Author: Tumanian Talar

Daniel Fried: Mass killing of Armenians is a proven fact

ArmRadio.am
13.04.2007 16:06

US Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia Daniel Fried
declared that `the Turkish Government has never blackmailed and has
not threatened the US Government’ connected with the possible adoption
of the Armenian Genocide resolutions in the US Congress, Mediamax
reports.

In Daniel Fried’s words, `they have never said they will take punitive
steps in case the resolution is adopted.’ The US Assistant Secretary
of State said the statements of the Turkish Government were asserting
that `the Turkish Parliament can undertake something in case our
Parliament takes any step.’

Daniel Fried considers that in Turkey `there exists an increasing
discussion about their past of the Ottoman Empire era, the relations
with the Armenian community and the mass killings that occurred in
1915 and thereafter.’

`We think that Turkey and Armenia must seriously discuss their common
past. It must be a dialogue of historians. The United States has
never refuted these killings. It is a proven historic fact, but
historians must discuss what has happened and why, and who has done
what. It must take place through the process of national
reconciliation,’ said Daniel Fried.

`We also think that Turkey must open the border with Armenia and
restore normal relations,’ the Assistant Secretary of State declared.

`We welcome the last steps of Turkey – reopening of the Armenian
Church in Eastern Turkey although as a museum,’ declared Daniel Fried,
noting that in Turkey there are people who are ready for
reconciliation. As a proof of that he mentioned the reaction of
thousands of Turks to the assassination of the editor-in-chief of the
Agos weekly Hrant Dink.

PRIME MINISTER ESCAPES PERMANENT DEMONSTRATORS IN CIVILIZED MANNER

Panorama.am
18:11 13/04/2007

Today Prime Minister Serge Sargsyan received several groups, who
constantly stage a demonstration in front of the building of the
Government. Residents of sales zone and pilots, who have not received
wages, were in the demonstrators. Three delegates were selected from
each group to meet with the prime minister. It should be noted that TV
companies have shot the meeting of the prime minister and the citizens.

The "messenger", who had come from the office of the premier, had hande
over to the demonstrator pilots the time and the place of the meeting,
who, first of all, on behalf of Serge Sargsyan, had congratulated
the pilots on the professional holiday. The prime minister has not
promised anything concrete. For example, he said to the pilots that
he will concern the problem on the payment of the wages after the
parliamentary elections, and more exactly, after May 15. The pilots
have agreed.

To our question "Are they going to continue their demonstrations in
front of the government every Thursday?" one of the pilots answered:
"Now we don’t have moral right to do that".

PRESS RELEASE
Global Gold
Contact:
Van Z. Krikorian, Chairman & CEO
Michael T. Mason, President & COO
Tel: 203-422-2300

Andrew Barwicki, Investor Relations
203-422-2320

GLOBAL GOLD ACQUIRES OPTION ON ADDITIONAL URANIUM TARGETS IN NEWFOUNDLAND

Greenwich, CT-April 13, 2007 –Global Gold Corporation (OTCBB-GBGD)
() today announced its option agreement on the
Cochrane Pond uranium target in the Province of Newfoundland and
Labrador. The agreement is between Global’s wholly owned subsidiary,
Global Gold Uranium LLC (Global Gold Uranium), Commander Resources Ltd.,
and Bayswater Uranium Corp.

The Cochrane Pond property consists of 2,600 claims within 61,000
hectares (approximately 150,708 acres). The claims were staked in early
2006 based upon favorable geology following discovery of uranium
potential nearby. The property is located in the southeast of
Newfoundland, and a map showing the location is available on the Global
Gold website.

Under the option terms, Global Gold Uranium may earn a 51% equity
interest over a period of four years in Cochrane Pond Property by
completing:

1. Cash payments of US $700,000 over four year period.
2. Share issuance of 350,000 shares of Global Gold Corporation; 50%
each to Commander and Bayswater over a four year period.
3. Property expenditures over four year period of C$3.5 million.

Upon Global Gold Uranium vesting 51% in the Property, Global Gold
Uranium may elect to increase its equity position to 60% by either:

a. Additional property expenditures of C$2.0 million over the
following consecutive two years, or
b. Delivering a feasibility study on the Property over the
following consecutive three years.

Once Global Gold Uranium has vested the Second Stage, a joint venture
will be formed, 60% as to Global Gold Uranium and 40% as to Commander
and Bayswater. The project will be funded pro-rata by parties according
to their retained interest. If either Global Gold Uranium’s or the
Commander/Bayswater interest is diluted below 10%, that party’s interest
will convert to a royalty.

Either party may, at any time up to the commencement of commercial
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uranium sales royalty in the case of a uranium deposit or a 2% NSR in
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company’s uranium projects is being managed by Hrayr Agnerian, Senior
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experts.

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date, Global Gold has focused it activities in Armenia at Tukhmanuk,
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Global Gold is also conducting exploration at it Marjan and Getik
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RA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATION TO LEAVE FOR STRASBOURG ON APRIL 15

Noyan Tapan
Apr 12 2007

YEREVAN, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN. The delegation headed by the RA
National Assembly Speaker, Head of the Armenian delegation in the
PACE Tigran Torosian will on April 15 leave for Strasbourg in order
to participate in the work of the PACE’s April session. According
to a press release submitted to NT from the RA National Assembly PR
Department, the delegation is composed of Armen Rustamian, chairman
of the NA Standing Commitee of Foreign Relations, Hermine Naghdalian,
member of the NA Standing Committee of Financial, Credit, Budgetary
and Economic Issues, and Stepan Demirchian, leader of the NA "Justice"
faction.

ONLY ELINA DANIELIAN AMONG REPRESENTATIVES OF ARMENIA IS IN GROUP OF LEADERS AT EUROPE CHESS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Noyan Tapan
Apr 12 2007

DRESDEN, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN. The 8th stage meetings took place on
April 11 at the Europe Chess Individual Championship held in Dresden.

Andrey Volokitin (Ukraine) is the leader in the men’s tournament,
having 6.5 points from the 8 possible ones. 12 participants have 6
points each. Among the representatives of Armenia Tigran L. Petrosian
is the 27th with 5.5 points and Artashes Minasian is the 33rd. Zaven
Andriasian is the 80th with 5 points. Gabriel Sargsian, Arman
Pashikian, Tigran Kotanjian and Ashot Anastasian have 4.5 points
each. Rafayel Vahanian and Karen Asrian got 4 points each.

Tatyana Kozintseva (Russia) is the individual leader in the women’s
tournament, having 7.5 points. 7 chess players, among them Elina
Danielian as well, have 6 points each. Lilit Mkrtchian is the 54th
with 4.5 points, and Siranush Andriasian is the 78th with 4 points.

RUSSIA GETS INVOLVED IN THE ARMENIAN ELECTION
by Vladimir Soloviev
Translated by Elena Leonova

Source: Kommersant, April 9, 2007, p. 9
Agency WPS
What the Papers Say Part A (Russia)
April 10, 2007 Tuesday

Armenian Authorites Resort To External Assistance

An update on the parliamentary election campaign in Armenia; Yesterday
marked the start of official campaigning in Armenia’s parliamentary
election, scheduled for May 12. Armenian President Robert Kocharian’s
term will expire next year, and the current election is viewed as a
rehearsal for the presidential race.

Yesterday marked the start of official campaigning in Armenia’s
parliamentary election, scheduled for May 12. Armenian President Robert
Kocharian’s term will expire next year, and the current election is
viewed as a rehearsal for the presidential race. In order to avoid
any potential surprises, the Armenian government has thrown all its
efforts into supporting the ruling party: the Armenian Republican
Party (ARP), headed by Prime Minister Serge Sarkisian. And Moscow
is working for his victory as well – some of Russia’s most senior
officials are campaigning for Sarkisian.

Armenia’s parliamentary election is taking place amidst unprecedented
political activity: 1,314 candidates from 24 parties and blocs are
competing for only 131 seats. This intensity is due to the fact
that President Kocharian’s term is drawing to a close, and whichever
political forces manage to secure a place in the new parliament will
get a chance to fight for the grand prize of the presidency.

Under the circumstances, the Armenian government is endeavoring to
ensure the success of the upcoming Operation Successor. Kocharian’s
team has decided to back the ARP, headed by Serge Sarkisian (former
defense minister, now prime minister). He took over as prime minister
following the sudden death of Andranik Margarian from a heart attack
on March 25. After Sarkisian officially became the prime minister
last week, Kocharian’s team started saying openly that he would make
an ideal presidential candidate. The first to speak out in support of
Sarkisian and the ARP was President Kocharian himself, as he introduced
Sarkisian to the parliament: "I have known him for a long time: this
is a hard-working, honest, consistent person. I’m sure that he is
capable of heading the government at this decisive moment in Armenia’s
history. We don’t have anyone else who could match his experience."

