Author: Tambiyan Samvel

AZG Armenian Daily #205, 27/10/2006

Exhibition
`THE ARMENIAN ART OF 20TH CENTURY’ TO LAUNCH AT TRETYAKOV GALLERY
New exhibition entitled “The Armenian Art of 20th Century” will
officially launch at the Tretyakov State Gallery on October 27 within
the frameworks of the arrangements of Armenia’s Year in Russia. The
exhibition will present the works from the collection of the Tretyakov
State Gallery.
The Armenian Embassy in Russia informed that the paintings and
sculptures by the most prominent Armenian artists of the second half
of the 20th century will be included in the exhibition, i.e. about 50
pieces. In particular, there will be displayed art works by Martiros
Sarian (1880-1972), created in Yerevan in 1930s and 1960s. Besides,
the exhibition will include pieces by his favorite student Minas
Avetisian (1920-1975), who revived the traditions of the national art,
continued the development of decorative art.
The exhibition will represent the works by the classical Armenian
artists M. Abeghian (1909-1994), O. Karalian (1897-1981),
O. Zardarian (1918-1992). The exhibition includes also the works of
other Armenian painters. The sculptures by S. Ghazarian, G.
Frandulian, G. Baghdasarian, Kh. Iskandarian and others will be
exhibited. The collection of the Tretyakov State Gallery rather widely
reflects the development of the Armenian sculpture in the second half
of the 20th century. At present, this collection consists of about 100
works. The paintings and sculptures exhibited have common peculiar
features of Armenian graphic school well known for its coloration,
light, plastics granted by the unique nature of Armenia. The
exhibition will be on till November 26, 2006.

EUROPEAN UNION POSITIVELY ASSESSES PROCESS OF REFORMS IN ARMENIA

BRUSSELS, OCTOBER 26, NOYAN TAPAN. The 7th sitting of the Armenia-EU
Cooperation Committee took place in Brussels on October 25. The
Armenian delegation headed by the RA Minister of Trade and Economic
Development Karen Chshmaritian was composed of the deputy ministers of
foreign affairs, justice, finance and economy, and energy, and the
Head of the RA Mission in the EU Vigen Chitechian. The European
delegation was headed H. Mingareli, Director of the Directorship
General for Foreign Relations. According to the RA MFA Press and
Information Department, issues related to the European Neighborhood
Policy were discussed at the sitting. The Armenian officials
representing various sectors spoke about the reforms implemented and
to be implemented in these sectors. The EU positively assessed the
process of reforms in Armenia and attached special importance to the
signing of the Action Plan under the European Neighborhood Policy
Program on November 14 and to the further cooperation within the
framework of the program. K. Chshmaritian on October 26 met with David
O’Sullivan, Director of the European Commission’s Directorship General
of Trade. The sides discussed issues related to granting Armenia
status of a free economic zone and market economy, problems of
EU-Armenia trade regime and issues concering the development of
bilateral trade.

ARMENIAN OFFICIAL: “KARS-AKHALKALAK-TBILISI-BAKU FRUITLESS FOR REGION”
Today, Azerbaijan
Oct 25 2006
Construction of Kars-Akhalkalak-Tbilisi-Baku railway line is aimed
at restrictive policy and is economically inefficient.
Yuri Petrosian, counselor of Armenia’s embassy in Georgia told APA
bureau he considers restoration of through-Abkhazia railway line
(joining Russia and Armenia) as a pragmatic project.
Petrosian said that Kars-Baku project is political project and planned
to discriminate Armenia and this factor is known to most international
organizations and leading countries.
“The existing Kars-Gumru-Tbilisi railway is not in use. Some
South Caucasian states aspire to construction of an inefficient,
discriminating and useless project. The funds can be used for more
actual projects,” he said.
He said that restoration of the railway through Abkhazia to Russia
requires $150-200m and some two years and this project is beneficial
for all parties. This project can Georgia’s transportation expenses
by 30% and ensure Armenia’s way-out to Russia.
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ARMENIA PASSES TO WINTER TIME FROM OCTOBER 29
Noyan Tapan
Oct 25 2006
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 25, NOYAN TAPAN. According to the law “On Order of
Calculation of Time in the Territory of Armenia,” from October 29,
Armenia passes to winter time: at 03:00 that day the clocks should
be put an hour back. Noyan Tapan was informed about it from the Press
Service of RA Ministry of Trade and Economic Development.

ARMENIAN AND AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTERS AGREE TO CONTINUE CONSULTATIONS
Noyan Tapan
Oct 24 2006
PARIS, OCTOBER 24, NOYAN TAPAN. A meeting of the Armenian Foreign
Minister Vartan Oskanian and the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar
Mamedyarov under the aegis of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs took
place in Paris on October 24.
According to the RA MFA Press and Information Department, during
the negotiations in a positive atmosphere, the sides continued the
discussion of new ideas and thoughts that the co-chairs proposed at
the Moscow meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers
on October 6 of this year. An agreement was reached to continue the
negotiations at the level of foreign ministers in order to clarify the
positions additionally. It is envisaged to hold the next meeting in
Brussels on November 14, 2006, within the framework of the Armenia-EU
Cooperation Council. On the same day V. Oskanian was received by the
French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy.

TARLOYAN BROTHERS REPRESENT HIGH FASHION COLLECTION IN YEREVAN
AZG Armenian Daily
24/10/2006
Within the framework of the Days’ of French Culture in Armenia,
the high fashion collection of Tarloyan brothers, Paris residents,
was represented in Yerevan.
The collection was represented in Paris, as well. The collection
consisted of two parts. The first one was called “The Inquisition,”
while the second was entitled “The Escape.” In general, 7 Russian
and 14 Armenian models represented 150 dresses.

TURQUíA ACUSA A FRANCIA DE VIOLAR LA LIBERTAD DE EXPRESION
Ricardo M. De Rituerto
El Pais, España
17 octubre 2006
Andalucía Edicion
Turquía, profundamente irritada por el continuo rechazo frances,
rematado con el proyecto de ley que condena la negacion del genocidio
armenio, devolvio ayer la pelota y acuso a Francia de violar los
principios de Copenhague, entre los que se incluye la libertad de
expresion. El ministro turco de Asuntos Exteriores, Abdula Gul, apunto
que su país quiere acabar con el delito de “denigrar a la identidad
turca”, por el que fue procesado el premio Nobel Orhan Pamuk, porque
no quiere cometer los mismos errores que Francia.
A Turquía se le echa encima el tiempo para hacer un gesto sobre su
cumplimiento de los compromisos adquiridos con la UE, en especial el
abrir sus puertos y aeropuertos al comercio de Chipre (miembro de la
Union cuya existencia no reconoce), sin que haya habido avances. La
cerrazon turca se ve acicateada por actitudes de repudio como la de
Francia. El proyecto de la Asamblea Nacional francesa de sancionar
a quienes niegan la matanza de armenios en el imperio otomano
“va contra los criterios de Copenhague”, según Gul. Los criterios
fueron establecidos en 1993 y son de obligado cumplimiento para los
candidatos a la adhesion. Francia, vino a decir Gul, no es quien para
dar lecciones de democracia.
“No queremos cometer los mismos errores que Francia, queremos que
en Turquía se puedan expresar todas las ideas”, respondio Gul a la
pregunta sobre cuando desaparecera del Codigo Penal turco el artículo
301 que condena “denigrar la identidad turca”.
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Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku Railway Project Intended to Finish before End of 2008
PanARMENIAN.Net
21.10.2006 14:11 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The implementation of Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku
railway project will finish before end of 2008, Deputy Minister
of Transport of Azerbaijan Musa Panahov stated. In his words,
the Georgian party is trying to accomplish works on its lot by that
time. “At present financial matters of the project are discussed. The
discussions will last till November 15, 2006. The final version of
the financial agreement will be under consideration then,” Panahov
said. In his words, some $200 million will be necessary to implement
the project in Georgia.
He reported that the credit will be paid off at the expense of income
from transportation. “To build the Turkish part of the projects
some $220 million are necessary, while the overall cost is over $400
million. To all appearance, Azerbaijan will take part in the project
at its own expense,” Panahov said, reports Novy Region.

TREND Information, Azerbaijan
Oct 19 2006
Azeri Culture Ministry to Hold “Karabakh Will not be Forgotten”
Cultural Week
Source: Trend
Author: S.Agayeva
19.10.2006
>>From 25 – 31 October, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture & Tourism
will hold a republic cultural-political action Cultural Week under
the slogan “Karabakh will not be forgotten”, Trend reports quoting
the same Ministry.
The event is aimed at increasing the patriotism of the youths and
spreading the Karabakh issue.
The Event’s program will include theatrical performances, exhibitions
and book fairs in Baku, Ganja and other large cities and districts
of Azerbaijan. In addition, performances by the children’s musical
districts and tours of Shusha State Dramatic Theatre, State Theatre
of Young Audience and Pantomime Theatre to the military units will
also take place.

VARDAN OSKANYAN: FALSIFICATIONS AND VIOLATIONS IN COMING
PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS ARE INADMISSIBLE
ARMINFO News Agency
October 19, 2006 Thursday
Falsifications and violations in the coming 2007 Parliamentary
elections in Armenia are inadmissible, RA Foreign Minister, Vardan
Oskanyan, said in an interview to the “Haikakan Zhamanak” newspaper.
According to him, he would be satisfied if the information field,
with the beginning of the election campaign, was equally presented by
all the political forces, participating in elections, in accordance
with the Law. “Taking into account the fact that democracy is being
built step by step, sometimes with a step forward and two back, I
will be satisfied if an absolutely equal information and legal field
is created for all the election participants within the pre-election
month”, V. Oskanyan said.
He emphasized that the people must become a master of its rights since
every elections are a historical chance for the country, however, the
coming 2007 parliamentary elections and 2008 Presidential elections
are of special importance. “If we cannot make a right choice and set
the tasks before the political forces for them to make them key and
urgent in their programs and be able to solve them, the political
forces will not have a moral right to be elected.
A damage, caused by falsified elections, will be also material and
the guilty will have to answer before the people”, RA FM outlined.