Author: Kajoyan Gevork

AZERBAIJAN LEADS DESTABILIZATION STRATEGY: TWO SOLDIERS ARE WOUNDED AS A RESULT OF CEASEFIRE REGIME VIOLATION

26.04.12, 11:38

Azerbaijani side started to violate ceasefire regime more actively
especially on some last days. As press-service of Artsakh Defense
Army informs they have shot for nearly 2000 times and two soldiers
of Artsakh Defense Army were wounded.

On April 24 the enemy shot at the sanitary car at the Eastern side
of the border and soldier of the Defense Army Andranik Gevorg Madoyan
and Ernest Michael Sargsyan were wounded.

“This case proves once more that the enemy continues its
destabilization strategy on the contact line between Armenian and
Azerbaijani troops and ignoring the humanitarian points of the Geneva
convention it opens fire on the sanitary car which has a sign of red
cross”, the source writes.

Remind that on April 25, Azerbaijanis shot at the Tavush region, Dovegh
village. As it was already informed Azerbaijani side shot irregularly
towards the noted village. As a result of the violation car “GAZ 53”
belonged to the village resident Arsen Mehrabyan was damaged. The car
was in the yard of house. Fortunately there are no victims and wounded
people. The kindergarten and school of the village have been evacuated.

ARMENIA EYES TELECOM SATELLITE IN COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA

Thursday 26 April 2012 | 13:40 CET

The Armenian government plans to launch its first commercial
telecommunications satellite in cooperation with Russia, reports
Prime-Tass. Tigran Petrosian, the Armenian Prime Minister, has met
with the heads of the Russian state space and scientific research
and engineering institutions on the issue. The parties have expressed
their readiness to cooperate on carrying out the programme.

EXPERT PREDICTS DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH IN AGRICULTURE

/ARKA/
APRIL 25, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, April 25. /ARKA/. Tatul Manaserian, head of Alternative
think-tank, said Armenia’s agriculture will see a double-digit growth
in autumn this year, because of ‘ongoing growth trends and favorable
weather conditions,’ which, according to experts, will continue
through the sowing and harvesting periods.

These are the main factors, which allow to predict a double-digit
growth in agriculture, he said.

According to the National Statistical Service, Armenia’s agricultural
GDP last year in current prices amounted to more than 825.2 billion
drams, having increased by 14.1% from the previous year.

In the first quarter of 2012 agricultural GDP amounted to more than
65 billion drams, as much as in the first quarter of 2011. ($1 -392.56
drams).

U.S. SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES ATTEND ARMENIAN GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

news.am
April 26, 2012 | 14:54

More than twenty U.S. Senators and Representatives addressed a
highly-motivated, standing-room-only crowd of Armenian Americans this
evening during an inspiring Congressional remembrance ceremony marking
the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of
America (ANCA).

The energetic program, held in the historic Kennedy Caucus Room on
the Senate side of Capitol Hill, featured sharp criticism of the
Obama Administration’s refusal to recognize the Armenian Genocide,
and impassioned calls for Congressional action to properly condemn
and commemorate this crime.

As in years past, the observance was hosted by the Congressional Caucus
on Armenian Issues – co-chaired by Representatives Ed Royce (R-CA)
and Frank Pallone (D-NJ) – in conjunction with Armenian American
organizations, and with the support of the Embassy of the Republic
of Armenia and the Office of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

Among the U.S. legislators participating in the remembrance were
Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Jack
Reed (D-RI) and Representatives Joe Baca (D-CA), Howard Berman
(D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), David Cicilline (D-RI), Robert Dold
(R-IL), Elliot Engel (D-NY), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Scott Garrett (R-NJ),
Janice Hahn (D-CA), Rush Holt (D-NJ), Ed Markey (D-MA), Frank Pallone
(D-NJ), Laura Richardson (D-CA), Steven Rothman (D-NJ), Ed Royce
(R-CA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Jackie Speier (D-CA),
and Bob Turner (R-NY).

In addition to remarks by legislators, powerful speeches were offered
by Armenia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Tatoul Markarian, and Republic
of Nagorno-Karabakh Representative Robert Avetisyan.

GORIK HAKOBYAN HIGH ESTIMATES THE ISSUE ON RAISING THE LEVEL OF READINESS OF BORDER TROOPS

ARMENPRESS
APRIL 26, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, APRIL 26, ARMENPRESS. Armenia has surmounted many obstacles
in the road of his independence; the people have to transfer the
native land from generation to generation with glory. On April 26
on the professional day of Border Troops the head of the National
Security Service Gorik Hakobyan delivered a speech .It runs as follows.

