168: Pashinyan takes part in Brussels dinner in honor of heads of delegations of NATO partner states (photos)

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Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan has visited the royal museum of arts and history of Brussels as part of his working visit to the Belgian capital.

The Armenian PM was greeted by his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel at the museum. Michel delivered remarks to heads of state and government of NATO allies and partners, followed by a group photo.

Later Nikol Pashinyan took part in the dinner of heads of delegations of NATO partner states.

Attorney refuses to continue representing arrested MP Manvel Grigoryan

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The attorney of arrested MP Manvel Grigoryan has said he will no longer represent the former general.

Grigoryan, Member of Parliament of the Republican Party faction, a former general and the chairman of the Yerkrapah Volunteer Union, was arrested on June 16 by national security service agents in his hometown of Ejmiatsin. Grigoryan was arrested in suspicion of illegal possession of firearms.

The attorney, Hrant Ananyan, says he will no longer represent Grigoryan because other circumstances existed in the case which he was unaware about. Ananyan was referring to the footage released by the NSS showing the discoveries in the MP’s home. “Even the investigative body hadn’t pressed such charges and hadn’t provided documents initially”, he said.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan hands over autographs with world champions

Before the launch of  of the 2018 World Cup, the official sponsor “Alfa Bank” has organized a meeting with its football stars for its visitors to Moscow.

Former world champions Chavin Cafu, Lothar Matthäus, Genoa Gattuso, David Trezeguet, Diego Forlán  and Javier Zanetti also took part in it. Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who is also the representative of “Alfa Bank” in Armenia, was also among the invited guests.

Our football player handed over autographs with the world champions and photographed with football fans.

Perpignan : élan de solidarité autour d’une famille arménienne sommée de quitter le territoire

L'Indépendant-France
6 juin 2018
 
 
 
Perpignan : élan de solidarité autour d'une famille arménienne sommée de quitter le territoire
 
 
Ce mercredi, aux environs de 14 heures, une cinquantaine de personnes se sont rassemblées devant l'entrée de la police aux frontières (PAF) située rue de la Pépinière-Robin, dans le quartier Saint-Assiscle, à Perpignan.
 
   
 
Les militants de plusieurs associations venant en aide aux migrants (Cimade, Roseau éducation sans frontières, comité de soutien aux sans-papiers, Bouge-toit…) se sont mobilisés pour soutenir les Babayan, une famille arménienne sommée de quitter le territoire français.
 
Déboutée du droit d'asile et assignée à résidence, la famille en question (un couple d'une trentaine d'années et leur fille de 11 ans) est tenue de se présenter chaque mercredi au grand complet dans les locaux de la PAF. Les associations craignaient que cette semaine, leur visite ne débouche sur une expulsion.
 
Une interprète, un ingénieur et leur fille de 11 ans
 
La mobilisation autour des Babayan, arrivés en France en 2014, est d'autant plus forte que la mère de famille, Hripsime, est titulaire d'un master de français langue étrangère (FLE) et d'un titre d'interprète. Elle est en train de passer son master II et traduit bénévolement pour la Cimade depuis son arrivée à Perpignan. "C'est une très bonne interprète, assure l'une des membres de l'association, Nicole Mathieu. Et son mari, Sahak, a un diplôme d'ingénieur en hydraulique. Ils sont venus en France car leurs vies étaient menacées et non pour des raisons économiques."
 
Ils ne partiront pas
 
Au final, les Babayan sont ressortis des locaux de la PAF avec un laisser-passer délivré par le gouvernement arménien qui vient s'ajouter à l'ordre de départ pour le 11 juin au matin qui leur avait été remis la semaine dernière. "Ils ne partiront pas. Ils préfèrent faire de la prison en France que d'être tués en Arménie", martèle Anne-Marie Delcamp, du Réseau éducation sans frontières.
 
S'ils refusent de quitter le territoire français, les Babayan risquent jusqu'à 3 ans de prison.  

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Armen Ashotyan: I will still think and adress the institution where political preferences are not mixed with the profession (video)

Today, MP Armen Ashotyan, Deputy Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA),  said at the briefing with journalists that the EU-Armenia agreement would come into force with the transitional provisions from June 1. “Therefore, I expect concrete steps from the new Government and urge the Government to synchronize it with the SEA agreement and to consider its provisions to be comparable. I think our proposal is constructive. ”

Armen Ashotyan did not want to address the issue on whether he was not afraid that there would appear political prisoners from the republican party. And in general, he did not want to talk about any internal political issue. Only responded to the statement made by th Way Out (Yelk) MP Edmon Marukyan who had said that if Armen Ashotyan was subjected to political persecution, he should appeal to the Human Rights Defender, CC or Artur Sakunts, and those structures would defend him. “I have to say that at this moment many applications, concerning persecutions, have been received and their number is increasing. Let’s look at them later. proofs are being obtained. ” Then he joked. “Thank you Mr. Marukyan for such the piece of advice. I will still think and adress the institution where political preferences are not mixed with the profession.”


