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Armenian IT companies to be represented at VivaTech 2022 international exhibition

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 15:53, 9 March, 2022

YEREVAN, MARCH 9, ARMENPRESS. Armenian IT companies will have an opportunity to be represented at the 6th VivaTech annual international technology exhibition in France’s capital of Paris.

The companies will present their products and solutions at a single pavilion “ARMENIA” during the event.

Armenia’s Ministry of High Technological Industry informs that the deadline for submitting applications for participation is until March 14.

Viva Technology, or VivaTech, is an annual technology conference, dedicated to innovation and startups. It gathers the world’s brightest minds, talents, and products.

The event will be held on June 15-18, 2022.

No decision on third meеting of Armenia, Turkey special representatives – FM Mirzoyan

Chatinian Lara
Public Radio of Armenia
March 2 2022
March 2, 2022, 18:19

 

No dates has been set for third meeting of the special representatives of Armenia and Turkey, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a Q&A session at the National Assembly.

He assessed the second meeting between the representatives of the two countries as “positive.”

“As stated in the statement after the meeting, the parties reiterated that the process is taking place without preconditions and that establishment of diplomatic relations and opening of the border are the ultimate goals,” Minister Mirzoyan said.

He noted that the discussions were more concrete than during the first meeting, but added that it was hard to expect very tangible results even from the second meeting in a process that should give solutions to centuries-long or decades-long issues.

As for the invitation to the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the Foreign Minister said the decision on participation of Armenian representatives is yet to be made.

COAF and Embassy of Japan to transform public transportation in Armenia’s Lori region

Chatinian Lara
Public Radio of Armenia
March 1 2022
March 1, 2022, 17:41

Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) and the Embassy of Japan in Armenia signed the Grant Agreement for the “Project for Provision of Public Bus in Lori Province” on March 01, providing grant aid of $90,000+ to promote more sustainable transportation in Armenia’s Lori region through a new, disabled-friendly bus, an expanded network of transport routes, and the renovation of poor transportation infrastructure.

Hosted by the RA Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, the signing ceremony was launched with a series of welcome remarks by the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan, the Ambassador of Japan to Armenia H.E. Mr. Masanori Fukushima, and COAF Managing Director Korioun
Khatchadourian.

The public transportation system in Armenia’s northern Lori region is rudimentary and insecure, offering residents access to one dilapidated bus that connects Dsegh and the region’s capital, Vanadzor, only once a day without passing through the villages along the route. The self-initiative of the local bus driver, who has replaced the old bus with a new one, coupled with the new, state-of-the-art bus provided in the scope of this initiative, allows for the establishment of an efficient transport route that runs at hourly intervals, connecting seven communities along the Dsegh-Vanadzor path, with integrated stops at the COAF SMART Center in Debet village and the forthcoming SMART Health Center in Dsegh.

The advantages of upgrading the transportation system in Lori reach far beyond ensuring mobility: the provision of a new bus extends the accessibility of public transportation to people with disabilities; improves rural residents’ access to new markets, stimulating competition across the region; and facilitates the shift from private vehicle to public transport, ensuring eco-friendly, safe, and economical travels.

Moreover, to ensure that local interests and concerns are adequately taken into account, COAF, the consolidated community of Pambak, and the community-based non-profit organization (CNO) have concentrated their efforts on furthering the community’s interests through the interactive exchange of expertise.

The offer of a developed transport system goes hand in hand with the offer of sound, modern transportation infrastructure, including all related equipment such as at-stop signages displaying real-time information. In 2021, COAF took the first successful step in this direction by building a new, well-equipped bus stop in the organization’s flagship SMART Village, Debet. Going forward, the bus stations of four additional communities will be renovated with potential for further geographic expansion.

Armenophobia and threat of force remain Azerbaijan’s state policy – Foreign Ministry

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panorama.am
Armenia – Feb 28 2022


Armenia’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday released the following statement on the 34th anniversary of the massacres of Armenians in Sumgait: 

“34 years ago, on February 27-29, with the organization of the Soviet Azerbaijani authorities and the connivance of law enforcement, the massacres of the Armenian population in the city of Sumgait were carried out, resulting in the killing of hundreds of Armenians, including women, children, elderly, and forcible displacement of thousands.

Mass killings and tortures against the Armenians, that were aimed at forcibly suppressing the democratic _expression_ of will of the Armenian of Artsakh and the exercise of their inalienable right to self-determination on the basis of existing legal mechanisms, later continued in Baku, Kirovabad, and other settlements of Azerbaijan with Armenian population. Azerbaijan responded to the _expression_ of the will of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh to free and secure life in their homeland by carrying out a policy of collective punishment against Armenians, which later turned into full-scale war unleashed against the people of Nagorno-Karabakh.

The massacres of Armenians in Sumgait received a wide international response. A relevant condemning resolution was adopted by the European Parliament.

In continuation of the same policy, the Azerbaijani armed forces carried out a complete ethnic cleansing of all Armenian settlements fallen under their control during the aggression against Artsakh on September 27, 2020, taking cruel revenge on many detained civilians, prisoners of war, destroying, vandalizing Armenian cultural and religious monuments and sanctuaries.

The decision of the UN International Court of Justice on the application of provisional measures within the framework of the “International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination” issued on December 7, 2021, demonstrated the fact that more than three decades after the Sumgait atrocities Azerbaijan continues its policy of racial hatred towards Armenians and the destruction of the Armenian cultural heritage.

Today, we pay tribute to the memory of the innocent victims of the mass atrocities in Sumgait and other settlements, and emphasize that Armenophobia and the threat of force remain Azerbaijan’s state policy, which clearly contradicts the regional and international efforts aimed at a peaceful, developing and sustainable region.”

Russia intends to officially raise relations with Azerbaijan to alliance level

Chatinian Lara
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Armenia – Feb 21 2022
16:26, 21.02.2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, who is on an official visit to Russia, on Tuesday, the Kremlin press service reported.

The statement said that following the talks, a declaration on allied cooperation would be signed, taking relations between Russia and Azerbaijan to the allied level.

According to the Kremlin, the parties plan to discuss a whole range of issues of further development of bilateral relations in political, trade and economic and humanitarian spheres.

“It is meant to consider the implementation of the agreements of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia on Nagorno-Karabakh of November 9, 2020, January 11 and November 26, 2021, including measures to restore economic and transport links in the South Caucasus,” the Russian presidential press service added.

Russian military enters Kyiv Oblast

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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 24, ARMENPRESS. The Russian military entered the Kyiv Oblast, according to the Ukrainian border guards.

The Ukrainian border guards issued a statement saying the Russian military equipment crossed through the Vilcha checkpoint, where the Ukrainian armed forces engaged in battle.

“In addition, artillery bombardment using Grad was carried out from the deployment location of Mlachovka department of the border guards of Zhitomir detachment,” it said, adding that border guards of Ukraine are being deployed in reserve positions depending on the situation and are operating in partnership with the Ukrainian Armed Forces and National Guards.

New St. Sarkis Armenian Church consecrated in San Diego

Chatinian Lara
Public Radio of Armenia
Feb 15 2022
February 15, 2022, 12:31

 

More than 15 years in the making, the new St. Sarkis Armenian Church was consecrated in San Diego. The church is located at 13925 El Camino Real, near Del Mar, Asbarez reports.

The jubliant weekend of ceremonies took place from January 28 to 30 and was presided over by Western Primate Archbishop Hovnan Derderian of the Armenian Apostolic Church of North America, and Parish Priest Very Rev. Fr. Pakrad Dz. V. Berjekian.

More than 350 attendees, each day, occupied the new sanctuary for Friday’s Opening of the Door Ceremony, Saturday’s Consecration, and Sunday’s first regular Divine Liturgy service (“Badarak”) in the new church. The clergy, public officials, parishioners, friends, and other special guests, celebrated with remarks, presentations and sacred music—and were masked according to State COVID Protocol.

Newly-commissioned stained glass windows, paintings, mosaics, crosses and icons adorned the sanctuary as the church was formally consecrated. An overflow tent outside with live a video and audio feed accommodated additional parishioners, and receptions followed every service.

Armenian ambassador hands over “Mkhitar Gosh” State Award to Congressman James McGovern

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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 10, ARMENPRESS. On February 9th Lilit Makunts, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia met with Chairman of House Committee on Rules, Congressman James McGovern (D–MA), the Armenian Embassy in the United States said in a press release.

Ambassador Makunts expressed her gratitude to Congressman for his constant support to the issues related to Armenia and Artsakh and handed over “Mkhitar Gosh” State Award to Congressman on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and the United States.

During the meeting, the security and humanitarian situation in the region after the 44-day war was discussed and stressed the need for the immediate return of Armenian prisoners of war.

MEDIA ALERT: Armenian American Museum Concrete Pouring Ceremony

Chatinian Lara

MEDIA ALERT: ARMENIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM CONCRETE POURING CEREMONY

 

WHAT:

 

The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California will be celebrating the first concrete pour of the historic project by hosting a Concrete Pouring Ceremony at the construction site of the landmark center. The ceremony will feature an invocation led by religious leaders and special remarks by museum, government, and community leaders. The ceremony is a private event by invitation only.

 

WHEN:

 

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

11:30AM to 12:30PM

 

WHERE:

 

Armenian American Museum Construction Site

151 E. Colorado St.

Glendale, CA 91205

 

(Public parking will be available at the Glendale Marketplace Parking Garage)

 

WHY:

 

The Armenian American Museum is a world class educational and cultural institution that is currently under construction in the museum campus at Glendale Central Park. The museum will offer a wide range of public programming through the Permanent Exhibition, Temporary Exhibitions, Auditorium, Learning Center, Demonstration Kitchen, Archives Center, and more.

 

The mission of the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience. The vision is a cultural campus that enriches the community, educates the public on the Armenian American story, and empowers individuals to embrace cultural diversity and speak out against prejudice.

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

 

Arsine Torosyan

Communications Director

(818) 644-2215

[email protected]

 

 

Learn more about the Armenian American Museum at ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org. 

 

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Arsine Sina Torosyan
Communications Director
Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California
116 North Artsakh Avenue, Suite 205, Glendale, CA 91206
Office: (818) 351-3554, Ext. 706
Direct: (818) 644-2215
www.ArmenianAmericanMuseum.org
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Glendale City Council Visits Armenian American Museum Construction Site

Chatinian Lara
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 February 7, 2022

 

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Glendale Mayor Paula Devine visits the Armenian American Museum construction site. From left: Executive Director Shant Sahakian, Board of Trustees Co-Chair, Glendale Mayor Paula Devine, Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian, Executive Vice Chairman Zaven Kazazian

GLENDALE—The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California welcomed Glendale Mayor Paula Devine and City Councilmembers Ara Najarian, Vrej Agajanian, Ardy Kassakhian, and Daniel Brotman for a series of visits to the construction site to witness the progress on the landmark center. The center is currently under construction in the museum campus at Glendale Central Park.

“We are grateful to the Glendale City Council for their longstanding and continued support of the Armenian American Museum,” stated Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian. “We are making tremendous progress on the cultural and educational center that would not be possible without the partnership of the Glendale City Council and City of Glendale.

Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian visits the Armenian American Museum construction site. From left: Executive Director Shant Sahakian, Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian, Executive Vice Chairman Zaven Kazazian Glendale Councilmember Vrej Agajanian visits the Armenian American Museum construction site. From left: Executive Director Shant Sahakian, Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian, Glendale Councilmember Vrej Agajanian, Executive Vice Chairman Zaven Kazazian

The City of Glendale, home to one of the largest Armenian Diaspora communities, has dedicated a premier location for the historic project in downtown Central Park. The Glendale City Council has approved a major $18.5 million expansion and redesign of the museum campus at Central Park that includes a new central lawn connecting the museum and library, an outdoor amphitheater for live performances, a children’s park with playgrounds and splash pads, and outdoor recreation amenities for the community.

The mission of the Armenian American Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience. The vision is a cultural campus that enriches the community, educates the public on the Armenian American story, and empowers individuals to embrace cultural diversity and speak out against prejudice.

Glendale Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian visits the Armenian American Museum construction site. From left: Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian, Glendale Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian, Executive Director Shant Sahakian Glendale Councilmember Daniel Brotman visits the Armenian American Museum construction site. From left: Executive Director Shant Sahakian, Glendale Councilmember Daniel Brotman, Glendale City Manager Roubik Golanian, Architect Aram Alajajian

The museum will offer a wide range of public programming through the Permanent Exhibition, Temporary Exhibitions, Auditorium, Learning Center, Demonstration Kitchen, Archives Center, and more.

For more information, visit the website.