ITAR-TASS, Russia Friday 8:32 AM GMT Putin confident Russia, Armenia will develop partnership in framework of Eurasian integration MOSCOW September 21 HIGHLIGHT: Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced confidence that Russia and Armenia will enhance their partnership as part of integration processes in Eurasia, the Kremlin press service said on Friday. MOSCOW, September 21. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced confidence that Russia and Armenia will enhance their partnership as part of integration processes in Eurasia, the Kremlin press service said on Friday. The Russian president sent a telegram to Armenian President Armen Sarkissian and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on occasion of a national holiday, the Independence Day. "Putin expressed confidence that joint efforts will ensure further development of allied relations, bilateral multi-faceted cooperation and also partnership cooperation in the framework of integration processes on the Eurasian space," the telegram says. The Russian leader is confident that "this meets the interests of brotherly nations of Russia and Armenia and is in line with strengthening regional security and stability." Putin also praised friendly and allied relations between Russia and Armenia, high level of bilateral cooperation in trade and economic, scientific and technical, humanitarian and other areas.
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I urge NSS, police to implement spot-checks, disarm so-called bodyguards of oligarchs and top officials: Pashinyan
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“Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan, you decided to challenge people of Armenia, so see the challenge,” PM Nikol Pashinyan said at today’s Yerevan City Council campaign in Davitashen district, reflecting to today’s top theme.
“I want to say unequivocally and explicitly that this is conspiracy, crime against Armenia’s statehood. I also assigned NSS, the police to uncover authors of the conspiracy and subject them to the strictest responsibility. When I used to be editor-in-chief of “Armenian times” daily, I published news that based on information at our disposal people linked to some oligarchs and high-ranking officials have bought eavesdropping devices by money grasped from the people, and basically created special services within the state in parallel with special state services.
And I state with responsibility—all those “special services”, illegally armed groups in the form of skinheads and bodyguards will be uncovered and destroyed. All illegally armed groups will be disarmed and from here, I instruct the NSS, the police to implement spot-checks, lay the so-called bodyguards of oligarchs and top officials to the ground and unarm them all. Misters Artur Vantesyan and Valeri Osipyan, I’m going to listen to your reports on the work done,” Pashinyan said. “Time of thieves has passed in Armenia, let him be from the USA, Russia or Australia, we’ll find him, return every stolen penny. All those confusing our revolution of love and tolerance with weakness, will feel people’s powerful rebuff today,” he added.
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In the proceedings of the Main Department of Investigation of Particularly Important Cases of the Armenian Investigative Committee, “as a result of large-scale investigative actions” undertaken in the criminal case under investigation, cases of particularly large amount of money wastage were revealed in the “Martik” Foundation. charges were brought against the chairman of the board of trustees of the fund, Artur Aghabekyan.
The criminal case regarding the apparent abuses in the “Martik” Foundation was initiated based on the application of Anahit Bakhshyan, a member of the “Yelk” faction of the Yerevan Council of Elders, in July 2018. An investigative plan has been developed and necessary investigative actions have been taken to ensure a comprehensive, objective and complete investigation,” the statement of the Central Committee informs and continues.
“According to the obtained factual data, the funds of the fund were spent in separate cases contrary to the goals and objectives defined by the charter. In particular, particularly large sums of money were directed to organize hospitality in restaurants and hotels for various individuals, to purchase premium gasoline for vehicles unrelated to the foundation, and to provide expensive gifts to various individuals.
The apparent abuses were recorded in 2012-2016. during which, as a result, funds belonging to the fund were embezzled, with a preliminary estimate of AMD 54,083,860 million. In the criminal case, it was found that Artur Aghabekyan was the chairman of the fund’s board of trustees during the mentioned period, who had the right to directly manage the activities of the fund’s staff and actually managed the fund’s property alone. Sufficient information was obtained to the effect that a part of the funds of the fund was spent for the organization of entertainment in the restaurant of the rest zone, 40 percent of whose shares belonged to Artur Aghabekyan.
Based on the evidence obtained in the pre-trial proceedings, on August 29 Artur Aghabekyan was charged under Article 179, Part 3, Clause 1 of the RA Criminal Code. A signature not to leave was chosen as a preventive measure against him.”
