the Karabakh conflict settlement and the destructive actions of
Azerbaijan. In this context Edward Nalbandian highly evaluated the
definite position of EU over Safarov’s bargain and the condemning
resolution adopted by European Parliament.

Azerbaijani terrorists’ trace observed in all conflicts – expert

news.am
October 19, 2012 | 21:53

YEREVAN. – The trace of Azerbaijani terrorists is observed in all
conflicts with the participation of Islamic radical groups, expert
Arkadiy Grigoryan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

To remind, an Azeri terrorist was killed in Aleppo, Syria, while
earlier information was spread on Azeri terrorist presence in
Afghanistan. According to the expert, it is difficult to claim that
there is a state level support in training the Azerbaijani terrorists
but anyway there are such trainings. Grigoryan also stated that the
world should eventually realize and unveil the fake mask of `civilized
Azerbaijani state.’

PEACE IN THE REGION IS MAINTAINED DUE TO THE ARMENIAN ARMED FORCES: MELIK-SHAHNAZARYAN

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 19, ARMENPRESS. In the respect of future metamorphoses
of the region political activity of Armenia and growing strength of the
Armenian Army are of certain importance. This was said by political
scientist Hrant Melik-Shahnazaryan during his press conference on
October 19. As reports “Armenpress” Melik-Shahnazaryan said: “The
region is on the eve of radical changes and in this respect the main
priority of the Armenian side for that period of time first of all
is political contribution and secondly military readiness”.

The political scientist is sure that peace in the region is maintained
due to the Armenian Armed Forces. Melik-Shahnazaryan mentioned:
“Real politics in the region is dictated by the Armenian Armed
Forces”. At the same time the expert emphasized that he does not see
any possibility for resuming the war.

In his opinion extradition of criminal like Ramil Safarov has changed
the situation about Astsakh to become part of Azerbaijan.

Melik-Shahnazaryan mentioned: “The extradition of Ramil Safarov to
Azerbaijan must become the new cornerstone in the negotiations”. In
his opinion dictatorial regime of Azerbaijan will not be interrupted,
as public sentiments there can be easily controlled.

On February 19, 2004 in Budapest Azerbaijani assassin Ramil Safarov,
who axe-murdered Armenian officer Gourgen Margaryan while sleeping,
when they were participating in NATO English Language Courses in the
capital of Hungary, was sentenced to life imprisonment without right
to be pardoned for 30 years. On August 31, 2012 Safarov was extradited
from Hungary to Azerbaijan and was pardoned by the President Ilham
Aliyev. The murderer was advanced to major, provided with a passport,
an apartment and became a “national hero”.

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ARMENIA WILL MAINTAIN PRESENT TEMPO OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT: TEGRAN SARGSYAN

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 19, ARMENPRESS. Engine of economic development of
this year is agriculture, where qualitative improvement is apparent.

As reports “Armenpress” this was announced by the Prime Minister of
the Republic of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan during the briefing. The Prime
Minister participated in the opening ceremony of the “ArmProd EXPO”
exhibition, where food and beverages of the national companies and
suppliers were represented.

According to the Prime Minister the purpose of the Government is to
maintain this tempo of development for upcoming years. In his opinion
such exhibitions also support the development of the production.

Tigran Sargsyan said: “The number of the participants is increasing
each year. Our priority is to support national enterprises to discover
of new markets. There is no enterprise represented in the exhibition,
which does not export his production and that is the direction we have
taken. Representatives of all companies represented here mentioned
that their production increased for 20 % for this year. We also met
such enterprises that doubled their production, raised the salaries
and opened new workplaces”.

According to the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia
Sergo Karapetyan the exhibition is a good opportunity for different
companies to represent their entire production to the public.

The head of the Government of the Republic of Armenia accompanied
by the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia Sergo
Karapetyan in the exhibition the production of the companies and
their future plans was introduced.

MARXIST: “STATEMENTS BY RPA’S COURT PARROT ZOMBIFY THE ARMENIAN PUBLIC”

arminfo
Thursday, October 18, 16:40

“The statements by the Republican Party’s court parrot Eduard
Sharmazanov zombify the Armenian public,” David Hakobyan, Leader of
the Marxist Party of Armenia, told media, Thursday.

Earlier, RPA Spokesperson, Vice Speaker of the Armenian Parliament
Eduard Sharmazanov said that the incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan
is out of competition and during the upcoming presidential election
the fight will be for the second position.