Փոխվարչապետ. Կունենանք այլընտրանքային ճանապարհներ՝ այն դեպքերում, երբ Լարսը փակ լինի

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Կարող ենք արձանագրել ևս մեկ դրական տեղաշարժ՝ տնտեսության և տրանսպորտի ոլորտների համար: Այս մասին Facebook-յան իր էջում գրել է ՀՀ փոխվարչապետ Տիգրան Ավինյանը` մատնանշելով, որ երեկ Ռուսաստանի Դաշնության և Վրաստանի ներկայացուցիչները հանդիպել են Պրահայում և քննարկել 2011 թվականին կնքված «Մաքսային վարչարարության և ապրանքի առևտրի մոնիթորինգի մեխանիզմի հիմնական սկզբունքների մասին» համաձայնագրի կիրառկման մանրամասներ:


Ըստ Ավինյանի` կողմերը համաձայնություն են ձեռք բերել որ Աբխազիայի, Հարավային Օսիայի տարածքներում բեռների մաքսային վերահսկողության համար պետք է ձևավորվի եռակողմ հանձնաժողով` Վրաստանի, Ռուսաստանի և շվեյցարական SGS ընկերության ներկայացուցիչներից:

«Համաձայնագրի կյանքի կոչվելու պարագայում մենք կունենանք բեռնափոխադրման այլընտրանքային ճանապարհներ՝ այն դեպքերում, երբ Վերին Լարսի ավտոճանապարհը փակ լինի:

Համաձայնագրի իրականացման մասին ենք նաև զրուցել ՌԴ նախագահ Վլադիմիր Պուտինի հետ՝ մայիսի 14-ին Սոչիում կայացած հանդիպման ժամանակ: Մենք բարձր ենք գնահատում կողմերի պատրաստակամությունն ու ջանքերը մեզ համար չափազանց կարևոր այս պայմանագրի իրականացման ուղղությամբ»,- գրել է նա:


Օրերս VERELQ-ը տեղեկացրել էր, որ Վրաստանի վարչապետի հատուկ ներկայացուցիչ Զուրաբ Աբաշիձեն հայտնել է, որ «առևտրային միջանցքների» գործարկման մասին վերջնական պայմանավորվածության ձեռքբերման հնարավորությունը հայտնվել է այն բանից հետո, երբ Ռուսաստանն օրերս շվեյցարական SGS ընկերության հետ ստորագրել է շվեյցարացի դիտորդների կողմից Աբխազիայով և Հարավային Օսիայով բեռների տեղափոխումը մոնիթորինգի ենթարկելու մասին հատուկ պայմանագիրը: Իսկ Վրաստանը նմանատիպ պայմանագիր է կնքել նույն ընկերության հետ դեռ դեկտեմբերին:

168: Shooting in Gyumri kills 2

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Two people were killed in Gyumri on May 17 as a result of shooting.  Gyumri medical center informed that two citizens were hospitalized at 17:15 with gunshot wounds. Their death was registered at the medical center.

Prosecutor of Shirak Province Karen Gabrielyan informed ARMENPRESS that the Police received the alarm call from the medical center. He added that the operative group is carrying out investigative measures at the scene. “The victims, according to some information, are cousins. A criminal case has been initiated”, Karen Gabrielyan said, emphasizing that everything is being done to discover the suspects.

2018 Javakhk Fundraiser, Lifetime Achievement Award, Spotlight, Nairy Chapter’s 50th, and More


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ARS Javakhk Fund Committee's Annual Fundraiser 2018

Supporters of the ARS Javakhk Fund Committee gathered in Glendale, California 
at Legacy Banquet Hall on May 11, 2018 to benefit the three youth centers in 
Javakhk, specifically the expansion of the Akhaltskha Youth Center.  The ARS 
Javakhk Fund Committee organizes fundraisers annually to support its ongoing 
efforts in the highly Armenian populated region of Georgia.  This year, the 
committee honored its long-time chairperson, Ungh. Haigoush Keghinian Kohler 
with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

A dynamic video was presented displaying the vast accomplishments of the ARS 
Javakhk Fund Committee over the years in educational, outreach, coin bank 
collections, fundraising, Camp Javakhk, and youth centers. Committee 
Chairperson Lena Bozoyan delivered the committee’s remarks by thanking and 
appreciating all the members, donors, and supporters of the ARS Javakhk Fund, 
who trust the committee and help accomplish their projects.

