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World Day of Prayer 2015
Women of Armenian Churches will meet in prayer on March 6 at UACC, Los Angeles

Armenian Women Commemorate
45th Women’s World Day of Prayer March 6
In UACC Cahuenga Sanctuary

By Phyllis Hamo

Los Angeles, CA – The 2015 Women’s World Day of Prayer will bring
together hundreds of participants from Armenian churches across the
Greater Los Angeles area on March 6, commemorating the 45th
anniversary of the event. It
will be held at the United Armenian Congregational Church, 3480
Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, where the annual gathering was founded in
1970 by the late Aznive Apkarian, a devout Christian woman.
Mrs. Apkarian, wife of Rev. Hovannes Apkarian, established the event
for Armenian women, previously, while residing in Syria.
Through the World Day of Prayer women are encouraged to
become
aware of other countries and cultures and to pray with and for
them. They are further encouraged to become aware of their own talents
and use them in
the service of society. The World Day of Prayer aims to demonstrate
that prayer and action are inseparable and that both have immeasurable
influence in the world. This year’s theme, `Do you know what I have
done for you?’ was selected by the women of the Bahamas and is derived
from John 13:1-17.
The service will begin at 11 am in the UACC sanctuary. The
Southland coordinator is Mary Agulian. A buffet lunch sponsored by
Mrs. Apkarian’s daughter, Grace Kurkjian, will follow the program just
outside the sanctuary in the church’s Avazian Hall.
The Women’s World Day of Prayer began in the United States
in 1887. It expanded to Canada, then to the British Isles in the
1930s. Catholic women were allowed to join the movement after the
Second Vatican Council, beginning in 1967. This annual, ecumenical
event is celebrated in more than 170 countries worldwide.

From: Baghdasarian

Ruben Melkonyan. `It is strange for Etienne Mahchupian to comprehend
the counsel of April 24.’

January 31 2015

Advisor to Turkish prime minister Etienne Mahchupian, commenting on
Turkish president Recep Tayyip ErdoÄ?an’s invitation addressed to
Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan, had said that Armenians were also
killed in this Battle, and attending the celebration incurs form
Armenia’s interests. In this respect, Aravot.am talked with Ruben
Melkonyan, who mentioned that one should understand Etienne
Mahchupian’s political description to interpret his statements. `It is
clear that Etienne Mahchupian was appointed an Advisor to Turkish
Prime Minister due to this very description, a person who is Armenia
only by the surname, and a person who openly announces that first of
all he is a citizen and official of Turkey and serves the interests of
Turkey. Naturally, Etienne Mahchupian’s statement is a statement of an
ordinary Turkish official, which should incur from the interests of
this state.’ Mr. Menkonyan mentioned that Etienne Mahchupian supports
the left-wing ideology for many years, whose national identity is
subordinated. `It is probably strange for him to comprehend the
counsel of April 24, and whether it is possible for the Armenian
official to attend an invented and fabricated celebration on April 24,
the Centennial of the Dardanelles battle. Hence, I think that Etienne
Mahchupian’s statement shows that he does not realize and is not
familiar with the Armenian perceptions and approaches the issue
one-sidedly ` from Turkish viewpoint.’ The Turkologist believes that
this is not the case when Armenia should make a move to meet Turkey,
which will contribute to the establishment of relations between the
two parties. `This is clearly the case when the Turkish authorities
have invent a pretext to divert the international attention from the
Armenian genocide issue. This is one more campaign trick indicating
their move to meet Armenia.’

Ami CHICHAKYAN
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From: Baghdasarian

Armeniangenocide100.org Official Website of Armenian Genocide Centenary Launched

By MassisPost
Updated: January 30, 2015

YEREVAN — Armeniangenocide100.org official website of Armenian
Genocide Centennial was launched on January 30 in Yerevan.

Harutyun Berberian, author of the site, said the site will contain
information on events, foreign articles and video materials.

Vigen Sargsian, Chief of Staff of the President of Armenia,
Coordinator of the Events Dedicated to the Armenian Genocide
Centennial, said the goal of the website is to educate rather than to
collect database.

“We expect schoolchildren and students to be actively involved in this
project,” Sargsian said.
During a press conference Sargsian also unveiled the program of events
designed to commemorate the centenary of the Armenian genocide.

He said an international media forum entitled ‘At the Foothill of
Mount Ararat’ for journalists from CIS and other countries is
scheduled for April 18-20. They will arrive to cover the commemoration
that will run April 22-24.

