Author: nina hovnanian

PRESIDENT SARGSYAN EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO OBAMA

armradio.am
16:50 01.11.2012

Barack Obama, Serzh SargsyanPresident Serzh Sargsyan extended
condolences to US President Barack Obama on the devastating hurricane.

The message reads, in part:

“Your Excellency,

We are deeply concerned by the consequences of the devastating
hurricane Sandy, which claimed tens of innocent lives and caused an
immense material damage to the American Continent.

Sharing the sorrow and pain of the American people, we wish strength
of spirit to the relatives of the victims and rapid recovery to the
regions affected by the disaster.”

“ARTASHAT” AND “DVIN” WILL BECOME HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION-MUSEUMS

ARMENPRESS
1 November, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. The Ministry of Culture of the
Republic of Armenia is planning to make historical and archeological
preservation-museums of “Artashat” and “Dvin” in the upcoming
2013-2014 years. The Director of the Service of Historical and Cultural
Preservation-Museums and Preservation of Historical Environment of
the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia Vladimir Poghosyan
spoke about this in a conversation with “Armenpress”. Historical and
Cultural Preservation-Museums of “Garni”, “Zvartnots” and “Dzorats
Karer”, Historical and Cultural Preservation-Museum of “Metsamor”,
Historical and Architectural Preservation-Museums of “Goshavank”,
Historical and Architectural Preservation-Museums of University
of Gladzor and “Lori-Berd” preservation are under the control of
“the Service of Historical and Cultural Preservation-Museums and
Preservation of Historical Environment” State Non-Profit Organziation.

“Lori Berd” and “Dzorats Berd” are preservation-museums based upon the
cultural background. Poghosyan stated: “The project is already put
into circulation. Naturally it has already been under consideration
by the interested organizations and soon they will represent their
viewpoint.” She also mentioned that “the Service of Historical
and Cultural Preservation-Museums and Preservation of Historical
Environment” has a joint program for five years with the Institute
of Heritage of the Russian Federation.

ARMENIAN’S HOME IN TURKEY BECOMES 5-STAR HOTEL

news.am
November 01, 2012 | 09:09

A five-storey house that used to belong to an Armenian, and which is
located in Turkey’s southeastern city of Mardin, has been transformed
into a five-star boutique-hotel.

Mardin businessman Firat Irmak had purchased the nearly-300-year-old
house and, together with his Italian partners, made an investment
worth approximately $13 million, Vatan daily of Turkey reports.

Irmak noted that the hotel was reconstructed in line with the
architecture of the houses located in Mardin’s Armenian district,
and it has 32 rooms with 82 beds.

In her turn, the hotel’s general manager Zeynep Temiz noted that even
though the hotel has not been officially opened, they already have
made reservations for seventy percent of its rooms.

November 2, 2012
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:

EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY ON THE 49TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH IN
ENCINO

On Sunday, November 4, 2012, the 49th anniversary of Holy Martyrs
Church in Encino will be celebrated with Episcopal Divine Liturgy and the
blessing of madagh.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate
Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon.
Following the service, the Prelate will conduct the blessing of
madagh at “Avedissian” Hall.
Holy Martyrs Church 49th annual banquet will take place on Saturday,
November 3, at “Avedissian” Hall under the auspices of the Prelate.

REQUIEM FOR HOMENETMEN MEMBERS

By the ordinance of the Prelate and in coordination with the
Homenetmen Regional Executive, on Sunday, November 4, requiem prayers will
be offered in all Prelacy Churches for the souls of departed Homenetmen
servants and members. On this occasion, Parish Pastors will also reflect on
the valuable mission of Homenetmen in the physical, spiritual, and mental
development of our youth. Homenetmen scouts will participate in the
service.

PRAYERS FOR THE VICTIMS OF SUPERSTORM SANDY

By the ordinance of the Prelate, on Sunday, November 4, “Der
Voghormya” prayers will be offered in Prelacy Churches for the victims of
Superstorm Sandy.
The storm, which made landfall last weekend, caused massive
devastation along the East Coast, resulting in dozens of casualties and
billions of dollars in damage.
We ask our faithful to join us in praying for the souls of the
victims and for the Lord’s mercy to be upon all those who are suffering in
the aftermath of the storm. We urge our faithful also to assist in the
relief efforts by contributing to various humanitarian organizations.

ASSEMBLY OF PRELACY PARISHES’ REPRESENTATIVES

By the invitation of the Prelate and Executive Council, on the
evening of Thursday, November 1st, Pastors, Delegates, Boards of Trustees,
Ladies Auxiliaries, Board of Regents, Principals and Directors gathered at
the “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall, to discuss general issues
concerning our Prelacy. (Details to follow).

PRESS RELEASE
Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America and Canada
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
Prelate, Easter Prelacy and Canada
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
Web:

November 1, 2012

PRELACY UPDATE ON “SANDY”

The Armenian Prelacy’s offices are currently closed due to the lack
of electricity and telephone communications caused by the effects of Hurricane Sandy. We are happy to report that the Prelacy building did not suffer
from any wind or water damage.

Our local New York / New Jersey area churches also survived the hurricane without any damages.

We will keep you updated once again as soon as the Prelacy offices are able to resume a normal schedule.

SERZH SARGSYAN: ARMENIAN-GREEK RELATIONS ARE BASED ON CENTURIES-LONG HISTORICAL TRADITIONS

Panorama.am
02/11/2012

Today, newly appointed Ambassador of Greece to Armenia Ioannis Taghis
presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan.

The President of Armenia congratulated the Ambassador on starting
his diplomatic mission in our country and expressed the hope that
through his active work he will make a considerable contribution to the
strengthening of the relations between our two countries and peoples.

Serzh Sargsyan underscored that the Armenian-Greek relations are based
on centuries-long historical traditions and Armenia is interested in
deepening and strengthening these relations.

Ambassador Taghis assured that he would do his best to work actively
during his tenure and would spare no effort for further strengthening
the friendship between the Armenian and Greek peoples and relations
between our two states.

The Ambassador noted that President Serzh Sargsyan’s 2011 state
visit to Greece reconfirmed existing warm relations between Armenia
and Greece and readiness of the two sides to develop cooperation in
different areas.

Upon conclusion of the meeting, the President of Armenia wished
all the best to the Ambassador of Greece in his important mission,
presidential press service reported.

FOUR SERVICEMEN KILLED AND 15 INJURED AS TRACK CRASHED IN KELBAJAR

armradio.am
14:01 02.11.2012

A truck carrying Armenian troops crashed in Kelbajar, Karabakh, on
Thursday killing four and injured 15 soldiers, Press Service of the
NKR Defense Army reports.

All of those killed and hurt in what appears to be a road accident
were contractual servicemen being transported to their outposts.

The Armenian Ministry of Defense has made public the names of the
killed: Arthur Yeremyan (born in 1960), Gagik Vardanyan (born in 1982),
Sanasar Piloyan (born in 1969) and Manvel Abojanyan (born in 1963).

Sargis Zakaryan, Gevorg Gevorgyan, Karen Hovhannisyan, Erik
Khachatryan, Arman Muradyan, Sanasar Gomtsyan, Babken Taroyan, Ashot
Mnatsakanyan, Karen Avetisyan, Armenak Sahakyan, Mkhitar Yeremyan,
David Harutyunyan, Arthur Yeghiazaryan, Varazdat Yeghiazaryan and
Manuk Khachatryan were injured.

The NKR Defense Army shares the pain of this heavy loss and expresses
support to the families and friends of the victims and wished soon
recovery to the injured.

THE ARMENIAN GRANDMASTERS CONCEDE ONLY ONE POINT TO THE LEADERS IN CHIGORIN CHESS TOURNAMENT

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian chess grandmasters
continue to be on higher positions in Chigorin Chess Tournament
held in St. Petersburg. The Chess Federation of Armenia informed
”Armenpress” that Robert Hovhannisyan, Avetik Grigoryan, Vladimir
Hakobyan scored 4 points each after the 5th tour of Chigorin Chess
Tournament. They concede only one point to the leaders ~V Alexander
Shimanov and Anton Demchenko from Russia.

Artur Gabrielyan, Sergey Grigoryan, Zaven Andriasyan, Hovik
Hayrapetyan, Vahe Baghdasaryan, Nikita Matinyan and Gor Hayrapetyan
earned 3,5 points in Chigorin Chess Tournament.

TANER AKCAM PRESENTE SON DERNIER LIVRE À NEW YORK
Stephane

armenews.com
jeudi 1er novembre 2012

Pendant des decennies, les archives de l’Empire ottoman ont ete au
centre des etudes du genocide armenien, et seuls quelques erudits
connaissent ses annales de l’histoire ainsi bien que Taner Akcam.

Un des premiers universitaires turcs a reconnaître publiquement le
genocide Taner Akcam est une sommite en la matière dont le travail
a ete publie au niveau international.

Son dernier livre, “Les Jeunes Turcs” Crime contre l’humanite :
le genocide armenien et le nettoyage ethnique dans l’Empire ottoman
“, jette un nouvel eclairage sur l’une des periodes les plus sombres
de l’histoire armenienne, a ete presente lors d’une conference a New
York co-parraine par UGAB Ararat.

Le 18 Octobre, une foule de plus de 120 personnes rassembles dans
le diocèse oriental de l’Eglise armenienne d’Amerique a New York est
venue entendre Taner Akcam presenter sa recente publication comprenant
environ 600 documents classifies de l’epoque ottomane.

Pour Taner Akcam les statistiques de la population etait un element
principal d’un “processus genocidaire.” En etablissant ce lien entre la
politique demographique et les atrocites commises contre les Armeniens
au debut du 20e siècle, Taner Akcam a place son travail une fois de
plus a la pointe de etudes sur le genocide.

ARMENIAN REPORTER

vendredi 2 novembre 2012, Stephane ©armenews.com

AZERBAIJAN CAPABLE OF HITTING ARMENIAN MISSILES – SPOKESMAN

Turan news agency
Oct 30 2012
Azerbaijan

Baku, 30 October: Azerbaijan’s air defence system is capable of
discovering and rendering harmless any missile launched by Armenia,
the head of the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry press service, Eldar
Sabiroglu, has said at a news conference in Tartar [District in
western Azerbaijan].

He said that Azerbaijan’s radars could discover launched missiles
at the moment of launch and render them harmless. Moreover, the
Azerbaijani army can hit any target on Armenian territory within one
to two minutes, he said.

Sabiroglu added that Azerbaijan had deployed on the line of contact
state-of-the-art armament and noted the high combat readiness of the
Azerbaijani army for the task of liberating occupied territories.

He said that the Azerbaijani army possessed the most up-to-date
armament capable of hitting enemy targets “at any distance and at
any place”.

Sabiroglu also spoke about the high combat morale of the Azerbaijani
army. The Azerbaijani army lost 12 people in 10 months of this year,
while the enemy lost 32 fighters.

The cease-fire regime is often violated in Fuzuli, Agdam and Tartar
districts. June was the most tense period this year.

Speaking about professional competence of Azerbaijani servicemen, he
talked about the service of Azerbaijani officers at NATO headquarters.

Thus, navy officers will be attached to headquarters of navy forces
in the British city of Norfolk.

Today’s statements by Sabiroglu can be regarded as a response to
statements by Armenian officers and generals, who in recent weeks
threatened to destroy the oil and gas infrastructure in Azerbaijan
if hostilities resumed.

[translated from Russian]