Author: Torosian Aram

GREEK PRESIDENT: NAGORNO KARABAKH AND CYPRUS TO ACHIEVE FREEDOM

AZG Armenian Daily #122,
29/06/2007

International

The delegation led by Greek President Karolos Papoulias met with
Armenian National Assembly Speaker Tigran Torosian, Vice Speakers
Vahan Hovhannisian and Ishkhan Zakaryan as well as chairs of standing
parliamentary commissions.

"Armenia and Greece are united by the centuries-old friendship,
which includes not only commonness of civilizations but also has
wonderful development outlook. The governments and parliaments of
both states are collaborating and I confirm the invitation for the
Greek parliament speaker to Armenia," Tigran Torosian said.

Mr Papoulias, who visited Armenia several years ago, pointed out to
the changes that took place in the republic. "Historical ties unite
our states and there are events in our history we can’t forget. They
always remind of human rights and respect for human dignity," he said.

Greeks and Armenians have always struggled for resolution of
national issues in the framework of international law, according
to him. "Nevertheless, there are forces, which don’t derive lessons
from the past and repeat fatal mistakes. Our freedom-loving peoples
can’t tolerate either closed borders or blockade, or 40-thousand army
in Cyprus, which is the member of the European Union," he emphasized
adding that Armenia and Greece are struggling for democratic freedoms,
human rights and justice.

For his part, Tigran Torosian noted that both states share democratic
values and the way of European integration. "Some forces sometimes
try to oppose Cyprus and Nagorno Karabakh. But there is a common wish
of both peoples to live freely on their lands.

The problem should be discussed from the standpoint of human
rights. All international documents record the right of people to live
freely and rule their life as a priority. However, not all understand
it and derive lessons from history. Both Cyprus and Nagorno Karabakh
will achieve success in aspiration to freedom on the basis of human
rights," Tigran Torosian said, the RA NA press office reported.

NATIONALISTS ISSUE ANOTHER CHALLENGE TO CAUCASUS MIGRANTS
by Lina Panchenko, Daria Fedotova, Sergei Samoilov
Translated by Elena Leonova

Source: Moskovskii Komsomolets, June 26, 2007, pp. 1-2
Agency WPS
What the Papers Say Part A (Russia)
June 27, 2007 Wednesday

How can brawls in central Moscow be prevented?

More inter-ethnic violence likely in Moscow; All of Moscow is still
talking about the brawl between Russian nationalists and Caucasus
migrants at Kitai-Gorod on June 22. Meanwhile, those involved are
issuing further "showdown" challenges to each other and using the
Internet for their mud-slinging.

All of Moscow is still talking about the brawl between Russian
nationalists and Caucasus migrants at Kitai-Gorod on June 22.

Ordinary citizens fear the prospect of walking through central Moscow
and finding themselves in the middle of a brawl involving hundreds
of people. Meanwhile, those involved are issuing further "showdown"
challenges to each other and using the Internet for their mud-slinging.

Everyone detained after the June 22 events has been released – except
for one nationalist who stabbed an Armenian youth. Moscow police told
us that 42 people were arrested. They were charged with disturbing
the peace and released after paying fines.

Meanwhile, a leader of the Format 18 skinhead organization has
used a web page to issue an ultimatum, calling on skinheads and
national-socialists to rally in Moscow in the near future. There have
also been calls for another fight at the same Kitai-Gorod location.

What’s happening online is shocking: the Russian-language Internet
is full of calls to "beat up the aliens."

Can anyone be prosecuted for inciting extremism online? Lawyer Ruslan
Kobelev says this is entirely feasible: "There’s Article 280 of the
Criminal Code, covering public calls for extremist activity." But
the second part of this article is inapplicable, since LiveJournal
doesn’t fit its definition of "media." All the same, if it’s an open
call for action – "let’s get together" or something like that – then
the first part of Article 280 could be applied, and those responsible
would face up to three years in prison.

There’s also Article 282: inciting hatred or enmity and insulting
human dignity. Sometimes, even a remark like "too many of them around
here" could provide sufficient grounds for prosecution – since the
implications might insult the dignity of a certain group of people.