It should be noted that Artur Aghbekyan held the post of Deputy Prime Minister of Nagorno Karabakh for a long time. Has the rank of lieutenant general of the RA Armed Forces.
Asbarez: Haytoug Marks 85th Anniversary of AYF
The cover of the upcoming edition of Haytoug
Editor’s Note: Haytoug, the official publication of the Armenian Youth Federation Western United States, has been the voice of its members and the Armenian Cause for decades and continues to be a critical part of the Armenian-American youth, whose aspirations, motivation and drive to advance the Armenian Cause have set the tone and the agenda for our community for generations.
Below is a message from this publication’s editors.
Reflecting on oneself is central to growth. The Armenian Youth Federation celebrated its 85th year of serving the Armenian youth and its community this year, and reflecting on this milestone is the responsibility of every member.
The past 85 years have been a whirlwind of new and evolving ambitions, challenges, and victories for the AYF. A central tenet of our organization continues to be looking honestly and objectively at ourselves and fostering our continued growth. We acknowledge this and prosper.
We are confident this issue of Haytoug Magazine will allow for that reflection for our members, our alumni, as well as the community at large–all who are integral parts of the organization.
As a youth organization with a presence in all corners of the world, our members believe that it is it in their hands, alongside driven entities in the country and abroad, to be the architects of the nation. During the month-long demonstrations in Armenia–popularly known as the Velvet Revolution, toppling Serzh Sarkisian’s regime–the youth proved yet again that they have an integral role in advancing change in Armenia and demonstrated the Armenian people’s verve and courage to question the status quo.
We have found a renewed assurance of Armenian identity, culture, and the importance of participating in nation building.
Armenians today are looking forward to the future more than ever.
The AYF is cognizant that the struggle of achieving a strong nation is not one dimensional. Its members engage in all manners of initiatives: motivate and connect with Armenians of diverse backgrounds; pursue advocacy at all levels of government; organize the masses to fight injustices; raise funds to aid families of fallen soldiers; stay present as a cultural and educational tool for Armenian youth around the globe; and the list continues.
Karekin Njdeh’s mission was to instill the Armenian identity and spirit within Diasporan youth who are not in the homeland. Decades later, his mission still stands with a new generation raised on the conviction that power is within the people, and with the duty to cultivate this new awakening.
Heritage registered the candidacy with the electoral commission
Press release
HERITAGE REGISTERED CANDIDATE WITH THE ELECTION COMMISSION
Hovhannisyan, Martirosyan, Khurshudyan lead the list of the party
August 30, 2018, Yerevan. On August 29, the chairman of “Heritage” party and the head of pre-election headquarters, Armen Martirosyan, officially presented to the Central Electoral Commission the necessary documents for the registration of “Heritage” for the Yerevan mayor and council of elders elections to be held on September 23.
The candidate for the mayor of “Heritage”, the first foreign minister of RA Raffi K. Hovhannisyan, associate professor Armen Martirosyan and civil society representative Hovsep Khurshudyan head the list of the Yerevan Council of Elders.
Made up of 49 politicians, professionals, civil society and minority representatives and youth activists, the full list is as follows.
