Author: Baghdasarian Karlen

FESTIVAL DEDICATED TO ARAM KHACHATURIAN’S MEMORY

18:29, 24 June, 2013

YEREVAN, JUNE 24, ARMENPRESS: The opening ceremony of the 4th annual
festival after famous Armenian musicians Talalyan brothers will take
place on June 26 in Chamber Music hall after Komitas. “Armenpress” was
informed from the official PR partner of the program “Spreen Group”
company the festival this year is dedicated to 100th anniversary of
Aram Khachaturian. The special guests of the festival are Vadim Lando
from USA and 10 years old pianist Maxim Lando.

The festival was founded in 2008 as cello music festival and was
expanded in 2010 becoming viola and cello festival. Later in the
concert program were included both soloists, small group s and large
orchestras.

The annual festival after Talalyan brothers has the aim to give
opportunity of self-realization to young people, spread Armenian
modern music and etc. In the framework of the festival since June 26
to July 23 are planned a number of concert programs.

The program “Armenian chamber music anthology” is unique by its form
and content in the history of Armenian music. “Armenian chamber music
anthology” program is implemented in support of Minsitry ofCulture
of the Republic of Armenian and some private organizations.

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ARMENIAN FM: BALL IS IN TURKISH COURT

June 24, 2013 | 18:36

Turkey-Armenia normalization is an initiative launched by Yerevan,
Foreign Minsiter Edward Nalbadnian said during the PACE summer session.

Answering questions of the delegates, he recalled that after very
long and difficult process of negotiations, Armenia and Turkey came
to agreement and signed protocols in 2009.

“Unfortunately, Turkish side rejected to ratify and implement the
agreement without preconditions,” he said. “Our position is the same
as that expressed by the international community, including member
states of Council of Europe, Russia and the U.S.: the ball is in
Turkish court.”

He added now it is up to Turkey to ratify and implement the agreement.

News from Armenia – NEWS.am

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ARMENIAN AND RUSSIAN SECURITY COUNCILS’ HEADS VISIT RUSSIAN MILITARY BASE IN GYUMRI

June 24, 2013 | 16:55

YEREVAN. – Armenia’s National Security Council (NSC) Secretary Arthur
Baghdasaryan and Russian Federation (RF) Security Council Secretary
Nikolai Patrushev, who is in Armenia on a working visit, met on Monday.

Their private talk was followed by the extended-format discussions of
the delegation, the NSC press service informs. The parties examined the
matters that are included in the cooperation plan which the Armenian
and the RF security councils had signed.

Subsequently, Baghdasaryan and Patrushev headed to Gyumri city. They
toured the RF Armed Forces’ 102nd Military Base in the city, and met
with the command units of the border troops and the military base.

They discussed the avenues for the development of these
infrastructures. Also, they laid a wreath to the memorial of the
Russian soldiers that died during the Russo-Turkish War in 1855.

>From Gyumri, Arthur Baghdasaryan and Nikolai Patrushev headed to
Byurakan Observatory, and they toured the observatory.

News from Armenia – NEWS.am

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ARMENIAN PRESIDENT MEETS WITH SPANISH WRITER GONZALO GUARCH

14:25 24/06/2013 ” CULTURE

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan met with Spanish writer Gonzalo Guarch
whose Russian edition of the three documentary novels on the Armenian
Genocide were presented yesterday in Yerevan. The trilogy of Gonzalo
Guarch – The Armenian Genealogical Tree, The Armenian Testament,
and The White Rock present not only the tragic events of 1915 but
also the political motivations which resulted in the Genocide.

President Serzh Sargsyan welcomed the guest in our country and
expressed gratitude to Gonzalo Guarch for his unbiased reflection on
the history of our people in his literary exploits and for presenting
artistically first in Spanish and then in Russian the vicious crime
perpetrated at the beginning of the last century in the Ottoman
Empire. According to the President of Armenia, for the Armenian
people it is an example of the genuine friendship, affection, and
assistance in our quest to restore historical justice, which is
greatly appreciated. Serzh Sargsyan underscored that undoubtedly,
the Armenian nation has the same feelings for Gonzalo Guarch. Hailing
the activities of the writer, the President of Armenia awarded him
the Movses Khorenatsi Medal and noted that literary works of Gonzalo
Guarch represent a true example of the mutual enrichment of cultures
and civilizations.

The Spanish writer expressed gratitude to President Serzh Sargsyan
for the high award and warm words and underlined that he would carry
the medal with pride and honor, striving to be worthy of the high
award in his future life as well.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of Armenia wished
Gonzalo Guarch good health and new artistic success. Serzh Sargsyan
noted that Armenia will always stand by its friend and will be happy
to host him again, presidential press service reported.

Source: Panorama.am

From: Baghdasarian

NO RESIGNATIONS EXPECTED YET – REPUBLICAN PARTY FACTION HEAD

13:05 ~U 24.06.13

Republican party faction head Galust Sahakyan said no discussions
over resignations in the government are being held.

Referring to the talks about removal of the Prime Minister, Galust
Sahakyan said that talks about removing the PM no matter who he is,
are being circulating in the history of newly independent Armenia
since their appointment, then the talks vanish, then resume again,
“it is the Armenian scenario.”

Speaking about possible resignations of governors, Sahakyan said,
“We had good results at elections, it is a common phenomena, we have
not decided to remove governors yet, but studies are under way in
governor’s offices.”

Sahakyan added that the Republican party’s staff bank is full and if
someone fails, he/she should be removed.

Republican MP, asked about possible return of Surik Khachatryan to the
office of Syunik’s governor, said he is not inclined to be reappointed
in the office.

