Author: Emil Lazarian

AZERI DELEGATES TO PACE ACQUAINT THEIR COLLEAGUES WITH THEIR ETYMOLOGY
OF “KARABAKH”
STRASBOURG, APRIL 27. ARMINFO. Even the temporary stoppage of the
Armenian atomic power plant will give no positive result, Azeri
delegate to PACE Rafel Guseynov said during the Tuesday PACE debates
on the increasing vulnerability of Europe’s energy systems and
environment.
ARMINFO correspondent in Strasbourg reports Guseynov as saying that
the plant’s waste pollutes Armenia’s rivers with this pollution to
hardly be possible to eliminate even in a decade.
Remembering the etymology of the word “Karabakh” Guseynov said that it
means “Black Orchard” which reflects the true prospect Armenia is
preparing for the region. “One more translation of ‘Karabakh’ is
‘Black Knot’ which reflects the gist of the region, occupation and
horrible damage caused by Armenia’s ‘blossoming’ ecology.” “Unless we
take measures Armenia will create a new ecology for Karabakh, a new
black knot for the South Caucasus.” “Hence I urge all the Europeans to
take measures to shut down the Armenian atomic power plant,” Guseynov
said.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Cyprus Press and Information Office, Occupied Northern Cyprus
April 27 2005
RPP deputy leader criticizes President Bush remarks on the Armenian
genocide
Ankara Anatolia news agency (25.04.05) reported the following from
Ankara: RPP [Republican Turkish Party] deputy leader Onur Oymen has
assessed President Bush’s statement by saying that being overjoyed by
what he said will be wrong. He noted: “If you [President Bush] will
express regret on matters relating to the Armenians, then we will
have the right to expect a sympathetic statement relating to the more
than the half a million Turks killed by the Armenians in similar
incidents.”
In a written statement, Oymen said that President Bush refraining
from using the word “genocide” confirms a reality. He asserted: “In
view of that, it will be wrong to be overjoyed by President Bush’s
speech when it is assessed. We have ascertained from our records and
archives that the Armenians killed 513,000 Turks in the past. Do we
not have the right to expect a sympathetic statement? If you will
speak about the incidents and the Armenians who lost their lives in
the past, then we will have the right to expect a sympathetic
statement for the more than half a million Turks who were killed by
the Armenians in similar incidents. President Bush supported Turkey’s
initiative for the establishment of a committee of experts.
However, he failed to criticize the Armenians for failing to open
their archives. That has to be considered. Nor did President Bush
make a compassionate statement or extend condolences in connection
with the Turkish diplomats who were killed by the ASALA [Armenian
Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia] terrorists. It is as if
these incidents did not take place. Those who were lost were our
people. They were our most valuable people. The Armenian terrorists
killed our diplomats after Turkey’s operation in Cyprus. They
probably cooperated with the Greek Cypriot terrorists to do so. Why
has the world failed to react? Why have we failed to ask the foreign
countries to react to what has been done? Why have we failed to give
priority to that? We have a lot to say on the matter. An inclination
exists to accuse Turkey and force it to defend itself. However, we
should be the side to complain.”