On April 22-23 Yerevan will host an international conference entitled
‘Against Genocidal Crimes’ with participation of executive and
legislative authorities and religious leaders from many countries.

On April 23 a special ceremony will be conducted by the Armenian
Apostolic Church in Etchmiadizn to sanctify 1.5 million Armenians
killed by the government of Turkey in 1915-1923. On the same day the
famous System of a Down music group will perform a concert under the
motto ‘Wake up the Souls.’

A torchlight march to Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial is scheduled
for April 23 evening. The genocide victims remembrance ceremony will
be held on April 24 morning. In the evening a concert of classical
music will be held featuring musicians from the countries which
officially recognized the Armenian genocide.

From: Baghdasarian

REVUE DE PRESSE
Affaire Perinçek contre la Suisse réexaminée

La Grande Chambre de la Cour européenne des droits l’homme (CEDH) a
commencé à réexaminer l’affaire Perinçek contre la Suisse. Comme
dernière instance, elle devra trancher entre la norme antiraciste
invoquée par Berne à propos de la négation du génocide arménien et la
liberté d’expression soutenue par le Turc et Ankara.

Enumération d’articles de droit, envolées sur la liberté d’expression,
émotions eu égard aux atrocités commises contre les Arméniens en 1915
: l’audience de la Cour a donné une impression de foisonnement presque
chaotique. Mais, malgré ce sentiment d’éparpillement, l’enjeu est de
taille.

Condamné en 2007 par la justice vaudoise pour discrimination raciale
parce qu’il avait qualifié le génocide arménien de “mensonge
international”, Dogu Perinçek a obtenu gain de cause en 2013 devant la
Cour de Strasbourg, celle-ci estimant que sa liberté d’expression
avait été violée. Face à ce désaveu, la Suisse a demandé le réexamen
du cas devant l’instance ultime, la Grande Chambre de la CEDH.

Dogu Perinçek et son avocat ont été les premiers à prendre la parole.
Le chef du Parti des travailleurs de Turquie (extrême gauche) a
affirmé qu’il n’avait jamais dit “un seul mot de haine, de
ressentiment contre les Arméniens”. Il a mis au défi quiconque de
démontrer qu’il était un raciste : “Le racisme, c’est une honte”.
Argumentation scientifique

A ses yeux, l’Empire ottoman “n’a pas eu l’intention de supprimer
totalement la population arménienne”. Dogu Perinçek a dit “partager”
ces souffrances face aux massacres. Ses propos condamnés à Lausanne
étaient basés sur une argumentation scientifique, avec des dizaines de
kilos de documents. Ceux qui ne partagent pas son point de vue sur
l’emploi du terme génocide doivent rester à ce niveau de recherches,
mais de toute manière la liberté d’expression doit primer.

Face à ce discours, souvent très vif, la Suisse a répliqué de manière
extrêmement juridique, laissant nombre d’auditeurs perdus dans les
spécificités helvétiques. Le président de la Cour, Dean Spielmann, a
même dû intervenir pour signaler à la délégation qu’elle avait dépassé
son temps de parole. Le jugement sera rendu à une date ultérieure non
précisée.

samedi 31 janvier 2015,
Stéphane (c)armenews.com

From: Baghdasarian

Armenia will draw conclusions about countries that prefer to visit
Turkey on April 24th

18:16, 30 January, 2015

YEREVAN, 30 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. The number of countries wishing to be
hosted in Turkey on the day commemorating the victims of the Armenian
Genocide won’t cast a shade on the April 24th events. Coordinator of
the State Commission on Coordination of Events for Commemoration of
the 100 thAnniversary of the Armenian Genocide Vigen Sargsyan told
`Armenpress’.`Yesterday the President of the Republic gave a very
clear evaluation of the Turkish authorities’ decision to reedit their
country’s history due to political considerations. We’re skeptical of
those
attempts and believe that they are not only in vain, but also
dangerous,’ he said.

According to him, Armenia will try to remind its partners that
participation in any celebration on the date customized on the day of
remembrance of the Armenian Genocide is inappropriate. `However, based
on the fact that there will be interests that the leaders of some
countries might have in Turkey, I don’t think we should link them to
the commemoration ceremonies to be held in Armenia. We are
commemorating our victims not to prove anything to anybody, but to
show that we are leading our struggle. If our friends come to support
us, we will highly appreciate
that. If they prefer to be in Turkey on that day, we will draw our
conclusions,’ the official said in closing.

Recently the President of Turkey invited President of the Republic of
Armenia Serzh Sargsyan to Turkey to attend the celebration marking the
anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli, which coincided with the day
marking the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide through the
small efforts of the Turkish authorities. Representatives of the Staff
of the President of Turkey announced that the invitation had been sent
to the leaders of 102 countries. President of the Republic of Armenia
Serzh Sargsyan responded toErdoÄ?an’s letter with a response letter.

From: Baghdasarian

Stratfor
Jan 31 2015

Belarus and Armenia Re-Evaluate Relations with Russia

Summary

Recent developments indicate that two of Moscow’s most loyal allies in
the former Soviet periphery, Belarus and Armenia, may be reassessing
their ties with Russia in light of the country’s standoff with the
West. During a Jan. 29 press conference, Belarusian President
Aleksandr Lukashenko said that Minsk could pull out of the Moscow-led
Eurasian Economic Union if agreements are not kept, but also
emphasized that the country’s integration with Russia is deep and
strong. Meanwhile, Armenia has faced growing difficulties in its
conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, where Russia plays a
key role. Both countries are likely to maintain their strategic
orientation toward Russia, but Belarus and Armenia will continuously
re-evaluate their positions depending on how the broader struggle
between Moscow and the West plays out.

Analysis

The crisis in Ukraine has had far-reaching repercussions. Relations
between Russia and the West are at their lowest point since the Cold
War. Sanctions related to the crisis, along with a sizable drop in
global oil prices, have weakened Russia’s economy severely. Moreover,
the crisis has brought Ukraine and other former Soviet countries
closer to Western institutions. Ukraine is receiving increasing
economic and security support from the West; NATO has increased troop
rotations and military exercises in the Baltic states; and Moldova and
Georgia have joined Ukraine in signing EU association and free trade
agreements. Even Azerbaijan, which traditionally has balanced between
Russia and the West, is being courted to expand energy ties with the
European Union via the Southern Corridor route.

Within Eastern Europe and the Caucasus — the two regions that the
European Union’s Eastern Partnership program specifically targeted —
only two countries remain aligned with Russia: Belarus and Armenia.
Both countries have grown closer to Russia following the outbreak of
the Ukrainian crisis, becoming members of the Eurasian Economic Union
that launched at the start of 2015. Both states have also emphasized
their strategic alignment with Russia, particularly regarding military
and security issues. Yet Belarus and Armenia may increasingly hedge
their positions as tension between Russia and the West continues to
climb.

Belarus’ Calculations

In Belarus, Lukashenko’s government has long been at odds with the
West. The European Union and United States imposed sanctions on
Belarus following the country’s controversial elections in 2010,
during which security forces cracked down on anti-Lukashenko
demonstrations. Belarus was also the first and most vocal country in
rebuffing the European Union’s Eastern Partnership program; Lukashenko
saw the initiative as a way to promote democracy and undermine his
political position at home.

Yet since the ouster of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich
who — like Lukashenko — the West saw as an overly authoritarian,
pro-Russian figure, the Belarusian president has adjusted his position
regarding the European Union and United States. Lukashenko made
Belarus a key mediator in negotiations between Russia and the West
over Ukraine. Belarus also has cautiously opened a political dialogue
with many Western countries, leading to a notable increase in economic
deals between Minsk and several EU countries.

Simultaneously, Moscow’s growing financial woes and periodic economic
disputes between Belarus and Russia have caused Lukashenko concern. In
his Jan. 29 press conference, Lukashenko emphasized that though
economic integration between the two countries is strong, trade wars
within the Eurasian Economic Union cannot be allowed, and that Minsk
does not exclude leaving the bloc if “agreements in it are not kept.”
Still, Russia’s ability and willingness to provide financial
assistance to Belarus — Moscow is slated to give Minsk around $1
billion this year — are critical.

In addition, Belarus adopted legislation Jan. 26 that would consider
the appearance of any armed foreign fighters on the country’s soil a
declaration of war, regardless of whether they are official military
troops or not. The context for this legislation is clearly the Ukraine
conflict, where volunteer fighters and non-official participants have
fought on both sides. For example, the Ukrainian security forces have
been accompanied by volunteer battalions, including fighters from
foreign countries such as Poland or Georgia — a worrying sign for
Lukashenko. The new legislation also prompted media speculation that
the new law is directed toward Russia, given the presence of “little
green men” — the unmarked and unofficial Russian military personnel
fighting in Ukraine. However, Lukashenko is not likely concerned about
Russia, since Russian troops are already stationed in Belarus and a
new Russian airbase is set to open in the country in 2016.