But can you recall many high-profile prosecutions on these charges?

* * *

Caucasus migrants are still frequenting Manezh Square; we spoke to
some of them yesterday.

The youths rushed to explain the conflict: "The skinheads wanted
to stop us dancing the lezginka. We do understand that we’re guests
here. But if our people are being beaten up, we won’t stand for it.

Come back in a few days’ time, if you like – the skinheads have
challenged us to another showdown."

For obvious reasons, we’re not publishing the exact date – but a
certain date was named.

Law enforcement agencies were aware of plans for the June 22 brawl,
but no action was taken until it actually happened. Why?

In the lead-up to the Russian March rally last year, almost all
radical right-wing organizations were "decapitated" – their leaders
were summoned to police stations and detained there until the rally
was over. But this system wasn’t applied to the June 22 brawl. The
nationalists are always bragging that they have many supporters
among special assignment commandos and police officers; they claim
to receive warnings of impending searches and other police operations.

If the police fail to take any "preventive measures" ahead of the next
"showdowns," we should be prepared for a worst-case outcome.

EMERGENCY ON THE HILIS RIVER

KarabakhOpen
26-06-2007 13:16:37

On June 24 at 9 PM, an emergency occurred on the Hilis River. The
press service of the NKR Department of Emergencies reported that
the water rose and flooded everything. The village of Noragyugh
was destroyed. One person died, Samvel Musayelyan from Noragyugh
born in 1947. The transmission lines and gas pipes were damaged,
there is no drinking water, the orchards and vegetable gardens were
damaged. Karavan LTD was damaged heavily, which is in the village
of Ivanyan.

The cause of the accident is not known. Investigation is underway.

VARDAN OSKANIAN REAFFIRMS ARMENIAN POSITION CONCERNING NORMALIZATION OF RELATIONS WITHOUT PRECONDITIONS DURING MEETING WITH TURKISH PRIME MINISTER

Noyan Tapan
Jun 26 2007

ISTANBUL, JUNE 26, NOYAN TAPAN. On June 25 Vardan Oskanian, the
RA Minister of Foreign Affairs, took part in the summit of the
organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation where he made
a speech.

According to the information provided to Noyan Tapan by the RA
Foreign Ministry’s Press and Information Department, the RA Minister
of Foreign Affairs had a number of bilateral meetings within the
frameworks of the summit. At the meeting with Abdullah Gul, the Prime
Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Vardan Oskanian
reaffirmed Armenia’s position concerning the normalization of relations
without preconditions. The interlocutors also discussed the recent
developments of the negotiations concerning the Nagorno Karabakh
conflict settlement. Abdullah Gul said that Turkey is interested in
a quick and fair settlement of the conflict.

Development prospects of bilateral relations, regional problems, as
well as the regulation processes of Kosovo’s and Nagorno Karabakh’s
conflicts were discussed during the meeting with Vuk Geremich, the
newly-elected Prime Minister of Serbia.

Vardan Oskanianhad also had short meetings with Gela Bezhuashvili,
the Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dora Bakoyanis, the
Foreign Minister of Greece.

V. Oskanian’s press conference took place within the framework of
the summit and approximately fourty representatives of the Turkish
and international press took part.

The day before Vardan Oskanian visited Archbishop Mesrop Mutaphian,
the Armenian Patriarch in Constantinople. Community issues were
discussed, and the Patriarch introduced the state and the tasks of
the community during their meeting. A reception was organized in the
patriarchate in honour of the Armenian Minister after the meeting,
and representatives of community structures took part.

ARMENIAN ARMY IS READY TO PROTECT SECURITY AND PEACEFUL EXISTENCE OF NATION

PanARMENIAN.Net
26.06.2007 17:32 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Armenian army is an established structure ready
to protect security and peaceful existence of the nation, Chief of
General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Seyran Ohanyan stated on
Tuesday at the graduating ceremony in the Military Institute after
V. Sargsyan. At the same time S. Ohanyan noted that day by day the
Armenian army undergoes reforms, skills of Armenian servicemen are
improving. "By daily reformation of the Armenian armed forces we’ll
make it the leading army in the region," the Chief of General Staff
stated," "Novosti-Armenia" reports.