BUDYONNOVSK RESIDENTS URGE LOCAL DUMA TO RECOGNIZE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
YEREVAN, APRIL 27. ARMINFO. Residents of Buyonnovsk, Stavropol region,
Russia, rallied Apr 24 to commemorate the Armenian Genocide of 1915 in
Ottoman Turkey, reports Yerkramas, Krasnodar-based newspaper of
Russian Armenians.
The ralliers urged the local Duma to recognize the Genocide. They
compared it with the events of 1995 when Budyonnovsk was attacked by
Chechen fighters led by Shamil Basayev.
It was symbolic that victim to the terrorist act then became citizens
of Russia and Armenia. The Budyonnovsk tragedy has proved that
unrestrained in 1915 the founders of “Halifat” have not given up the
anti-human plans they started in Apr 24 1915.
“Paying tribute to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide
on its 90th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the Budyonnosk
tragedy we urge you, dear Duma deputies, to condemn the Genocide as an
outrageous act against humanity,” said the ralliers.
Present at the rally were the mayor of Budyonnovsk, local DUma
deputies, Cossacks.
NOTE: The town of Surb Khach (Holy Cross, now Budyonnovsk) was founded
in 1799 by Armenians from Karabakh in accordance with the charter by
Russian Emperor Paul I.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Zaman, Turkey
April 27 2005
Europe Should Face Itself in Turkey’s Mirror
NEVVAL SEVINDI
04.27.2005 Wednesday – ISTANBUL 02:05
At this time of the season, purple flowers bloom more fully in all
corners of the Bosphorous, and purple clusters, enchanted because
spring is coming at full speed, twine around.
Being in Istanbul is a privilege under the shadow of purple clusters.
Philosopher, anthropologist and sociologist Edgar Morin, was in
Istanbul last weekend. He showed everyone how an intellectual can do
brain gymnastics, how he shares wisdom and blooms like the purple
flowers in Istanbul.
Morin says, “Love is part of a life poem,” and he himself has proven
the fact that if one does not know anything about poems, he/she
cannot be a scientist. If Turks, who come from a culture whose
Sultans even had a “divan,” are outsiders in Europe, then Europe also
needs to look at itself in the mirror. Morin argues Turkey should
face its history on the Armenian issue.
However, he adds that the same should be done by France and the whole
of Europe regarding the Jews, and Britain regarding the Irish: “How
can one ignore the role of Islamic culture in European civilization?
That small minority did want to include an article about Christianity
but failed.” Honestly, even if he says so, Pope Benedict XVI did not
promise much hope in the first homily he delivered, without
mentioning Muslims. Those who identify Europe with Christian culture
do not want Turkey. Those afraid of a confrontation the most are
against Turks. Have those Westerners, who say Turkey should face its
history, faced their own history? Why did European travelers who
destroyed many great cultures, languages and beliefs, with the help
of their people, want to explore the world? To take all the wealth to
their country! Why are Europeans, who imposed Christianity as the one
and only religion on societies, so anxious that we face our past? Is
it because they failed to face theirs? Despite all efforts by
intolerant Europeans, Turks climb a 200-meter hill on the way to
Saint George Orthodox Church in Istanbul, together with Christians
and Muslims. Countless Muslims, on every April 23, ask the priest to
pray for them, hoping for treatment of their ailments and fulfillment
of their wishes. This is an amazing sense of empathy. The blind
followers, who are against this, have sent the municipal police
there. These officials, who are unaware of the soul of this thing,
are assigned to cut the ribbons! Within the yells and squeals, the
women were saying, “Our wishes will not be accepted because of you.”
It is not our duty to judge the people’s beliefs here, but the
ability to pray side by side and the fraternity among nations.
Europeans are not very familiar with this ability. They have been
after sharing since the beginning of the 19th century. They do not
see the “people” around but only race, religion and discrimination.
Europeans, who are busy setting double standard snares, are now
lagging far behind the idea of humanism.
“We are undertaking an indefinite adventure and the events that
happen every day tell us this is ‘night and fog’ that we are in,'”
writes Morin, depicting our time very well.
This ambiguity has gotten foggy as a result of the rise in
nationalism and racism in Europe. Nationalism waves coming from China
and Russia narrate the adventure of a world, which is becoming more
localized, as it becomes more globalized.
Germans are converting to Islam and establishing umbrella
organizations. The German state has decided that Islam would be
better explained only by them. It is only the Muslim Germans, who can
put a stop to the rise in racism by claiming to be the guardians of
Islam. The Germans think the Turks are Muslim bigots, and say, “This
is not Islam.”
Like the Germans, who ignore humanity’s values, sincerity and
human-centered humanistic Islam, that we have been spreading around
the world, there are many youths who belittle this Islamic approach
and also try to politicize us. These mentalities, which are as far
from the idea of Islam as to say, “Do not even smell a flower that
can awaken your worldly desires,” have tried to break us away from
Islam. However, this soul neither breaks away nor dies.
“You cannot change everything you face and you cannot also change
anything without facing it.” It is time for us to face old dogmas,
old mentality structures. It is more essential for the EU, which
cannot expand or perhaps will even receive a blow from the French.
Swedish Prime Minister [Goran Persson], on his first ever visit to
Turkey, expressed this very well: “It is odd that no Swedish prime
minister had ever visited such an important country until today and
this is the real question that should be asked.” It is time to say
something odd.
*James Baldwin