Lukashenko clearly has become concerned about his position, especially
as fighting flares up once again in eastern Ukraine. With military
buildups growing near Belarus’ borders to the east and west, a
spillover of violence from either direction cannot be ruled out. More
important, the West’s continued calls for political reforms have
Lukashenko worried that Western countries could increase pressure on
his government, just as Russia is becoming increasingly alienated from
the West and as presidential elections set for the end of 2015 draw
closer. But Belarus is a strategic asset for Russia, especially with
Ukraine in limbo and the Baltic states in NATO. Belarus has so far
maintained its strategic alignment with Russia, but this year will
shape Lukashenko’s political position domestically and in the
country’s careful maneuvering between Moscow and the West.

Armenia’s Concerns

Armenia has long been strategically aligned with Russia. A key driver
behind Yerevan’s orientation toward Moscow is Armenia’s conflict with
Azerbaijan over the breakaway territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. After
Armenia defeated Azerbaijan in a six-year war over the region, Russia
became Armenia’s de facto security guarantor. The 5,000 Russian troops
stationed in Armenia have served to check Azerbaijan’s ambitions to
reclaim the territory and also to guard Armenia’s borders with the
larger Caucasus powers of Turkey and Iran.

However, the Ukraine crisis has affected the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict. Fighting has increased along the line of contact between
Armenia and Azerbaijan; violence spiked in August 2014, and in
November 2014 Azerbaijani forces shot down an Armenian helicopter.
Azerbaijan has gained more room to maneuver in the conflict because of
its sought-after energy resources and Russia’s focus on the Ukrainian
theater. These factors have caused Armenia to question Russia’s
commitment as a security guarantor, especially concerning Moscow’s
lack of response to the helicopter shoot-down. Armenia has not
launched any major reprisal attacks, and on Jan. 27 Armenian Defense
Minister Seyran Ohanian admitted that the helicopter that was shot
down had deviated from its course and said that officials were
dismissed as a result. This startling and uncharacteristic admission
shows that Armenia may be recalculating its position in relation to
Russia — something that the West and Turkey could try to capitalize
on.

Still, Armenia has been careful not to stray too far from Russia.
Despite a Russian soldier’s recent killing of an Armenian family in
Gyumri, which has generated controversy and demonstrations in Armenia,
Yerevan has stood by Moscow. Ohanian said the incident “should not
drive a wedge in the Armenian-Russian relations,” adding that Russia’s
military presence in Armenia “is solving a larger regional issue.”
Russia’s military backing is crucial to Armenia, but continuation or
escalation of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict — such as Azerbaijani
forces’ alleged shoot-down of an Armenian unmanned aerial vehicle Jan.
29 — will test Yerevan’s resolve.

From: Baghdasarian

Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
Jan 30 2015

Relatives of family killed by Russian soldier in Armenia give testimony

30 January 2015 – 9:17pm

Five relatives of the Avetisyan family killed by Russian soldier
Valery Permyakov in Gyumri on January 12, 2015, have given testimony.
Permyakov’s brothers-in-arms testified too, Interfax reports.

Three cell phones found with Permyakov when he was detained belonged
to his victims.

Permyakov murdered the family of six in Gyumri on January 12.
6-month-old Sergey Avetisyan was the only survivor. He was
hospitalized with stab wounds. The baby died in hospital on January
19.

Permyakov has admitted responsibility for the murder.

From: Baghdasarian

Washington Post
Jan 30 2015

Turkey’s Erdogan says history will be the judge of the ‘Armenian
genocide.’ Really?

By Adam Taylor

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Turkey was ready
to “pay the price” for mass killings of Armenians that began in 1915 —
if, and only if, an “impartial board of historians” agree the dying
Ottoman Empire was truly guilty of the crime.

“If the results actually reveal that we have committed a crime, if we
have a price to pay, then as Turkey we would assess it and take the
required steps,” Erdogan told state-run TRT channel on Thursday,
according to Agence French Presse.

“We are saying, ‘If you are sincere on this matter, then come, let’s
leave this to historians, let historians study the issue, let’s open
our archives,'” Erdogan continued. “We have opened our archive. We
have revealed more than one million documents on this. If Armenia also
has an archive, then they should open it too.”