Hovhannisyan Raffi — First Minister of Foreign Affairs, co-founder of “Heritage” party, Armenian Legal Union, Armenian Center for Strategic and National Studies, “Orran” charitable organization
Armen Martirosyan — Chairman of the “Heritage” Party, Lecturer of the State Institute of Physical Culture and Sports of Armenia, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor
Khurshudyan Hovsep — Head of “Free Citizen” Civic Initiatives Support Center, “Arax” Publishing House
founder
Aghbalyan Seda — co-founder director of “Aghbalyan Family” LLC, presenter
Rshtun Martirosyan — Lecturer of Gavar State University
Gevorg Ghahramanyan — Speaker of the “Heritage” party
Arzumanyan Philip — director of ARZ Holding LLC,
Member of the board of the “Heritage” party
Abasyan Gayane – Specialist of “Gyacint” Production Cooperative
Tunyan Vardan — Karen Demirchyan Museum, researcher
Chairman of “National Center of Initiatives” J/C
Avetisyan Avetis – Financier, former political prisoner
Stepanyan Armenak — engineer-builder
Sona Malkhasyan — coordinator of educational programs of “Orran” charity JSC
Susanna Barkhudaryan – economist-engineer
Aleksanyan Vanik – journalist, head of self-made film and photo club
Davit Grigoryan — doctor of the scientific center of radiation medicine and burns of RA Ministry of Health
Marianna Voskanyan — Director of “Gyacint” Production Cooperative
Gamaghelyan Tatevik — marketing manager of “HATIK” LLC
Armen Barkhudaryan — Lecturer at Microsoft Innovation Center
Zemfira Kalashyan — teacher of Ferik village primary school, Armavir marz, participant of “Teacher Armenia”
Abroyan Stella — lawyer
Baghdasaryan Ovsanna — lawyer of “LCG” law office
Mkrtchyan Areg — pedagogue — mathematician
Voskanyan Narek – cameraman
Davit Badalyan — pianist-accompanist, tour guide, freedom fighter
Sazhumyan Ashot — architect
Lilit Sarukhanyan — Director of Public Relations of the Armenian Center for Strategic and National Research (ARSC) Foundation
Anna Martirosyan — a teacher at N155 school in Yerevan
Soghomonyan Grigor – internet technology specialist
Marine Torosyan — Lecturer of the RA National Polytechnic University
Artem Hovhannisyan — executive director of “Nushikyan Association” LLC
Muradyan Marina — translator of the Armenian Center for Strategic and National Studies (RAHAP) Foundation, public
management specialist
Aslanyan Mushegh — director of “Musegh Aslanyan” PJSC
Nushikyan Arman — coach-educator
Anush Hovhannisyan — chief accountant of “Mihrshin” LLC
Martirosyan Arshak — coach-educator
Harutyunyan Margarita — advertising agent of the Drama Theater named after Hrachya Ghaplanyan
Anna Hakobyan — biophysicist
Hakobyan Gurgen — director of “Hazarashen” LLC
Juleta Gevorgyan — internal control employee of “International Masis Tobak”.
Davit Evinyan — Director of “Davit Evinyan” PJSC
Harutyunyan Zhirayr — chemist-technologist
Hovhannisyan Hrach — director of “AR CEL” LLC
Chtchyan Kristine — assistant professor of the educational department of Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory, concertmaster of the ancient music ensemble “Tagharan” of the National Chamber Music Center
Mariam Bandikyan — marketer
Muradyan Tigran — silversmith
Grigoryan Satenik — external relations manager of “Regulra” LLC
Hakobyan Gagik — teacher of “Aregnazan” educational complex
Ruzanna Shahbazyan — economist-accountant
Manvelyan Rubina — silversmith
Information service of the “Heritage” party
“Heritage” party was founded in 2002. and operates throughout the territory of the Republic of Armenia. The address of the central office is: Yerznkyan 75, Yerevan 0033. For more information, you can contact “Heritage” party by phone: (37410) 27-16-00, fax: (37410) 52-48-18, e-mail: by mail: , website: www.heritage.am
Israeli Drone Maker Targeted Armenian Soldiers During Demo For Azeri Customers
Defenseworld.net
Aug 30 2018
Aeronautics Drone
Employees of an Israeli drone manufacturer, Aeronautics are facing charges for allegedly demonstrating its weapons targeting skills on Armenian soldiers at the request of potential Azerbaijan customers, various Israeli media outlets said.
“Aeronautics and 10 of its employees were informed that they were set to be charged, pending a hearing,” the justice ministry said in a statement released to the Israeli media. Aeronautics chief executive Amos Mathan and other senior employees were suspected of “fraudulently obtaining something under aggravated circumstances” as well as violations of Israel’s security export control law, the ministry said.
“The employees were investigated about a deal the company made with a substantive overseas client,” the statement read without providing further details, noting a gag order over the affair.
According to media reports, in 2017 representatives of Aeronautics were working on a deal in Azerbaijan, where they were asked by their hosts to demonstrate their Orbiter 1K attack drone’s weapons on Armenian soldiers.
Two Aeronautics employees refused the request before a more senior official in the firm acquiesced, lightly wounding two Armenian soldiers, the media reports said.