“Border security, territorial integrity are the most important
components of maintaining the independent. The issue on border security
is under the special patronage and care of President of the Republic
of Armenia” Hakobyan highlighted, Armenpress reports. The NSS head
stated that currently steps are being taken for strengthening and
improving the operativness .

Commander of Border Troops of National Security Service Armen
Abrahamyan stated that border troops are carrying out their activities
in the legitimacy principle; ensuring the security of the state
and nation.

The professional day was concluded by ceremony of medal awarding. In
the course of the event NSS head granted soldiers for their excellent
service. The Border Troops Division performed special exercises and
skills which reportedly recapped the event.

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE COMMEMORATED IN MIAMI

PanARMENIAN.Net
April 26, 2012 – 13:42 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – Miami Dade College’s Homestead campus launched
their First Annual Genocide Awareness Week with an opening event
presenting the Armenian Genocide. Over 200 students and faculty
members of non-Armenian backgrounds were present to learn about the
history and politics surrounding the events of the Armenian Genocide,
FLArmenians reports.

Dr. Jeffery Thomas, Dean of Miami Dade College’s Homestead Campus,
enthusiastically gave a welcoming introduction where he emphasized
the significance of recognizing what he pronounced as a “denied
chapter in world history.” Professor Hannibal Travis, J.D. from Florida
International University’s College of Law, presented a discussion about
International Law and Middle Eastern Politics. Taniel Koushakjian,
Director of Grassroots at the Armenian Assembly of America, concluded
the discussion with a segment on Survivor Accounts and Current
Political Aspects Surrounding the Armenian Genocide Recognition.

The lectures were followed by a “March for Genocide Prevention”
ceremony, where students and faculty marched from the auditorium
to the campus’s courtyard while holding sunflowers symbolizing the
martyrs of the genocide. The event was concluded with a casual Q &
A between the event’s speakers and students, while they enjoyed
samples of Armenian pastries and music in the courtyard displaying
the students’ Genocide artwork.

ARMENIA, CZECH REPUBLIC TO DEEPEN COOPERATION IN CUSTOMS SECTOR

PanARMENIAN.Net
April 26, 2012 – 11:56 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – On April 26, Armenian government approved a proposal
on signing a cooperation agreement with the Czech government on
customs sector and extension of mutual assistance.

The agreement will create the necessary prerequisites for customs
institutions of Armenia and Czech Republic to strengthen and deepen
cooperation in the field.

It will also help to counter customs violations during export of
goods from Armenia to the Czech Republic.

ARMENIA, QATAR TO COOPERATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

PanARMENIAN.Net
April 26, 2012 – 11:59 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – On April 26, Armenian government approved a decision
on signing a cooperation agreement with Qatar government in the field
of environmental protection. In this context, the Minister of Nature
Protection Aram Harutyunyan noted that all necessary procedures have
already been implemented.

The agreement can create scientific and technical prerequisites for
development and strengthening of relations with State of Qatar.

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE PROTEST AND REMEMBRANCE MARCH

ARMENPRESS

13:51, 27 April, 2012

YEREVAN, APRIl 27, ARMENPRESS: Protests and memories marked the
the 97th anniversary of the beginning of the Armenian Genocide,
and in Glendale, the face of that commemoration…was a 12 year old
girl. FOX 11 News Reporter Hal Eisner was there, reports Armenpress
citing Fox 11.

The Turkish government disputes the claims of an Armenian genocide.

They say the claim that one and a half million Armenians were killed
is inaccurate…pointing out there were far fewer than one point five
million Armenians living in the ottoman empire in 1915.

They also point out that two point five million Muslims were killed in
the period between 1912 and 1922, as well as many Christians and Jews.

Finally, turkey claims there is no direct evidence that any ottoman
leader ordered the destruction of the Armenians…and it was, in fact,
the Armenians who waged war against their own government.

TURKISH MP CONDEMNS INITIATIVE TO DECLARE APRIL 24 ARMENIAN GENOCIDE MOURNING DAY

Panorama.am
27/04/2012

Turkey’s “Nationalist movement” (MHP) Party MP Oktay Vural deeply
condemned Kurdish MP’s initiative to declare April 24th Day of mourning
Armenian Genocide.

Turkish Son Dakika news site quotes Vural as claiming the initiative
insulting for the Turkish people.

“It’s a betrayal towards our people, we represent our people in the
parliament and then insult them,” said Vural addressing his remarks
to BDP MP Onderi.