Author: Kharatian Ani

66,5 PERCENT OF TURKEY’S POPULATION WANTS TO SEE ABDULLAH GUL IN THE POST OF PRESIDENT
By Hakob Chakrian

AZG Armenian Daily #145
15/08/2007

On August 9-11, "Macro Research" organization has questioned 1744
people in Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Adana, Erzerum, Trapizon, Malatia,
Samsun, Komia and Diyarbakir about the coming presidential elections
in Turkey.

66,5 percent of the questioned want to see Abdullah Gul in the post of
the president, 25 percent are against him, and 8,5 percent are neutral.

The viewpoints of the electorates of the parties that participated in
the parliamentary elections are also very interesting: 93,2 percent
of the electorate of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development
Party and also 20,3 percent of the main opposition Republican People’s
Party’s, 51,3 percent of the National Movement Party’s, 50 percent
of the Democratic Party’s, 73,6 percent of the Islamic "Happiness"
Party’s and 36.6 percent of the Youth Party’s electorates support
the candidacy of Abdullah Gul.

44 percent of the independent deputies’ electorates also want to see
Abdullah Gul in the post of the president.

70,5 percent of the Republican People’s Party’s, 31,5 percent of the
Nationalist Movement Party’s and 33 percent of the Democratic Party’s
electorates are against Abdullah Gul.

THE HONOUR OF A JOURNALIST’S SIGNATURE
by Nvard Soghomonian

Azat Artsakh Tert, Nagorno Karabakh Republic
Aug 14 2007

In 1965-1970 in the newspaper "Khorhrdayin Kharabakh" was appeared a
name- Yuri Apresian. His articles have brought fresh breathing. His
signature has become sought after. Apresian was ajournalist. On
November 23rd , 2001 he slept the death that knows no breaking. Yuri
Apresian was born in 1937, August 12th in Stepanakert. In 1955 he
finished the school number 2 . In the same year he entered Yerevan
State University, the faculty of History. About 15 years he worked
in editorial office of the newspaper "Sovetakan Kharabakh". From
1978 he worked in Tv-radio committee. In 1991-1992 Apresian was the
head of Tv-radio committee. Then he worked as the editor-in-chief
of Tv-radio office. 36 years he devoted himself to the journalistic
work. His friends and colleagues remember him with love, estimation,
pain of loss.

JOHN EDWARDS PROMISES TO IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE IN CASE OF BEING ELECTED PRESIDENT

Noyan Tapan
Aug 13 2007

LOS ANGELES, AUGUST 13, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. Democrat
candidate John Edwards proposed for 2008 presidential elections in
the US has promised to immediately recognize the Armenian Genocide in
case of being elected. He made a statement about this at the August 11
meeting in the city of Lake View Terrace (California) when responding
to a question of Radio Liberty’s reporter.

GATHERING IN FLORIDA TO EDUCATE COMMUNITY ON ARMENIAN ISSUES

armradio.am
13.08.2007 17:06

Over one hundred South Florida activists rallied behind Ben Graber,
the former Broward County Commissioner who will run against Rep. Robert
Wexler (D-FL-19), Chairman of the Congressional Turkish Caucus and
fierce opponent of Armenian Genocide recognition, reported the Armenian
National Committee of South Florida.

The growing Armenian community in South Florida warmly welcomed Ben
Graber and his family, Margaret Ajemian Ahnert, author of "The Knock
at the Door," and Karine Birazian, Executive Director of the ANCA
Eastern Region.

"This was a wonderful opportunity for Armenian activists throughout
the area to learn more about what the ANCA does and how they can get
involved," commented ANC of S. Florida Chairman Albert Mazmanian.

"We plan to continue to have functions like this and invite all those
interested to attend."

During the function, Birazian updated the community on H. Res. 106,
legislation recognizing the Armenian Genocide, as well as shared with
them the recent victory of the withdrawal of the Hoagland nomination,
which took place hours before.

The 19th district, running from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale,
boasts one of the largest concentrations of Armenians in the state of
Florida. Ben Graber’s opposition to Wexler’s policies on the Armenian
Genocide was well publicized by the local press and welcomed by
the Armenian-American community prior to his meeting with community
members and leaders.

During his speech, Graber proclaimed, "The American people cannot
and should not allow any state that commits genocide to erase it
from history, otherwise we will be setting the course for it to
happen again."

Additionally, he stated, "Their horrific experience opened the door
to the Jewish Holocaust and other genocides of that century."

Although Rep. Robert Wexler, Jewish himself, has been a leading
advocate against genocides such as Darfur, his opposition to the
Armenian Genocide resolution pending in Congress has puzzled community
leaders.

The second half of the night, the audience was honored with the
presence of Margaret Anhert who wrote a book on the Armenian Genocide
based on the accounts of her mother, a survivor of the genocide. Unlike
other scholarly books, Anhert’s charm and conversation with her mother
captivated and awed everyone.

Present at the function was community activist Hasmig Eskandarian who
recently relocated to southern Florida from Washington, DC. Eskandarian
commented: "The S. Florida ANC put together a very informative event.

Having recently relocated to southern Florida from Washington, DC,
I have been pleasantly surprised given the size of the local Armenian
community at the quality and organization of the local ANC events. This
proves that quality not quantity makes the difference."

Every Friday night, the Armenian Cultural Association of Florida
(ACAF) organizes a gathering at the Armenian Center in Deerfield Beach
allowing for Armenians from all over to maintain their Armenian
heritage through social and educational events. "The Armenian
community is becoming quite active down in South Florida. We plan to
have more gatherings like this in the near future," commented Bedros
Der-Bedrossian, ACAF Chairman.

NEWS Press
10 août 2007

"Mon cher frère, les Arméniens dans l’Empire ottoman il y a 100 ans"
à Valence

Ville de Valence

Invitant les visiteurs à un émouvant voyage dans le temps,
l’exposition « Mon cher frère, les Arméniens dans l’Empire ottoman il
y a 100 ans » présente environ 500 cartes postales choisies parmi les
4 000 de la collection Orlando Carlo Calumeno.

Des images sélectionnées pour leur puissance expressive, leur qualité
esthétique, leur intérêt philatélique et leur valeur documentaire. Se
rapportant toutes directement ou indirectement aux Arméniens, ces
cartes en racontent l’histoire, la vie quotidienne et les traditions.
Elles montrent les provinces arméniennes, les églises, les
monastères, les écoles, les orphelinats, les cimetières… Elles
donnent des informations sur le rôle économique, social et culturel
des Arméniens dans les villages où ils vivaient au début du 20e
siècle.

Douées d’une dimension affective, ces cartes postales font revivre un
monde lointain et pourtant si proche. Elles racontent une société
engloutie, victime du génocide de 1915.

Afin de couvrir l’ensemble du territoire, l’exposition est proposée
en deux accrochages successifs :

– du 26 mai au 15 juillet, les provinces de l’Ouest : Tchanakkale,
Andrinople, Brousse, Constantinople, Izmit, Smyrne, Konya, Angora,
Kastamouni ;

– du 17 juillet au 16 septembre, les provinces orientales : Adana,
Trébizonde, Sivas, Alep, Kharpert, Diyarbakir, Erzerum, Kars, Bitlis,
Van.

Cette exposition est proposée pour la première fois en France, en
exclusivité au Centre du patrimoine arménien, dans le cadre de
l’Année de l’Arménie.

Centre du patrimoine arménien – 14 rue Louis Gallet – 04 75 80 13 00
–

Ouvert du mardi au dimanche de 14 h 30 à 18 h 30.Ouvert au mois
d’août (fermé le 14 juillet et le 15 août)

REGIONAL TRADE-INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION FORUM ARMENIA EXPO 2007 TO BE HELD IN YEREVAN SEPTEMBER 14-17

arminfo
2007-08-09 14:56:00

VII Universal trade-industrial exhibition Forum ARMENIA EXPO 2007
will be held in the Yerevan Sport Complex ‘Dynamo’ from September 14
to 17, 2007.

As the press-service of LOGOS EXPO Center told ArmInfo, it is scheduled
to hold six parallel exhibitions, within the frames of the Forum,
on the following sectors: "Industrial Armenia EXPO 2007", "Story EXPO
2007", "Comp EXPO 2007", "Polygraphy. Edition. Advertising EXPO 2007"
and "Foodstuffs and drinks EXPO 2007". A competition "High Quality"
will be held. Upon results of degustations, the best participants
will be selected and the winners will be awarded with the relevant
certificates and golden medals. According to the source, it is expected
that the number of participants, as compared with the last year,
will grow by 10% (about 180 local and foreign industrial, commercial
organizations, companies and associations), the exhibition area will
also expand by 10% (to 1500 sq.m). Representatives from Armenia,
Belarus, Germany, Georgia, Iran, China, Lebanon, Poland, Russia,
Ukraine and France will take part in the Forum work. "Conducting
of this forum creates real prospects for more attraction of foreign
investments to Armenia, contributes to the international cooperation,
market extension and enables the local entrepreneurs to find business
partners", the message says. An official catalogue ARMENIA EXPO 2007
will be issued in Russian and English upon results of the Forum to
be held under official support of RA Ministry of Trade and Economic
Development, Foreign Ministry and the Union of Manufactures and
Entrepreneurs (Employees) of Armenia.

LOGOS EXPO Center is the first private exhibition company in Armenia,
being a leader in organizing multisectoral, specialized industrial,
national and international exhibitions both in Armenia and outside
it. The Company conducts 12-15 specialized exhibitions annually (their
number reached 60 already), which reflect the dynamic development of
the modern economy and other spheres of our society’s life.

GEMAYEL SEEKING TO RESTORE RELATIONSHIP WITH ARMENIANS

Naharnet, Lebanon
Aug 9 2007

Former President Amin Gemayel sought to restore his relationship with
the Armenian community which impaired over the Metn by-election.

"Let us not forget that the Armenian Martyrs Statue lies right next
to the statue of Sheikh Pierre," Gemayel told reporters on Wednesday
after meeting Armenian Catholicos Aram I Keshishian at his summer
home in Bikfaya.

The late Pierre Gemayel, who is the ex-president’s father, is founder
of the Phalange Party.

Gemayel, whose supporters blamed his loss on the large ethnic Armenian
community in the Metn district, declined allegations that he said
anything offensive to the Armenian people.

The Armenian Tashnag Party allied itself with Gen. Michel Aoun in
the Metn by-election.

"Some people confused what I said with what others said," Gemayel said.

Gemayel said that he had filed a complaint at the police station over
certain irregularities that took place during the Metn votes at Borj
Hammoud polling stations, adding that he was following up on the issue.

Gemayel, however, stressed that the Armenians are "dear to his heart,"
stressing on the economic, social and cultural ties with the Armenian
society in Lebanon.

Lawmaker Hagop Pakradounian explained that a lawsuit filed by Armenian
deputies was not directed against Gemayel but against Gabriel Murr
for comments he made.

MATT BRYZA DID NOT SPEAK OF CHANGING U.S. POLICY TOWARDS KARABAKH, JONATHAN HENICK SAID

PanARMENIAN.Net
08.08.2007 13:40 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ "Media has carelessly cut the context and distorted
OSCE Co-chair Matt Bryza’s statement on the future status of Nagorno
Karabakh," said Mr Jonathan Henick, the PR Officer of the U.S. Embassy
in Azerbaijan.

"I read the interview myself and did not notice any changes in the
U.S. policy," he said.

"Mr Bryza openly stated that the U.S. supports the territorial
integrity of Azerbaijan. He said resolution of the Karabakh conflicts
demands serious compromise. However, a decision on possible concessions
may be taken by the leaders of the states only," Mr Henick said,
Day.az reports.

"As a mediator and diplomat I cannot determine the status of Nagorno
Karabakh. It’s not my task. Maybe the publics will once come to a
decision that Karabakh would better be independent. Maybe they will
prefer to be a part of Azerbaijan with the highest status of autonomy,"
Matt Bryza said in an interview with Vremya Novostey newspaper.

GAZPROMBANK AIMS TO ENTER THE ARMENIAN FINANCIAL MARKET

Banking and Stock Exchange, Finance, Economics (Russia)
Reference: Interfax, "Financial Institutions", Business & Financial
Markets, August 3, 2007, p.11
August 6, 2007 Monday

There are different scenarios of expansion into the Armenian financial
market. A source at the bank states that it will likely do it by an
acquisition. Negotiations on the expansion into the Ukrainian market
were stopped.

PanARMENIAN.Net

Azerbaijan has completely come to believe in the fact that Albania has
sold armament to Armenia

Albania is an Islamic country and simply by its definition it can’t
supply the Christian Armenia with armament.
02.08.2007 GMT+04:00

Azerbaijan has completely come to believe in the fact that Albania has
sold armament to Armenia. Everything got so serious that even
President Ilham Aliyev underlined at the meeting of the Cabinet: `The
fact that Albania refused to sell armament to Armenia was just another
proof of Azerbaijan’s growing influence on the world scene.’

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Azeri Press Agency in its reference to Industrywatch
has announced, that the Turkish authorities refused to allow the
armament and the ammunition intended for Armenia pass by their
territory. `According to the Prime Minister of Albania Sali Barishi,
Turkey made the Albanian vessel carrying the armament turn back. `One
of our vessels with 60 containers carrying heavy artillery and
armament was at Durres. The vessel started from Durres to Istanbul,’
said in an interview to the Albanian Gazeta Shqiptare the Director of
MEIKO, the company dealing with trade of armament, and added that
Albania had nothing to do with the conflict between Armenia and
Azerbaijan.

According to the Press Service of the Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign
Affairs, on the initiative of the Albanian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Lulzim Basha a telephone conversation took place with the Azerbaijani
Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammedyarov on July 31. During the
conversation the Albanian Minister assured his colleague that the
Albanian government hadn’t given its agreement to `MEIKO’ on the sale
of the armament to Armenia. Lulzim Basha said, that `The contract on
the armament delivery is canceled and no other deliveries will be made
to Armenia,’ writes the Azeri press.

Meanwhile sale of armament to Armenia made by Albania and moreover
through Turkey is simply impossible, and it is strange that Baku
doesn’t understand this. Or it’s another thing if the country’s
authorities have again started to convince its nation that the Azeri
authorities keep the situation under control and will never `allow’
Armenia to be furnished with armament. According to the
Press-Secretary of the Armenian Minister of Defence Seyran
Shakhsuvaryan, Armenia has never bought and is not going to buy any
armament from Albania and the whole story with the armament being
delivered to Armenia is nothing but a mere lie. Albania is an Islamic
country and simply by its definition can’t supply the Christian
Armenia with armament. Armenia is a CSTO Member country and buys its
armament from RF, with much lower price than that of
Albanian. Moreover, Albania on account of OSCE Membership has no right
to sell armament to either of the conflicting parties. Baku may not be
ignorant of all this though. However the information reached the
addressee, in this case, the Azeri society, which is obviously tired
of `constant fires on the Azeri positions by the Armenians’ and `fires
around Nagorno-Karabakh’, for both are very good occasions to write
about deaths of soldiers and bad harvest. The same goes for the
armament – now it is possible to purchase weapon from anyone without
any difficulty.

The strange it may sound, the Turkish Press wrote nothing about this
`scandal’, for either Turkey has enough of its own problems to solve,
or Ankara doesn’t take this whole story with the armament seriously at
all.
«PanARMENIAN.Net» analytical department