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structure ready to protect security and peaceful
existence of the nation, Chief of General Staff of the
Armenian Armed Forces Seyran Ohanyan stated on Tuesday
at the graduating ceremony in the Military Institute
after V. Sargsyan. At the same time S. Ohanyan noted
that day by day the Armenian army undergoes reforms,
skills of Armenian servicemen are improving. ?By daily
reformation of the Armenian armed forces we?ll make it
the leading army in the region,? the Chief of General
Staff stated,? ?Novosti-Armenia? reports.

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SERGE SARGSYAN: ARMENIA READY TO KEEP ON PARTICIPATING IN PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS

PanARMENIAN.Net
23.06.2007 14:35 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenian Prime Minister Serge Sargsyan met June 22
NATO Special Representative for the South Caucasus Robert Simmons. On
behalf of NATO Secretary General, Mr. Simmons congratulated Serge
Sargsyan on the appointment Prime Minister, the RA government’s press
office reports.

The parties stressed the significance of the Armenia-NATO Individual
Partnership Action Plan (IPAP), which covers various fields of
cooperation.

The RA PM said the departments included in the commission for IPAP
implementation are proceeding with the work. The government will
allot finances essential for the program implementation and focus on
its efficiency in accord with the schedule, Mr Sargsyan said.

The Prime Minister noted the importance of NATO’s assistance to reforms
targeted at efficiency of the RA armed forces and formation of the
defense system meeting modern military standards. For his part, Mr
Simmons expressed satisfaction with the adoption of the RA National
Security Strategy and mentioned elaboration of a military doctrine
as the next important move. NATO is ready to provide experts and
consultations, he said.

The RA National Security Strategy is a significant constituent of
the program of government’s activities for next 5 years, according
to Serge Sargsyan.

The interlocutors agreed that appointment of a new NATO liaison
officer will convey an impulse to the development of the Armenia-NATO
relations.

They also referred to the issue of formation of Crisis Administration
Center in Armenia. "Given Armenia’s experience in the issue, NATO
plans to hold a seminar in Yerevan with participation of all states
of the region and Central Asia," Mr Simmons said.

When touching upon Armenia’s participation in peacekeeping operations
the RA PM said our republic is ready to keep up the line. He also
requests his guest to comment on the developments in Kosovo process.

HEARINGS ON THE LAWSUIT OF A CANDIDATE FOR DEPUTY FROM THE 36TH DISTRICT MUSHEG SAGATELYAN STARTED IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF ARMENIA

ArmInfo
2007-06-25 12:45:00

Hearings on the lawsuit of a candidate for deputy from the 36th
single-mandate district of Shirak region, Musheg Sagatelyan, started
in the Constitutional Court of Armenia

Musheg Sagatelyan’s lawyer Gevork Minasyan said over the hearings that
according to the decision of the regional electoral commission dated
May 17, 2007, a non-party Mkhitar Baragyan nominated from the civil
initiative won at the election as he gained more than 14 thsd votes,
Musheg Petrosyan from the Prosperous Armenia party gained more than
13thsd votes and occupied the second place, and the non-party Musheg
Sagatelyan occupied the third place as he gained more than 7thsd
votes. He also added that 9, 632 votes were rigged, but he could not
give a strict answer where he took this figure from.

The hearings will continue after the break.

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan –
June 23 2007

Permanent Court of Arbitration secretary general invites Azerbaijan
to join Convention for the Pacific Settlement of Disputes

[ 23 Jun 2007 14:19 ]

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received secretary
general of Permanent Court of Arbitration Tjaco T.van den Hout, the
ministry’s press service told the APA.
The secretary general said that the organization has 107 members, it
deals with the regulation of disputes between states by means of
arbitration. He noted that along with territorial disputes,
humanitarian law violations the court also considers economic issues
and disputes of private companies.
He underlined that admission of South Caucasus countries, as well as
Azerbaijan to the court of arbitration is desirable and invited the
country to join the Convention for the Pacific Settlement of
Disputes.
Azerbaijani minister Elmar Mammadyarov said the proposal will be
considered. He touched upon unsolved issues, Armenia’s aggression
against Azerbaijan, humanitarian law violations due to Armenia’s
ethnic cleansing policy and said that these cases contradict
international law.
Establishing and developing the relations between the court and
Azerbaijan was debated during the meeting. /APA/

ARMENIA’S COOPERATION WITH NATO WITHIN FRAMEWORK OF IPAP WILL BE CONTINUAL, ROBERT SIMMONS SAYS

Noyan Tapan
Jun 22 2007

YEREVAN, JUNE 22, NOYAN TAPAN. The sitting of the interdepartmental
commission operating within the framework of Armenia’s Individual
Partnership Actions Plan (IPAP) with NATO ended on June 22 in Yerevan.

Robert Simmons, Special Representative of NATO Secretary General to
South Caucasus, also took part in the sitting.

As Arman Kirakosian, RA Deputy Foreign Minister, informed journalists,
the issue of creating a crisis management center in Armenia was
discussed at the sitting. In Deputy Minister’s words, the center
will control and confront actions of various departments in case of
natural calamities, terrorism or other critical situations. Issues
related to Armenia’a participation in Critical Management – 2008
NATO’s exercises, results of the recent visit to NATO headquarters
of spokespersons of Armenian departments involved in IPAP, events
planned during the current year were also discussed at the sitting.

As to elaboration of Armenia’s military doctrine, in A. Kirakosian’s
words, besides making part of IPAP, it is also one of the most
important problems of the Armenian government. He said that activities
in this direction have already started, a special group has been
created in the Defence Ministry for this purpose.

The Deputy Minister said that an international seminar dedicated to
fighting terrorism will be held jointly with NATO in July.

In R. Simmons’ words, Armenia rather successfully implements all events
included in IPAP. The actions plan has been worked out for two years,
but it will continue in the future, too. He also said that at the
meetings with RA leadership held during his visit he has made sure
that Armenia has an intention of long-term cooperation within the
framework of IPAP.

PRESS RELEASE
Global Gold
Contact Information:
Andrew Barwicki, Investor Relations
203-422-2320

June 20,2007

GLOBAL GOLD HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

-Provides Update on Operations
-Board Approves Additional Good Governance Standards
-Announces Personnel Changes ?

Greenwich, CT-June 20, 2007 –Global Gold Corporation (OTCBB-GBGD),
an international gold mining, development and exploration company with
mining properties in Armenia, Chile and Canada, held its annual
shareholders meeting as noticed last Friday.? With almost 80% of
all outstanding shares represented in the voting process, shareholders
re-elected the current Board of Directors by an over 99% favorable
vote.? ?
Re-elected as directors were Van Z. Krikorian- Chairman and CEO, Drury
J. Gallagher-Chairman Emeritus, Treasurer and Secretary as well as
independent directors Nicholas Aynilian of NJA Investments, Ian
Hague co-founding principal at Firebird Management, and Retired
Ambassador Harry Gilmore.? The shareholders also voted to confirm
Sherb and Co., LLP () as the company’s outside auditor.

In addition, there was a review of Global Gold’s current and planned
operations, especially of its expansion into uranium exploration in
Canada.? Global Gold Uranium LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Global
Gold Corp., is engaged in the exploration for and development of
uranium deposits in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.?
In southwestern Newfoundland, airborne and prospecting work is
planned at the Cochrane Pond property in which Global Gold shares
interests with Commander Resources and Bayswater Uranium.

Global Gold Uranium is also commencing an exploration program this
season at and around the Grand Lake and Shallow Lake uranium
prospects in Labrador.? Exploration of the company’s uranium
projects is being managed by Hrayr Agnerian, Senior Vice
President and Ted Urquhart, Vice President, both seasoned
uranium experts.? This summer, the company will be opening an
office in Toronto headed by Mr. Agnerian to focus on Canadian
projects.

Global Gold’s current production, exploration and development
focus in Armenia primarily revolves around the North Central
Armenian Belt, where it is integrating the Hankavan molybdenum,
copper and gold deposit, Toukhmanuk mine, and at least thirteen
other adjacent exploration sites. Global Gold has been conducting
a drill program there to confirm the historical data and develop
mining plans. Announcement of the results and analysis is now
expected in the third quarter of 2007.? Issues arising from the
outside Laboratory ?have delayed these announcements, and the
company has invested in its own international class laboratory
facility at Toukhmanuk with control checks done outside Armenia.?
In addition, the 2007 drilling and exploration programs are
underway at Getik and Marjan properties, with results anticipated
by the fourth quarter of 2007. ?The company also owns royalty and
participation rights in the country, and reaffirmed its long term
commitments there. ??Its royalty and other interests in Iberian
Resources projects there have passed to Tamaya Resources
() following the successful merger of
those two companies and its shareholdings in Iberian have now
become twenty million shares of Tamaya’s common stock.? This year,
Global Gold expanded its awards of shares to local employees in
Armenia substantially, and has seen positive reactions.

Global Gold has an office in Santiago, Chile, and engages
in exploration and development. ?It currently has a royalty interest
in the Santa Candelaria copper/gold property in the Chanaral District
III in Chile, recently added a local geologist to its local staff,
and is actively engaged in reviewing exploration and production
options in Chile.

??????????? Van Krikorian, Chairman and CEO stated "We are pleased
with the commodity and sovereign diversification the company has put
together, our management, employees, and our short, medium, and long
term prospects.? The last year has seen us make progress on a number
of acquisitions and operations challenges and we have done so by
maintaining the highest of standards.? We are not satisfied, of
course, and we know we need to do more work in partnership with
our investors and partners to move to the next level.? This year’s
plans are aggressive, but well underway, and we thank everyone who
is helping us improve the company." ??????

Following the annual shareholders meeting, the Board also
adopted a nominating and governance charter which emphasizes the
role of independent directors, consistent with the company’s
commitment to best practices in internal operations, environmental
responsibility, and social responsibility.? The charter can be
accessed through the Global Gold website, and includes the following:?
"Communication with Directors.? The Board believes that it is
important to offer stockholders the opportunity to communicate
with the Board about Company issues and developments.? Stockholders
who wish to communicate with the Board may do so by sending written
communications addressed to the Board of Directors, Global Gold
Corporation, 45 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830 or by
email at [email protected]."
In personnel changes, Global Gold announces that Mike Mason
has stepped down as President for personal reasons and will be a
consultant to the company.? Mr. Mason’s resignation as President
is effective as of Monday June 18, 2007, and Senior Vice President
Agnerian will be assuming his duties on an interim basis.?
Mr. Agnerian, with the Board’s approval, has substantially increased
his commitment to Global Gold, and his employment contract was
amended accordingly.? The company’s Chief Financial Officer and
controller have also switched positions.? Jan Dulman, the former
controller has become a full time employee and was named CFO.?
Lester Caesar, the former CFO, will now serve as the company’s
controller on a part time basis.??
Mr. Krikorian concluded "We all appreciate everything Mike
did for us at some very critical times in the company’s growth.?
He is a quality person, we wish him well in the future, and we are
glad he will still be available to us.? We also thank Les Caesar
for his time as CFO and continuing to serve as controller, while
Jan Dulman steps up to the CFO position.? Jan is familiar with all
of our operations, including in Armenia where he spent time last
year, and we appreciate his increased commitment to Global."
More information can be found at

To the extent that statements in this press release are not strictly
historical, including statements as to revenue projections, business
strategy, outlook, objectives, future milestones, plans, intentions,
goals, future financial conditions, future collaboration agreements,
the success of the Company’s development, events conditioned on
stockholder or other approval, or otherwise as to future events,
such statements are forward-looking, and are made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements contained in this release
are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from the statements made. Former Soviet
country estimations are presented for historical reporting and to
provide a basis for assessing Global Gold’s choices for its business
activities and not to be understood as indicating the existence of
reserves or resources.