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Moskovyan Street thoroughly renovated

Kalantarian Kevo
  • 15:39 | March 29,2018 | Official
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The government at today’s meeting agreed to carry out major repair works on the Moskovyan street, sending 181 million drams from the balance of the accumulated funds from the privatization of state participation in the authorized capital of real estate, legal entities located in the territory of the administrative district of Yerevan.

The project presented by the mayor of Yerevan Taron Margaryan says that the Nashbandyan-Mashtots avenue of the Moskovyan street has not been renewed for about two decades, which causes concern in terms of safe traffic. The program proposes to completely repair this part of the Moskovyan street. The estimated cost of repairs is over 222 million drams.

*UPDATED* Armenian Assembly to Celebrate the Past, Present, and Future in Philadelphia

Kalantarian Kevo
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:

Contact: Danielle Saroyan

Telephone: (202) 393-3434

Web: www.aaainc.org

 

ARMENIAN
ASSEMBLY TO CELEBRATE THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE IN PHILADEPHIA

                                                                                      

Intern
Alumni Join Community Leaders on Honorary Host Committee

 

WASHINGTON,
D.C. – Celebrating the past, present and future, the Armenian Assembly of
America (Assembly) under the leadership of its dynamic committee will come
together in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 28 at the National Constitution
Center.  The Philadelphia Celebration is
an occasion to reconnect with intern alumni and network with more young
professionals in a lively setting with dinner and dancing. On this occasion,
the Assembly family will also be honoring Life Trustees Peter and Irene
Vosbikian.

 

“As the Philadelphia Celebration Host Committee
Chairman and a former Terjenian-Thomas Assembly intern, I can honestly say that
this event brings everyone together and offers a unique opportunity to
reconnect with old friends while being able to make new connections,” Alex
Karapetian said.

 

The Philadelphia Celebration Host Committee Members
include Assembly Board Members Alex Karapetian and Bianka Kadian Dodov, and
local Philadelphia-natives Celeste Ayjian, Jake Der Hagopian, and Silva
Santerian.

 

“We look forward to celebrating the Armenian
Assembly and its internship program in Philadelphia, home of the Super Bowl
Champion Philadelphia Eagles! The evening will be a kef-time party filled with
great food, drink, music, dancing, and, most importantly, great people
celebrating the youth of the Armenian American community – past, present, and
future,” stated Philadelphia Celebration Committee Member Jake Der
Hagopian.

 

As the event is nearing, the Honorary Committee
continues to grow. Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship Program alumni who are
part of the Honorary Host Committee include Ani Acopian (’14), Adam Azarian
(’09), Alexander Azarian (’14), Michael Azarian (’05), Mark Hoplamazian (’83),
Edele Hovnanian (’80), Leslie Azarian Karapetian (’02), Julia Mirak Kew (’87),
Raffi Manoukian (’98), Mark Momjian (’79 & ’80), Melineh Momjian (’85),
Paul Sookiasian (’05), Erika Hajatian Torosian (’05), and Linda Yepoyan (’81).
Former Assembly Board Chairman Michael Haratunian and former Assembly Board
Member Harry S. Cherken, Jr. are also part of the Honorary Host Committee,
which includes their former Board colleagues Edele Hovnanian and Mark Momjian.

 

“My summer spent in Washington, D.C. as part of
the Armenian Assembly Internship Program is one I will never forget. I had my
first ‘real’ work experience, which set the tone for my career in marketing. I
got to experience an incredible city, and participate in a rich curriculum of
cultural and social activities. But even better, I met interesting and
well-rounded individuals and created life-long friendships,” said Erika
Hajatian Torosian, Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship class of 2005.

 

The evening’s entertainment features Kevork Artinian
and His Band. Last week, Kevork Artinian shared a video message inviting
everyone to attend the Philadelphia Celebration.

 

“What better place to host the Armenian
Assembly’s celebration of the past, present, and future than in the city of
brotherly ‘Armenian’ love? We look forward to welcoming friends both old and
new and enjoying this incredible venue,” Philadelphia Celebration
Committee Members Celeste Ayjian and Silva Santerian said. “Let’s dance
the night away while overlooking Independence Hall and our Liberty Bell. This
is not an event to be missed!”

 

Tickets are available for purchase online at
www.aimhye.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the evening,
contact Assembly Development Director Nazanee Topian at (202) 393-3434 ext. 345
or [email protected]. Please purchase your ticket by April 16, 2018.

 

To learn more about the Philadelphia Celebration,
please visit www.aimhye.com or the Armenian Assembly of America Facebook Page.

 

Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of
America is the largest Washington-based nationwide organization promoting
public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a
non-partisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.

 

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Philadelphia Celebration flyer

Photo Caption 2: Erika
Hajatian Torosian, standing immediately behind Congressman Joe Knollenberg
(R-MI), with the Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship Program Class of 2005


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Tatul Manaseryan: The future Prime Minister and the President should do teamwork (video)

Kalantarian Kevo
  • 14:17 | March 13,2018 | Politics
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Former National Assembly MP Mkrtich Minasyan saw no alternative to Serzh Sargsyan at the post of Prime Minister.

“The election of the Government should be based on two issues: the Artsakh issue and the security issue; Prime Minister should be elected as one who is well aware of these issues. I do not see any alternative than Serzh Sargsyan. ”

Former MP said Karen Karapetyan would remain in the Government.

“Karen Karapetyan is a 21st-century figure, I think those spheres will remain under his leadership which is is well aware of.”

Economist Tatul Manaseryan also had the same view.

“We have to understand that we now elect the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, if anyone has an alternative, he should prove that Serzh Sargsyan is the most acceptable candidate.”

 The economist was sure that Armen Sargsyan would have a big role.“Armen Sargsyan will not only be satisfied with formal issues, his experience and reputation must be appreciated, the future Prime Minister and the President should do teamwork.”

Tatul Manaseryan was dissatisfied with the work of the ministries.

“We have made a serious study and can state that 18 ministries are a great deal of luxury, if half of them unite, the people will not feel the difference.”

“I agree that there is a public issue in the work of the Government, theconnection between the  people and the Government should be more productive, the Government should be controlled by the people,” said Mkrtich Minasyan.

Gevorg Kostanyan as Chairman of Commission (video)

Kalantarian Kevo
  • 17:04 | February 28,2018 | Politics
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Today, Gagik Melikyan, Head of the Ad-hoc Committee of the National Assembly, announced the results of the election of Gevorg Kostanyan, a member of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) faction, former Prosecutor General, as chairman of the Standing Committee on State, Legal and Human Rights.

He noted that 93 out of 105 deputies took part in the elections. Gevorg Kostanyan got 63 votes for and 30 against.

Gevorg Kostanyan thanked in his speech and assured that he would show a consistent principle approach.

Hundreds Gather to Honor Legacy of George Mardikian with Gala

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Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian led a special unveiling ceremony of a statue honoring George Mardikian in the foyer of Bagramian Hall. From Left to Right: Haig and Argine Kelegian, who made the statue possible through their initiation and efforts; Goharik Gabriel, Chairperson of the Committee to Honor the Legacy of George Mardikian; Western Prelacy Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian; Daron Der Khachadourian, ARF Western US Central Committee chairman; Levon Kirakosian, Esq., a member of the Committee to Honor the Legacy of George Mardikian and an ARF Western US Central Committee member; and Boghos Sassounian, ARF Dro Gomideh chairman.

MONTEBELLO — Hundreds gathered at Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Cathedral’s Bagramian Hall on Saturday, February 10, as the Armenian Displaced Persons (“DP”) Community reunited to honor the legacy of humanitarian, philanthropist, and visionary George Mardikian.

“The evening was filled with laughter, tears, fond memories, and countless tributes to a great humanitarian who was so instrumental and generous in ensuring the safe arrival of our DPs to America,” said Goharik Gabriel, Chairperson of the Committee to Honor the Legacy of George Mardikian.

Karpo Dilanian, who during his youth filmed and documented life in the Armenian DP Camp, received the Mesrobian Legacy Award. First Row from l to r: Kirk Felikian, Montebello City Councilmember Jack Hadjinian (Mesrobian Class of 1996). Second Row from l to r: Karpo Felikian; Karpo Dilanian, and Principal Ghoogasian

Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian led a special unveiling ceremony of a statue honoring George Mardikian in the foyeur of Bagramian Hall. The statue was made possible through the initiation and efforts of community members Haig and Argine Kelegian.
Mardikian was a major force in bringing thousands of Russian-Armenian “DP’s” to the United States from Germany after World War II. Among these “DP’s” were the founders of Armenian Mesrobian School, which the Gala benefited.

Receiving the evening’s Mesrobian Spirit Award were Haig and Argine Kelegian.

“The DP community played a pivotal part in the establishment of Armenian community institutions such as Bagramian Hall, Tumanjan Hall, Holy Cross Cathedral, and the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument. Mesrobian School is the crown jewel of the ‘DP’ community’s internationally significant achievements and Mesrobian is proud to have joined in this effort to honor Mr. Mardikian’s legacy and all those who helped plant the roots of the community that is flourishing today,” shared Armenian Mesrobian School Principal David Ghoogasian (Class of ‘82).

Dr. Boris Bagdasarian (Class of 1982) received the 2018 Mesrobian Alumni Achievement Award

The Gala’s Master of Ceremonies David Mosikian welcomed the hundreds who gathered at Bagramian Hall.

After the Prelate’s invocation, opening remarks were made by Levon Kirakosian, Esq., a member of the Committee to Honor the Legacy of George Mardikian and an ARF Western US Central Committee member.

Receiving the evening’s Mesrobian Spirit Award were Haig and Argine Kelegian. In addition, Karpo Dilanian, who during his youth filmed and documented life in the Armenian DP Camp, received the Mesrobian Legacy Award, and Dr. Boris Bagdasarian (Class of 1982), a hematologist/oncologist, received the 2018 Mesrobian Alumni Achievement Award.

A tribute film, “Song of a Warrior,” premiered at the Gala and was applauded throughout, making a lasting impression on the audience. The documentary was a production by Von Kochar, written by Shauna Vartanian and narrated by Mesrobian’s very own Principal Ghoogasian.

A trailer was shown for a documentary film by Ara Madzounian titled, “The Remnants. “

A slide show featuring a radio interview of George Mardikian was prepared by Shauna Vartanian, Mesrobian High School Digital Media student Nune Papikyan, and Mesrobian Digital Media instructor Razmig Sarkissian.

Banner of old DP Photographs with the heading “Without a Struggle There is Victory” which was written on the original DP Camp entrance gate.

The evening’s entertainment was provided by the Hosharian Band, as well as a special dance performance by the Savoian family.

The Gala to Honor the Legacy of George Mardikian was organized under the auspices of Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian in collaboration with the ARF “Dro” Gomideh; Armenian Mesrobian School; and the Committee to Honor the Legacy of George Mardikian.

Haig Mardikian, the son of George and Naz Mardikian, for circumstances beyond his control, was unable to attend the Gala but sent his appreciation and warm regards to the Committee to Honor the Legacy of George Mardikian and all those who keep the memory of his father alive.

The Gala’s Master of Ceremonies David Mosikian welcomed the hundreds who gathered at Bagramian Hall.

The Gala honored not only our community’s history, it became a part of it. In attendance was the USC Institute of Armenian Studies, which recently announced is documenting the Armenian DP story as part of a larger project about Armenian diasporan communities.

Ara Madzounian was recording footage from the evening for archival purposes.

The bust of George Mardikian

Joe Murkijanian and Ken Davitian were present and announced their intentions to create a popular film based on the DP experience. They also took footage and interviewed guests present.

All these individuals and institutions want to record these vital stories. If you would like to share pictures, information, your stories, or participate in an interview please contact [email protected] The Mesrobian High School Digital Media class will be a part of these efforts.

For all the pictures from the evening visit the Mesrobian Facebook Page.

Armenian Mesrobian School, established in 1965, is fully accredited from Preschool through High School by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and has Ron and Goharik Gabriel Preschool (which serves students 2-5 years old), Elementary, Middle School and a college preparatory High School on the same campus. A major convenience for parents who may have children at multiple ages, Mesrobian offers a unique perspective and opportunity for students, teachers, and parents to grow together, and for students to get the attention and nurturing they need to be successful in school and in life. The High School curriculum is certified to the University of California. Mesrobian’s Alumni Network and Mentorship Program connects students with over five decades of alumni who have distinguished themselves in fields as diverse as education, science, business, medicine, music, law, dentistry, chiropractic, politics, art, marketing, engineering, veterinary medicine, and psychology. Follow the Mesrobian Facebook Page for latest updates.

Turkish Press: Dutch charge d’affaires summoned to Turkish Foreign Ministry regarding incidents of 1915

Kalantarian Kevo
Hurriyet Daily News, Turkey
Feb 17 2018

Turkish Foreign Ministry on Feb. 17 summoned the Dutch charge d’affaires Erik Weststrate over reports that Dutch politicians were expected to submit a motion to the parliament recognizing the killings of Ottoman Armenians in 1915 as “genocide.”

“Turkey’s attitude towards 1917 events is based on historical facts and legal norms. Judicial opinions in European law have ruled that the 1915 events are a legitimate question of debate. When this is the case, it is not possible to approve initiatives politicizing the issue of 1915 events and taking it out of its historical and legal context to which Turkey and Turkish national approach sensitively,” said a statement issued by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Feb. 17.

Some Dutch deputies are expected to submit a motion on the issue to their parliament next week according to various media reports.

Armenia and Armenians in the diaspora say 1.5 million were killed by Ottoman forces in a targeted campaign to eradicate the Armenian people from what is now eastern Turkey.

Turkey takes a sharply different view, saying hundreds of thousands of both Turks and Armenians lost their lives as Ottoman forces battled the Russian Empire for control of eastern Anatolia during World War I.

Armenia to declare protocols with Turkey null and void by spring – Sargsyan vows at PACE

Kalantarian Kevo
| 16:23 | January 24 2018
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Armenia will soon, until spring, declare the Armenian-Turkish protocols, which were signed in Switzerland, as null and void, President Sargsyan said at PACE in response to a question from Turkey’s representative Yildirimn Tughrul Turkesh.

“We don’t understand the demand of the Turkish side on making any step. In 2008, after my election I initiated the publicizing of the Armenian-Turkish talks, and as a result meetings took place between me and the President of Turkey. The negotiations continued intensively, and we, with the participation of foreign ministers of the permanent members of the UN Security Council signed two documents in Switzerland on establishing relations between Armenia and Turkey.

It is clearly stipulated in these documents, which are result of the talks itself, that these relations must be established without pre-conditions. But unfortunately, after signing the protocols the Turkish side is always trying to push forward preconditions, and these attempts are continuing until now”, he said.

He emphasized that such an example hasn’t been seen in international practice – all conditions are negotiated until the signing of a document.

“Elementary morality requires after signing the document to implement the requirements of this document. We, after 9 years, now again hear about the necessity to take some steps from the Turkish side. Does establishing ties between countries have to be accompanies with some gestures, some concessions? The document very clearly stipulates – establish relations, then address all problems between the two countries. But the Turkish side is advancing preconditions. We can’t accept any precondition ever”, the President said.

He stressed, that yes, Turkey is a powerful state, Turkey has great potential and Armenia’s potential cannot be compared with Turkey’s, however this doesn’t mean that Turkey must speak with Armenia from the position of power and push forward preconditions.

“If so, there are countries much more powerful than Turkey in terms of population and economy, and these countries should speak with Turkey from the position of power or the language of preconditions. I think that Turkish authorities and the Turkish people will never adopt such an attitude. And in this way we ourselves don’t accept such approaches/

It will simply be very painful regardless of the fact that these protocols will soon, until spring, be declared null and void by Armenia, since they are meaningless, I think it will be correct for Turkey to refuse its biased stances and the definite policy of supporting Azerbaijan in order to maintain the fragile stability in the region”, he said.

He reminded that in 2016 Turkey was the only country of the world to support the military operations launched by Azerbaijan. “What steps can we take in these conditions. It will be an insult for our people – to take unilateral concessions for establishing relations”, he said.

Embassy: Health of Armenian businessman attacked in Georgia is improving

Kalantarian Kevo
News.am, Armenia
Jan 14 2018
Embassy: Health of Armenian businessman attacked in Georgia is improving Embassy: Health of Armenian businessman attacked in Georgia is improving

19:57, 14.01.2018
                  

TBILISI. – Today there is a positive change in the health condition of Armenian citizen Artur Sukiasyan, who was injured as a result of a robbery attack in Georgia. 

The embassy of Armenia in the Georgian capital city of Tbilisi on Sunday informed about the aforementioned to Armenian News-NEWS.am. It added that he feels better and is under medical supervision.

Sukiasyan on Saturday was transferred from the Ozurgeti town hospital to the Batumi city hospital.

Earlier it was reported that unidentified persons had attacked an Armenian businessman in Ozurgeti, and stolen a large amount of cash money from him.

The victim is Armenian citizen Artur Sukiasyan, 31, who has several stores in the Georgian province of Guria.

Sukiasyan was attacked on Saturday morning, at the entrance of his building.

Vienne : deux mois à l’arménienne

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Essor Isère
4 janv 2017


le 04 janvier 2018 – Gaëlle BARDIN – Culture – Expositions

Les photographies d’Eric Grigorian et deux autres artistes sont mis en lumière à la salle des fêtes dès le 9 janvier

Dans le cadre du 25e anniversaire de jumelage entre Vienne et Goris, doublé des 15 ans de la coopération décentralisée, la Ville de Vienne propose tout un programme de manifestations sous le titre : « le Mois de l’Arménie ».

Un événement soutenu par le Département dans le cadre de la manifestation « Paysages-Paysages » avec l’étroite collaboration des associations arméniennes viennoises, et la participation de nombreux acteurs locaux (librairies, restaurants, office du tourisme, conservatoire de musique, galerie d’Art…). L’idée est de poursuivre la communication autour des liens amicaux entre les deux villes en mettant en avant le dynamisme de leur partenariat et des échanges professionnels.

L’occasion d’honorer la culture arménienne sous ses multiples facettes : stages d’initiation artistiques, fête de l’école, balade gastronomique, ateliers cuisine, spectacles… s’enchaîneront dès le 6 janvier. Sans oublier l’exposition de photographies intitulée « Trois regards sur l’Arménie d’aujourd’hui », visible du 9 au 31 janvier à la salle d’exposition place Miremont, avant de s’exporter à la médiathèque, puis au cinéma les Amphis jusqu’au 26 mars. Elle mettra en lumière trois photographes contemporains : Éric Grigorian, Tatevik Vardanyan et Hrant Khachatryan.

Une exposition réalisée en partenariat avec le Département et la plateforme Irapa (Inter-coopération de collectivités rhônalpines pour l’Arménie), avec la collaboration de la Maison de l’Image de Grenoble.

Gaëlle Bardin

Jusqu’au 6 mars. Programme complet sur le site .