Azerbaijan and Armenia are in dispute over the Nagorny Karabakh region, with frequent exchanges of fire along their volatile front line. Karabakh has been under Armenian control since it was seized in the early 1990s after the break-up of the Soviet Union. Azerbaijan has repeatedly threatened to take it back by force.
Speaker Babloyan and Arman Tatoyan meet
Speaker of the Parliament of Armenia Ara Babloyan on August 29 had a meeting with Ombudsman Arman Tatoyan.
During the meeting Speaker Babloyan told the Ombudsman that during his recent meetings with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Armen Sarkissian the sides attached importance to the imperative of the role of the Constitution and stated that all actions aimed at solving the issues should be made in accordance with democratic standards, in an atmosphere of dialogue, negotiations and discussion.
In his turn Ombudsman Arman Tatoyan introduced his positions on the issues raised by the Speaker:
- Any process in the country should be based on the rule of law. Any initiative should be based on the human rights.
- The freedom of speech is one of main indicators for the country’s democratic development: the protection of this high value is the duty of all of us. The promotion of pluralism is directly linked with this as Armenia really needs this now.
- As for the possible formation of transitional justice bodies, the Human Rights Defender plans to completely study the international experience and standards. It will be summed up by taking into account the concrete proposals of the government. One thing is clear: the activity of any new body should be in line with Armenia’s international commitments and based on the Constitution and laws.
- Coming to courts, it should be noted that the state power is being carried out based on the separation and balance of legislative, executive and judicial powers. This in its turn supposes independence of judiciary from both the legislative and executive, and from any other body or individual. The issues in the judicial system should be solved by consistent, also tough, but exclusively legal means.
- It is necessary to ensure constant development of the system of protection of rights ruling out regressive achievements. The Ombudsman will continue making maximum efforts on this direction, as well as will support the government’s initiatives directed for that purpose.
- Any issues should be discussed and solved in the conditions of solidarity and dialogue.
Gianpiero Ruggeri: I do not feel myself as a stranger because Italians and Armenians are very similar in nature
At Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Giacomo Puccini’s “Il Tabarro” (The Cloak) and Ruggero Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.”
“We present about 2-3 operas annually, and most important is the right choice of singers,” says director Eduard Topchyan.
Arsen Soghomonyan, who lives in Moscow, will perform the role of the Canio in “Pagliacci” opera, who, by the way, started his carrer with the Philharmonic. At that time, he was a baritone, and after only a year and a half, the singer acts as a tenor. Baritoneal tenor is a rare phenomenon and this is a great success, says the conductor.
Soprano Anna Kasyan, who will perform Nedda’s role, was a real revelation for Topchyan. He applied to Anna by Serzh Smbatyan’s advice, he heard her and admired.
The singer was born in Tbilisi and lives in France, and she is in Armenia for the first time. Her playlist includes more than twenty roles, from Mozart to Verdi and she has no lack of invitations from the world’s best theaters. She agreed with great pleasure to take part in the performance, and even canceled the concert in London.
Unlike Anna, Italian Baritone Gianpiero Ruggeri is in Armenia for the third time. “I’m not a Armenian,” he says, “but I do not feel myself as a stranger because Italians and Armenians are very similar in nature. Cooperation with this orchestra is a great pleasure. There is a professional approach to music here, which you cannot even find in many European theaters.”
Azerbaijani press: Merkel: Germany ready to contribute to settle Karabakh conflict
24 August 2018 19:50 (UTC+04:00)
Baku, Azerbaijan, Aug. 24
Trend:
Germany is ready to contribute to creation of a favorable atmosphere for settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at a joint press conference with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian media reported Aug. 24.
Merkel stressed that Germany is a member of the OSCE Minsk Group.
“We said it would be good to resolve the conflict,” the chancellor said. “But it is important to resolve it in a good atmosphere. Germany is ready to contribute to that.”
“The conflict cannot be resolved without negotiations, and every effort should be made to resolve the conflict,” she added.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. As a result of the ensuing war, in 1992 Armenian armed forces occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
The 1994 ceasefire agreement was followed by peace negotiations. Armenia has not yet implemented four UN Security Council resolutions on withdrawal of its armed forces from the Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding districts.