Author: nina hovnanian

Mediamax, Armenia
April 11 2013

Armenia and France to start joint film production

Yerevan/Mediamax/. At today’s governmental session, the proposal to
sign an agreement on joint film production with the French government
was approved.

Presenting the issue, acting Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan said
that the National Film Center will be authorized body from the
Armenian side and the National Film Center of Cinematography and
Animation – from the French side, Mediamax reports.

The Minister said that the agreement will set the films of joint
production: citizens of the two countries can be involved in the
program.

Ex-PM Bagratyan not to run for Yerevan City Hall

16:17 – 14.04.13

Hrant Bagratyan, a former prime minister who now heads the opposition
Freedom party, is not going to take part in the Yerevan municipality
polls.

In a Facebook post, the ex presidential candidate, thanks the Yerevan
residents who supported him in the February 18 election, in the
meantime offering his apologies for not joining the race.

`The city needs serious reforms. I would even say it has to be built
anew. It lacks governance, budget and banks; there’s no proper
election.

In legal terms, Yerevan is a city without a citizen. I look at the
political forces running [for election]. None has a serious text
composed in a couple of lines; just high-flown approaches,’ says the
politician in a Facebook post.

He further asks the Yerevan residents to visit his homepage to get
familiarized with his political and economic clauses intended to
improve the capital city.

Armenian News – Tert.am

Armenian weightlifter wins gold in European Championship (photos)

12:16 – 14.04.13

A Russia-based Armenian weightlifter has won a gold medal at the
European Championship held in Tirana, Albania.

David Bejanyan won the Champion of Europe’s title after lifting 181kg
in the snatch and 230 kg in the clean and jerk exercise (total 441
kg).

Russia’s Maxim Sheyko won the silver medal (184kg + 220kg). The bronze
was awarded to Georgia’s David Gogia (183+218).

ECHECS
Gary Kasparov a 50 ans !

Quel le temps passe ! Le plus jeune champion du monde des échecs, Gary
Kasparov (de mère arménienne) a 50 ans ! Gary Kasparov -aujourd’hui
opposant politique à Vladimir Poutine- fut le 13e champion du monde
des échecs en 1985 en s’imposant face à Anatoly Karpov. C’était le
temps de l’Union soviétique. D’ailleurs Gary Kasparov, né à Bakou
(Azerbaïdjan) d’un père juif et d’une mère arménienne fit partie de
l’équipe soviétique (1980, 1982, 1086, 1988) puis de la Russie (1992,
1994, 1996, 2002). Champion du monde à 8 reprises (Olympiades des
échecs) et 11 fois détenteur de l’« Oscar » du meilleur joueur
mondial. De 1985 à 2006 il était -avec seulement deux courtes
interruptions- en tête du classement mondial des meilleurs joueurs de
la FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Echecs). Gary Kasparov se
retirait des compétitions en 2006 alors qu’il était encore au sommet
de sa gloire pour se consacrer davantage à la politique. En 1990 Gary
Kasparov avait du fuir les pogroms anti-arméniens de Bakou. Il avait
alors aidé financièrement de nombreux réfugiés Arméniens à Moscou.

Krikor Amirzayan

dimanche 14 avril 2013,
Krikor Amirzayan ©armenews.com

BOXE PROFESSIONNELLE
David Graf signe sa 10e victoire en 10 combats professionnels et la
dédie au souvenir du génocide arménien

Il n’aura fallu que 2 rounds à David Graf (23 ans, alias Vahakn
Sahakian, né en Arménie) représentant l’Allemagne pour mettre K.O. le
Hongrois Jozsef Nakoua (alias Nagy) au « Viena- Schwechat » de Vienne
(Autriche) pour le compte du championnat d’Europe des poids
super-lourds. Le combat était prévu en 8 rounds. L’Arménien a expédié
le Hongrois au tapis au bout de quelques minutes seulement. David
Graf, surpuissant, signe ainsi sa 10e victoire en 10 combats
professionnels dont 7 avant la limite. « Je dédierai ma victoire au
souvenir des victimes du génocide arménien. Je pense que chaque
Arménien a l’obligation dans la limite de ses moyens, d’apporter sa
contribution pour la reconnaissance du génocide arménien à travers le
monde » avait affirmé David Graf avant le combat. C’est fait.

Krikor Amirzayan

dimanche 14 avril 2013,
Krikor Amirzayan ©armenews.com

FALSE OPPOSITION WILL RESIGN – RAFFI HOVANNISIAN

19:55 ~U 12.04.13

At his rally in Yerevan’s Freedom Square on Friday evening, Heritage
party leader stated that, besides Armenia’s authorities, false
opposition forces will resign as well.

“The authorities will change. This is not a struggle for an hour. We
are going to continue our struggle for the following months, in all
of Armenia’s cities and villages,” he said.

Over the past 20 years, Armenia’s people have been waging struggle.

And it is time for Armenia’s authorities to put up with the people’s
decision.

Armenian News – Tert.am

US ARMENIAN YOUTH ANNOUNCES PROTEST IN FRONT OF TURKISH CONSULATE

11:19 ~U 12.04.13

The Armenian Youth Federation-Western Region will be holding its
annual protest demanding justice for the Armenian Genocide in front
of the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 24th .

The protest will include community activists and civic leaders across
the state coming together to publicly condemn the Republic of Turkey
for its continued perpetuation of a campaign resulting in the death of
over 1.5 million Armenians. The participants will gather in front of
the office of the Turkish Consul General at 6300 Wilshire Blvd. from
4 to 6 p.m. to honor the victims of the Armenian Genocide and demand
justice from the Republic of Turkey.

“Although April 24 is a sad day in history, it has a redeeming quality
to it,” said Nina Amirian, one of the organizers of the event. “This
day in History brings all Armenians together around the world to
unite for this common cause.”

The Armenian Youth Federation calls on the community and all concerned
citizens to join the protest on April 24. The organization is providing
free buses which will depart Tuesday at 2 PM from various locations
throughout the greater Los Angeles area, including the Pasadena
Armenian Center, St. Mary’s Church in Glendale, Ferrahian Armenian
School in Encino, and Pilibos Armenian School in Hollywood.

The protest is the culmination of a number of commemoration events
organized by the AYF to mark the anniversary of the Genocide. A
few such noteworthy events include a candlelight vigil at city hall
hosted by the Burbank “Varak” Chapter, a Genocide Museum organized
by the South Bay “Potorig” Chapter, and the “Cycle Against Denial”
bike ride hosted by the Valley “Sardarabad” Chapter on April 14.

The protest is a symbolic focal point for the community and represents
the AYF’s year-long struggle to gain proper recognition and restitution
for the crime of genocide perpetrated by the Turkish government.

Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) is the largest and
most influential Armenian American youth organization. With chapters
throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around the
world, the AYF actively strives to advance the social, political,
educational and cultural awareness of all Armenian youth.

Armenian News – Tert.am

A.RUSTAMYAN DOES NOT CONSIDER THE MOVEMENT FAILED

Fri, 04/12/2013 – 18:15
News

On April 9 only one inauguration ceremony took place, which was not
attended by the MPs of ARF, and Raffi Hovhannisyan, together with the
citizens gave an oath at the Liberty Square as citizens. On April 12
the head of ARF parliamentary fraction Armen Rustamyan said, adding
that they were among the people.

“What happened in the square, unfortunately, went with the scenario
that was warned by us. We were participating in all those meetings,
we were in the movement, I personally had a speech 3 times, I have
a written announcement, so that it is clear and so that it does not
raise any ambiguity about how ARF sees the growth of the movement
and its development”- the ARF member said.

According to him, AFR mentioned numerous times that we took a wrong
road, we had that wrong road during the history, but we never learnt
from it. “This is what happens when you put the issue the following
way: “everything and now” and form maximalist approach. If we do
not reach those issues, we bring disappointment among the nation
and impoverish the movement. And when you try fast, to reach the
aim on that particular minute, that directs you to more concrete
actions, in some regard, unprepared and this results in coition,
bloody coition, event to victims. We have gone by that road, but both
ways are acceptable for us. According to MP, on April 9 we had an
unclear situation, when 3 groups were formed among the nations. The
first group firmly wanted to reach Baghramyan 26, the second group
accepting the leadership of Raffi Hovhannisyan followed him and the
third group did not know what to do”.

In any event, A. Rustamyan does not consider that “the movement failed
to the extent that it cannot continue”.

Photo by Photolure

Author: Factinfo

ARAKELUTYUN PARTY CONDEMNS POLICE VIOLENCE AGAINST DEMONSTRATORS

April 12, 2013 | 16:35

YEREVAN.- Arakelutyun party is condemning law enforcers’ violence
during the April 9 action of the opposition in Baghramyan Avenue.

Manuk Sukiasyan, who is heading Arakelutyun proportional list for
Yerevan elections, spoke about his party’s position on the opposition
rally.

“On April 9 we were there and saw everything,” he told reporters
on Friday. Sukiasyan said there was no strategy, only spontaneous
actions by the police.

Using violence against Heritage deputy chairman Armen Martirosyan,
police officer behaved as a hooligan of the street, he emphasized.

News from Armenia – NEWS.am

MEDIA OUTLETS DISTORTED TIGRAN KHZMALYAN’S WORDS

05:31 PM | TODAY | POLITICS

The acting regime is provoking a large-scale activity in the
information field with the slogan “War of all against all,” with
some media publications willingly or unwillingly contributing to it,
the Pre-Parliament Initiative in Armenia said in a statement released
on Friday.

In particular, some media outlets have distorted the words of
Tigran Khzmalyan, an imitative member, who spoke about the popular
movement led by Heritage Party Leader Raffi Hovannisian, the possible
developments and Hovannisian’s future steps.

To save people from misunderstandings we announce that the
Pre-Parliament expresses its official views based on the execution of
its decisions. Pre-Parliament Coordinator of the initiative Garehin
Chugaszyan, his deputy Syuzan Simonyan and the Secretariat of the
Pre-Parliament keep the public informed of the initiative’s activities,
the initiative said.