Author: Emil Lazarian

“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS

Azerbaijani Armed Forces shelled Armenian village of Yelpin

Emil Lazarian
ARMINFO
Armenia – July 8 2022
Alexandr Avanesov

ArmInfo.On Jule 7, at approximately 16:15, units of the Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire from various types of small arms, including large-caliber small  arms, on Armenian military positions located in the western part of  the Armenian- Azerbaijani border. The RA Ministry of Defense reports.

In particular, the fire was opened in the direction of the Yelpin  village of the Vayots Dzor region, as well as along the road leading  to the village. , the RA Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

Freedom House urges Armenia`s premier to take concerns of media serious

Emil Lazarian
ARMINFO
Armenia – July 8 2022
Marianna Mkrtchyan

ArmInfo.Freedom House also urges the Armenian Prime Minister to take the concerns of the media seriously and leverage direct communication channels including  through open and transparent press-conferences to ensure a healthy  functioning democracy, reads a Twitter message by Freedom House. 

The Armenian authorities should support the independent media and  civil society by maintaining an active dialogue with them and the  people to counteract disinformation that poses threat to Armenian  democracy around crucial topics for the country.

Freedom House welcomes the decriminalization of “grave insults” in  Armenia and the government’s commitment to broad consultation on  media legislation reflected in a Memorandum of Cooperation signed  between the Armenian Government and CSOs.  st1yle=”padding:0px;margin:0px 0px 10px”>At a discussion chaired by Armenia’s premier, representatives of  government agencies decided to abolish criminal responsibility for  great insult, with only administrative responsibility. 

“The Criminal Code that will be enforced on July 1, 2022, will not  impose punishment for great insult,” he wrote. Minister of Justice  Karen Andreasyan added that the criminal responsibility was  prescribed by the law to “prevent outrageous and inadmissible  behavior of individuals and groups amid profound social  polarization.” 

“The government considers inadvisable to include an article on great  insult in the new Criminal Code and prefers the civil liability norms  in effect,” the minister added. 

However, it does not mean derogatory remarks about people will not be  punished. Those abusing the freedom of speech will be fined up to AMD  3mln.

Those displaced from Artsakh due to 44-day war staging protest outside UN Armenia office

Emil Lazarian
NEWS.am
Armenia – July 8 2022
13:13, 08.07.2022

Those displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) as a result of the 44-day war in the fall of 2020 are protesting outside the UN office in Armenia.

They told reporters at the scene that their main demand is still to get refugee status.

Artur Stepanyan, a displaced resident of Artsakh’s Hadrut, told reporters that if they are granted refugee status, they will be able to return to their homes in the event of the deoccupation of Shushi and Hadrut by Azerbaijan.

“According to point 6 of the [trilateral] statement of November 9, [2020,] refugees and displaced persons [shall] return to their places of residence,” Stepanyan reminded.

He noted that the government of Armenia is not taking any steps toward granting them any status, as well as regarding other issues.

Stepanyan emphasized that now a new draft is being working on according to which that they will be given the status of “forcibly displaced person.”

“Everyone evades the matter of our status. The UN says: ‘It’s a political matter, your authorities should resolve that matter,'” Artur Stepanyan added.

Tigran Avinyan: Some are preparing for snap Yerevan elections for reasons incomprehensible to me

Emil Lazarian
NEWS.am
Armenia – July 8 2022
14:53, 08.07.2022

For reasons incomprehensible to me, several people and mass media are intensively preparing for snap elections of the Yerevan Council of Elders. Tigran Avinyan, a board member of the ruling Civil Contract Party and former Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia, wrote this on Facebook.

“And in that context, they have come out to an undeclared ‘war’ by weaving and disseminating fabrications and manipulations on an almost daily basis, with or without a reason.

In a more active political period, I intend to reflect on some matters thoroughly, so that the manipulation does not become the truth by constantly repeating [it]. But until then, I want to recall that the next [regular] elections of the Yerevan Council of Elders are in the fall of 2023,” Avinyan added.

Vice President of Serbia meets with representatives of Armenian community, discusses development of relations

Emil Lazarian

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 18:22, 7 July 2022

YEREVAN, JULY 7, ARMENPRESS. Stefan Krkobabic, Vice President of the National Assembly of Serbia, hosted Biljana Obradovic-Shahrimanyan and Darko Obradovic, representatives of the Armenian community of Serbia. ARMENPRESS reports the official website of the National Assembly of Serbia informs that the activities of the Armenian community, opportunities for deepening sports, cultural and general cooperation between Serbia and Armenia were discussed at the meeting.

“Our historical ties date back to the times of Saint Sava, who visited Armenia. Armenian artists and builders contributed to the construction of our medieval churches and monasteries. Our cultural and historical ties are strong,” said the Vice President of the National Assembly of Serbia. He emphasized that the bilateral cooperation between Serbia and Armenia has a growing trend. He expressed hope that Armenia will open an embassy in Serbia and expects to cooperate with the Armenian community, which has done a lot since 2019 to promote Armenian culture in Serbia, as well as Serbian culture in Armenia.

“I am sure that with joint efforts we will contribute to the further development of general relations between Serbia and Armenia,” he added.

Biljana Obradovic-Shahrimanyan, for her part, said: “The Armenian community of Serbia expresses satisfaction that Serbia preserves multi-ethnic harmony and cultural diversity. Serbia is our country, where we live, create and die. Today’s meeting confirms that Serbia listens to its minorities, which are actually its wealth, because diversity unite us.”

Gov. Newsom Signs Budget With $10 Million For Armenian American Museum

Emil Lazarian
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 July 7, 2022

 

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs budget


GLENDALE—California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the 2022-2023 State Budget with $10 million in new funding for the Armenian American Museum currently under construction in the City of Glendale. The new funding brings the State of California’s total investment in the cultural and educational center to $19.8 million.

Governor Newsom first proposed the new funding for the museum in the May Revised Budget proposal for the State of California. Last week, the Governor made the additional funding official with the signing of the state budget.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to Governor Gavin Newsom for his strong leadership and unwavering support of the Armenian American Museum,” stated Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian on the heels of the major announcement. “We also extend our special thanks to Senator Anthony Portantino for his long standing advocacy in support of the project.”

Senator Anthony Portantino, a longtime champion of the museum, has been collaborating with the Governor’s office to educate state officials and colleagues on the historic significance of the project.

State Senator Anthony Portantino speaks at the Armenian American Museum groundbreaking in July 2021

“I am deeply appreciative to Governor Newsom for proposing and signing $10 million in new state funding to support the Armenian American Museum,” stated Senator Anthony Portantino. “The Governor recognizes the major impact the institution is going to have on all Californians and once again has proven his commitment with this critical and timely investment.”

The Armenian American Museum is a world class cultural and educational 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 museum celebrated its historic groundbreaking and commenced construction on the project in Summer 2021. The Phase I construction of the semi-subterranean parking garage and foundation is on schedule to be completed in Summer 2022. The next major phase of the project will be the Phase II construction of the two-level 50,820-square-foot museum complex.

AW: How artificial intelligence can help you get healthier, stress less and live longer

Emil Lazarian
November 17, 2021 Guest Contributor Literary Corner 1

BOSTON, Mass. – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world drastically over the past few years, especially in the areas of healthcare and life sciences. It comes as no surprise that we, too, are shifting the way we approach healthcare. More and more, people are taking their health into their own hands through use of wearable technology and apps on their mobile device. Within the last year alone, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, worldwide end-user spending on wearable devices increased 18.1 percent from 2020. People are embracing technology for health and wellness more than ever.

From leading successful healthcare ventures to being a sought-after speaker on innovative concepts and trends, Harry Glorikian understands the revolutionary potential artificial intelligence and data can have on healthcare and life sciences. Leveraging his three decades of experience, Glorikian has advised some of the largest health corporations in the world, including Global 500 and Fortune 500 companies. 

