Baku swaps ten Armenian soldiers for minefield maps – state security service

TASS, Russia
Dec 3 2021
Russia acted as a mediator in the swap

BAKU, December 4. /TASS/. Azerbaijan has handed ten service members to Armenia, Azerbaijan’s State Security Service said on Saturday.

“Guided by the principles of humanism, the Republic of Azerbaijan handed ten servicemen to Armenia on December 4,” the service’s press service said.

In return, Armenia handed to Azerbaijan the maps of minefields in some of the areas Baku had taken under control, the service said, adding that Russia acted as a mediator in the swap.

Azerbaijan’s State Security Service pointed out that the Armenian service members were detained on November 16 after the clashes between the two states at the border.

The State Security Service thanked Russia for assistance in the exchange.

"New forms of intimidation towards Armenians in Turkey" – State Dept.

PanArmenian, Armenia
Dec 4 2021

PanARMENIAN.Net – The U.S. Department of State has unveiled a fresh report on “poor” religious freedom conditions in Turkey, noting that “new forms of intimidation towards Turkey’s Armenian community” have emerged.

Prepared by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, the report said that Armenian religious heritage sites in Turkey remain under threat.

In early 2021 the Surp Toros Armenian church in Kütahya was demolished after coming into the possession of an unknown individual—despite holding protected status. In August bulldozers destroyed an Armenian cemetery in Van Province.

According to the report, the Turkish government frequently fails to halt construction projects that threaten cemeteries; for example, in March 2021 the opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Member of Parliament (MP) Garo Paylan, who has Armenian roots, submitted a parliamentary inquiry to ask why the government had not halted the construction of a state-owned bank over an Armenian and Catholic cemetery in historic downtown Ankara. In April 2021, in response to Paylan’s statements on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, nationalist MP Ümit Özdağ threatened: “you’ll also have a Talat Pasha experience and you should have it.”

Talat Pasha was the principal architect of the Armenian Genocide.

Newspaper: Matter of changing Armenia’s external vector becoming reality?

News.am, Armenia
Dec 4 2021

YEREVAN. – Past daily of the Republic of Armenia (RA) writes. Today [PM] Nikol Pashinyan will once again meet with the representatives of the extra-parliamentary forces.

According to Past newspaper’s information, the agenda of the meeting is quite full (…).

(…). Along with all this, there are two matters on the agenda that we have that are quite noteworthy. One of them has such a wording: “Possible foreign policy developments: Discussion of termination of the RA membership in CSTO and EEU and possible alternatives.” By the way, the very next point [on this agenda] refers to the promotion of the European integration process.

In fact, the information is confirmed that the matter of termination of the RA’s membership in the CSTO and EEU is being very actively discussed in the government and pro-government circles, although Pashinyan had noted at his last [press] conference that he does not believe the circumstance of leaving the CSTO will be considered.

By the way, this unit of extra-parliamentary forces, which was created on Pashinyan’s initiative, is already almost entirely composed of pro-government forces, mostly pro-Western (…).


How to master the art of modeling by a Dubai-based Armenian/Persian model Az Nosrati.

Dec 4 2021

  

“The secret to modeling is not being perfect. What one needs is a face that people can identify in a second. You have to be given what’s needed by nature and what’s needed is to bring something new” ~ Karl Lagerfeld

Do you want to become a model? Do you want to add wings to your dreams of being a fashion model? Are you hankering to walk the runway? Do you like to get a chance to appear in magazines? Certainly, there would be lots of nodded heads for a big ‘YES’ because obviously, the influence of modeling has reached far beyond anything else. Countless women dream about becoming models and trying their luck to enter into the glamorous field, while a few are born to become superstar models and inspire the world. Az Nosrati is one of such fashion’s illustrious models who has the kind of vigorous body many women aspire to. Az started modeling at the age of seventeen when she was mature enough for her age. It’s been more than twelve years of her being in the modeling industry. The change in her, the development in her body and mind over the years made her a better model than she was in her teens. Az also has eight years of experience in sales as a sales executive, in exhibitions & in hosting the shows as well.

Az is a Dubai-based half-A Armenian/Persian model famous for her good looks and virtuous personality. Az never thought to pursue modeling as a career until it didn’t happen. She never chose to model, instead of modeling chose her. It is said that whatever is made for you, is automatically made its way to you. With a great sense of walking, posing, and smiling, Az is living a model dom lifestyle. She indeed lives and breathes fashion. Being a model is who she is and whose life revolves around her passion & her first love, modeling.

In early times, models were considered as walking mannequins and hangers to hang clothes who had no values, no respect in others’ eyes, neither as a model nor as a profession. Now, in the contemporary world, modeling has become a subjective industry that emphasizes the projection of personality and _expression_ of models. People’s perception of the fashion industry has changed forever and so has the models & modeling because putting fashion equal to fashion models won’t be wrong. Ms. Nosrati attended trade show modeling courses and editorial courses when she was just fifteen years old but she learned the rest of the modeling categories by herself by watching modeling videos and poses. She says, “In this era of technology, one can learn everything online through advanced YouTube videos, websites, and from a lot of other online portals. You just need to be disciplined and consistent because these are the keys to a successful modeling career.” Az Nosrati was awarded the title of MISS INTERNATIONAL DUBAI, 2020, and has been a part of many other shows as well.

