Author: Emil Lazarian

ARMENIA WAITING FOR CHARLES AZNAVOUR AND THE FRENCH PRESIDENT
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[07:39 pm] 27 September, 2006
more images Late in the evening renowned French-Armenian chansonnier
Charles Aznavour is to arrive in Armenia. He is coming in connection
with the September 30 celebration within the framework of the year
of Armenia in France.
On that very day the opening ceremony of the French Square on the
crossroad of Sayat-Nova, Baghramyan and Mashtots avenues will take
place; later on Charles Aznavour will sing in the Republic Square
together with his friends. The opening of the French Square will take
place in the presence of the Armenian and French Presidents.
If you have a walk around Yerevan, you’ll have the impression that
the whole city, everyone from ordinary citizens to high officials,
is getting ready for the arrival of the guests.
According to preliminary data, on September 30 the French Square will
be decorated with the flags of both countries. A memorial board will
be opened with the date of the opening of the Square and the names
of the Presidents of both countries as initiators. A stage will be
constructed where the Presidents will stand together with their wives.
It is noteworthy that the decoration of the Republic Square where the
concert will take place is carried out by Russian workers. Deputy
mayor of Yerevan Vano Vardanyan said that they are not responsible
for these works as the renowned singer brought the crew himself.
The workers of the Security Service are also ready for the day,
although they are sure that there will be no emergencies.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

ARSHAK SADOYAN: ARMENTEL WILL BE SOLD TO PUTIN’S DAUGHTER
Panorama.am
16:12 27/09/06
Deputy of parliament, Arshak Sadoyan, expressed his opinion that
“Putin’s daughter may become ArmenTel’s owner.” Moreover, he said an
Arab company offers a higher price but it will be sold to Russians. If
telephone fees are raised, millions of dollars will go into the pocket
of the buyer, Sadoyan said.
Sadoyan also called everybody to join a demonstration on October 6. He
said they will march from Matenadaran to Public Services Regulatory
Committee demanding from the committee even not to deliberate the
proposal. The deputy believes even slightest pressure is enough to
keep the tariffs as they are.
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SINGER HAIKO SPEAKS TO A PRESS CONFERENCE
Panorama.am
17:46 27/09/06
Singer Haiko addressed to the president of the republic to know why
he has awarded him the title of honored artists, Haiko told a news
conference today.
“Because there are many singers who come and go but you stay for a
long time,” the president has answered.
Haiko said he is not involved in politics and will not participate
in any pre-election campaigns.
The singer said he is doing well and the tickets of his upcoming
concert are sold well. Haiko said there will be no dances as it is
not within his style. He said there will be dozens of cameras “to
approach to the international level.”
The singer said he has received no concrete suggestions to participate
in Eurovision contest. He even said he is a little scared from rumors
that he may participate.
The singer is in search of his soul mate. He said he devotes his
songs to those who feel attached.
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PRESS RELEASE
Federation of Armenian Organisations in the Netherlands (FAON)
24 April Committee for recognition and commemoration of the
Armenian Genocide of 1915
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
PRESS RELEASE
FAON: position of candidate Albayrak of Turkish origin is still questionable
The Hague 26 September – The Federation of Armenian Organisations in
the Netherlands (FAON) welcomes the removal of 3 candidates from draft
lists of Dutch Christian Democrats Party (CDA) and of Dutch Labor
Party (PvdA) for the coming Dutch parliamentary elections, since they
deny the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Genocide was unanimously
recognised by Dutch Parliament in December 2004. The Dutch parties
have taken their responsibility on time concerning these candidates.
Mr. Sacan (PvdA), Mr .Tonca and Mr. Elmaci (CDA) are no longer
candidates for the elections.
In an earlier letter the Armenian Federation asked the Christian
Democratic Party (CDA) for clarification on the positions of a number
of candidates of Turkish origin who deny the Armenian Genocide (see
). The same question was addressed to other parties with
candidates from Turkish origine.
The Dutch TV programme NOVA on 20 September, with particitapion of MP
Mrs Huizinga Heringa (Christian Union Faction) and the chairman of 24
April Committee of FAON caused commotion, following which the
candidates, according to declarations of the parties, indicated to
share the viewpoint of their party on the recognition of the Armenian
Genocide.
Later, however, the candidates Sacan, Tonca and Elmaci indicated to
not share the viewpoint of their party. This opinion of Tonca and
Elmaci became apparent from their remarks in the Turkish newspaper
Sabah. The Armenian Federation therefore called once more upon the CDA
and PvdA to remove Tonca, Elmaci and Sacan from their lists, which
they did on September 26th.
The Armenian Federation, however, has still major objections with some
of the remarks that PvdA candidate of Turkish origin Mrs. Albayrak
(nr. 2 on PvdA list) made in the Dutch daily newspaper Trouw on 26
September, These remarks appear to be quite similar to the official
denial policy of Turkey. The Armenian Federation urges the PvdA to
give more clarity over Mrs. Albayrak’s precise position, before the
PvdA candidacy list is finalized.
The Armenian Federation also requests a decisive answer from the
political parties regarding the viewpoint on the Armenian Genocide of
a few more members of parliament of Turkish origin: Curus and Eski
(CDA), Orgu from People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), who
is not on the draft list for the coming elections, Ozutok (Greens Left
– GL) and Koser Kaya (Social-Liberal Democrats – D66) . The same
question is also valid for other candidates of Turkish descent for
parliament elections.
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LACHIN RESIDENTS ARE IN A PANIC
28 September, 2006
Today Armen Eghyan, Gevorg Mirzoyan and Gagik Petrosyan, members of the
initiating group «Protection of the Occupied Territories», announced
that Hamlet Khachatryan, head of the Kashatagh administration hinders
the resettlement of the territories and must resign from his post.
«It turns out that this high-rank official is used to bribe taking and
hasn’t got the slightest notion of his post. He realises neither its
meaning nor its military significance», claims Armen Eghyan and adds,
«He treats the local residents as criminals caught red-handed. He
demands bribes from all the citizens who turn to him with any request.
And in case any of the citizens dares to complain of Mr. Mirzoyan, he
merely advises them to leave Kashatagh».
Jirayr Sefilyan, commander of special regiment of Shoushi, and a member
of the above-mentioned group, informed the participants of today’s press
conference about the current state of Kashatagh. He claims that the
number of inhabitants has significantly decreased in the past two years
reaching 7.5 thousand.
52 villages of Katashagh are deprived of electricity and water. The
roads are in an awful state. The villages counter certain problems
connected with education, health care and realization of agricultural
goods. Recently, the authorities of Katashagh have fined a 12-year-old
girl for picking up wood to heat their hearth.
Mr.Sefilyan maintains that administrative obstacles and fining bodies
have greatly increased in Kashatagh. As a result of this, residents
began to abandon the territory and the villages became deserted. All is
done on purpose, claim the members of the group.
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Turkish politicians trapped
By FRANS BOSMAN and ANNA RIJKSBARON
Het Parool (Dutch national newspaper)
28-09-2006, 11:56
AMSTERDAM – Almost all Amsterdam politicians of Turkish descent refuse to
recognize the genocide that Turkey committed against the Armenians in 1915.
Therefore, half of the councilors that this newspaper approached have no
understanding for CDA (Christian Democratic Appeal) and PvdA’s (Dutch Labor
Party) decision to withdraw members from the national elections’ draftlist,
because they refuse to recognize the genocide.
Most claim to know too little about the issue to give an opinion and ask for
“more research.” Others admit that terrible things happened, in which
hundreds of thousands of people perished, but they do not want to call it a
genocide.
Except for one, most did not let this newspaper know what they were really
thinking. The one who did let us know said that he would be honored if the
PvdA should request a recognition of the genocide. A few were simply afraid
to voice their views. One took back his comments later.
The Turkish politicians struggle with double loyality. If they recognize the
genocide, they will betray their supporters. If they keep the views of their
homeland, they will get in trouble with their parties.
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DEFACTO INFORMATION-ANALYSIS AGENCY URGES TO STOP VANDALISM
DeFacto Agency, Armenia
Sept 27 2006
According to the DE FACTO Information-Analytics Agency’s data, the
Armenian churches of the late medieval period are being destroyed in
the Khanlar and Dashkesan regions of Azerbaijan.
In the villages of Dastafur and Mirzik of the Khanlar region the
churches of the 16th and 18th century correspondingly have already
been destroyed. In the village of Chiragidzor of the Dashkesan region
the Blessed Virgin’s Church built as early as in the 18th century was
destroyed a few days ago. According to the reliable information, St.
Hakop’s (Jacob’s) basilica built in the 17th century in the village of
Voskanapat (Zournabad) of the Khanlar region is about to be destroyed.
DE FACTO Information-Analytic Agency urges the competent organizations
and clergymen of all confessions to stop Azerbaijan’s war against
the Christian temples on its territory.
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GEORGIA AIMS TO RESOLVE “FROZEN” CONFLICTS BY FORCE – BORDYUZHA
ITAR-TASS, Russia
Sept 27 2006
DAGOMYS, September 27 (Itar-Tass) – The Georgian leadership aims at
“resolving so-called frozen conflicts by force,” Secretary General
of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Nikolai Bordyuzha said.
“I have no doubts whatsoever on this account,” Bordyuzha said at the
11th “All Russia-2006” forum on Wednesday, “the Georgian leadership’s
actions, especially its Defense Ministry’s, are aimed at aggravating
the situation.”
“Georgia is seeking to join NATO, but cannot realize this wish until
the “frozen conflicts” have been settled. Its leadership therefore is
counting to achieve the solution of the South Ossetian and Abkhazian
problems at all costs, including by using force,” he underlined.
Tbilisi should understand that the use of force will expand the
conflict, “which will affect not only Georgia but also Armenia and
Russia. How can it be quenched afterwards?” Bordyuzha went on to say.
In his view, the main thing now is not to rush things, in order to
prevent the worsening of the conflict situation.
“One should understand that Georgia will never change its geographic
position and will remain Russia’s neighbor. Rulers come and go,
while peoples and neighboring states remain. One should think not
about his wishes of the present moment, but extrapolate his actions
for a long-term perspective. It appears the Georgian leadership lacks
such an understanding,” the CSTO secretary general underlined.
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CONGRESS OF TURKIC STATES
Ïðaâî Âûaîða, Azerbaijan
Democratic Azerbaijan
Sept 27 2006
Nazim Ibrahimov: “This arrangement fulfilled its important historic
function”
“10th Congress of Turkic States was very important step on the path
to consolidation of Turkic States. One could say that it has already
fulfilled its important historic function,” informed Nazim Ibrahimov,
a chairman of the State Committee for the work with Azerbaijanis
living abroad.
It is appropriate mention that 10th Congress of Turkic States
was held in Anatolia. Attended the arrangement as a member of
Azerbaijani delegation Nazim Ibrahimov informed about its activity
and importance. He said that the participation of the President of
the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in the congress once more
proves that how friendship and cooperation with Turkic States is
important for our State: “Azerbaijani President’s speech concerning
holding joint forum of Azerbaijani and Turkish Diasporas next year,
recommendations concerning joint activity aiming to prevent Armenian
propaganda and other addresses to conferees met response. I think that
the joint forum scheduled for next year will reinforce the cooperation
between Azerbaijani and Turkish Diasporas and create the opportunities
for their joint activity,” emphasized N. Ibrahimov.
Committee Chairman stated that to date Azerbaijani Diasporas operating
in different countries worldwide and Diasporas of Turkic States are
close cooperating. According to N. Ibrahimov, their joint activity
can impact positively upon common cause: “First forum of Diasporas
scheduled for next year will discuss work done since ever and determine
future perspectives of cooperation. Senior officials of Azerbaijan
and Turkey will attend the forum. Taking into consideration their
recommendations steps for further development of collaboration between
both states’ Diasporas will be taken.”
Committee chairman added that all measures to hold high level forum
will be taken. As N. Ibrahimov informed, the Committee met with the
representatives of Azerbaijani and Turkish Diasporas arrived in our
country, and different countries. According to him, during a Congress
different commissions in which attended Azerbaijani delegation were
established: “The Congress fulfilled its historical function. At the
arrangement the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkish
Prime-Minister attended. The Congress was an important step for
consolidation of Turkic Diasporas. On the other hand, Azerbaijani
President’s speech made at the arrangement once more proved that he
is one of the leaders of Turkic world.”
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BILGEHAN: TURKISH PEOPLE WILL NEVER ACCEPT FALSE “ARMENIAN GENOCIDE” CLAIMS
Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Sept 27 2006
“Turkey will face pressures for the false “Armenian genocide”
till Armenia gives up its groundless claims. The main thing here
is Turkey’s demonstrating decisiveness and rejecting the baseless
claims once and for all,” member of Turkish parliamentary delegation
to PACE, CHP parliamentarian Gulsun Bilgehan told the APA’s Turkey
bureau exclusively.
The parliamentarian said there some shortfalls in the work to prove
groundlessness of the false claims of “Armenian genocide”.
“Despite certain measures, the report of the European Parliament
showed there still some shortfalls in this field. This is due to the
unstable activity of the authorities. The French experience showed
that pretenders go back when they encounter a severe reaction. For
instance, France rejected its bill on recognition of the false
“Armenian genocide”. We’ll continue our struggle if the similar bill
is on the agenda. I think the authorities make some mistakes and do
not work efficiently regarding this matter,” she said.
Ms.Bilgehan stressed that the Turkish people will never accept the
false “genocide” claims.
“The Turkish people will never accept these claims. All must know
this. We are not going to enter the European Union by accepting a
false claim,” she stressed.
Gulsun Bilgehan is Turkey’s second President Ismet Inonu’s
granddaughter.
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