Following Kocharian’s example, presidential administration officials
joined in publicity efforts for Sarkisian.

"Serge Sarkisian is the best presidential candidate," said Garnik
Isagulian, Kocharian’s security adviser, on April 7. Isagulian
also made a prediction about the configuration of forces in the new
parliament after May 12. According to him, only six out of 24 parties
will make it into parliament: "The ARP, the Prosperous Armenia party,
the Dashnaktsutiun Revolutionary Federation, the Orinats Erkir
(Law-Abiding Country) party, National Unity, and the People’s Party."

It’s hardly surprising to see Prosperous Armenia in second place
on Isagulian’s list. Its leader is Armenia’s richest citizen: Gagik
Tsarukian, head of the National Olympic Committee. He supports the
president, and has been spending a lot of money on various charity
events recently. Thanks to the financial capacities of its leader,
Prosperous Armenia has become the second most popular political force
in Armenia. Observers believe it to be the government’s alternative
political project – intended to safeguard Kocharian against the ARP’s
potential failure.

However, at present there is nothing to cast doubt on the ARP’s chances
of victory on May 12. Sarkisian has access to administrative resources
– and external support as well. Russia, with its traditionally
important role in Armenia’s domestic political processes, has made it
clear whose side it’s on. The first to start campaigning for Sarkisian
was Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who visited Yerevan last
week. When Armenian journalists asked him about some articles in the
Russian media that referred to Sarkisian as Kocharian’s successor,
Lavrov said that on this issue, "Russia’s official position coincides
with its unofficial position."

After that, the Russian authorities unleashed a storm of compliments
– as if on command – aimed at Armenia’s new prime minister. Russian
Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov described Sarkisian as "a proponent
of developing Armenian-Russian relations." Nikolai Bordyuzha,
secretary-general of the CIS Collective Security Treaty Organization,
praised Sarkisian for "his contribution to strengthening Armenia’s
statehood and the cause of ensuring its defense capacities and
security." Auditing Chamber Chairman Sergei Stepashin said that with
Sarkisian in office, "the ties between our two countries and peoples
will continue to develop intensively."

Sarkisian has already let it be understood that he won’t let Moscow
down. His first meeting as prime minister with a foreign official
was a meeting with Vladimir Rushailo, head of the CIS Executive
Committee. Sarkisian assured Rushailo that Armenia "has an objective
interest in the success of CIS reforms, along with reinforcing and
developing cooperation, and will continue to play an active role in
these processes."

DOCUMENTARY ABOUT OHAN DURYAN SHOT IN MOSCOW

ArmRadio.am
10.04.2007 16:24

A documentary titled "The profession of deep feelings: Ohan Duryan"
was create din Moscow. The film was supported by former Prime Minister
of Armenia Andranik Margaryan.

The film will be presented in Yerevan in autumn. The maestro told
Armenpress that the sudden death deprived the Prime Minister of the
opportunity to watch it. Ohan Duryan mentioned that his first meeting
with Andranik Margaryan will long remain in his memory.

CAR OF ONE OF CANDIDATES FOR DEPUTY REGISTERED AT ETCHMIADZIN ELECTORAL DISTRICT No19 FIRED, ANOTHER’S PRE-ELECTORAL OFFICE TAKES FIRE

Noyan Tapan
Apr 10 2007

YEREVAN, APRIL 10, NOYAN TAPAN. An armed attack took place at the
night of April 7-8 upon the car of RPA member Hakob Hakobian (Choyt),
a candidate nominated at Etchmiadzin electoral district No19 by the
majoritarian electoral system. The pre-electoral office of another
candidate registered at the mentioned electoral district, non-partisan
Susanna Haroutiunian took fire on the same day.

As H. Hakobian informed Radio Liberty, the attack took place at about
the midnight when he visited with his friend one of his structures
in the village of Zvartnots. In his words, 20-30 bullets hit the car.

Responding the Noyan Tapan correspondent’s question, Sona Truzian,
the Press Secretary of the RA Prosecutor General affirmed that they
shot the BMW car belonging to the deputy’s brother which was used by
H. Hakobian. She also mentioned that a criminal action was brought
on the occasion of the case.

