Author: Kalantarian Kevo

ANOTHER AZERBAIJANI MP HADI RAJABLI IS FOR THE LIMITATION OF FACEBOOK IN COUNTRY

17:11 03/04/2013 ” SOCIETY

Chairman of the committee on social policy of the Parliament of
Azerbaijan Hadi Rajabli is the second deputy who spoke in favor of
limiting the social network “Facebook” in Azerbaijan, the Azeri news
agancy “Haqqin.az” reports.

“Sometimes in social network “Facebook” materials badly influencing
on the education of our young people are published,” the Chairman of
the Commission said at the meeting on April 2.

According to him, “Some people write such things in the social
networks,” which casts a shadow on the achievements of Azerbaijan.

“Unfortunately, some young people are influenced by these destructive
forces,” says Rajabli.

According to the Azerbaijani MP, the social networks should contain
more materials about the “achievements of the country, the Karabakh
issue, the policy carried out by the president and the state,” the
portal says.

In the beginning of March, MP Fazail Agamali, the leader of the
pro-governmental party of Azerbaijan “Fatherland”, spoke for imposing
restrictions on social networks, including “Facebook.” He told that
social networks are a threat to the Azerbaijani statehood.

On March 10, in Baku, a mass protest against the deaths of soldiers in
the army in non-combat situation was held. The rally was dispersed by
the police; at least 60 people were detained. There were about 3000
protesters at Fountain Square. The number of participants increased
due to the relatives of the recruits killed in the Azerbaijani army.

Earlier, a similar protest was held on January 12 in 2013 and was
also dispersed by the police. Both protests were organized in social
networks.

Source: Panorama.am

TURKS CONCERNED OVER GENOCIDE 100TH ANNIV. COMMEMORATION – EXPERT

April 3, 2013 – 16:26 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – Turkey prioritizes neither the Genocide issue, nor
Armenian-Turkish reconciliation, political expert Artak Shakaryan said.

“Turks do the utmost to prove that not only Armenians, but also Turks
were massacred in 1915. For this reason, memorials to the so-called
“Turkish genocide” and to the victims to ASALA operations will be built
in Turkey,” the expert said, adding that Turks are seriously concerned
about Armenian Genocide 100th anniversary commemoration events.

“Unfortunately, Armenia only responds to Turkish scenarios, rather
than initiates new plans,” he said, adding that the frozen state of
Armenian-Turkish protocols benefits Ankara.

ARMENIA TURNING INTO INTERNET MARKET

16:24 ~U 03.04.13

Up to 40 GB Internet traffic will be supplied from Georgia to the
neighboring countries through Ucom cables, Ucom Director Hayk Yesayan
told journalists on Wednesday.

To render this service, the company signed a contract with Caucasus
Online.

“Armenia is going to be a transit country for Internet communication.

This is an opportunity for us to compete with the neighboring states.

Armenia is turning into an Internet market,” Mr Yesayan said.

In response to Tert.am’s question about the benefits Armenia may get
from the contract, Mr Yesayan said that speedier Internet will soon
be supplied, with the cost to remain unchanged. “Higher speed can be
said to be a lowered cost,” he said.

Armenian News – Tert.am

350 NEW WORKING PLACES TO BE OPEN IN CHARENTSAVAN INDUSTRY

14:51, 3 April, 2013

YEREVAN, APRIL 3, ARMENPRESS: ASCE Group OJSC, functioning in the
field of industry in Charentsavan, will shortly create 350 new working
places. As informed by Armenpress, this was reported to the Prime
Minister of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan during his visit
to ASCE Group.

The member of the Board of Directors of the Company Vahan Harutyunyan
informed that investments of 30 million USD had been implemented.

According to him, in the republic as well there is need for local
production of wires, which were currently imported from Georgia
and Ukraine.

The upgrades of the Company will have been completed by June-July
2013 and about 350 new working places will be created in the result
with an average salary of 120 thousand AMD. The works on importing
and installment of the necessary goods are currently being carried out.

Tigran Sargsyan got acquainted as well with the activity of another
enterprise Dzulakentron (Foundry Center). The Enterprise realizes
it production mainly in the internal market, buys the raw materials
for the Armenian companies and imports some part of it from Russia,
Ukraine and Iran as well.

IRAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: BAKU’S TERRITORIAL CLAIMS SHOW POOR KNOWLEDGE OF HISTORY

PanARMENIAN.Net – Good relations with neighboring countries – Armenia,
Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iraq- is a priority on Iran’s foreign policy
agenda, the country’s Senior Deputy Foreign Minister said.

At news conference in Yerevan, Ramin Mehmanparast commented on a
remark by an Azeri MP, suggesting that Iranian province of East
Azerbaijan is an originally Azerbaijani territory and has to be
annexed to Azerbaijan.

“The countries that make such demands show their poor knowledge
of history. We all have to be careful not to spark animosity,” the
diplomat said.

A CALL FOR JUSTICE IN A TIME OF MOURNING

Http://Asbarez.Com/109210/A-Call-For-Justice-In-A-Time-Of-Mourning/
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

Proshian Mayor Hratch Mouradian During An AYF Youth Corps Camp Event
In The Village

It Is With Great Sorrow That The Armenian Youth Federation Of The
Western United States Mourns The Loss Of A Dedicated ARF Member, Hratch
Mouradian, Who Was Assassinated On April 2, 2013, In A Premeditated
And Planned Act Of Murder. Members Of The Armenian Youth Federation
And Participants Of The AYF Youth Corps Program Have Had The Pleasure
Of Working With Hratch Mouradian On A Day Camp In The Village Of
Proshian For The Last Three Years.

Hrach Mouradian Was Born On July 1, 1963 In Proshian And Received
His Education At The Mesrob Marshdots University In Yerevan. Hrach
Dedicated His Life To The Independence Of Artsakh From The Fist Days
Of The Liberation Movement. After The War, Hrach Continued To Serve
His Country And Dedicated His Career To Becoming A Community Leader
In Proshian.

This Tragedy Has Resonated With The Members Of The Armenian Youth
Federation And Has Shocked The Entire Armenian Population, Within
Both The Homeland And The Diaspora. The Armenian Youth Federation
Recognizes The Gravity Of This Saddening Incident, And Extends Its
deepest condolences to the Mouradian family, the citizens of Proshian,
and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation.

The AYF calls for a transparent investigation of this assassination,
as well as the prosecution of responsible parties on all levels. We
resolutely stand with the people of Proshian and recommit to the work
we have started within this community.

Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation is the largest and most
influential Armenian American youth organization in the United States,
working to advance the social, political, educational and cultural
awareness of Armenian-American youth.

Armenian Youth Federation – Western USA

SUSPECTS DETAINED OVER MURDER OF PROSHYAN VILLAGE COMMUNITY HEAD

ARMINFO
Thursday, April 4, 13:16

Some suspects have been detained over murder of the Head of Proshyan
village community of Kotayk region, the Armenian Police told ArmInfo.

In addition, several dozens of people have already been interrogated
as part of the criminal case on the fact of the murder. Investigation
is continued. The law-enforcement agencies take all the necessary
operative and search measures to expose the circumstances of the crime.

To recall, the body of the head of Proshyan village community of
Kotayk region, Hrach Muradyan, was found near the building of the
community on 2 April.

HOVANNISIAN: INAUGURATION WILL LEAD SERZH SARGSYAN TO HELL

April 4, 2013 – 16:36 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – Former presidential candidate of Armenia, Heritage
party leader Raffi Hovannisian met with Vanadzor city residents today,
April 4.

“I don’t’ seek for power, but Serzh Sargsyan won’t swear in as
president on April 9. Otherwise he will go to hell with me,” he said.

“Armenian people don’t need victims. They want protection of their
rights,” the ex-candidate said, urging for Vanadzor residents to join
him on April 9 in Liberty Square.

“Party battle and cheap games are in the past. I serve the Republic
of Armenia, and our children’s future is what matters to me,” he said.

ARMENIAN EX-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE ENTERS ANC HEADQUARTERS IN VANADZOR CITY

April 04, 2013 | 15:15

Armenia’s opposition Heritage Party Chairman, former FM Raffi
Hovannisian-who was declared runner-up to the winner, incumbent
President Serzh Sargsyan, as a result of the presidential election
that was conducted on February 18, but who claims to be the real
winner in the vote and who ended a 21-day hunger strike at capital
city Yerevan’s Liberty Square on March 31-on Thursday visited Lori
Region and met with the locals.

During his assembly with the Vanadzor city residents, Hovannisian
said that on April 9-that is, the day when President Sargsyan is
scheduled to formally swear in for a second term in office, and also
when Hovannisian likewise plans to swear in, at Liberty Square,
as Armenia’s new president-everyone must swear in for a free and
independent Armenia, and that the Armenian diaspora, Nagorno-Karabakh,
and Armenia should be as one.

