Author: Karagyozian Lena

CIS MEMBER COUNTRIES’ MINISTERS IN CHARGE OF MATERIAL RESERVES TO GATHER IN YEREVAN FOR SESSION

ARKA News Agency
Aug 21 2007
Armenia

YEREVAN, August 21. /ARKA/. Consultative council of CIS member
countries’ ministries in charge of material reserves is to hold its
second session on Thursday and Friday in Yerevan.

Armenian Territorial Administration Ministry’s press office says
cooperation in exploiting state reserves for recovery after emergencies
and providing humanitarian aid as well as exchanging experience and
training specialists will be discussed at the meeting.

Armenian Territorial Administration Minister Hovik Abrahamyan is set
to speak at the session.

Armenian National Committee of Australia Inc.
The Peak Public Affairs Committee of the Armenian-Australian Community
259 Penshurst Street, Willoughby NSW 2068 ~ PO Box 768, Willoughby NSW 2068
Tel: (02) 9419 8264 ~ Fax: (02) 9411 8898
Email: [email protected]

22 August, 2007

MEDIA RELEASE

ANC AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

SYDNEY: The Armenian National Committee of Australia has announced the
launch of its inaugural ‘ANC Australia Scholarship’. The scholarship will be
available to three students who, in 2008, earn university degree entry in
the fields of ‘Political Science’, ‘Media’ and ‘History’.

"Our aim is to attract young Armenian-Australians into areas of study which
are beneficial to the long-term future of our community and nation of
origin," ANC Australia Scholarship project coordinator, Mr. Stephen
Abolakian said.

The successful candidates for each area of study, who will be announced in
February 2008, will be selected by a qualified judging panel, including
experts and practitioners in each field of study and respected members of
the Armenian-Australian community, ANC Australia announced as they released
an Online Application Form (available at ).

The applicants’ results in 2007, his/her current role in the community and
general character will all form part of the selection criteria, and each of
the three winners of the Scholarship will be awarded $2000.

Further to the financial reward, each winner will be placed in a Work
Experience environment for a selected period in an area relevant to their
field of study, and each winner will also take part in a Work Experience
program with an ANC Australia sub-committee relevant to their area of study.

High-profile Armenian-Australian MP for the NSW State seat of Willoughby, Ms
Gladys Berejiklian, applauded the program.

"It is important for the community to encourage youth participation in
politics, media and history," she said. "I congratulate ANC Australia on
this worthwhile initiative."

Contact: Haig Kayserian
Communications Officer
P: 0403 317 903
E: [email protected]

The Armenian National Committee of Australia is the peak public affairs body
of the Armenian-Australian community. ANC Australia advances the concerns of
the Armenian-Australian community.

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the Armenian-Australian community.

Armenian National Committee of Orange County
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Santa Ana, CA 92704

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PRESS RELEASE
: August 21, 2007

Contact: Lucy Der Yeghiaian

Tel: [email protected]

ANC of Orange County Builds Strong Ties With California State Legislator
Mimi Walters

Laguna Hills, CA – The Armenian National Committee of Orange County (ANC-OC)
met with California Assembly Member Mimi Walters on Thursday, August 16,
2007 in her Laguna Hills office to discuss issues relating to the growing
Armenian American community in Orange County. ANC-OC Board Member Ara
Malazian was joined by Walters’ constituents Kevork and Alex Der Alexanian.

Malazian and the Der Alexanians updated Walters about the Orange County
Armenian American community’s recent events, including the highly successful
Walk for Remembrance Armenian Genocide commemoration event earlier this
year. They also discussed Senate Bill 515, which will extend the sunset
date for California’s trade office in Armenia from January 1, 2008 until
January 1, 2010. The California-Armenia Trade Office has been in operation
since October of 2005. While the office has only been open for a little over
a year, California exports to Armenia have increased by 50%, reaching an
all-time maximum. The office also builds upon California’s Memorandum of
Understanding with Republic of Armenian (signed in November 2001).

"We appreciate this opportunity to continue building a strong relationship
with Assemblymember Walters, as we work together to ensure that the voices
of the Armenian American community of Orange County are heard in the halls
of Sacramento," said ANC-OC Board Member Malazian.

Walters represents California’s 73rd Assembly District which includes the
cities of Laguna Niguel, Oceanside, San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan
Capistrano, Laguna Hills, and Aliso Viejo. A second term incumbent, Walters
serves on the Aging and Long Term Care Committee, the Banking and Finance
Committee, and is the Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee.

The Armenian National Committee of Orange County is the largest and most
influential grassroots advocacy organization in Orange County. Working in
coordination with a network of offices supporters and affiliated
organizations around the country, the ANC of Orange County advances the
concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad range of issues.

EUROPEAN UNION TO ALLOCATE 15 MILLION EUROS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MIDDLE AND INITIAL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Noyan Tapan
Aug 20, 2007

YEREVAN, AUGUST 20, NOYAN TAPAN. The European Union will allocate
15 million euros for the development of the sphere of middle and
initial professional education of Armenia between 2008 to 2010. This
information was provided to a Noyan Tapan correspondent by Samvel
Pipoyan, the Head of the Department for Middle and Initial Professional
Education of the RA Ministry of Education and Science. He mentioned
that, particularly, the building of those educational institutions
will be repaired, retraining courses for lecturers will be organized,
and the material-technical base will be replenished with that sum.

Samvel Pipoyan also mentioned that the "Professional Education"
methodological manual has been worked out within the frameworks of the
"Education directed at the future of Armenia" program, which is being
implemented by the United Nation’s Development Program. This manual
will enable non-pedagogue specialists to pass retraining courses for
teaching in middle professional institutions.

MEETING IN IRVINE
Written by Ramaz Mitaishvili

Abkhazia Institute for Social & Economic Research, CA
Aug 17 2007

In view of the great and multi-faceted importance of Georgia-Turkey
relations, any visit of a high-ranking AISER officials to GCC
Foundation is bound to be a significant event.

So it was on August 14, 2007, when Mr. Irakli Gagua and Dr. Ushangi
Rezhinashvili, spent a full day at GCC Foundation’s Orange Branch
Irvine Headquarters meeting with administrators of GCC Foundation Mr
Gagua’s and Dr. Rezhinashvili’s visit was highlighted by afternoon
meetings with Mr. Atilla Kahveci, and with volunteers of Global
Cultural Connection Foundation.

GCC was created to help establish a better society where individuals
love, respect and accept each other as they are regardless of religion,
race, or culture. GCC members maintain close relations with Valley
Interfaith Council, Los Angeles Interfaith Council, Tolerance
Foundation and some local churches.

The day began with the AISER officials meeting with Mr. Atilla Kahveci,
and then with tenth of GCC volunteers followed by a luncheon hosted by
GCC. Also attending the luncheon were members of the Turkey Community,
as well as, Orange County community group that supports GCC. A
one-minute silence was held in memory of the 35,000 innocent victims
of Russian Invasion in Abkhazia 1992-1993. After, AISER officials
closed the day with a visit to the GCC Library and School Facility.

In the eyes of the Georgian government, Georgia’s relationship with
the Turkey is of paramount importance. Publications of the AISER have
declared that "Economic and industrial cooperation between the Georgia
and Turkey now sets the pace for the entire world. Our two economies
are inseparably united and for a last ten years, the most important
bulwark of stability in Caucasus region has been the Georgian-Turkey
Security Treaty.

In the Georgia-Turkey relationship, the greater Los Angeles area can
play a key role. In intellectual exchange between Georgia and the
Turkey also, the Los Angeles area can be a leader. It is therefore
gratifying that AISER’s visit was productive. Dr. Rezhinashvili and
Mr. Gagua were highly impressed by the excellence of Turkey-related
programs and facilities. "I left campus looking forward to building
further ties between your great School and the AISER", said Dr.

Rezhinashvili.

Mr. Gagua informed GCC members, about establishing of Medical School
in Upper Abkhazia. This project as well as GCC’s intend to establish
cultural connection with Armenian community will be supported by
both organizations.

ARMENIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT TO NOMINATE CANDIDATURE OF LEVON TER-PETROSIAN IN 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

Noyan Tapan
Aug 17, 2007

YEREVAN, AUGUST 17, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenian National Movement Party
will put forward the candidature of Levon Ter-Petrosian, the RA first
President, in the 2008 presidential elections. This statement was
made by Ararat Zurabian, the Chairman of the Administration of the
Armenian National Movement, at the press conference held on August
17. At the same time he mentioned that the authorities are trying to
make use of every posiible lever in order to hinder "the process of
unification that can be stimulated around Levon Ter-Petrosian."

According to Ararat Zurabian, the first RA President "is inclined to
take part in political processes," and the society, according to him,
will witness this fact "during the nomination, when the process of
filling in and handing corresponding documents will start." Under this
circumstance, in the opinion of the Chairman of the Armenian National
Movement, Serge Sargsian will not put forward his own candidature. "I
think that he will not dare to nominate himself, will not be able to
look into the eyes of Levon Ter-Petrosian and say anything," Ararat
Zurabian said.

In response to the question of whether there is a social demand for
the nomination of the candidature of Levon Ter-Petrosian, Ararat
Zurabian mentioned that "there is a social demand for changing these
authorities and handing the helm of the state to another political
figure," as, in his opinion, the society does not approve of the
current authorities and does not consider them to be "the team,
which should lead Armenia for another five or ten years."

In the conviction of Ararat Zurabian, neither opposition nor a common
candidate of authorities can exist in the forthcoming presidential
elections, since the number of those pretending on the post of the
President of Armenia is big. "The concept of a common candidate is
not very important.

It is more important that a centre of gravity is formed, which will be
an alternative for these authorities and will create an opportunity
of choice for our society," the Chairman of the Administration of
the Armenian National Movement party mentioned.

KARABAKH LIBERATION ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO PREVENT FORTHCOMING VISIT OF ARMENIAN REPRESENTATIVES TO BAKU IN SEPTEMBER

Trend News Agency
Aug 17 2007
Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku /corr. Trend S.Ilhamgizi / The Karabakh Liberation
Organization (KLO) states that it will prevent the forthcoming visit
of the Armenian representatives to Baku in September.

Two Armenian delegations are planning to visit Baku in September. The
Armenian interior minister or representative of the Ministry is
expected to attend the meeting of the interior ministers of CIS
countries on 5-6 September in Baku. In addition, it became known that
the Armenian wrestlers intend to participate in the world championship
due on 15-17 September in Baku.

KLO considers that the visit by the representatives of the occupant
country to Baku is unacceptable. "Creating conditions for such a
visit is a contradiction of the national interest of the Government
of Azerbaijan. We call on the State officials who promise to ensure
security of the Armenian delegates to appreciate the responsibility
before the memory of thousands of Azerbaijani martyrs," KLO statement
says.

KLO states that they will use every means possible to prevent the
visit of the Armenian delegates to Baku. "The responsibility of the
outcome will fall on the Government," the organization stated.

The conflict between the two countries of South Caucasus began in 1988
due to territorial claims by Armenia against Azerbaijan. Armenia has
occupied 20% of the Azerbaijani land including the Nagorno-Karabakh
region and its seven surrounding Districts. Since 1992, these
territories have been under the occupation of the Armenian Forces. In
1994, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement at which time
the active hostilities ended. The Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group
( Russia, France and USA) are currently holding peaceful negotiations.

The Karabakh Organization Committee (KLO) was founded in Baku on 28
January 2000 with the aim of conducting a public struggle for the
liberation of Nagorno-Karabakh from the Armenian occupants. The
organization, headed by Akif Nagi, the candidate in historical
sciences, unites over 10,000 people, including outstanding
representatives of intelligentsia, refugees and internally displaced
people, youth, former fighters, senior ranking officers in reserve,
as well as different social segments of the population.

FINAL RESULTS OF HEI ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS TO BE PUBLISHED BY AUGUST 19

Noyan Tapan
Aug 16 2007

YEREVAN, AUGUST 16, NOYAN TAPAN. The final results of the entrance
examinations in the Higher Educational Institutions of Armenia
will be published by August 19. This information was provided to
a Noyan Tapan correspondent by Lilit Galstian, the Spokeswoman of
the Republican Admission Board. It should be mentioned that about 13
thousand entrants, in general, have taken part in entrance examinations
this year.

PRESS OFFICE
Department of Communications
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Contact: Jake Goshert, Media Relations Specialist
Tel: (212) 686-0710 Ext. 160; Fax: (212) 779-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:

August 17, 2007
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ACYOA’S ARMENIA SERVICE PROGRAM SHOWS YOUTH ARMENIA, GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO
HELP

For three weeks, 27 young Armenians not only saw the historic sites of the
homeland, but helped shape its future by serving others on the Armenia
Service Program (ASP) trip organized by the Armenian Church Youth
Organization of America (ACYOA).

The young adults, led by Dn. Artak Khachikyan, deacon-in-charge of the St.
Gregory of Narek Church of Richmond Heights, Ohio, spent their first two
days in Yerevan and attended badarak in Holy Etchmiadzin. They then
traveled to Camp Tzizternak of the Vanadzor Diocese to begin serving the
people of Armenia.

At the camp, participants conducted English lessons and assisted in various
programs and activities. There was plenty of opportunity for quality time,
playing, and dancing with the 175 campers, who ranged in age from 7 to 15.

"ASP is not just about experiencing our homeland, but making a difference in
it," said participant Paul Vartan Sookiasian of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
"By working with the Armenian youth, the inheritors of our homeland, whether
by teaching them English or just serving as a playmate and friend, we were
able to bring a unique experience to children with lives much different than
our privileged American ones."

After nine days at the camp, participants relaxed at Lake Sevan before
traveling to Sisian, the southernmost region of Armenia. During the visit
to Armenia they also toured historical sites, including Geghard, Sardarabad,
and the Genocide Memorial. Before departing, the ASP participants had the
honor of attending an audience with His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme
Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, in the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin.

"All the stories, all the pictures could not compare to what we’ve seen with
our own eyes. Armenia is now like our second home," said participants Karen
Dardarian of the St. John Church of Southfield, Michigan, and Arda Paylan of
the St. James Church of Evanston, Illinois.

"It was fulfilling for me to see these kids appreciate the sites that they
had learned about all their lives," said ACYOA Central Council member, Talin
Hitik, who served as the assistant ASP group leader.

For more on the trip, visit the ACYOA website:

— 8/16/07

E-mail photos available on request. Photos also viewable in the News and
Events section of the Eastern Diocese’s website,

PHOTO CAPTION (1): Syona Marout, a participant on the 2007 Armenia Service
Program (ASP) trip to Armenia, organized by the ACYOA, plays cards with
campers at Camp Tzizternak in Vanadzor.

PHOTO CAPTION (2): Lauren Ashbahian visits with campers at Camp Tzizternak
in Vanadzor, where participants in the ASP trip worked.

PHOTO CAPTION (3): Twenty-seven young people toured Armenia and served as
camp staff for Camp Tzizternak in Vanadzor during the 2007 ASP trip
organized by the ACYOA.

PRESS RELEASE
Cafesjian Museum Foundation
3 Tamanian Street, Suite 31
Yerevan 0009, Armenia

USA Contact: Mr. John Waters
612-359-8991
[email protected]

Armenia Contact: Ms. Madlene Minassian
374 10 56-72-62
[email protected]

Minneapolis, MN/Yerevan, Armenia
August 15, 2007

The Cafesjian Museum Foundation Announces Michael De Marsche as New
Executive Director of the Gerard L. Cafesjian Center for the Arts and
Museum of Art

The Cafesjian Museum Foundation is pleased to announce that Michael De
Marsche has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Gerard L.
Cafesjian Center for the Arts and Museum of Art, currently under
construction in Yerevan, Armenia.

`I couldn’t be happier with the hiring of Mr. De Marsche,’ said Gerard L.
Cafesjian, businessman, philanthropist and museum founder. `He is an
experienced professional with the talent, skills, experience and
enthusiasm to lead this project to success.’

As President and CEO of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, De Marsche
established a new vision and led the campaign to fund and construct a new,
48,000 square-foot building that opened last week. During his four-year
tenure; annual attendance rose from 20,000 to over 120,000; membership
increased from 3,000 to over 10,000; and $1.2 million was raised to
construct FAC MODERN, an 8,000 square-foot gallery in downtown Colorado
Springs.

De Marsche previously served as the founding Director of the Jule Collins
Smith Museum of Art at Auburn University where he oversaw a $14 million
project culminating in the construction of a 40,000 square foot museum
building.

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts and Museum of Art `will be a monumental
achievement, not only for Armenia,’ De Marsche told the Colorado Springs
Gazette. `It will be one of the great museums of Eastern Europe.’

The Cafesjian Museum Foundation of Armenia was co-founded in April of 2002
by the Republic of Armenia and the Cafesjian Museum Foundation of America
for the purpose of developing a world class international museum of art
and a cultural center in Yerevan, Armenia.

For further information on the Cafesjian Museum Foundation call RA:
(37410) 56-72-62, USA (612) 359-8991; email [email protected]; or visit