In his new book, The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer (Brick Tower Press, Oct. 2021), Glorikian shares life-altering observations on the effect digitalization and innovative technology has had on health. He outlines a roadmap to maximize readers’ personalized health and wellness, along with clearing the misconceptions people often have about health technology. Filled with practical tools and illustrative stories from experts, Glorikian’s mission is to help everyone reach their best self and educate readers on the effectiveness of revitalized technology. 

“AI is transforming healthcare and changing how doctors can monitor, diagnose, and treat disease,” says Glorikian. “The Future You explores just how AI is improving healthcare on a personal level, and shares what everyday people need to know to navigate the new medical paradigm and improve your health in monumental ways— starting today.” 

In The Future You, readers will learn:

  • The role technology and artificial intelligence have on bettering one’s health already, and what new technologies are to come in the future
  • What is the new healthcare business paradigm and how does it affect us as individuals 
  • How AI data can be a powerful tool on your journey to reach optimum health and shape your best life
  • How to simplify healthcare scenarios such as doctor’s visits, managing your own health records, figuring out how to cope with chronic disease, broadening awareness about our specific genetic profile, and much more, through the use of technology

Harry Glorikian

Harry Glorikian is a successful venture-builder, healthcare entrepreneur and author of The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer (Brick Tower Press, Oct. 2021). With over three decades of experience building prosperous ventures all over the world, Glorikian is well-known for his achievements in fundamental industries like healthcare, diagnostics, life sciences and the intersection of these industries. As co-founder of Scientia Advisors and general partner of Scientia Ventures, Glorikian has served some of the most innovative global technology and healthcare companies in the world, many of which are on the Global 500. As the host of The Harry Glorikian Show, Glorikian has been able to share his expertise and talk to key healthcare leaders and innovators about the evolving data-driven industry.

The Future You: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help You Get Healthier, Stress Less, and Live Longer is available on Amazon Kindle and .

President discusses prospects of education and science development in Armenia with Noubar Afeyan

Emil Lazarian
Public Radio of Armenia
Armenia – July 7 2022
July 7, 2022, 18:11

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President Vahagn Khachaturyan hosted American Armenian scientist and businessman Noubar Afeyan today.

President Khachaturyan welcomed the guest and noted that he is always happy to see him in Armenia. Nubar Afeyan thanked the President for the reception.

Vahagn Khachaturyan and Noubar Afeyan discussed the prospects of education and science development in Armenia. The businessman presented to the president the current and future initiatives and programs aimed at the continued strengthening and development of Armenia-Diaspora relations in the mentioned areas.

An agreement was reached to join efforts for the implementation of social and educational multi-layered programs.

Pashinyan briefs Putin on Armenian-Turkish normalization talks

Emil Lazarian
Panorama
Armenia – July 7 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed security on Armenian-Azerbaijani border with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, TASS reported on Wednesday, citing the Kremlin press service.

“The sides continued their discussion of practical aspects of implementation of the trilateral agreements of leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, achieved on November 9, 2020, January 11 and November 26, 2021. In particular, the sides had an exchange of opinions on the issues of ensuring security on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and restoration of economic and transportation connections in South Caucasus,” the press service said.

The Kremlin added that Pashinyan informed Putin about the recent contacts aimed at normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey.

The conversation took place on Armenia’s initiative.

All bonuses awarded to MPs are illegal, lawyer claims

Emil Lazarian
Panorama
Armenia – July 7 2022

Lawyer Arsen Babayan, a senior member of the opposition Homeland Party, insists all bonuses awarded to lawmakers are illegal and must be returned to Armenia’s state budget.

Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan recently signed an order stating that MPs would receive one-time cash bonuses. Later, it turned out that the bonuses would be awarded only to deputes from the ruling Civil Contract party.

Babayan says the speaker’s decree also has an appendix listing MPs who are to receive bonuses, however the parliament leadership has not publicized it in violation of the law.

“Under the law, the order comes into effect only after the full publication of the appendix. Only then may the bonuses be awarded. However, the current leadership has not published them during all this time,” he wrote on Facebook.

“After the ouster of the current authorities (no matter when it happens), the next government must probe this illegal practice and fully recover the funds embezzled from the state budget,” Babayan said.