Erdogan’s comments come a few months before the centenary of the
Armenian killings, one of the most disputed and controversial events
of the 20th century. In the dying days of the Ottoman Empire, soldiers
were accused of killing hundreds of thousands of ethnic Armenians
living in what is now Turkey and deporting many more to what is now
modern-day Armenia.

The Turkish government argues that the killings were a result of the
widespread chaos of the end of the Ottoman era and that many Turks
died too. For almost a hundred years, Turkey has disputed the killings
and hit back against the use of the “Armenian genocide” label, widely
used by Armenia and the Armenian diaspora. In 2014, the Turkish
foreign ministry criticized a U.S. Senate committee resolution that
described the killings as a genocide, arguing that it “distorts
history and law.”

In recent years, Erdogan has made some efforts at conciliation. Just
before the 99th anniversary of the killings, he expressed condolences
for the “inhumane” incident, a small yet still unprecedented gesture.
Some Armenian groups hit back at the comments, however: Armenian
Weekly, an English-language Armenian publication from Massachusetts,
wrote that the Erdogan had simply used “the age-old ‘everyone
suffered’ denialist refrain.” Other comments made by Erdogan haven’t
helped.

The Turkish president’s latest comments are unlikely to placate his
biggest critics, who would argue that the historical record on the
Armenian killings has already been set. Twenty-five countries
currently call the 1915 killings a genocide, and many historians
already use the term: In fact, the man who coined the word genocide,
Raphael Lemkin, was thinking of the killings of Armenians in what is
now Turkey when he created it.

On Twitter, Sarah Leah Whitson, the executive director of Human Rights
Watch’s Middle East and North Africa Division, called Erdogan’s
comments “doublespeak.”

The anniversary of the Armenian killings will place renewed focus on
the matter and a high-profile case at the European Court of Human
Rights may draw further headlines. The Turkish government has been
accused of attempting to detract attention from the anniversary by
hosting centennial commemorations of World War I’s Gallipoli Campaign
on the same day as Armenia’s events, and Erdogan has said he would
“actively” challenge a campaign to recognize the events as a genocide.

Adam Taylor writes about foreign affairs for The Washington Post.
Originally from London, he studied at the University of Manchester and
Columbia University.

From: Baghdasarian

Pasadena Now, CA
Jan 29 2015

Pasadena-Based St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School Raises $30,000 at
30th Pearl Anniversary Gala Fundraiser

Where Capital Citie’s Sebu Simonian, Political Dignitaries and
Representatives were among 325 Gala Guests

Article and Photo courtesy of ST. GREGORY A. & M. HOVSEPIAN SCHOOL

St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School’s 30th Pearl Anniversary Gala
Fundraiser culminated on January 24, 2015, at the St. Gregory Armenian
Church Geragos Hall in Pasadena, raising over $30,000 thanks to the
generosity and charitable contributions of TF Educational Foundation,
benefactors, sponsors and guests. Proceeds from the event allows the
school the opportunity to partner with Pasadena Conservatory of Music
to build a comprehensive music program and musical instruments library
for the school’s preschool to eighth grade students.

“Bringing Music to Our Children” gala attracted more than 325 guests
to an evening of an entertainment lineup of world famous artists
including Sebu Simonian of Capital Cities, the legendary Armenian
singer Harout Pamboukjian as well as local Los Angeles group, Armenian
Public Radio, as well as the Hovsepian School folk dancers and the
Hovsepian School band. Guests enjoyed fine food, dancing, as well as
silent auctions from over 25 local businesses, venues and donors.

The gala fundraiser also attracted religious and political dignitaries
and representatives who provided their support with commendation
letters. The gala was held Under the Auspices of His Eminence
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, Western Diocese of the Armenian
Church. Political dignitaries and representatives at the gala included
Assembly Member Mr. Adrin Nazarian, Mayor of Montebello Mr. Jack
Hadjinian, City of Glendale City Clerk Mr. Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian,
Senator Carol Liu’s District Director, Ms. Talin Mangioglu, Los
Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonivich’s representative Ms. Rita
Hadjimanoukian, and Assembly Member Mr. Chris Holden’s field
representative Mr. Gerald Phillips.