A special video was also presented highlighting the life and achievements of 
the honoree, Ungh. Haigoush Keghinian Kohler. Organizational and community 
leaders, as well as the former and current Artsakh Republic ministers, hailed 
and congratulated Kohler’s service to our nation and organization. They 
highlighted that in addition to her services toward Javakhk, Kohler has 
exhibited humanitarian work in Armenia and Artsakh as well.

Bozoyan invited the honoree, as well as ARS Regional Executive Chairperson 
Silva Poladian, and the ARF representative to present the Lifetime Achievement 
Award to Kohler. Ungh. Kohler accepted the award and thanked supporters, 
family, friends and guests, who were present and reiterated the importance of 
helping and supporting Javakhk.

The ARS Regional Executive Board’s remarks were delivered by Regional Executive 
Board member and Javakhk Committee representative Nancy Bederian, who stressed 
that the Armenian Relief Society is always prepared to assist Armenians in need 
wherever they may be found. She added that preserving the Armenian identity of 
Javakhk Armenians must be deemed as a responsibility and new methods must be 
discovered to keep Javakhk and Javakhk Armenians remaining strong. 

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Ungh. Haigoush Keghinian Kohler receives Lifetime Achievement Award at ARS 
Javakhk Fund Committee's Annual Fundraiser on May 11, 2018 

(Pictured Left to Right -  ARF Central Committee representative Dr. Carmen 
Ohanian; ARS Regional Executive Chairperson Silva Poladian, Honoree Haigoush 
Keghinian Kohler, ARS Javakhk Fund Committee Chairperson Lena Bozoyan)

ARS Nairy Chapter's 50th Anniversary Celebration  

The ARS Montebello "Nairy" Chapter celebrated its milestone 50th Anniversary on 
April 29, 2018 at Bagramian Hall, alongside the 37th Anniversary of its 
Saturday School and 20th Anniversary of the ARS Nairy Preschool & Day Care 
Center.

ARS Javakhk Fund Continues Outreach and Education 

The ARS Javakhk Fund Committee continued its community engagement activities 
and events through the following means: On April 30 and May 2, 2018, Professor 
Ashot Melkonyan, a native of Javakhk and historian, visited Ferrahian High 
School and Chamlian Armenian School, respectively, to discuss the importance of 
Javakhk. 

On May 1, 2018, the Committee held a public forum, titled "The State of Javakhk 
During the First Republic of Armenia," presented by Prof. Melkonyan at the 
Glendale Adult Recreation Center. Prof. Melkonyan shared his vast knowledge of 
Armenia, Javakhk, and the history of the First Republic with the audience. He 
also discussed the various battles that have taken place in Javakhk and 
historic lands, which ultimately lead to the borders observed today. Prof. 
Melkonyan shared biographies of historic Armenians from Javakhk, who have 
shaped the First Republic of Armenia and the nation today.

Seda Khojayan Receives Community Service Award

The Armenian National Committee of America - Glendale Chapter (ANCA Glendale) 
held its 2nd Annual Award and Appreciation Dinner on May 3, 2018 at Renaissance 
Banquet Hall.

At the event, the ANCA Glendale Community Service Award was awarded to Seda 
Khojayan for her dedication to raising the quality of life within the community 
and her selfless contribution and service to the ongoing welfare of the 
community-at-large. ANCA Glendale annually hosts this event to honor remarkable 
individuals and local organizations, highlighting their achievements and 
commitment to the betterment of the Glendale community.

Khojayan, a member of the ARS Glendale "Sepan" Chapter,  serves on the Glendale 
City Commission on the Status of Women, Board of Directors of the YWCA of 
Glendale and has served on the ARS Regional Executive Board and "Sepan" Chapter 
Executive. 

Upcoming Chapter Events

ARS Maro Chapter's Fundraiser for "Beds for the Brave"

Friday, May 18, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Neutra Institute Gallery & Museum

Contact Satenig (818) 602-5786

ARS Sepan Chapter's Mother's Day Luncheon

Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.

Legacy Ballroom

Tickets: $50

Contact Zharmen (818) 484-6618

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Terry Minasian

ARS Roubina Chapter 

Terry Minasian was born in Athens, Greece. After her public education in Greek 
and Armenian schools, she subsequently attended the American College for Girls 
in Athens. Terry married Berge Minasian from Detroit, Michigan and together 
they settled in Detroit. She continued her education and majored in Art and 
Business. She subsequently became a successful artist and was the owner of an 
art gallery. Her painting of the Madonna and Child hangs at the Altar of the 
San Diego St. John Garabed Armenian Church.

