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

State minister: All customers in Artsakh to be supplied with natural gas in next few hours

Emil Lazarian
Panorama
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Gas supply to more than half of the customers in Artsakh has now been restored, and natural gas will be delivered to the rest in the next few hours, State Minister Artak Beglaryan said on Saturday.

The repair and checking of the damaged gas pipeline was completed late on Friday, with natural gas delivered to the receiving point of Artsakhgaz CJSC at night.

“The people of Artsakh will now be able to resolve the heating and other problems in the current extremely cold weather conditions,” the minister wrote on Telegram.

“Some 30-40 cm of snow fell in Stepanakert today. The snowfall was even heavier in other settlements of Artsakh, which is unprecedented for March. In such conditions, the population of Artsakh was deprived of natural gas for more than 11 days in a row due to artificial and deliberate obstacles created by Azerbaijan,” Beglaryan said.

Oh, Snap! Armenia’s Rosa Linn releases Eurovision 2022 song

Emil Lazarian
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  • POSTED ONMARCH 19, 2022
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“It’s 4am — I can’t turn my head off, wishing these memories would fade…”

The opening words of Rosa Linn’s “Snap” — her entry for Armenia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.

The tender number is genuine and straightforward. Rather than shrieking for attention, Rosa Linn speaks from the heart about getting over an ex.

“Turns out people lie,” she says matter-of-factly. “They said, ‘Just snap your fingers’ as if it was really that easy for me to get over you.”

The chorus seems at once like a meditation and a request to the universe: She reminds herself to breathe through counting, but also tries to expel this person from her heart.

She sings: “I’m snapping one, two, where are you? You’re still in my heart. Snapping three, four, don’t need you here anymore. Get out of my hea-ar-art.” 

The Earthy, folksy quality of the song has shades of The Lumineers and their hit “Ho Hey”. Delivered by a young woman with a big heart, the genre gets a special twist driven by a quiet emotional intensity.

Stripped back and at times almost acoustic, this song deserves sensitive, intimate staging that lets Rosa Linn’s sincerity shine through. Get it right and we’re feeling a sleeper hit. 

The Public TV Company of Armenia selected Rosa Linn through a careful internal selection process. 

The 21-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer was born and raised in Vanadzor, Armenia. She has been fond of music since childhood and started her professional career with the record label “Nvak Collective” — founded by Eurovision 2015 alum and beloved queen Tamar Kaprelian. 

In her own words, Rosa says: “From the outside looking in, the odds seemed like they were against me – an unknown girl from a small town in Armenia. But the power of manifestation is real when it is combined with hard work; persistence; and just putting oneself out there. I’m excited to let people into my inner-world through my music. And I’m beyond honored to be able to represent my beloved country on the biggest stage in Europe.”

In a new press release, AMPTV elaborated on Rosa Linn’s entry. We’re re-printing it in full below.

Rosa Linn, Armenia’s representative at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, has just released her entry song “Snap”, together with the official music video.

Rosa says this song is a journey into her inner world, a personal story everyone can relate to: “I think we’ve all been at a snapping point, where it felt like there’s no way out and that the entire world is just crumbling down around you. You start questioning everything, including yourself. I have been there. And what I realized was that I had the
strength to shape my reality – it just took getting out of my own way and finding inner-peace. It’s all about self-love and accepting that you are enough. Writing “Snap” was a form of therapy for me and I hope that it can be that for others who are also going through hard times.”

“Snap” was written by Rosa Linn, Larzz Principato, Courtney Harrell, Allie Crystal, Tamar Mardirossian Kaprelian. Lyrics by Rosa Linn, Larzz Principato, Courtney Harrell, Allie Crystal, Tamar Mardirossian Kaprelian, Jeremy Dusoulet

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Armenian, Italian FMs exchange messages on 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations

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YEREVAN, MARCH 18, ARMENPRESS. The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Italy exchanged messages on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Italian Republic, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said.

In his message Ararat Mirzoyan, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia, particularly emphasized the fact that the Armenian-Italian cooperation is characterized by a high-level political dialogue. He commended the growing bilateral trade turnover, as well as the volume of Italian investments in Armenia. Minister Mirzoyan expressed determination in bringing bilateral economic relations to the level of political dialogue.

Congratulating the Armenian counterpart, Luigi Di Mayo, the Foreign Minister of Italy, in his turn noted that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Armenian-Italian friendly relations and political dialogue have been developing and strengthening, as evidenced by the high-level reciprocal visits. He added that the friendly relations between Armenia and Italy establish stable trade-economic and cultural ties, which are complemented by the existing cooperation in various spheres.

Armenia’s Security Council Secretary to visit Germany

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YEREVAN, MARCH 18, ARMENPRESS. Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will depart for Berlin on a tow-day visit on March 21, his Office said in a statement.

Armen Grigoryan is scheduled to meet with Jens Plötner, the foreign and security policy adviser to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

During the visit the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia will also have several working meetings.