There was a time when online platforms were used to only communicate & chat with loved ones. But now people are well aware of the power of social media. A huge increase in Instagram models has been noticed in the past few years. Instagram has become a magical way for those who want to take control over their careers. Availing social media to empower aspiring models, Ms. Nosrati has made her presence felt on online portals like Instagram with her magnificent modeling portfolios and alluring pictures. Anybody can relish her feed full of different poses and styles especially women who can take ideas and inspiration on how to conquer social media and the art of modeling.

https://foxinterviewer.com/people/az-nosrati/

Holy Lance “Geghard” will be brought out on December 4

Panorama, Armenia
Dec 4 2021

SOCIETY 10:32 04/12/2021 ARMENIA

This year, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church will celebrate the Feast of the Apostles St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew on December 04. Information department at the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin reports, that according to the Pontifical Encyclical of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; the feast was proclaimed as Pilgrimage Day of Holy Lance (Geghard).

On December 03 at 5:30 p.m., on the Eve of the Feast, a Divine Liturgy was offered in St. John the Baptist and St. Vardan Chapel-baptistery of the Mother See. During the Eve of the Feast, the relics of the St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew were brought out.

On December 04 at 10:30 a. m., a Divine Liturgy will be offered in St. John the Baptist and St. Vardan Chapel-baptistery of the Mother See, during which the Holy Lance (Geghard) will be brought out. The relic will remain in the Chapel-baptistery for the worship of the faithful until 6 p. m.

Canadian FM expresses solidarity with Armenian people

Panorama, Armenia
Dec 3 2021

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly expressed solidarity with Armenian people at a meeting with Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 28th OSCE Ministerial Council on Thursday.

“Met with my Armenian counterpart at OSCE. I expressed Canada’s solidarity with Armenian people, reiterated Canada is deeply concerned by the recent Armenia-Azerbaijan border clash, which resulted in the deaths of Armenian troops,” she tweeted.

“Our thoughts are w/ the victims’ families, loved ones and the community. We call for de-escalation so that a peaceful solution to the conflict may be found,” Joly said in another tweet.

Armenia official: Routes, border crossing procedures being discussed at this point

Panorama, Armenia
Dec 3 2021

Routes and the procedures for crossing borders are being discussed with Azerbaijan at this stage, Armenian Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Simonyan told reporters in the parliament on Friday.

Simonyan responded to the rumors about Azerbaijan’s construction of a railroad to Nakhichevan, saying he had no such information.

He underlined that the November 9 statement entails the unblocking of transport and economic communications, while 4 points of the statement of January 11 outline the mechanisms on the basis of which all it should be done.

“Thus, a trilateral working group is set up with the participation of deputy prime ministers and different routes are being studied. The January 11 statement states that railroads and highways are considered a priority,” he said, adding everything is clear in the case of the railroads.

“At this points, routes and border crossing procedures are being discussed. I can’t say anything specific because there is no clarity in this regard. There should be unblocking, nothing else is discussed and will not be discussed by us,” Simonyan said.

President Sarkissian holds meeting with doctor in economics Tatul Manaseryan

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 14:53, 2 December, 2021

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian received doctor in economics, professor, chairman of the Civil Council named after Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan NGO Tatul Manaseryan, the Presidential Office told Armenpress.

The meeting touched upon the current situation in Armenia, the domestic and external challenges. Tatul Manaseryan presented their views and approaches, as well as their organization’s activity directions and programs.

The sides emphasized the necessity of constitutional amendments to ensure a balanced administration system.

 

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

Armenian President congratulates Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi on 50th anniversary of founding of UAE

Armenian President congratulates Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi on 50th anniversary of founding of UAE

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 15:34, 2 December, 2021

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian sent a congratulatory letter to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Arab Emirates, the Presidential Office reports.

“I warmly congratulate you and address you my best wishes on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Arab Emirates.

The five decades of independence have been marked by impressive achievements and progress, which turned into a reality thanks to the skilled governance and hard work. Your initiatives and programs, which are based on science, education and innovations, undoubtedly, guide the United Arab Emirates to more prosperous future with consistent steps.

I highly appreciate the dynamically developing relations between Armenia and the United Arab Emirates.

I specifically highlight our meetings and contacts which further deepen the friendship between our peoples and the inter-state cooperation.

I am convinced that we will further expand and strengthen the bilateral cooperation with regular meetings and united efforts for the benefit of the welfare of our nations.

I wish you good health, success, and to the good people of the United Arab Emirates – lasting peace and welfare”, reads the Armenian President’s letter.

 

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OPEC Fund partners Ameriabank to address problems and help to improve the life of people in Armenia: T. Alnassar

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 16:30, 2 December, 2021

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. Tareq Alnassar, OPEC Fund Assistant Director-General, Private Sector and Trade Finance Operations, talks about OPEC Fund’s partnership with Ameriabank, projects implemented by the fund,private sector support and the SME development strategy of the Armenian government.

“Ameriabank is a pioneer bank. It’s a market leader. And of course this comes with the huge responsibility. So, they set the standard, they set the stage for other banks to come later on. I think last year they issued the green bond. This is a precedent, I think this is really a landmark for the country and for the financial sector”. – said Mr. Alnassar in an interview.

Watch the full interview here.

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