The Marxist is sure that such statements are nothing but an attempt
to mislead the public in order the “dynasty of the Vikings ruling
in Armenia” retains power. David Hakobyan announced that he will
run for the president. The politician is sure that he will be a
serious rival to the incumbent president. As for his participation
in the additional parliamentary elections from the single-mandate
constituency No 1 in Avan community, Yerevan, he said: “I yield my
position to Taron Margaryan and his team.” He is sure that the voting
outcome is predetermined.

To recall, the Republican Party nominated Deputy Head of the Yerevan
Register, Yerevan Mayor’s brother-in-law Robert Sargsyan from the
above single-mandate constituency vs. Stepan Safaryan, Secretary of
Heritage Party.

ARTSAKH ANTIQUITIES AGAIN UNDER THREAT
Hayk Ghazaryan

15:35, October 18, 2012

The first two photos are of the Karagloukh Cemetary at the Shikakar
Fortress in the Martakert region of Artsakh.

Tractors stationed at the village of Khramort have moved in to plough
the land for a planting of sweet clover. Shikakar Fortress comprises
a 350 hectare protected zone.

The other photos show the northern stretches of Tikranakert, in the
Nor Maragha area, also in Artsakh.

A water pipe is being installed through the historic site, unearthing
clay pottery.

According to local monument specialists, who wish to remain anonymous,
the clay fragments and bones date back to the Hellenistic period.

ARMENIAN AMBASSADOR HAD A MEETING WITH ISRAELI PRESIDENT

16:01, 18 October, 2012

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 18, ARMENPRESS: Israel’s President Shimon Peres
received Armen Melkonyan, Armenian Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary to Israel. Armenian Ambassador jointly with five
Ambassadors handed their credentials to Israeli President, Peres
posted in his Facebook page. As Armenpress reports, the head of the
country wrote:

“The ambassador has an important and crucial role in the diplomatic
relations between countries. For this reason I was happy to welcome
six new ambassadors in my residence, from Cote d’Ivoire, Italy,
Malta, and Armenia as well as from Egypt and Jordan, after two years
without a Jordanian ambassador to Israel. The peace between us saved
the lives of tens of thousands of young people in Jordan, Egypt,
the Middle East and in Israel. The lives of the young people are
the most important concern. I know it’s not simple, I know there are
people who try to frustrate peace and I believe that our governments
will do whatever they can to keep the peace between us deep, sincere,
strong and serious for the sake of your people and for the sake of our
people. I know this is an unfinished job because you, as well as us,
would like to see peace across the Middle East. Feel welcome and at
home in our country. All doors are open to you in order to strengthen
the relationships and increase the cooperation between our countries.

Diplomatic relations between Armenia and Israel were established on
April 4, 1992. During the period of 1993-2007 Armenia was covered
from the Embassy of Israel in Georgia . Since 2007 the residence of
the Embassy moved to Jerusalem. On October 2010 Shmuel Meirom was
appointed as Ambassador of Israel in Armenia. In 1996 Mr. Tsolak
Momjian was appointed as Honorary Consul of Armenia in Jerusalem”.

SHOULD HAVE BUILT A HOSPITAL
Naira Hayrumyan

Story from Lragir.am News:

Published: 14:56:01 – 18/10/2012

The union of compatriots of Nig-Aparan headed by Prosecutor General
Aghvan Hovsepyan is building a huge cross on the road Yerevan-Aparan,
which is perhaps supposed to convince people that Hovsepyan is
a Christian.

Christianity is based on the ideology of kindness and equality. For
centuries, Christian people used to prove their devotion to God by
doing good things, trying to give everyone equal lives. There are
charitable hospitals in many countries built by Christians where
sisters of charity work. Those who have nowhere else to go, who have
no money, can get treatment in those hospitals.

In a country where 38% of the population is poor, the construction
of a huge cross is unforgivable luxury. Christians should not waste
money on a cross when there are a lot of poor people around, when
people live in temporary houses and die because they have no money to
go to the doctor and 54% of children with disabilities are also poor.

Construction of crosses, dancing around a mountain and erecting stone
letters around Aragats is not an expression of goodness but usual
demonstration of perverse manners of those who honor the ~Sgolden
calf~T instead of God. People who suddenly came to a fortune deep down
realize that they seized what belongs to the others not by Christian
rules, and so they try to show that they don~Rt spend money on sinful
acts. Maybe someone is trying to earn pardon.