Author: nina hovnanian

PRIME MINISTER OF NKR ANSWERED TO THE OPEN LETTER OF “FOR THE SAKE OF LIFE” ORGANIZATION

ARMENPRESS
12 October, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 12, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Nagorno Karabakh
Republic Ara Harutyunyan answered to the open letter of “For the Sake
of Life” organization. On October 8 an open letter was addressed
to the Prime Minister raising an important question regarding the
necessity of consistent activities for reduction of the troubling
number of abortions.

As reports “Armenpress” in his answer the Prime Minister of Nagorno
Karabakh Republic said the following: “I welcome your concern and
initiative about this question in public circles and I would like to
clarify, that governmental bodies and I personally are considering
this problem very attentively. Particularly, it has already been two
years since I myself financially support the work of two psychologists
in maternity hospital of Stepanakert responsible for a psychological
and explanatory talk with any woman, who wants to get an abortion. I
am glad to say, that thanks to this many innocent lives have been
saved during this period. Notwithstanding, understanding, that any
step towards this is of a crucial importance, I express my readiness

CEO OF SCR PRESENTED THE PROSPECTS OF RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT OF ARMENIA AT THE RAILWAY SUMMIT IN BUCHAREST

ARMRADIO.AM
12:20 12.10.2012

Chief Executive Officer of the South Caucasian Railway CJSC Victor
Rebets participated in the Days of Railways 2012, the Railway Summit
of Investments in the Wider Black Sea region (WBR), which was held on
October 9-10 in Bucharest. At the Summit the head of SCR presented
the activities of the Company, its goals and objectives, investment
and social policies, opportunities of railway of Armenia as a part
of the Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia.

Victor Rebets also provided the prospects of construction of
Vanadzor-Fioletovo and the Iran-Armenia railway tracks, the opening
of an international logistics center at the station Akhuryan on the
Armenian-Turkish border.

CEO of SCR held bilateral meetings with the Minister of Transport
and Infrastructure of Romania Ovidiu Ioan Silaghi and CEO of the
International Union of Railways (UIC) Jean-Pierre Loubinoux.

The Company’s Executive got familiar with the process of organizing
transportation and diagnostic system functioning on the Romanian
Railways (Cãile Ferate Române), new types of concrete slippers
and rail fasteners, the systems of forming through-routes with
the neighboring states. Several Romanian engineering companies have
expressed interest in the possibility of delivery to Armenia traction
and rolling vehicles.

During the bilateral meetings the Armenian and Romanian parties
expressed hope for further cooperation.

The Days of Railways 2012 is a Railways Summit of Investment in the
Wider Black Sea Region (WBR) which is conducted under the auspices
of the Community of European Railway Companies (CER) and the Union
of European Railway Industries (UNIFE). The event was attended by
over 300 delegates from more than 50 countries.

ELECTIONS EN BELGIQUE : SCHAERBEEK, CAPITALE DU NEGATIONNISME ?

Publie le : 12-10-2012

Info Collectif VAN – – Les elections locales du 14
octobre 2012 en Belgique sont l’occasion de s’attarder sur l’une des 19
communes de la Region de Bruxelles-Capitale : Schaerbeek. Des candidats
qui flirtent avec des associations a l’ideologie panturquiste, raciste,
antisemite, negationniste et ultra-nationaliste, se presentent a
Schaerbeek sur les listes electorales de trois partis democratiques. A
gauche, Halis Kokten et Emin Ozkara emargent au PS (Parti Socialiste),
Saït Kose se positionne a droite dans les rangs du FDF (Federalistes
democrates francophones) sur la Liste du Bourgmestre ; la deputee
Mahinur Ozdemir s’affiche pour sa part au centre droit avec le cdH
(Centre Democrate Humaniste).

Aucun elu belge d’origine turque n’a publiquement reconnu l’existence
du genocide armenien. Tous ceux qui se sont prononces sur le sujet
dans les medias turcophones bases en Belgique ou en Turquie, l’ont
fait dans le sens d’un soutien aux thèses negationnistes de l’Etat
turc. De la a conclure que le negationnisme unit ce que la politique
separe, il n’y a qu’un pas…

Notons que seuls les partis MR (Mouvement Reformateur) et Ecolo
etaient representes le 24 avril 2012, aux commemorations annuelles
du genocide armenien. Le PS, le FDF et le cdH ont capitule sous la
pression de leurs elus panturcs. La connivence des partis belges
(socialiste, de droite et de centre-droit) avec des milieux prônant
le fanatisme national turc a de quoi preoccuper les citoyens europeens.

Et ce d’autant plus quand les elus des partis traditionnels font
preuve d’une legèrete inquietante ou du moins d’une naïvete sans
bornes comme le demontre la video diffusee par Tele Bruxelles en 2006.

Enfin, rappelons qu’Yves Goldstein, qui figure en deuxième position
sur la liste socialiste (PS) de Schaerbeek, vient de faire l’objet
d’attaques antisemites dans un tract en langue turque distribue dans
de nombreuses boîtes aux lettres de la commune de Schaerbeek et dans
lequel il est ecrit qu’Yves Goldstein est “juif” et “sioniste actif”
et que “toutes les voix donnees au PS permettront de mettre a la tete
de notre commune un ennemi de notre religion et nation”.

Le Collectif VAN vous propose une presentation des elus-candidats
panturcs schaerbeekois aux elections locales du 14 octobre 2012.

Legende photo : Halis Kokten, Emin Ozkara, Saït Kose, Mahinur Ozdemir

L’analyse principale de notre dossier est a lire sur le Huffington
Post :

>.

DOSSIER . Des discours fleuves seront
prononces sur le “complot imperialiste mondial contre la Turquie”.

* En juin 2006, suite a ses pressions, la senatrice Christine Defraigne
(MR) a retire de son site internet toutes les references a la question
armenienne.

Le discours a geometrie variable de Sait Kose :

SAIT KOSE EN FRANCAIS :

* 14/12/2005 – >

* En janvier 2005, il a affirme dans le journal turc “Anadolu” :
> (Emirdag.com)

* Le 10 mai 2005, Sait Kose lance un appel, en compagnie d’autres elus
d’origine turque du MR et du CDH, pour la creation d’une plateforme > afin de >.

* Le 14 et 15 mars 2009, lors de la kermesse de la BIF (Belcika Islam
Federasyonu, Federation islamique de Belgique), Sait Kose (MR) a tenu
a preciser que concernant les
liens de certaines personnalites de la communaute turque avec les
Loups Gris emanent d’un >. Or, la plupart des faits et
propos negationnistes des candidats allochtones a Bruxelles ont ete
denonces par Mehmet Koksal, collaborateur regulier et apprecie du
“Courrier International”, du “Journal du Mardi” et de la “Tribune
de Bruxelles”, qui fait partie de l’Association des Journalistes
Professionnels. Un > qui a ete contraint
d’arreter le 29/10/2007 son blog > a cause
de >
emanant d’ultra-nationalistes turcs bien reels ;

* Le 23 juin 2009, elle admet ne vraiment pas se souvenir si elle
a tenu ou non de tels propos [“pretendu genocide” et de “soi-disant
genocide” des Armeniens] sur le site internet turcophone.

* Le 30 juillet 2009, interviewee par l’emission politique
“Gokkusaginin renkleri” (les couleurs de l’arc-en-ciel) diffusee sur la
chaîne de television regionale Kanal 3 de la province d’Afyonkarahisar
en Turquie (recue a Bruxelles via satellite), la deputee bruxelloise
qualifie la Turquie de >.

* Le 24 fevrier 2010, a propos de ses interviews dans lesquelles
elle parlait de “pretendu genocide” et de “soi-disant genocide” des
Armeniens, elle declare >

Se gardant bien neanmoins de parler de >, elle
declare : >

* Le 30 juillet 2010, la deputee bruxelloise et citoyenne belge a
fete son mariage a Istanbul (Turquie) en presence du Premier ministre
turc Erdogan, bien connu pour sa tolerance et son ouverture d’esprit
envers les Armeniens, les Kurdes et les Juifs. Le Premier ministre
turc au mariage de la deputee voilee du CDH

* Le 15 juin 2012, elle participe a l’inauguration de l’association
panturque “Belcika Karabað’lýlar Kultur ve Dayanýþma Derneði” (BELKAD),
que l’on peut traduire par

THERE ARE NO CLASHES IN ALEPPO ARMENIAN DISTRICTS: JIRAYR REISYAN

ARMENPRESS
11 October, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 11, ARMENPRESS: The clashes between Government
loyal forces and rebels are ongoing. Fortunately the situation in
Christian and Armenian populated districts is relatively peaceful,
people are trying to return to their normal life, Jirayr Reisyan
Aleppo National Primacy press secretary told Armenpress. Clashes
are orchestrated in Bustan Basha district. Aleppo Omaya mosque,
formerly a church was damaged in the course of October 10 events,
which is of historical importance.

Dwelling on Armenian Minas killing by a ballot of a sniper in Arkub
district on October 10 Reisyan informed Minas was convinced the
district was under the control of army and went to see the situation
of his shop. The young man was married and had two children. Minas
Sazyan’s corp was taken out from Arkub districts.

Emergency body comprising three Armenian religious community
representatives cares no efforts to assist our compatriots namely
housing repair, financing, showing necessary assistance to the
wounded.Damascus Armenians note there are no clashes in the central
parts of the capital, only the outskirts from time to time become an
arena of crashes.