Referring to the recently revealed violations in Ararat province,
Sahakyan said they relate to the distribution of diesel and fertilizers
by the village governors under the control of the governor’s office.

“Studies are under way in different spheres. The responsible for
violations are not revealed yet,” he said.

Armenian News – Tert.am

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KARABAKH WILL BE RECOGNIZED SOONER OR LATER : NKR FM

STEPANAKERT, June 24./ARKA/. Karabakh will be recognized as an
independent republic sooner or later, Karen Mirzoyan, Foreign Minister
of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, said in the interview with Marseilles
regional newspaper “La Provence.”

“We are building the society based on democratic values and free
market, even though the isolation is hindering this process. Human
rights should prevail over the rest, and we get a doze of optimism
as we believe the rights of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh will
be recognized through recognizing NKR sooner or later,” Mirzoyan
highlighted.

The newspaper articles states the City Hall of Les Pennes-Mirabeau
held a reception in honor of Foreign Minister of Nagorno-Karabakh that
fought for independence in the late 80s after the collapse of the USSR.

The officials signed the Declaration of Friendship between Les
Pennes-Mirabeau and Karabakh town Martuni.

“This declaration has some symbolic meaning. Nagorno-Karabakh has its
own culture and seeks to obtain a legal right to build its statehood.

We completely support Karabakh movement for self-determination. It
inspires, and Les Pennes-Mirabeau will welcome all the events
contributing to recognition of Martuni’s and Nagorno-Karabakh’s
culture,” said Michel Amiel, Mayor of Les Pennes-Mirabeau, at the
reception.

He handed over a commemorative medal of Les Pennes-Mirabeau to NKR
Foreign Minister.

Within the framework of the declaration, it is planned to enhance
the cooperation between Les Pennes-Mirabeau and Martuni in different
spheres. Michel Amiel, on his side, promised to pay his first visit to
Nagorno-Karabakh if he wins the municipal election in 2014, according
to the article. -0-

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GEORGIAN LAWMAKERS SET TO IMPEACH SAAKASHVILI

09:15 ~U 24.06.13

A lawmaker from the majority coalition in the Georgian parliament,
Gia Jorjoliani, said on Sunday he planned to start the procedure
of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili’s impeachment this week,
RIA Novosti reported.

“I think the reasons for the parliament to start the president’s
impeachment procedure are more than sufficient. As a member of
parliament, I will start the required procedures on Wednesday. Hope
that the majority of parliamentarians will support this initiative,”
Jorjoliani said.

He said that although Saakashvili is certainly to lose the post in
October, the impeachment was needed “for the society to gain full
understanding of how ruinous the actions of this criminal regime were
for the country.”

Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, whose Georgian Dream coalition
swept the October 1, 2012, parliamentary elections in Georgia, rode
to victory on an anti-Saakashvili platform and seemed to capitalize
on public discontent with the president. During his tenure, a number
of high-ranking officials from the Saakashvili government were probed
for suspected corruption and abuse of office.

However, Ivanishvili said last year that he would not push for the
president’s impeachment.

Armenian News – Tert.am

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HASSAN ROHANI RESPONDS TO SERZH SARGSYAN’S CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE

09:44 25/06/2013 ” COMMENTS

Newly elected Iranian President Hassan Rohani has responded to the
congratulatory message of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Iran’s
news agency Mehr reported.

In his address to Serzh Sargsyan, Hassan Rohani said, in part, “We
hope the efforts of Iran and Armenia will contribute to development
of bilateral relations in all areas. We will expand our relations
with Armenia through mutual understanding, trust and mutual respect.”

On June 16, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan issued an address
congratulating Hassan Rohani on his victory in Iran’s 11th
presidential election. The address said, in part, “I am confident
that the traditional friendship and high-level political dialogue
between the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran will
continue their upward development, registering new success for the
benefit of the friendship of the peoples of our two countries.”

Source: Panorama.am

From: Baghdasarian

ARMENIA’S NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IS EMIGRATION – COMMUNIST PARTY

June 25, 2013 | 13:49

YEREVAN. – The number one problem of Armenia is emigration, which
could result in a dire situation and ultimately undermine the
country’s future.

First Secretary Ruben Tovmasyan of the Communist Party of Armenia (CPA)
Central Committee noted the aforementioned during a press conference
on Tuesday.

In his words, today it is necessary to create all the conditions for
those that return to Armenia.

“The other problem is poverty, which is followed by unemployment. And
as a consequence of these problems, the state security issue is
raised,” Tovmasyan noted.

The CPA leader added that real elections are not conducted in Armenia.

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HRAPARAK: ISHKHAN ZAKARIAN MAY BE DISMISSED

Tuesday,
June 25

The report made by the Control Chamber’s Chairman Ishkhan Zakarian
in the National Assembly this year was notable for one important
circumstance. Despite the sharp criticism voiced in the parliament in
connection with his disclosures, there are backstage rumors about his
possible resignation as his tenure ends in the fall. It is not ruled
out that the rumors are based on the accusations that I. Zakarian
abused his authority and assumed a role of a judge-prosecutor,
‘Hraparak’ writes.

According to the newspaper, Ishkhan Zakarian also has disagreements
with his subordinates, which becomes a serious obstacle during checks
and leads to information leakage. ‘By the way, there are no come-and-go
people here: a lot of famous people and their children work in the
Control Chamber. So Ishkhan Zakarian has enough enemies and his only
hope is President Serzh Sargsyan’s positive attitude towards him. A
few months ago the president said privately that Ishkhan Zakarian
would continue working,” ‘Hraparak’ writes.

TODAY, 11:54

Aysor.am

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