“Our 2015 event theme ‘Bringing Music to Our Children’ opens a new
chapter in the school’s history, undertaking primary steps to
introduce an engaging music program for all students, which is
centered on the positive effects and benefits that music delivers to
children starting at an early age,” said Principal Shahé Mankerian.
“As we know and research has shown, music elevates the mind, body and
spirit, leading to a more evolved persona. And with the funds we have
raised, we are able to transform our dream into a reality to build a
comprehensive music program, purchase musical instruments to create a
musical instrument library, hire accomplished music teachers with
classical training who can educate our students at a higher level.”

Gala honorees included retired teacher Mrs. Kohar Sasounian, alumni
parent Mr. Hartyoon Hilalian and alumna Mrs. Liza Saado who personify
the motto: “Deeds, Not Words” for their impact on the school with
their service and support. Their commitment to Hovsepian School is
unprecedented, returning to the school after they have retired as
teachers or graduated as students or parents of students, to serve at
various levels.

“As we continue to extend our reach and enhance academic programs at
Hovsepian School, our financial needs also continue to grow,” said Mr.
Raffy Boulgourjian, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the St.
Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School. “The success of our gala fundraiser
and year-round fundraising is critical to making a difference in the
community through more programs that are geared directly to help our
students evolve, explore, engage and enlighten.”

St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School relies on the generosity of
foundations, benefactors, individual donors and sponsors, corporations
and civic groups to financially support its academic programs, along
with unwavering commitment of volunteers and the PTO.

“Bringing Music to Our Children” was made possible by the generous
donations of Mr. & Mrs. Artin & Louisa Ananighian, Mr. Sean
Armoudikian, Mrs. Nora Chitilian, M.S., L.M.F.T, Mr. & Mrs. George &
Flora Dunaians, Mr. & Mrs. Armond & Claire Ghazarian, Mr. & Mrs.
Hartyoon & Silva Hilalian, Ms. Marguerite Hougasian, Imasdounian
Family, Independent Volvo Service, Inc., Mr. & Mrs. David & Margaret
Mgrublian, Father Sarkis & Yn. Talin Petoyan, Dr. Lilit Pogosian,
M.D., Psychiatry, Mr. & Mrs. Sam & Kohar Sassounian, Dr. & Mrs. Noubar
& Aida Seitian, Single Stone – San Marino, TF Educational Foundation
and Dr. & Mrs. Stephan & Maro Yacoubian.

The Silent Auction was made possible by the generous donations of
Aghegian Family – A & G Argento, John Anastasatos, MD, FACS, of
Beverly Hills, ARKA Photography, Armenian Lighthouse Foundation, Mr. &
Mrs. Darwin Baghdassarian, Café Santorini, Carousel Restaurant,
Cedrick Jewelry, Del Frisco’s Grille, Djeredjian Family – Hye Optics,
Dr. Lena’s Family Dentistry, Ms. Aida Gharakhian, Green Brooms Music
Academy, Hovagimian Family – Terrace Restaurant, James Family, Mr. &
Mrs. Sako Jarakian, Mher Vahakn Photography, Mr. & Mrs. Artak
Nalbandian, Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Yn. Talin Petoyan, Salon
Sonik, Taline Music, The Broad Stage, Tic Time of Ontario Mills and
Vana’s Watch & Jewelry.

About St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School

St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School is a bilingual educational
institution for preschool (toddlers) to eighth grade, that fosters
academic excellence, exceeds state standards, and delivers outstanding
placement scores by its graduates at prestigious high schools. St.
Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School empowers students to explore, engage
and enlighten via its pillars of education: academia, nurturing
environment, creative thinking, innovation, progressive philosophy and
spirituality. Competitive with local private schools, St. Gregory A. &
M. Hovsepian School engages students to develop confidence, critical
thinking and problem-solving skills.

St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School, 2215 East Colorado Boulevard,
Pasadena, (626) 578-1343 or visit

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Al-Arabiya, UAE
Jan 30 2015

Turkey foreign ministry ‘mistakenly’ posts ‘Armenian Genocide Monument’

By Staff writer | Al Arabiya News
Friday, 30 January 2015

A picture of an “Armenian Genocide Monument” was “mistakenly”
published in a planner by the Turkish foreign ministry, the Hürriyet
Daily News reported Thursday.

The picture of the monument in Yerevan, Armenia was included on a day
planner prepared to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of
Çanakkale in World War I.

The image had been “accidentally included with other photographs,” a
foreign ministry official told the newspaper.

He also said individuals responsible for the mistake will be penalized.

The official denied claims that the picture indicated “a new Armenian
opening” policy from Turkey.

From: Baghdasarian