18 months ongoing clashes in Syria resulted in the death of 30 thousand
people, more than three dozen Armenians inclusive.

HAYKAKAN ZHAMANAK: PUTIN TO ARRIVE IN ARMENIA WITH KAREN KARAPETYAN

Panorama.am
11/10/2012

Haykakan Zhamanak daily’s sources say that Russian President Vladimir
Putin will arrive in Armenia in late October or early November. Former
Yerevan Mayor Karen Karapetyan, who is currently first vice chairman
of Gazprombank, will arrive in Armenia with the Russian presidential
delegation.

Karapetyan’s appointment as Armenian Prime Minister will be discussed
with Vladimir Putin during the visit.

Pro-government sources say the Armenian PM will be replaced after
the presidential elections in February 2013.

But if Serzh Sargsyan fails to gain PAP’s support for his candidature
for president he will have to replace the PM before the presidential
elections. If so, Karen Karapetyan will need to get guarantees
that he will stay on his post after the presidential elections,
the paper writes.

ARMENIAN-AMERICANS FOR MITT ROMNEY EXPECT SOLUTION TO ARMENIAN ISSUES

ARMENPRESS
11 October, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN,OCTOBER 11,ARMENPRESS: Armenian-Americans for Mitt Romney
launches coalition works to assist US Presidential Republican Nominee
Mitt Romney in November 6 Presidential Elections and expect him
to support them over Armenian issues solution. Taniel Koushakjian
Armenian-Americans for Mitt Romney collation manager came forth with
commentaries. Armenpress had an interview with Taniel Koushakjian
collation manager over the scheduled meeting with US Presidential
Nominees and the envisaging of Armenian issues with them.

-Armenian Community has expressed willingness to meet USA Incumbent
President Barack Obama and Presidential Nominee, Republican Mitt
Romney. Have they somehow recalled to your suggestion?

Despite repeated requests by Armenian-American community leaders,
such as the Armenian Assembly of America, Armenian National Committee
and AGBU among others, President Obama and Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton have not met with them. While some members of the
Armenian-American community have met Governor Romney on the campaign
trail, there has not been a formal request for community leaders to
meet with him. Both us, Armenian-Americans for Mitt Romney Coalition,
and the Armenian National Committee have requested a statement from
Governor Romney on Armenian issues.

-What expectations does Armenian Community have from Mitt Romney and
Barack Obama? Whom our compatriots favor more?

Like all Americans, we expect leadership, honesty and values from our
elected officials. When it comes to Armenian issues, President Obama
failed to live up to his campaign pledge to acknowledge the Armenian
Genocide as President. That calls into question his honesty. President
Obama’s nomination and subsequent recess appoint of Matthew Bryza
to serve as Ambassador to Azerbaijan was opposed by Senators of his
own party, not to mention many Armenian-Americans. That calls into
question his ability to lead. And the silence of President Obama
on the destruction, confiscation and profiteering of Christian
Armenian religious properties by the Turkish Government as well as
Azerbaijans completed destruction of Armenian Khachkars at Old Julfa,
call into question his values. Based on discussions with various
Armenian-Americans, most sharing their disappointment and converted
support of Governor Romney, it looks like the Armenian-American
community is leaning toward the Republican nominee. However, in
the absence of a formal statement from Governor Romney’s campaign
on Armenian issues, it will be more difficult to fully convert and
turn out Armenian voters for him. What Armenian Community expected
from President Obama that he failed to implement? Live up to his
campaign pledge to recognize the Armenian Genocide as President,
Open the Turkish-Armenian border, Advance a peaceful settlement of
the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through the , OSCE Minsk Group on the
basis of international law, self-determination of , peoples and the
reality on the ground, Maintain parity in military aid to Armenia
and Azerbaijan.

-Is the number of Armenian Genocide supporters expected to increase
in the House of Representatives?

This will only be known after Election Day. As it stands today the
Congressional Caucus on Armenian issues has 136 Members, while the
Congressional Turkish Caucus boasts 150. Both sides are expected to
loose about a dozen members, including many who have already announced
retirement, candidacy for other office, or who fell victim to the once
a decade Congressional redistricting process. Based on an analysis from
January the Armenian Caucus was set to loose 9 Members of Congress
and the Turkish Caucus was set to loose 7, but there have been more
announced retirements, and a few incumbents who lost their primary
election, such as pro-Turkey Jean Schmidt (R-OH) who lost to a Tea
Party challenger.

-What expectations do you have on Armenian Genocide recognition from
US Presidential nominees, especially in connection with Mitt Romney
you are favoring?

