Author: Khoyetsian Rose

DEVEJIAN, ASSIGN OF SARKOZY, ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF STATE COUNCIL
By Petros Keshishian

AZG Armenian Daily
01/06/2007

After Nikolas Sarkozy was elected French President, Patirc Devejian who
became the secretary-council of "The Union of Democratic Movement"
party, was also elected the chairman of the Paris O’ de Senie
department.

According to "Le Figaro" newspaper, devejian will officially begin
carrying out his duties on Friday, replacing Nikolas Sarkozy in this
position, as well.

Devejian is the councilor-in-chief of Antonie city. He was elected the
chairman of O’ de Senie department as a result of an open election
on May 29. Devejian received 15 votes, while two of his opponents
had only 4 votes each.

After being elected in this position, Devejian also participated in the
rally of Sakozy supporters in Havre. On coming Friday the vice-chairmen
of the O’ de Senie department will be appointed. "The Union of
Democratic Movement" has the portfolio of the first vice-chairman.

Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region
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Glendale, California 91206
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PRESS RELEASE
May 31, 2007

Contact: Haig Hovsepian
Tel: (818) 500-1918

Congressman Schiff and Congressman Becerra Meet with ANCA-WR
to Discuss Armenian American Issues

Los Angeles, CA – The largest Armenian American public affairs organization,
the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR), met
with the author of the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res. 106) Congressman
Adam Schiff (D-CA-29) and with Assistant to the Speaker of the House
Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA-31) this week to discuss issues of
importance to the Armenian American community. The Armenian Genocide
Resolution currently is pending in the House Foreign Affairs Committee and
enjoys the strong broad bipartisan support of 196 Members of Congress from
across the United States.

"We value the strong moral leadership of Congressman Schiff and Congressman
Becerra on issues of concern to our community," noted Andrew Kzirian,
Executive Director of the ANCA-WR. "After meeting with both Representatives
we are more confident than ever that America’s complicity in Turkey’s denial
of the Armenian Genocide is coming to an end," Kzirian added.

The ANCA-WR, in coordination with local ANC chapters throughout the western
United States, has worked to promote awareness of H. Res. 106. The measure
acknowledges the heroic and historic humanitarian relief effort of the
United States in assisting the victims of the Armenian Genocide during the
early part of the 20th century.

The meeting with Congressman Xavier Becerra included the participation of
ANC activist and constituent Maurice Soudjian, ANCA-WR Board Members Raffi
Hamparian and Steve Dadaian and Kzirian. The meeting with Congressman Adam
Schiff included the participation of Hamparian, Kzirian, ANCA-WR Board
Member Aida Dimejian and longtime ANC leader Karo Khanjian. Both meetings
provided an opportunity to share legislative priorities and strategies and
further strengthened the relationships between the local community and the
Congressmen.

"Meeting with Congressman Becerra provided yet another great chance to work
together on issues that matter to Armenian Americans," stated Eagle Rock
resident and ANC supporter Maurice Soudjian. "The ANC works hard to
cultivate positive relationships with Members of the Congress – I sincerely
appreciate the organization and the wonderful work it does in the
community," he added. "We always welcome the opportunity to sit down with
Congressman Schiff to discuss important issues," stated ANCA-WR Board Member
Aida Dimejian. "There is much work to be done and we are counting down the
days to when H. Res. 106 will make it to the House floor," she added.

The Armenian National Committee of America is the largest and most
influential Armenian American grassroots political organization. Working in
coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout
the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA
actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad
range of issues.

SLEEP DISORDER CENTER TO BE SET UP TO TREAT PATIENTS

ARMENPRESS
May 29 2007

YEREVAN, MAY 29, ARMENPRESS: Armenian medics plan to set up a
center at the Cardiology Institute that will be dealing with sleep
disorders. The center is supposed to start working in mid-summer and
will have advanced equipment for proper diagnosis of these problems
because in most cases, sleep disorders can be easily managed once
they are properly diagnosed.

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. It occurs more often in
women and in the elderly.

Samson Khachatrian, chairman of the League of Young Armenian
Neurologists, said sleep disorders are not diagnosed in Armenia being
ignored by primary health doctors.

He said an extensive study will be conducted to find main sleep
disorders among Armenian.

Studies have shown that sleep is essential for normal immune
system function and to maintain the ability to fight disease and
sickness. Sleep also is essential for normal nervous system function
and the ability to function both physically and mentally. In addition,
sleep is essential for learning and for normal, healthy cell growth.

A sleep laboratory, by the way, was created by the national Health
Institute at the Rehabilitation Center run by the Armenian Red Cross,
but it never worked.

LEADER OF NATIONAL-DEMOCRATIC UNION: IF SOMEBODY MANAGES TO GAIN A VICTORY OVER SERZH SARKISYAN AT THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2008, THAT WILL BE ME

Arminfo
2007-05-30 17:28:00

The leader of National-Democratic Union Vazgen Manukyan said,
if somebody manages to gain a victory over Serzh Sarkisyan at the
presidential election 2008, that will be me.

He is absolutely sure that to elect Serzh Sarkisyan means to choose
war.

diplomatic education?>, – he said. Manukayn also added that
the opposition should present a single-whole candidate at the
presidential election, and he will be that candidate. , the leader of
NDU said. Manukyan thinks this is a fact that the incumbent authorities
hamper development of the republic. , – he said.

ARMENIAN PEACEKEEPER GEORGI NALBANDYAN’S CONDITION NORMAL

armradio.am
29.05.2007 16:34

Armenian peacekeeper, Senior Lieutenant Georgi Nalbandyan who was
seriously injured in Iraq last year is now in the United States. His
condition is assessed as normal. Head of the Military Cooperation
and Defense Programs of RA Ministry of Defense, Major-General Mikhael
Melkonyan informed today the he must take still take a rehabilitation
course after prosthesis.

At the end of next month Mikhael Melkonyan will visit the US to
know about Georgi Nalbandyan’s condition, about which he periodically
reports to RA Defense Minister. "He will be in Armenia in 2-3 months to
have the opportunity to apply his experience and knowledge to have his
worthy place on the Armed Forces of Armmenia," said Mikhael Melkonyan.

TITLES AND MEDALS ON THE OCCASION OF THE REPUBLIC DAY

ArmRadio.am
26.05.2007 13:56

According to RA President Robert Kocharyan’s decree of May 26, on
the occasion of the Republic Day titles of the Honored Worker of
Art were granted to the Director of the History Museum of Armenia
Anelka Grigoryan and Director of the Parajanov Museum Zaven Sargsyan,
President’s Press Office informs.

On the occasion of the Republic Day Professor of the Yerevan State
University of Architecture and Construction Gurgen Musheghyan was
decorated with Anania Shirakatsi medal.

Professor of the Yerevan State University of Architecture and
Construction Martin Tovmasyan, Yerevan State University of Architecture
and Construction, Doctor of Architecture Murad Hasratyan, Yerevan
State University of Architecture and Construction, Candidate of
Architecture Albert Sargsyan were awarded the titles of Honored
Architect for considerable contribution to the development of
architecture in Armenia.

On the occasion of the Republic Day Vahe Yakubyan was decorated with
Mkhitar Gosh medal.

Doctor of Medicine, Professor Alexander Malayan was decorated with
Mkhitar Heratsi medal for his contribution to the sphere of healthcare.

NEW PASSENGER COMPLEX OPENS AT ZVARTNOTS AIRPORT

Noyan Tapan
May 25 2007

YEREVAN, MAY 25, NOYAN TAPAN. The new passenger complex of Yerevan’s
Zvartnots Airport opened on May 25 with the participation of the
Armenian president Robert Kocharian and the chairman of American
International Airports – manager of Zvartnots Airport Eduardo
Eurnekian. This complex covering an area of 19.2 thousand square
meters is designed for servicing 2 million passengers a year.

The Armenian president said that "this is the first entry into
Armenia," and he is convinced that this "entry" reflects correctly the
image of Armenia in the near future – as a country with a prosperous,
developed and competitive economy. This is also one of the largest
invsetments in the Republic of Armenia and it will have an immediate
impact on the country’s economy. In the words of R. Kocharian, they
reacted patiently to the criticism voiced at the initial stage of
the program as they were convinced that time is the best judge.

R. Kocharian also noted that E. Eurnekian started implementing several
other programs in Armenia, including those in the agricultural and
energy sectors.

According to E. Eurnekian, the new complex is a new bridge to the
world, and it is the best one in the whole region. He said that this
is the first stage of the investment program, with about 100 mln
USD being spent on it. The implementation of the second and third
stages will start soon and be completed in 2010, for which another
100 million dollars will be invested. "Armenia deserves the best,"
E. Eurnekian remarked.

The servicing of passengers at the new complex will start on June
1. Their registration will be done in the old building of Zvartnots
Airport, while the other functions – in the new complex. The
construction of the new passenger complex began in June 2004. The
arrival hall has functioned since September 2006.

ACT OF VANDALISM COMMITTED IN MOTHER CATHEDRAL OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN

Noyan Tapan
May 24 2007

ETCHMIADZIN, MAY 24, NOYAN TAPAN. Early in the morning of May 24,
a man got on the Altar of Mother Cathedral of the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin and started to throw about all sacrid things placed on
the Holy Table. NT was informed from reliable sources that clergymen
stopped this act of hooliganism and made the man get down from the
altar. They tried to find out the reasons for this act but the man
took to flight. According to some persons who were in the cathedral
at that time, this person lives in a village near Etchmiadzin and is
a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses sect.

PRESS RELEASE
Catholicosate of Cilicia
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HIS HOLINESS ARAM I INAUGURATES A NEW LIBRARY IN ALEPPO

His Holiness Aram I inaugurated the newly built "Chemperdjian Library" in
Aleppo on May 22. The library was built recently on the initiative of the
Armenian Prelacy of Aleppo and next to its building. The philanthropists who
funded the project attended the inauguration in addition to the Armenian
attaché to Aleppo, Arthur Mangassarian, representatives from the Diocese and
a large public.

Following a brief cultural entertainment program, Primate Bishop Shahan
Sarkissian stressed the importance of the new library and expressed
gratitude to the Chemberdjian brothers who readily funded the initiative by
donating 40,000 dollars.

His Holiness delivered his blessings, praising this beautiful phenomenon
in the life of the Armenian community of Aleppo. He also commended the work
carried out by the several other libraries in Aleppo. On this occasion the
Pontiff highlighted the essential role of Armenian books in Armenian
cultural life and pointed out that it is not enough to only publish Armenian
books; it is also important to read them to get in touch with our
intellectual-spiritual values. The Catholicos also praised the donors, who
have on several occasions supported the initiatives of the Prelacy in Syria
out of a commitment to national life.

During his visit to Syria, the Pontiff also visited the library
established by the director of the Armenian Affairs Department of the
Gulbenkian Foundation, Dr. Zaven Yegavian, praising this important cultural
achievement.

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ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ARMENIA DOES NOT PROMOTE GROWTH OF VACANCIES
By Ara Martirosian

AZG Armenian Daily
23/05/2007

According to a research by the World Bank, the impressive
economic growth in Armenia does not promote growth of the number of
vacancies. Arvo Cudo, head of the Word Bank "Job Market Dynamics in
the Republic of Armenia" research group stated that in 1990-2005 that
employment in Armenia has reduced by 32% – 1 million 630 thousand to
1 million 105 thousand. He said that in spite of certain progress
during the last few years is obvious, the level of unemployment in
Armenia remains very high.

It is also worthy mentioning that in Yerevan, the capital of the
Republic of Armenia, the level of employment (38%) is lower than the
average level for the whole republic (48,7%). It comes out that in
general employment in rural areas of Armenia (67,2%) is higher than
in urban settlements (38,4%).

Mr. Cudo said that most employees in Armenia work in the spheres of
agriculture, construction, retail trade and service – 40-45%. 26% of
Armenian employees work over 51 hours a week. 56% of the employees
are dissatisfied with their wages and say they hardly fit their
minimum expenses.

Armenia has a problem with opening new job vacancies.

So as to provide normal level of employment by 2015, Armenian employers
will have to open 120 thousand new vacancies. In order to reach the EU
minimum employment level (65%) 340 thousand vacancies must be created,
and do reach the Lisbon standard of 70% – 470 thousand vacancies.

The World Bank emphasizes establishment of positive business atmosphere
in Armenia, which will contribute the economic growth and the opening
of new vacancies.

The research results say that certain progress in this aspect was
made through 2005-2006, and Armenia reached the 34-th place in the
business-rating list. Still there is a number of problems to be
solved. Most of all Armenian businessmen complain of bureaucracy in
tax system, inaccessibility of financing and tax rates.

The Word Bank proposes Armenia to align the education programs with
the economic market. As compared with the neighbor-states, in Armenia
the employers spend fewer resources on trainings for the employers.