Addressing President Sargsyan, he specifically noted:

“Being [the son] of Azat [which means “free,” in Armenian], having
this patronymic, you should own and very well know the meaning of
these words.”

Hovannisian also walked through the streets of Vanadzor and greeted
the residents. He entered the opposition Armenian National Congress
(ANC) party Vanadzor headquarters, and National Assembly ANC Faction
leader Levon Zurabyan was there at the time. They talked and asked
each other how they were.

Next, Raffi Hovannisian entered the Vanadzor headquarters of the
opposition ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party, and subsequently continued his
walk through Vanadzor streets.

News from Armenia – NEWS.am

UN AND ARMENIAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS WILL FURTHER ENHANCE COOPERATION

15:59 04.04.2013

Students of the Armenian State University of Economics will have more
opportunities to further learn about the UN values, global agenda and
UN work in Armenia as a result of the implementation of the Plan for
Cooperation which was signed today between the University and the UN
Department of Public Information (UNDPI).

Opening of the UN Corner at the University’s library today was the
first of a many activities agreed in the Plan. Observance of the UN
days, outreach lectures and debates, internship opportunities are
among planned joint actions, which will enhance the dissemination of
the UN values.

The UN publications which were provided for the newly open UN Corner
will serve to further educate youth on the UN work. The university will
also use the UN Corner to organize UN-related cultural, educational,
and other events.

The students will have an opportunity to see the results of the
cooperation between the UN and its Armenian partners presented at the
photo exhibition dedicated to “Millennium Development Goals Momentum –
1,000 Days of Action”, which was opened today at the University.

Maria Dotsenko, the UNDPI Representative in Armenia, said: “The UN
focuses on youth empowerment since youth is the driving force of any
society. Students are active participants of many UN activities and our
reliable partners in promotion of UN values: human rights, democratic
governance, peace and security, sustainable human development. We
are glad to support them to further improve their knowledge and get
engaged in our activities.”

“We highly appreciate our cooperation with the UN. Our joint activities
will allow students to contribute to the work of UN, and to become
better informed and active citizens of their country”, said Gagik
Vardanyan, the Vice-rector of Science and International Relations of
the Armenian State University of Economics.

Within 2012, the Work Plans for Cooperation have been signed between
the UNDPI and Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University, Armenian State
Pedagogica University, Armenian National Agrarian University and
Yerevan State University. In Slavonic, Pedagogical and Agrarian
Universities the UN Corners were opened, while the Yerevan State
University hosts one of two UN Depositary Libraries in Armenia.

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UN and Armenian State University of Economics will further enhance cooperation

15:59 04.04.2013

Students of the Armenian State University of Economics will have more
opportunities to further learn about the UN values, global agenda and
UN work in Armenia as a result of the implementation of the Plan for
Cooperation which was signed today between the University and the UN
Department of Public Information (UNDPI).

Opening of the UN Corner at the University?s library today was the
first of a many activities agreed in the Plan. Observance of the UN
days, outreach lectures and debates, internship opportunities are
among planned joint actions, which will enhance the dissemination of
the UN values.

The UN publications which were provided for the newly open UN Corner
will serve to further educate youth on the UN work. The university
will also use the UN Corner to organize UN-related cultural,
educational, and other events.

The students will have an opportunity to see the results of the
cooperation between the UN and its Armenian partners presented at the
photo exhibition dedicated to ?Millennium Development Goals Momentum ?
1,000 Days of Action?, which was opened today at the University.

Maria Dotsenko, the UNDPI Representative in Armenia, said: ?The UN
focuses on youth empowerment since youth is the driving force of any
society. Students are active participants of many UN activities and
our reliable partners in promotion of UN values: human rights,
democratic governance, peace and security, sustainable human
development. We are glad to support them to further improve their
knowledge and get engaged in our activities.?

?We highly appreciate our cooperation with the UN. Our joint
activities will allow students to contribute to the work of UN, and to
become better informed and active citizens of their country?, said
Gagik Vardanyan, the Vice-rector of Science and International
Relations of the Armenian State University of Economics.

Within 2012, the Work Plans for Cooperation have been signed between
the UNDPI and Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University, Armenian State
Pedagogica University, Armenian National Agrarian University and
Yerevan State University. In Slavonic, Pedagogical and Agrarian
Universities the UN Corners were opened, while the Yerevan State
University hosts one of two UN Depositary Libraries in Armenia.