Terry's mother volunteered as a Blue Cross member in Greece and Terry followed 
her example and joined the ARS Chapter in Detroit. When the family moved to San 
Diego, Terry along with her friend Azniv Sabonjian founded the ARS Roubina 
Chapter in 1985. The Roubina Chapter has been very successful. Over the years, 
they compiled an admirable record of serving the elderly, helping immigrant 
families, conducting Armenian language classes, making annual financial 
contributions to the ARS Western Region Board for their humanitarian 
commitments and sponsoring events to strengthen the community. Every year, they 
also managed to give scholarships to deserving Armenian college students.  

Terry was elected to the Regional Board from 1991 to 1993 and then again in 
1997 to 1999. It was during her second term that she chaired the committee that 
built the new ARS Regional Headquarters building in Glendale. With the support 
of the Regional Board, Terry guided the many facets of securing building loans, 
hiring architects, and builders.  The outcome was a state of the art building 
which was completed on schedule and on budget.

ARS Gala 2019

The ARS of Western USA will hold its 2019 Gala on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 
Taglyan Cultural Complex, celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Western 
Region.

Upcoming Regional Events

June 4, 2018

Outstanding High School Graduates' Awards Ceremony

June 5, 2018

ARS Day Luncheon at Ararat Home 

September 29-30, 2018

ARS Festival

 October 14, 2018

ARS Day Celebration

ARS of Western USA's
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Heart to Heart

Social Services Division

Child, Youth, and Family Guidance Center

Armenia-Artsakh

ARS Javakhk Fund

Families in Need

16 One-Day Schools

Friends of ARS

Educational Programs






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Azerbaijani Press: Russia Fears Losing Its Position in Armenia

Turan Information Agency, Azerbaijani Opposition Media
Monday
Russia Fears Losing Its Position in Armenia
 
 
Baku / 30.04.18 / Turan: Over the past weekend, emissaries from Moscow have visited Yerevan, trying to understand the events taking place there, and they openly expressed their concern over the possibility of Armenia's "withdrawal" to the West.
 
At the same time, members of the Armenian government visited Moscow, where they held talks at the Foreign Ministry and other offices.
 
Realizing that they cannot keep Serzh Sargsyan's team in power, the Kremlin realized the danger of changing the political regime, that is, the possible loss of the power by the Republican Party.
 
A Russian MP and the former Prime Minister of the former USSR Nikolai Ryzhkov, visiting Yerevan, even called the leader of the protests, Nikol Pashinyan, a "fool" and shamed Armenians for giving him such an opportunity.
 
Another Russian MP, Konstantin Zatulin, put it more clearly: if the new Armenian authorities renounce agreements with Russia, Moscow will move from de jure to de facto relations. Zatulin made it clear that Moscow will not support Armenia if it changes its pro-Russian orientation.
 
Finally, the Russian television channels controlled by the Kremlin stated very clearly that Armenia should continue to keep the Russian military base free of charge in Gyumri and remain in the CSTO and the Customs Union. This is exactly what the ruling Republican Party of Armenia, which is now being overthrown by thousands of protesters, guaranteed to Moscow.
 
It seems the breakthrough is already coming and two factions of the parliament – Dashnaktsutyun and the Tsarukyan bloc – have expressed their support for Nikol Pashinyan.
 
Elections of the Prime Minister will be held on May 1. The Republican Party has 58 MP seats, the Tsarukyan bloc has 31, the supporters of Pashinyan from the Elk bloc have 9, and Dashnaktsutyun has 7.
 
The Premier will be elected by a simple majority of votes of 105 MPs. Now 47 MPs are ready to vote for Pashinyan, but he needs at least 53. But the Republicans, who refused to nominate their candidate, do not intend to support Pashinyan.
 
If the Prime Minister is not elected, then the parliament will have to be dissolved. However, then the provisional government of the Republican Party will be able to conduct new elections, according to the constitution. For this very reason, the protesters demand a complete change of power, so that the Republican Party surrenders all positions, recognizing its defeat.
 
Apparently, the supporters of Serzh Sargsyan will not be able to retain power, and they will yield to the protesters, in exchange for security guarantees.
 
Against this background, the main intrigue remains the foreign policy issues of the future new government of Armenia and, above all, its relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey.
 
Pashinyan in every possible way avoids the issue of the Karabakh settlement. He has not previously had a special program on this issue, which will play a key role not only in the fate of his government, but also in Armenia.
 
Meanwhile Pashinyan has confined himself to statements that he does not plan any geopolitical changes. However, he will not succeed in avoiding this topic, and in the near future this issue will have vital importance for the Pashinyan team. -02D-