17 PEOPLE ON A HUNGER-STRIKE
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[12:26 pm] 13 May, 2008
Presently 17 people are on a hunger-strike in Shirak Region.
The have all declared about their determination to continue the
hunger-strike until the government meets their demands and releases
all the political prisoners.
"If we are not able to have the authorities meet our interests
we promise to use some other tough means against them", the
hunger-strikers warn.
HOMENTMEN – Glendale
Atineh Haroutunian
(818) 388-3136
[email protected]
PRESS RELEASE
May 13, 2008
Homenetmen Glendale Ararat Soccer Player Signs
Contract with LA Galaxy
GLENDALE, California – Homenetmen Glendale Ararat
(Ararat) Chapter`s star soccer player, Vardan Adzemian
just signed a one-year contract with the LA Galaxy
team. Adzemian, is part of the Ararat’s A division
soccer team, that also traveled to Armenia last summer
as part of the Pan Armenia games representing the City
of Glendale.
Adzemian, a native of Armenia, is currently on loan
for a few months to play for Oregon’s professional
team, Portland Timbers. Adzemian will be back in LA
to play along world class soccer players, David
Beckham and Landon Donovan. Adzemian’s name is
already listed on the LA Galaxy roster and can be seen
on their web site,
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The Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts,
referred to as Homenetmen, is a non-profit
organization founded in 1918. As a strong believer in
the strong mind in a strong body concept, Homenetmen
provides the Armenian American youth with moral,
physical and social education. The Glendale Ararat
Chapter is the largest chapter in the United States,
with nearly 2,300 members. The most important part of
our organization’s function is provision of healthy
and clean programs for teenagers and young adults
through organized and supervised after school and
weekend activities in a family oriented environment.
esctoday.com, Netherlands
May 11 2008
Bulgaria, Armenia and Belarus in Kalomira’s farewell party
The farewell party organised for Kalomira by OGAE Greece proved to be
the most successful of its kind in the country so far. Hundreds of
Eurofans gathered at the Aftokinisi Club in Athens on Thursday to wish
Kalomira good luck in Belgrade and meet the special guests who
included past Greek entrants as well as four if this year’s
contestants in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Bessy Argyraki and Robert Williams, who together with Paschalis and
Marianna Toli, placed fifth for Greece in 1977 with Mathema Solfege as
well as Marianna Efstratiou (Greece 1989, 1996) were the Greek guests
of honour at the hugely successful party organised by OGAE Greece to
bid farewell to this year’s Eurovision contestant. Also present was
Dafni Bokota, the Greek commentator from 1987-2004.
The representatives of Armenia, Belarus and Bulgaria were also present
as guests of honour. First arrived, Dj Balthazar and Joanna straight
from their appearance on MAD TV. They were warmly welcomed by the fans
and they seemed to be enjoying the party thoroughly, singing along the
Eurovision entries played by DJ Antonis Karatzikos who was also the
host of the party as president of OGAE Greece. Next to arrive was
Sirusho together with a team of Armenians residing in Greece, followed
by Ruslan Alehno. Soon they were all surrounded by cameras as many TV
crews were present to interview them. They all sang and danced
together in what seemed a large, international party.
Last to arrive was Kalomira, escorted by Kostas Pantzis, Poseidonas
Giannopoulos (the composer and lyricist of Secret Combination) and
Kostas Kapetanidis, who will be directing Kalomira in Belgrade. As
soon as she arrived it was time for the show to start. All four
performed in alphabetical order to a cheering crowd.
VIK DARCHINIAN – DMITRY KIRILOV FIGHT TO TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 2
SYDNEY, MAY 9, ARMENIANS TODAY – NOYAN TAPAN. The fight between famous
Armenian boxer Vik (Vakhtang) Darchinian and Russian boxer Dmitry
Kirilov has been postponed and will take place on August 2.
Internet media also report that Vik Darchinian will be one of the
boxers of the new computer game, Prize Fighter Don King. The game will
be put on sale next month.
Armenian foreign minister and OSCE secretary general met in Strasbourg
2008-05-08 15:32:00
ArmInfo. Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan and OSCE Secretary
General Marc Perrin de Brichambaud met in Strasbourg yesterday.
As press-service of Armenian Foreign Ministry reports, over the meeting
they touched on the problems regarding the Karabakh conflict
settlement, cooperation with OSCE Yerevan office, the OSCE ODIHR report
on the presidential election in Armenia. Armenian foreign minister
informed about his meeting with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Elmar
Mammadyarov and the OSCE MG co-chairs and said that Armenia highly
appreciates efforts of the co-chairs directed to reaching settlement.
He also added that Armenia is ready to continue the negotiating process
on the basis of suggestions made by the intermediaries. The minister
also said that Armenia is against all the steps which may hinder the
OSCE MG efforts and may break the content of the talks. He also said he
is pleased with cooperation level with OSCE Yerevan office. He
presented the actions of the political leadership of the country
directed to creation of mutual trust atmosphere and establishing of
dialogue between different political forces. He also said a working
group was set up on fulfillment of suggestions of PACE Resolution 1609
and added that in this context political coalition of the country is
ready to make consistent reforms regarding extension of the opposition
potential in the politica system, raising the people’s trust in the
election processes, freedom of speech and independence of mass media,
as well as bringing the court system in line with Europe
Jordanian News Agency PETRA, Jordan
May 6, 2008 Tuesday 1:20 PM EST
King, Queen Return Home
Amman, May 6 (Petra)? Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania Al
Abdullah on Tuesday returned home after a two-day visit to Azerbaijan.
During the visit, His Majesty held talks with Azeri President Ilham
Aliev focused on boosting bilateral cooperation especially in the
economic fields and on the regional political issues of mutual
concern.
The two leaders discussed latest developments in the peace process,
affirming that finding a just and lasting solution for the
Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in accordance with the international
Security Council’s resolutions, the road map and the Arab peace
initiative, is a guarantee for the rights and interests of both
peoples.
At the end of discussions, which were held on the occasion of the 15th
anniversary of launching diplomatic relations between Jordan and
Azerbaijan, a joint statement was released in which the two leaders
expressed satisfaction with UN resolution regarding the situation in
the occupied Azeri territories – a resolution that will contribute to
finding a peaceful settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The two leaders affirmed the importance of finding a just solution for
this conflict to guarantee the unity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan.
In this regard, Aliev expressed appreciation for Jordan over its stand
by Azerbaijan and its issues in United Nations and in the Organization
of the Islamic Conference.
In the presence of King Abdullah II and President Ilham Aliev, two
agreements were signed between the two countries on encouraging
investments and on avoiding double taxation.
On the second day of the visit, His Majesty the King and President
Aliev inaugurated the trade exhibition in Baku where 45 Jordanian
companies showcased their products and services.
In their joint statement, the two leaders expressed support to the
private sector in both countries to benefit from the distinguished
political relations and from the legal and institutional frameworks as
well as from the transportation opportunities to expand and exchange
trade and economic exchange.
His Majesty was accompanied by HRH Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein, HRH
Prince Hashem Bin Al Hussein, Chief of the Royal Court Bassem
Awadallah, Foreign Minister Salahddin Bashir, Minister of Industry and
Trade Amer Hadidi, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Khaled
Jameel Sarayreh, and Director of the Intelligence Department
Gen. Mohammed Dahabi.
//Petra// Ashkar
ARMENPRESS
FIRST TOURISM CAREER FAIR HELD
YEREVAN, MAY 7, ARMENPRESS: Today the CAPS Project
held the First Tourism Career Fair. Several
institutions providing tourism specialization.- the
European Regional Institute of Information and
Communication Technologies in Armenia (ERIICTA),
Yerevan State Armenian-Greek College of Tourism,
Service and Food Industry, Russian-Armenian (Slavonic)
University, State Linguistic University (V. Brusov),
and Armenian Tourism Institute supported the event.
The event aimed at strengthening and facilitating
the tourism jobseeker network by bringing together
employers and job seekers. Third and fourth-year
students from various universities and colleges of
Armenia, as well as graduate students and recent
graduates attended the fair to learn about and present
their credentials to prospective employers.
Tourism companies – Airlines, Travel Agencies, Tour
Operators, Tourism Associations, Hotels, and
Restaurants foreseeing job openings in the spring,
summer and fall of 2008 – participated in the Tourism
Career Fair and used this opportunity to locate the
best students. Each participating company was provided
with a table to present their promotional items.
By serving as a referral and information center for
various tourism programs and companies, the event is
expected to greatly facilitate the hiring needs of
local tourism companies while serving the employment
needs of public and private university students and
local job seekers.
Moreover, it allowed graduates to receive advance
information on employment and the labor market
situation in the field of Tourism and hospitality.
Prior to the event, the CAPS Project conducted
pre-event resume-writing workshops for University
students and graduates. Additionally, it conducted an
information session for participating companies, as
well as provided training for companies in good
recruitment techniques.-
Associated Press
April 7 2008
Armenian Orthodox leader urges world to recognize WWI-era killings as genocide
By ARIEL DAVID,AP
Posted: 2008-05-07 09:29:57
VATICAN CITY (AP) – The head of Armenia’s Orthodox Church took part in
Pope Benedict XVI’s public audience on Wednesday and urged all
countries to recognize that Turks committed genocide against Armenians
early last century.
Karekin II sat at Benedict’s side during the traditional weekly
audience in St. Peter’s Square – part of a visit to the Vatican that
is the latest high-level contact between Catholic and Orthodox
leaders.
Addressing a crowd of faithful assembled in the square, Karekin
appealed "to all nations and lands to universally condemn all
genocides that have occurred throughout history."
"Denial of these crimes is an injustice that equals the commission of
the same," he said. "Many countries of the world recognize and condemn
the genocide committed against the Armenian people by Ottoman Turkey."
Benedict’s predecessor, Pope John Paul II, visited Armenia in 2001 and
paid his respects to the Armenians killed in the last days of the
Ottoman Empire.
During Wednesday’s audience, Benedict recalled "the severe
persecutions suffered by Armenian Christians, especially during the
last century."
Armenia says an estimated 1.5 million of its people were victims of
genocide in a 1915-23 campaign to force them out of eastern Turkey.
Ankara denies that Turks committed genocide, saying Armenians were
killed in internal fighting among ethnic groups as the empire
collapsed.
Many countries have been careful in treating the issue, because any
recognition of the killings as genocide is likely to rattle a nation’s
ties with Turkey. Last year, the U.S. House of Representatives stopped
short of voting on a resolution that would have called the killings
genocide after Turkey threatened grave consequences to relations.
Benedict is due to meet again with Karekin in a private audience on
Friday. Karekin, the leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, met with
the Vatican No. 2 official, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, when the
prelate traveled to Armenia in March.
On Wednesday the pope reiterated his desire for closer relations with
Orthodox Christians, saying that "we are certain that the Lord never
abandons us in the search for unity."
In his own speech, Karekin said that "in spite of different historical
experiences and paths we have traversed … we are all children of the
one God."
SHARL AZNAVOUR’S MUSEUM
Hayots Ashkhar Daily
Published on May 06, 2008
Armenia
By the end of this year Sharl Aznavour’s museum will open in Yerevan.
According to the architect of the museum, and the author of the plan
Narek Sargsyan, it was Robert Kocharyan’s idea to build a museum
devoted to the great patriot.
The building will include Aznavour’s residence, where he will live with
his family during his visit to Armenia, exhibition halls, a hall with
180 seats, amphitheatre with 80 seats a café and an administrative
section.
The museum will be ready by the end of October.
ONE MORE SENTENCE ON SUSPENDED IMPRISONMENT PASSED IN YEREVAN CRIMINAL
COURT
YEREVAN, MAY 6, NOYAN TAPAN. Yerevan Criminal Court presided over by
judge Alexander Azarian, under the May 6 judgement, sentenced Karlen
Manucharian accused by the article of mass disorders (part 2, Article
225) to three years’ suspended imprisonment with two years’ probation
term. Noyan Tapan correspondent was informed about it by the RA
Cassation Court. It should be mentioned that by the defendant’s
mediation the case was examined by the speeded-up order.
The examination of another case on mass disorders against Mkrtich
Abrahamian presided over by judge Karine Ghazarian did not take place
in the same court because of the absence of the witnesses, the case’s
examination was postponed until May 14. The examination of the case
against Hamlet Abrahamian accused of using violence to a power
representative not dangerous for his life and health was also postponed
in the general jurisdiction court of Yerevan’s Kentron and Nork-Marash
communities, presided over by judge Armen Danielian, because of the
absence of the lawyer. The next sitting is fixed for May 13.