Armenian-Dutch Foreign Ministries hold political consultations

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YEREVAN, 18 MARCH, ARMENPRESS. Political consultations were held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands on March 18 in The Hague, co-chaired by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Paruyr Hovhannisyan and Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for Political Affairs Thijs van der Plas.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the MFA Armenia, the sides expressed satisfaction over the high level of political dialogue between Armenia and the Netherlands at different levels, the interlocutors discussed a broad scope of issues on the Armenian-Dutch bilateral agenda. Regarding trade and economic cooperation, the interlocutors noted the positive dynamics observed in recent years and outlined the steps that need to be taken to fully realize the existing potential.

The parties touched upon the events to be organized on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and the Netherlands.

The parties discussed the agenda of the Armenia-EU partnership, exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest on the international and regional agenda, as well as discussed cooperation and mutual support within the framework of international organizations.

The interlocutors also touched upon the current situation around the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. In this context, the parties stressed the importance of the full resumption of the Karabakh peace process under the auspices of the co-chairmanship of the OSCE Minsk Group. The Armenian side expressed gratitude for the support and firm position of the Dutch Parliament during and after the Azerbaijani aggression unleashed against Artsakh, as well as for raising the issue by the government on bilateral and multilateral platforms, emphasizing the need to continue this approach, taking into account the current geopolitical developments.

During his visit to The Hague, Deputy Minister Hovhannisyan met with representatives of the political parties of the Netherlands and civil society activists, and also took part in a diplomatic reception dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and the Netherlands. During the reception, a number of persons were awarded for their significant contribution to the deepening of bilateral cooperation between Armenia and the Netherlands.

Armenian defense minister comments on recent army incidents

Emil Lazarian
Panorama.am 
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Armenia’s Defense Minister Suren Papikyan on Thursday paid a working visit to Syunik Province where deaths of two conscript soldiers were reported, the Ministry of Defense said in a press release.

At a meeting with local officers in a military unit, Papikyan addressed the recent incidents involving conscripts. He underscored that the incidents were a result of improper discipline in certain units as well as poor morale of individual servicemen.

After being briefed on the incidents by the officers in charge, the defense minister issued instructions to the commander of the military unit to take necessary measures to exclude such cases in the future.

Suren Papikyan also visited the border area close to the Nerkin Hand community where Major-General Artak Budaghyan, the commander of the local military unit, presented the current situation.

He next visited the construction site of a local military unit and got acquainted with the construction process on the ground.

IMF may provide $36 million to Armenia

Emil Lazarian
NEWS.am
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21:11, 18.03.2022

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached an agreement with the Armenian authorities on the completion of the final review of the economic program of Armenia.

The agreement is subject to approval by the IMF’s Executive Board, which plans to consider a final review in mid-May. Approximately $36 million will be available after the board meeting, bringing the total appropriation to approximately $430 million.

The Armenian economy continued to recover in 2021, recording growth at the level of 5.7%. Annual inflation declined steadily, hitting 6.5% in February, helped by tightening monetary policy. The budget deficit in 2021 decreased to 4.7% of GDP.

Music: Maestro Mansurian highlights role of Armenian language in patriotic pursuits

Emil Lazarian
Panorama.am 
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CULTURE 12:28 18/03/2022 ARMENIA

Maestro Tigran Mansurian highlighted the role of the Armenian language in patriotic aspirations as he met with students of the National Polytechnic University of Armenia on Thursday.

“The art of composition is not a performing art, but an ideological one. In this case young people have great opportunities, they study in developed countries and return to Armenia. I believe there will be successors. Being in action, being part of the changing world is essential,” said the leading composer.

Speaking about the musicality of the Armenian language, the composer stated that music and the Armenian language are closely linked with one another. “With its accents and phonetics, it is already music. We must always recognize the role of the Armenian language in patriotic pursuits. Language is the foundation of instrumental music. Every language is not only phonetics, but also a worldview system,” Mansurian said.

The maestro also talked about his childhood and student years. “I was a naughty child, I never thought about my teachers being happy with me. I was always fighting,” he said.

Mansurian described himself as self-taught. “I was an insatiable reader. I didn’t attend a music school, I learned music by myself. When there is no teacher, when you are alone with yourself, a direct connection is formed between music and you. Nevertheless, I was surrounded by caring people,” he noted.

Music: Armenian musicians to perform at Monte Carlo festival

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Panorama.am 
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CULTURE 11:22 18/03/2022 ARMENIA

Famous Armenian musicians, soprano Karine Babajanyan and Vardan Mamikonian, are set to perform at the Spring Arts Festival in Monte Carlo (Festival Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo) on March 25, Orer.eu reports.

The first part of the concert program features songs by Komitas, as well as other Armenian musicians. German songs will be performed at the second part of the concert.

Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Latvian counterpart discuss cooperation prospects

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YEREVAN, MARCH 17, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan met with Latvia’s Minister for Welfare Gatis Eglītis during the visit in New York, the United States, the ministry said in a news release.

The possible options of the bilateral cooperation in labor and social protection, the necessity of implementing joint programs aimed at women’s economic strengthening were discussed during the meeting.

Narek Mkrtchyan highlighted studying the best Latvian experience in digitization of social services, protection of rights of people with disabilities, employment policy.

The sides expressed readiness to take respective steps to strengthen the sectoral cooperation.