PRESS RELEASE
Hamazkayin-Boston
47 Nichols Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
phone: 617.924.8849
email: [email protected]
web:
Contact: Ara Nazarian
The 1600 Anniversary of the Armenian Alphabet: What is the state of the
Armenian Education in Diaspora, and are we prepared for the Challenges
of the Future?
WATERTOWN, MA — April 27, 2005 — This public program (open and free
for all) will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2005, at 3:00 PM at the
Armenian Library and Museum of America [65 Main Street, Watertown, MA].
In celebration of the creation of the Armenian Alphabet 1600 years ago
by Saint Mesrop Mashtots and the encouragement of Saint Sahag Bartev,
Hamazkayin-Boston is presenting a panel discussion as part of its Free
Forum series. The principals and PTO representatives of all local area
Armenian schools will comprise the discussion panel, and Mr. Garbis
Kojanian and Ms. Anahis Mekenajian of Hamazkayin-Boston will be the
moderators. The moderators will spend a few minutes on the story of the
discovery of the alphabet and present highlights of its evolution
through the ages, and then each panelist will present a 5-minute
presentation on their school’s activities and their thoughts for the
future of their respective institutions. Following these presentations,
the floor will be open for discussion between the audience, the
panelists and the moderators. We encourage the audience to be active
participants in this event and be prepared to ask questions and discuss
varying points of view.
Designed to highlight varying points of view concerning the resolution
of issues important to the Boston Armenian community, Free Forum (/Azad
Bem in Armenian/) will offer at least one more program during 2005. The
future program will focus on The Armenian Church: Past, Present and its
Future Direction.
A summary of the discussions and opinions expressed during all Forums
will be available at our website
<;. It is anticipated that the May 1, 2005 program will attract a large cross-section of our community, as the question of Armenian education in Diaspora and the perpetuation of our educational and cultural heritage is of utmost importance to all Armenian-Americans. Hamazkayin-Boston hopes the Forum will provide a constructive environment to respond to critical questions such as: how to keep our language alive in a fast changing world dominated by `super power' languages, how to proceed with Eastern and Western Armenian language education at our schools, how best to equip our younger generation with the skills to complement Armenian and English speaking in their daily lives and many other questions. For more information about this and other Hamazkayin projects, or to join and support the organization visit or email us at mailto:[email protected]. From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Armenian premier to visit Belarus on 2-4 May
Belapan news agency
27 Apr 05
Minsk, 27 April: Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Markaryan will pay
an official visit to Belarus on 2-4 May.
Belapan learnt at the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s press service that
the Armenian prime minister will hold talks with the leadership of
this country, the heads of parliament, some ministries and government
agencies. He will also visit the Minsk Automobile Works, the BelAZ
plant [manufacturer of heavy lorries] in Zhodzina (Minsk Region) and
the Khatyn [World War II] memorial complex.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PRESS RELEASE
April 27, 2005
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
2225 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Tel: 202-319-1976, x. 348; Fax: 202-319-2982
Email: [email protected] ;Web:
Ambassador Markarian Meets CEO of Millennium Challenge Corporation
On April 26, 2005, Ambassador of Armenia to the U.S. Tatoul Markarian met
with Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
Paul Applegarth and other MCC executives. Ambassador Markarian noted that
cooperation with MCC remains a top priority, and stressed the need for
timely completion of Armenia’s proposal, its finalization and approval in
order to start the implementation of the MCA compact in Armenia promptly.
In turn, MCC executives noted that Armenia’s proposal, submitted to the MCC
in March 2005, is well-drafted and in compliance with MCC criteria, and can
serve as a solid basis for further collaborative work between the MCC and
the Government of Armenia’s MCA team. A delegation of MCC economists and
experts will travel to Armenia next week to begin the process of discussing
Armenia’s proposal.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Pan Armenian News
SYSTEM OF A DOWN DEDICATED CONCERT TO ARMENIAN GENOCIDE 90-TH ANNIVERSARY
27.04.2005 06:10
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ April 24, Los Angeles, System of a Down composed of
musicians of Armenian origin gave a charitable concert `Souls-2005′
dedicated to the 90-th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, RFE/RL
reported. The returns of the concert will be conveyed to the organizations
dealing with the problems of human rights and genocide. Before the concert a
film shot by ABC TV Company about the Armenian Genocide was shown and
booklets depicting the tragic events of 1915 were spread.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

A1plus
| 14:53:59 | 27-04-2005 | Social |
SCRIPT AND COMMANDMENT
By the blessing of the Catholicos of all Armenians Garegin II the Holy
Echmiadzin in cooperation with the RA Education and Science Ministry
realizes the program «Script and Commandment» dedicated to the 1600th
anniversary of the Armenian scripts.
According to the program, from April 20 till May 6 pupils of the 9-10th
grades of Yerevan and regional schools will visit the Holy Echmiadzin and
they will have the possibility to see the Golden «Armenian Alphabet» kept on
the Echmiadzin museum, to see the gobelens «Armenian Alphabet» and
«Vardananq», as well as to be in other museums of Echmiadzin.
Pupils from Ararat, Aragatsotn, Armavir, and Kotayq regions (80 pupils from
each region) and about 200 pupils from Yerevan have already been to
Echmiadzin.
In connection with the pilgrimage of the pupils with the blessing of the
Catholicos off all Armenians Echmiadzin has published a booklet titled
«Script and Commandment» which is distributed to the pupils.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

A!lus
| 14:29:57 | 26-04-2005 | Politics |
CHERNOBYL STILL DANGEROUS
April 26, 1986 an unprecedented catastrophe took place in the 4-th energy
block of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. As result of the thermal
explosions a great quantity of radioactive substances burst into the
atmosphere.
2300 inhabited localities were polluted throughout the territory of 50
thousand square km. The number of victims reached 3.3 million; 1 million of
them are children.
Today Ukraine marks the anniversary of the Chernobyl calamity. 19 church
bells sounded at midnight and wreaths were laid to the memorial to the
Chernobyl victims.
To note, one more catastrophe threatens Chernobyl. As reported by Newsru.com
during the recent 4 years the technical condition of the sarcophagus of the
4-th reactor has considerably worsened. Wrecks have appeared on the
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress