Author: Emil Lazarian

REPORTERS WHO COMMENTED ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE CONFERENCE STAND TRIAL AGAIN
PanARMENIAN.Net
12.04.2006 02:01 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ April 11 the Istanbul court resumed the hearings on
the case of 5 Turkish journalists, who are accused of commenting on
the Armenian Genocide conference held in Istanbul. “These 5 leading
and democratic reporters stand trial for their publications but I am
convinced they will be acquitted,” Istanbul-based “Akos” newspaper
editor Hrant Dink stated, reported RFE/FL.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

GAZPROM AND ARMROSGAZPROM LEADERS DISCUSSED HRAZDAN-5 RESTORATION
PanARMENIAN.Net
12.04.2006 19:48 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Yesterday Gazprom Management Committee Chairman
Alexey Miller and ArmRosgazprom Director General Karen Karapetyan
held a working meeting, reported Gazprom’s press office. The parties
discussed the fulfillment of the agreements on strategic principles
of cooperation signed by Gazprom and the Armenian government. Special
attention was paid to the purchase and restoration of the 5th unit
of the Hrazdan Heat Power Plant for the efficient processing of
natural gas into electric energy. To remind, April 6 Gazprom and
the government of the Republic of Armenia concluded a 25-year term
agreement on the strategic principles of cooperation in the gas and
energy projects on the territory of Armenia. The document provides
for the purchase of the 5th unit of the Hrazdan Heat Power Plant
(Hrazdan-5) and some objects in gas sector. The draft purchase and
sale agreements are to be concluded till April 14, 2006.
Gazprom will finally assume the right of possession till January
1, 2007.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

POWERS TRY TO DERIVE MAXIMUM BENEFIT FROM KARABAKH ISSUE SETTLEMENT PROCESS, EXPERT MENTIONS
Noyan Tapan
Apr 12 2006
YEREVAN, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN. “Just like the “Property for Debt”
agreement, the last Armenian-Russian bargain regarding the 5th block
of Hrazdan TPP is in no way connected with the national and state
interests of Armenia,” Stepan Safarian, head of the researches of
the Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS),
declared this to Noyan Tapan correspondent.
According to him, the bargain is connected with the current
geopolitical situation formed in the South Caucasus. In Safarian’s
opinion, today the Karabakh problem is the most dominating one and
has subordinated to itself other problems regarding Armenia and
Azerbaijan. In the expert’s estimation, the U.S. has become much
more active in the process of Nagorno Karabakh settlement and in this
context the authorities of the two countries have appeared in a very
“pitiful” position. And for the purpose of making advantage of this
“pitiful” position, the powers, including Russia, try “to derive the
maximum benefit”.
Meanwhile, Armenia, transferring entities of strategic importance
to Russia, once more expects Russia’s assistance in failing the
settlement process or avoiding the settlement. In the expert’s
affirmation, Robert Kocharian’s conduct, as well as Russia’s
position are conditioned by the pressure of the U.S. in the issue
of Karabakh settlement. In this respect, according to Safarian,
it is rather noteworthy that the former balance was violated and
the Azerbaijani President was officially invited by U.S. President
Bush. He reminded the 2001 Key West negotiations when U.S. President
Bush received Robert Kocharian and Heydar Aliyev “only provided that
they will agree to realize the Key West principles”. “Of course,
the disappointment was great later as Heydar Aliyev refused this
variant and doing so, saved Robert Kocharian, but in any case, this
time the accents of the U.S. on Azerbaijan are obvious,” the expert
mentioned. In Safarian’s estimation, the current processes of Karabakh
settlement can be qualified as “Key West-2” but in a perfected variant
when the U.S. and the West in general apply such technologies in the
negotiations process that “the possibilities of tacking are minimal in
difference to the 2001 Key West negotiations but it is a bit difficult
to imagine in what ways these technologies will be implemented”.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PRESENTATION OF ALMANAC “ARMENIA IN A TRANSFORMING WORLD” TOOK PLACE IN ACNIS
Noyan Tapan
Apr 12 2006
YEREVAN, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN. The presentation of the almanac
entitled “Armenia in a Transforming World” took place on April
12 at the Armenian Center for National and International Studies
(ACNIS). Presenting the almanac prepared according to 2005 results,
Stepan Safarian, head of ACNIS researches, called the attention
of those present to the works included in it: the work by Martin
Malek, research officer of the Austrian National Academy of Defence,
entitled “State Collapse as a Phenomenon of International Relations”,
research dedicated to the chronology and ways of settlement of
the Nagorno Karabakh conflict with 11 maps (authors S.Safarian
and A.Barkhudarian); results of sociological surveys conducted by
the Center among the population and experts in 2005; the work by a
member of the Constitutional Court, professor Felix Tokhian entitled
“Reform of the Electoral Code and Constitution in Armenia”; “Some
Aspects of Armenian-Russian Economic Ties in the Light of the Format
“Property for Debt” by Hovsep Khurshudian, etc. Speaking at the
presentation, Center expert H.Khurshudian mentioned the topicality
of studies of Armenian-Russian economic contacts in the light of
the last bargain with “Gasprom”, as a result of which the 5th block
of Hrazdan TPP was transferred to the management of the Russian gas
monopolist. He especially drew the attention of those present to the
circumstance that at first it was supposed to transfer the right of
finishing the construction of the 5th block of Hrazdan TPP to one of
Iranian companies on terms very beneficial for the Armenian side, but
subsequently the government made quite another decision. Khurshudian
made a brief economic and political analysis of the last agreement,
as well as implementation of the agreement “Property for Debt” and
made a supposition that these agreements could have a “shady side”
and could be the consequence of the Russian political influence.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

SOCIETY FOR ARMENIAN-BULGARIAN FRIENDSHIP ESTABLISHED IN VANADZOR
Noyan Tapan
Armenians Today
Apr 12 2006
VANADZOR, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. On April,
11, 2006 in the city of Vanadzor was established a Society for
Armenian-Bulgarian Friendship. As Noyan Tapan was informed by the
Press Service of the Embassy of Bulgary to Armenia, as a chairman of
the Society was elected Mr. Samvel Darpinyan, the mayor of Vanadzor
city, and as an executive secretary of the Society – Ms. Sonya
Malumyan. The establishment of the Society was realized with the
participation of the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of
the Republic of Bulgaria to the Republic Armenia Mr. Stefan Dimitrov.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

RESTORERS’ SCHOOL TO BE FOUNDED IN ARMENIA WITH ITALIAN SPECIALISTS’ ASSISTANCE
Noyan Tapan
Armenians Today
Apr 12 2006
YEREVAN, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. The Government
of Italy allocated in 2006 35 thousand evros and the Embassy of
Italy to Armenia – 29.5 thousand evros for keeping and restoring the
historic-cultural monuments in Armenia. Roberto Nocella, the Second
Secretary of the Embassy of Italy to Armenia stated about this at
the April 11 press-conference. According to the Second Secretary of
the Embassy, Armenia was given this year scholarship for 26 months,
from the scholarships being allocated by the Italian Government to
specialists of different countries for studying the Italian Language
and culture. Those scholarships will be given in Armenia first of
all to those specialists who are engaged in study of architecture,
restoration of frescos and fastening of monuments. Roberto Nocella
emphasized that sources of the Armenian-Italian friendship, having deep
roots, continues to productively develop today as well. According to
him, following the UNESCO example, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of his country implements activity aimed to keeping monuments in
different countries of the world. According to R.Nocella, restoration
of a cultural monument in any country may be considered the best
cultural dialogue.
According to Professor Gaiane Casnati, the Director of the
Armenian Architecture Study and Documentation Center of Milan, the
Armenian-Italian joint works have given their positive results in the
direction of restoring monuments since 2000. The monastic complex of
Marmashen was restored, the preliminary appearance of the Yereruyk
temple is studied at present. The state of wall-paintings of the
Kobayri monastery will be studied with the help of Italian specialists
and their restoration scheme will be drafted this year. Gaiane Casnati
mentioned that Italian specialists jointly with the Government of
Armenia participate in works of fastening the castles of Amberd and
Dashtadem. She informed that seminars with participation of Armenian
and Italian architects will be organized in Armenia during this
year. According to G.Casnati, the final goal of that joint activity
is creation of the Restorers’ School in Armenia.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

AZNAVOUR LIGHTS CANDLE IN GOSHAVANK AND HAGHARTSIN CHURCH
Noyan Tapan
Armenians Today
Apr 12 2006
IJEVAN, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. World famous chanson
singer Charles Aznavour visited Goshavank and the Haghartsin church
complex, accompanied by his son, Misha, on April 9. Aznavour was met
in the village of Gosh with great warmness, “salt and bread.” Girls
of the village presented him flowers, and an old woman from the
village presented some jam prepared by herself. Dozens of families
from the regions of Ijevan and Dilijan came to see Aznavour. The
latter presented them autographs, was photographed with them.
Aznavour lighted candle in Goshavank and the Haghartsin church.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF YOUNG ECOLOGISTS TO TAKE PLACE IN NOYEMBERIAN IN JUNE
Noyan Tapan
Apr 12 2006
NOYEMBERIAN, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN. The international conference
of young ecologists will take place in the city of Noyemberiam,
the marz of Tavush, on June 28-30. Sahak Atanesian, the Chairman of
the ecological “UniEcofor” company, the initiator of the conference
informed the Noyan Tapan correspondent about this. Show of ecological
films and organization of a competition are envisaged within the
framework of the conference. By the way, still in 1994, S.Atanesian
found out Asian Minor tritons in the “jil gol” reservoir of the
village of Hagvi. According to him, it was considered till that,
that those amphibians live only in mountains of the Western Caucasus
and Asia Minor.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PLASTIC, AESTHETIC AND REHABILITATION SURGERY HELD FOR FIRST TIME IN ARMENIA
Noyan Tapan
Apr 12 2006
YEREVAN, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN. Leading surgeons from the U.S.,
Germany, France, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Belarus, Georgia,
the Ukraine and other countries take part in the 5th International
Congress of Plastic, Aesthetic and Rehabilitation Surgery being held
on April 12-14 in Yerevan. The congress was organized by the Armenian
Association of Plastic, Rehabilitation and Aesthetic Surgeons and the
Russian surgeons’ company of the same name. As RA Minister of Health
Norayr Davidian mentioned, it is the first time an event of such kind
is held in Armenia, which is evidence of the international recognition
and high estimation of Armenian surgeons in this sphere. According to
the Minister, plastic surgery is one of the developing directions of
modern medicine. According to N.Davidian, the modern medicine with
its humanitarian mission and universal importance is multi-national
and does not admit any limits.
According to him, such meetings and exchange of experience with
well-known specialists from foreign countries will promote raising of
professional skills of Armenian doctors, training of young specialists,
as well as integration of the national medicine into the sphere of
world medical science. According to RA First Lady Bella Kocharian,
“it is difficult to imagine modern life without plastic surgery,
as man’s striving for perfection is limitless”. According to her,
the holding of the international congress in Armenia proves that
the Armenian school of this sphere develops rapidly and enjoys the
confidence of the respective international structures.

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Contact: Anush Babayan
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12.04.06
Applications to be accepted for the President award
In September, 2005 for the first time Presidential awards were handed
over to the best IT pupils and students. In 2006, the `Hayastan’
All-Armenian Fund and the `Synopsis’ company will organize the
second awarding ceremony. The awards will be granted in five
nominations: -“The Best Bachelor”, “The Best Master”, “The Best
Postgraduate Student”, “The Best Female Student” and “The Best Pupil”.
The applications will be accepted from May the 1st to 31. In 2005
students from the Yerevan State University (departments of Applied
Mathematics, Radio physics and Physics) and Yerevan State Engineering
University (departments of Computer Science and Information Science,
Cybernetics, Radio Engineering and Communication Systems), as well as
students studying at the Physics and Mathematics school of Yerevan State
University, Base school of Yerevan State Engineering University and
`Quantum’ college. This year two more educational institutions will
take part in the contest. They are `Anania Shrakatsi’ college and
`Photon’ college in Gyumri. Students who have achieved good results
in research works and IT sphere in general will be granted.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress