Author: Khondkarian Raffi

CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE TO OPEN IN ACHAPNIAK YEREVAN
COMMUNITY IN SEPTEMBER
YEREVAN, JULY 21, NOYAN TAPAN. A Center for Children’s Social Care
will be put into exploitation in the Achapniak Yerevan community in
September 2005. The center is built by a Japanese grant. Arayik
Petrosian, RA Deputy Minister of Social Security, informed journalists
on July 21 that the center is a state non-commercial organization,
which will function in the Ministry’s system. A.Petrosian mentioned
that parentless children, as well as children from vulnerable
families, i.e. those having serious problems both in their families
and in the society will be involved in the center. The center will
implement educational and social-psychological rehabilitation
activity, as well as will take care of the children’s health. The
center’s main object will be the social integration of these children
to the society, The Deputy Minister informed that such a center is
also envisaged to be established in Gyumri and the tender for its
construction has been already announced.

PRESS RELEASE
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Information Services
Address: Vagharshapat, Republic of Armenia
Contact: Rev. Fr. Ktrij Devejian
Tel: (374 10) 517 163
Fax: (374 10) 517 301
E-Mail: [email protected]
July 21, 2005
Very Rev. Fr. Derenik Davtian Enters Eternal Rest
It is with deep sorry and shock that the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin
conveys the tragic news of the sudden death of Very Rev. Fr. Derenik
Davtian, Locum Tenens of the Diocese of Gegharkounik in Armenia.
Father Derenik, a member of the Brotherhood of Holy Etchmiadzin,
died as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic car accident that
occurred while traveling to his office at the diocesan headquarters
on the morning of July 21. He was 39 years old.
Very Rev. Fr. Derenik Davtian (baptismal name Artsvi) was born on April
23, 1966 in the city of Kapan. He received his secondary education
at the local school No. 6 from 1973 to 1983.
In 1983 he entered the Art School No. 8 of Yerevan and graduated
in 1985. In 1986 he deferred the continuation of his education to
serve in the Soviet army. After the completion of his tour of duty,
in 1988 he served as an acolyte at the St. Hripsime Church in the
village of Geghanoush, in the district of Kapan until 1991.
In 1991 he entered the Gevorkian Theological Seminary at the Mother
See of Holy Etchmiadzin. He was ordained to the diaconate on January
18, 1992 by His Grace Bishop Anania Arabajian. He graduated from the
Seminary in 1995 after successfully defending his thesis entitled
“The Struggle of the Episcopal See of Syunik against the Uniates from
the 14th to the 15th centuries”.
He was ordained as a celibate priest on November 12, 1995 in the
Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin by His Grace Bishop Asoghik
Aristakesian and given the priestly name of Derenik.
On May 15, 1997, upon the Pontifical order of His Holiness Karekin
I, Catholicos of All Armenians of blessed memory, Fr. Derenik was
appointed to serve as the spiritual pastor to the faithful in the
Ijevan territory in the Diocese of Gougark.
On February 21, 2001, Fr. Derenik defended his doctoral thesis entitled
“The Canon of the Blessing of Kings in the Armenian Church”. On
February 22 of the same year he received the rank of Archimandrite
(Vardapet) by His Grace Bishop Navasard Kjoyan, Vicar General of the
Araratian Pontifical Diocese.
On 8 August, 2001 under the direction of His Holiness Karekin II,
Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians he was appointed
as the Locum Tenens of the Armenian Diocese of Gegharkounik.
During his service Fr. Derenik proved himself to be a devoted and
diligent clergyman always willing to serve his church and nation.
His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
Armenians, the Brotherhood of Holy Etchmiadzin and the faithful of
the Armenian Church deeply mourn the untimely loss of this faithful
and honest young member of the Brotherhood, and pray for the repose
of his soul.
The body of the late Fr. Derenik will be placed in St. Gayane Church
on July 23 at 4 P.M. The order of the church service will be conducted
at 7 P.M.
On July 24 at 10.30 A.M. during a solemn Divine Liturgy, the services
of the final anointing and funeral will be offered.
Fr. Derenik will be laid to rest in the monastic cemetery of
St. Gayane.
Blessed be the memory of the righteous.

KARBAKH CONFLICT NOT NEGOTIATED?
A1+
12-07-2005
We had a conversation on the Karabakh conflict settlement with chairman
of the NA for foreign affairs Armen Rustamyan.
-How do you assess the package that was recently issued by the
Co-Chairs, according to which Armenia will return 5 Azeri regions
under the condition of conduction a referendum in 10-15 years?
-First, I think it’s premature to give any precise assessment, since
the matter concerns the whole package while a summed up estimation
can be given only in case of awareness of all its constituents.
Certainly, it’s good if we find a compromise, since the principal
task now is to find the correct format of concessions. During the
recent hearings we highlighted several important points. First,
the status of Nagorno Karabakh should be determined on the basis of
the right of self-determination, the security guarantees should be
absolute. It means that with receiving the status Karabakh should
receive security at international level.
-What do you think about conduction of a referendum?
-Positively. Taking into account that one referendum has been
already held I do not think that conduction of another referendum
would conflict with our position. The second referendum will mean
recognition of the right of self-determination.
-Is Armenia empowered to take any decisions in the negotiation
process if it has not recognized Karabakh’s independence de jure yet?
-Certainly, Armenia does not have ultimate right to make decisions.
Armenia can represent Karabakh in the structure, where NKR was not
represented due to its being unrecognized. It is natural and logical.
Armenia can act for Karabakh if the matter concerns the latter’s
joining Armenia. In this case Karabakh’s participation is not
necessary. If Azerbaijan agrees on Karabakh’s joining Armenia the
issue can be settled in two ways – declaration of independence or
unification. The Key West negotiations were held with this logic.
Later the conflict was stated as one between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
It lasted for rather along time and now we face the task to change
the erroneous opinion on the international community.
-Don’t you think that the incumbent authorities provoked this erroneous
opinion by separating Karabakh from the negotiation process?
-First, Karabakh was not separated, second, the process can hardly
be stated as negotiations. The current developments can be called
consultations, while negotiations imply participation of all the
parties to conflict. First of all the conflicting parties should
recognize each other as such. If now Azerbaijan does not recognize
Karabakh the process will be doomed to failure. It will mean that
Azerbaijan refuses from talks.
-The armistice was concluded with the participation of Karabakh,
wasn’t it?
– Yes, due to this very reason we say that the logic should be
preserved. No negotiation process is possible without the participation
of Karabakh.
-What but negotiations can be called the meetings in Key West and
other Kocharyan-Aliyev meetings?
-Those were consultations at a high level with the purpose to find a
solution for the Karabakh conflict. Negotiations can lead to peaceful
agreement and they will start when the parties sit at the bargaining
table.

U.S. CALLS UPON PARTIES TO KARABAKH CONFLICT TO WORK FOR LASTING SETTLEMENT
PanArmenian News Network
July 20 2005
20.07.2005 03:40
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The United States exerts every effort to assist
the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and calls upon the
conflicting parties to work for lasting settlement, U.S. Ambassador
to Armenia John Evans stated. “The U.S. supports the activities of the
OSCE Minsk Group”, the diplomat said. In his words, “the international
community has no intention to impose any decision but it is ready to
support any agreement achieved by the parties.”

UEFA European U-19 C’ship: Skullerund savours Norway success
UEFA

July 20 2005
/noticias.info/ Norway hold the upper hand in UEFA European Under-19
Championship Group B following the first round of matches on Monday,
having defeated Armenia in Lurgan. Goals midway through each half
from Karim Aoudia and Vidar Nisja rewarded an impressive Norwegian
display against the first-time qualifiers. At The Oval in Belfast,
meanwhile, England took the lead against France thanks to Matthew
Fryatt’s early strike, only for Abdoulaye Balde to restore parity.
uefa.com rounds up the coaches’ reaction.
NORWAY 2-0 ARMENIA
Tor Ole Skullerund, Norway
In the end I think we thoroughly deserved the win. We didn’t start
well but got better and better and in the end we should have had more
goals. The Armenians had a lot of possession and passed the ball well
and we expected that because we studied them on video. They are a
good passing side but I think they were lacking a little in the last
third of the pitch. We were very aware of [Edgar] Manucharyan and
[Zhora] Hovhannisyan having seen them both before. They are very good
and skilful players, and Manucharyan had a chance early in the game;
fortunately for us, he didn’t put that away. We set our focus on
breaking quickly once we had won possession, because we knew they are
very skilful on the ball. In the end we should maybe have won by more
because we had one or two good chances at the end but we are happy to
win 2-0.
FRANCE 1-1 ENGLAND
Philippe Bergeroo, France
We’ve never won against England at U19 level, despite the fact we’ve
played them several times in friendly matches, so 1-1 is a good
result. We were worried because of our three suspended players
[Vassiriki Diaby, Yohan Cabaye and Franck Dja Djedje]. It was
therefore important not to lose. England played well collectively,
but we had several chances to score a second goal which we didn’t
manage to do. The wind had an impact for both teams, but the pitch
was excellent.
Martin Hunter, England
That was a typically nervy first game where nobody wanted to lose.
One-all is not an ideal scoreline, but we are satisfied. We know a
lot about the French team, they have some good players and some were
in the stands today. The pitch was okay, although it became very
windy which made life difficult. Today we were short of fitness but
we are confident for the next match.

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WEBSITE AT <;HTTP:// 1) Venezuelan Parliament Adopts Armenian Genocide Resolution 2) Turkey, Kurdish Rebels Exchange Threats 3) EU Commissioner Meets Uruguay Armenian Community Rep on Turkey EU Bid 4) Turkish Defense Minister in Baku to Discuss Military Cooperation 5) Homenetmen Pan Armenian Games Set to Open in Athens 1) Venezuelan Parliament Adopts Armenian Genocide Resolution YEREVAN (Yerkir)--The Parliament of Venezuela has adopted a resolution that recognizes the Armenian genocide and asks the European Union (EU) to place preconditions on Turkey's EU bid. Adopted on July 14, the resolution was introduced by Parliament Member Victor Hugo Morales and attorney Janet Madris. Venezuela's Armenians have worked for years to have their country officially recognize and denounce the genocide of fellow Armenians by Turkey's Ottoman government. With Turkey's recent aspirations toward Europe, however, the resolution also appeals to the EU to "postpone Turkey's membership bid until its also recognizes the 1915 genocide of 1.5 million Armenians." The text of the resolution in full reads: The National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Whereas The first scientifically planned, organized and executed genocide in the history of humanity took place 90 years ago, perpetrated by the regime of the "Young Turks" and their ideology of "Panturkism," against the Armenian People, involving the extermination of almost two million people. Whereas Crimes of this nature must be denounced in order to prevent them from happening again, in order to restore to the victims their human and national rights and to condemn the perpetrators. Whereas This genocide deserves repudiation from the Turkish People and all the peoples of the world. Whereas The People and the State of Venezuela have continuously condemned terrorism and racial, ethnical, religious and political discrimination. Whereas The People and the State of Venezuela fight permanently against all types of terrorism, including State Terrorism. Whereas Due to political causes and interests, there is an ongoing attempt to change history through the negation of this genocide. The National Assembly resolves First: To express to the Armenian People, to their government and to the strong Armenian-Venezuelan Community, support on their valid and delayed humanitarian aspirations of justice. Second: To request the European Union to postpone Turkey's membership bid, until the recognition by Turkey of the Armenian Genocide. Third: To designate a Committee in charge of delivering this resolution to the Armenian Parliament and to the Armenian Religious Authorities. Fourth: To form the Parliamentary Group of Friendship to the Armenian People. 2) Turkey, Kurdish Rebels Exchange Threats ANKARA (AFP)--Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on Wednesday that Ankara is running out of patience with a safe haven that armed Turkish Kurd rebels enjoy in neighboring northern Iraq as the militants said they were ready to fight the Turkish army if it enters the region. "We have a certain degree of tolerance for the moment, but we cannot continue like this much longer," Erdogan told reporters accompanying him on a trip to Mongolia, the daily Hurriyet reported. "We must put the PKK problem behind us," he said, referring to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, blacklisted as a terrorist group by the United States and the European Union. The PKK responded with a threat to turn northern Iraq into a "quagmire" for the army if it launches cross-border operations to clean up on guerrilla camps there. "We are prepared for a possible attack~EWe will make it fail and turn (northern Iraq) into a quagmire for the forces that will carry it out," a statement by the PKK's military wing said. The PKK, which has stepped up violence in Turkey's mainly Kurdish southeast over the past few months, took refuge in the mountains of northern Iraq after a unilateral ceasefire it declared in 1999 in its war with Ankara. The militants began sneaking back into Turkey after they called off the truce in June 2004 on the grounds that Ankara's reforms to expand Kurdish freedoms were inadequate. The PKK statement was published on Wednesday on the Internet site of the Germany-based MHA news agency, which is close to the rebels and regularly publishes their statements. Erdogan argued that international law gives Turkey the right to make military incursions into northern Iraq in self-defense against the PKK if the Iraqi authorities fail to act. "Turkey can conduct such an operation in line with international rules," the Milliyet newspaper quoted Erdogan as saying. "No doubt, Turkey will do this after consulting the Iraqi authorities," he said. "But the time may come when it will do it without consulting. Why? Because this is an internationally recognized right." Erdogan said he raised Turkey's concerns with both US President George W. Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim Jaafari when he met them in June and May, respectively. He complained that Washington has failed to respond in kind to the support Ankara gave to US-led efforts against terrorism, particularly in Afghanistan, after the September 11 attacks, Milliyet reported. "While Turkey has been so open (in its support), the United States has yet to take the least action against PKK infiltrations into Turkey, except for intelligence-related efforts," Erdogan said. 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Turkey has constantly helped Azerbaijan." Noting the absence of an army during the Azerbaijan's first years of independence, Aliyev praised the current army's material and technical capabilities. The Azeri minister noted Turkey's military assistance and pledged that Azerbaijan and Turkey would stand side-by-side. "We have close, sincere, and brotherly relations," Aliyev responded. "We shall take further steps to end the isolation of Northern Cyprus." 5) Homenetmen Pan Armenian Games Set to Open in Athens The Homenetmen Pan Armenian Games will officially open this Sunday, June 24 in Athens, Greece, and will run through July 31. The 2005 Games mark the 7th anniversary of the tradition, which are held once every four years. Greece's Minister of Interior, Public Administration, and Decentralization Affairs Prokopis Pavlopoulos, will open the ceremonies at the Olympic Softball Stadium. Prelate Bishop Khoren Doghramadjian will preside over the ceremonies. Athletes will gather from around 16 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Lebanon, and the United States. More than 400 Armenian men and women from throughout Homenetmen's 20 regions will compete this year in basketball, volleyball, and swimming. Though the Games initially offered competition in one sport (basketball or soccer), the program gradually expanded after 1993 to also include a track & field, volleyball, and ping pong. Traditionally, the Games featured one or two of the events. The 2001 Beirut Games broke ground with three events. That tradition will continue at the 2005 Games. Past Games have been held in Montreal and Toronto, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and New Jersey, Valance, France, and Beirut, Lebanon. All subscription inquiries and changes must be made through the proper carrier and not Asbarez Online. ASBAREZ ONLINE does not transmit address changes and subscription requests. (c) 2005 ASBAREZ ONLINE. 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Armenia violates ceasefire in Terter, report says
Assa-Irada, Azerbaijan
July 19 2005
Baku, July 18, AssA-Irada — Armenian military units, from their
positions in the occupied Talish village of Terter District, fired at
Chayli village of the same district and the positions of Azerbaijani
troops in the village with machine guns and submachine guns from 23.00
on Sunday till 01.00 on Monday, local TVs have reported. No casualties
are reported. The Ministry of Defense did not confirm the reports.*

Armenian studies and preservation of national values
Editorial
Yerkir
July 15, 2005
The task of the Armenian studies is to not only study its field and
“explain” to the society who they are, but also scientifically ensures
that the objects of its study and values are preserved and developed.
This is the field where absence of a scientific “prescription” could
be devastating. Today, a situation has emerged that if we fail to
formulate a living link between the sciences studying the culture and
the policies of those fields, we may soon lose the our national values.
Without the knowledge stemming from specific fields of the Armenian
studies it is hard to imagine how the values defining the Armenian
identity could be passed on and refreshed.
But without the implementation of the scientific and educational
functions of the Armenian studies, it is unimaginable how the national
values could be preserved and developed. This means that the Armenian
studies should offer the results of its findings to not only museums
and similar establishments but also educational establishments and
governmental bodies.
In this respect, the present indefinite — or even chaotic — situation
should be overcome by elaborating mechanisms of cooperation between
governmental bodies and scientific establishments as well as formulate
a proper cultural policy.
Presently, along with preservation and enhancement of cultural
heritage forming the basis of the national values, the roles of the
specific fields of the Armenian studies acquire new significance in
preserving the existing values, boosting them and passing them on,
meanwhile keeping them away from foreign influences.
In order to succeed, the modern Armenian state should work hand in
hand with the triangle science-education-culture.

For immediate release
July 18, 2005
Contact at HFH Armenia:
Haykuhi Khachatryan
Aygestan 8-th str, h 5,
Yerevan-025, Armenia
Tel: (374 10) 556-114
e-mail: [email protected]
Women Build Event is becoming an annual tradition for HFH Armenia.
This year on July 6 -12 a group of women from different part of
Europe joined to Habitat for Humanity Armenia in Vayots Dzor region,
in the village of Aghavnadzor in the context within the “Women Build”
program. Habitat for Humanity Armenia started its activities in this
village this summer and five families from this village were selected
to be HFH Armenia’s beneficiaries.
Emma Pearson from UK, Jeanne Nicolay and Rozen Clech from France,
Laura Ferent from Romania passed hundreds of miles to help those in
need to build simple, decent homes in Armenia.
For the families especially for mothers, who spent most part of their
life in shacks, it is very important to receive this support and care
and build secure homes and lives for their children.
On July 13 to join the “Women Build” events came together several high
ranking women from Vayots Dzor region including regional governor’s
wife, local non profit organizations’ presidents and also HFH Armenia
local women volunteers.
These days were full of experience for all the women who took part
in these building events.
The Women group from Europe and Armenian women shared their perspective
of life and their way of living in different parts of world which
was part of cultural program for Women Build.
Women Built event is a great opportunity to gather female together
for understanding the needs and finding ways to light-heartening
mothers lives. Construction is not only men’s job but also women can
do it as well and help communities. The team worked hard laying the
isolation level and the concrete for the floors of Hovhannisian’s
house. The presence of this women team inspired the whole community
to take part in the building activities: all selected families from
Aghavanadzor, neighbors, local youth group from school, local governor
and PC volunteers.
Such events are aimed to encourage the involvement of women in the
construction of Habitat homes once more. Women Build challenges and
empowers women to build safe, healthy housing where children can
flourish and grow to be all that they can be. We hope this tradition
is going to be enduring in Habitat for Humanity Armenia’s program by
the Women Build project.
“It will remain alive in my heart for a very long time and I hope to
repeat it very soon! “- said Rozenn Clech, “Women Build” team member.
HFH Armenia appreciates all the women who crossed so many miles to be
next to our families to encourage them believe in life again and also
who helped to realize “Women Build” event in Armenia this year too.
To schedule an interview please email Haykuhi Khachatryan,
Communication Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Armenia
[email protected]. See for more information.
Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International is a
non-denominational Christian, non-governmental, non-profit housing
organization that has helped more than 1000,000 people of all races,
religions and backgrounds to have a simple, decent and affordable place
to live. Habitat for Humanity becomes a global leader in addressing
poverty housing. Habitat for Humanity is active in 100 countries
worldwide, including 19 in Europe and Central Asia.
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Movie festival in Armenia
RIA Novosti, Russia
July 17 2005
YEREVAN, July 17 (RIA Novosti, Gamlet Matevosyan) – The second
international movie festival Golden Apricot-2005 is closing in
Armenia’s capital Yerevan Sunday.
The festival under the motto On the Crossroads of Civilizations and
Cultures included contests for feature films and documentaries shot
in 2004-2005.
Fifteen full-length movies from 13 countries, including France,
Russia, Britain, China, Argentina, the Netherlands and Latvia were
presented. Well-known film directors and critics, including Claude
Miller from France and Deborah Young from the U.S. were on the jury
headed by Atom Egoyan, Canadian director of Armenian extraction.
Armenian movies were presented in a special contest program Armenian
panorama, with 29 feature, documentary and animation cinematographers
participating.
Overall, 140 films form 45 countries were presented at the festival.
Master classed, jazz concerts and art expositions were held at the
festival.
The Armenian government allocated some $56,800 for the festival. The
first such event took place last year in Yerevan on June 30-July 4.
Fifty-five movies from 16 countries were shown then.