Armenian-Americans expect the President of the United States to
assist the government of Turkey to end its blockade of Armenia;
Armenian-Americans expect the President of the United States to ensure
that the foreign policy of the US reflects appropriate understanding
and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic
cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating
to the Armenian Genocide. We also expect the President of the United
States to advance Turkish acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide;
Armenian-Americans expect a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict based on the principles of democracy and self-determination
of people; Armenian-Americans expect closer cooperation between the
US-Armenia on issues related to social, economic and military spheres.

-What kind of questions will be raised in the launched meetings with
both Mr. Obama and Mr. Romney?

We look forward to the opportunity to discuss these issues directly
with winner of the November 6 elections.

Interview by Mary Khalatyan

>>From right in the photo is Taniel Koushakjian with Paul Ryan,
Republican US vice-presidential candidate.

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PATRICK LOREN PROMISED TO INCREASE THE INVESTMENT IN GEGHARKUNIK WATER SUPPLY IMPROVING

ARMENPRESS
11 October, 2012
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 11, ARMENPRESS: By the efforts of Armenian Water
Sewerage Company CJSC the quality of drinking water supply is being
improved in two dozen of communities of Gegharkunik Province .

The issues pertain to current difficulties and drinking water supply
improvement were touched upon in the course of the consultation held
at Rafik Grigoryan, Gegharkunik administrative union head office with
the participation of Armenian Water Sewerage Company General Director
Patrick Loren and the heads of Gegharkunik Province five urban and
some rural communities on October 11, Armenpress reports.

In the course of the launched consultation Patrick Loren expressed
satisfaction for the cooperation. The interlocutor noted new amount of
investments are expected with the coming of the next year reportedly
the volume of investments is set to increase in Gegharkunik Province
aimed at settling the problems referring to water supply and sanitation
in Martuni, Chambarak, Sevan towns, villages and other communities.

RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT TO DISCUSS CHANGES IN TAX AGREEMENT WITH ARMENIA

news.am
October 11, 2012 | 10:16

MOSCOW. – During its session on Thursday, the Russian Federation
(RF) Government will examine the draft proposal on making changes
in the agreement on lifting double taxation of income and property,
which was signed between RF and Armenia in 1996.

The objective of this agreement was to develop cooperation, lift
double taxation of income and property, and prevent tax evasion and
tax discrimination, the respective statement informs, which is cited
by RIA Novosti News Agency of Russia.

The specific taxes that are covered by this agreement are the
profit taxes of enterprises and organizations, the income taxes of
individuals, the property taxes of enterprises, and the property
taxes of individuals.

HUNGARIAN INTELLECTUALS VISIT GURGEN MARGARYAN’S TOMB

armradio.am
16:12 10.10.2012

Hungarian historian Zoltan Biro, theologian Gabor Ivanyi, journalist
Gabor Deak and writer Rudolf Ungvary visited Gurgen Margaryan’s tomb
at Yerablur Pantehon today.

Armenian Officer Gurgen Margaryan was axed by Azeri Ramil Safarov
during NATO courses in Budapest in 2004. On April 16, 2006, the
Hungarian court sentenced Safarov to life imprisonment without
possibility of appeal until 2036.

In late August 2012, however, Hungarian authorities agreed to release
and extradite Safarov to Azerbaijan to serve the remainder of his
sentence there. However, upon his arrival in Azerbaijan Safarov was
pardoned by President Ilham Aliyev. Safarov has since been promoted
to the rank of major and provided with accomodations by the Azerbaijan
government.

At a press conference in Yerevan, the Hungarian intellectuals
said Safarov’s transfer was an incomprehensible and unacceptable
political decision, which faced the severe criticism of the majority
of Hungarians.

FACTSHEET ON ARMENIAN GIRL CHILDREN

05:14 pm | Today | Social

Our Girl Children:
There are around 422.000 girl children (0-18) living in Armenia.

Two out of five girl children (42.8%) live in poverty, and almost
four out of hundred (3.7%) live in extreme poverty.

In Armenia, families preferring a girl child are six times less than
families preferring a boy child.

On average each year Armenia loses around 1400 girls because of
prenatal sex selection.iii ~U There is already a surplus of 45.000 boys
(0-18) in the countryi, and the tendency continues.

In 2011, 20287 girls and 23160 boys were born setting a sex-at-birth
ratio of 100 girls to 114 boys, while the normal ratio would have
been 100 girls/102-106 boys.iv

Most popular names given to newborn girls in Armenia are Maneh,
Milena, and Elen (2011) : Our Girls When They Grow Up: ~U Study
(60 per cent of people with higher education in Armenia are womeniv).

Get married at the average age of 24.6 (2010)i.

Have 1-2 children on average (two women have three children on average)
(2010)i.

~U Try to find their place (70 per cent of officially registered
unemployed in Armenia are women)iv.

~U Live on average up to 77 years old – seven years more than men.i