In S. Haroutiunian’s words, 4 rooms of her pre-electoral office took
fire in the morning, at about 4 o’clock. In her opinion, the organizer
of the fire was her rival Sedrak Saroyan.

To recap, other 2 candidates, former commander of the 4th army corps
of the Armed Forces of Armenia, General S. Saroyan and member of the
Republican Party of Armenia, assistant to Arabkir community head,
nominated by the civil initiative Hakob Hakobian, are also registered
at Etchmiadzin No 19 electoral district. S. Saroyan was nominated by
the Republican Party, other candidates were nominated by the civil
initiative.

PRESS RELEASE
The Heritage Party
31 Moscovian Street
Yerevan, Armenia
Tel.: (+374 – 10) 53.69.13
Fax: (+374 – 10) 53.26.97
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Website:

April 10, 2007

Heritage Starts its Election Campaign

Yerevan–The Heritage Party today convened the first of its citizens’
meetings at the Armenia Marriott Hotel, and formally announced the
commencement of its campaign for the parliamentary elections scheduled for
May 12. The event–which showcased the party’s unity and resolve–brought
together leading intellectuals, representatives of non-governmental
organizations, journalists, and members of the public.

After a singing of the national anthem, "Mer Hayrenik," Vardan Khachatrian,
the director of Heritage’s campaign headquarters, invited to the stage Raffi
K. Hovannisian, Armenia’s first Minister of Foreign Affairs and leader of
the Heritage Party, and the other fifty individuals who make up the party’s
proportional list. This was followed by celebratory tunes from the
world-famous Armenian Navy Band, with Arto Tuncboyaciyan at helm.

Raffi Hovannisian then took the podium. In a powerful keynote address, he
declared: "Today, we embark on our journey toward May 12. We set out to
become the masters of our Fatherland and our rights, our heritage and our
liberty. We are on our way to victory."

Some representatives of Heritage’s proportional list were then invited to
the floor. Statements of solidarity were delivered by Armenia’s first
Ombudswoman Larisa Alaverdian, school principal Anahit Bakhshian, and
others. Renowned actress Varduhi Varderesian’s stirring address was
especially well-received by the capacity crowd.

In his closing remarks, Vardan Khachatrian expressed his appreciation to
Arto Tuncboyaciyan for his presence at Heritage’s campaign launch-off. In
turn, Tuncboyaciyan expressed his own congratulations and commitments of
partnership, saying that our strength is in our unity. A final performance
of "Ararat" crowned and concluded the afternoon, as Heritage supporters left
the hall and began their campaign for Armenia.

Heritage has commenced its party campaign under the slogan "Faith and
Fatherland." In free and fair conditions, it is certain of its victory.

Founded in 2002, Heritage has regional divisions throughout the land. Its
central office is located at 31 Moscovian Street, Yerevan 0002, Armenia,
with telephone contact at (374-10) 536.913, fax at (374-10) 532.697, email
at [email protected] or [email protected], and website at

SERGEI IVANOV TO LEAVE FOR ARMENIA WEDNESDAY

ITAR-TASS News Agency, Russia
April 9, 2007 Monday

First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov is leaving for Armenia
for a working visit. "We shall discuss with Armenian President
Robert Kocharian and Prime Minister Serzh Sarkisian some problems of
investment cooperation, nuclear power engineering and the fulfilment
of agreements in the sphere of gas deliveries," Ivanov said at a
meeting in the Kremlin on Monday. "We shall pay special attention
to the transport infrastructure, specifically, the Caucasus-Poti
ferry communication."

According to his information, a new ferry was purchased recently,
which would be put in operation soon. "So, we shall at last set
up regular full-scale transport communication with Armenia," he
stressed. "Besides, we are going to discuss some aspects of military
and military-technical cooperation."

Ivanov arrives in Yerevan for a two-day working visit on Wednesday,
Itar-Tass correspondent Tigran Liloyan reports from Yerevan. A
programme of the trip includes a visit to the school belonging to the
Russian Defence Ministry, where children of Russian servicemen study,
a representative of the Russian embassy in Armenia said.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, reporting the results of
his visit to Yerevan last week, said that the Armenian authorities
had welcomed Russia’s decision to take part in the monitoring of
parliamentary elections in Armenia.

Lavrov said he had had a meeting with President Robert Kocharian.

"He is very much pleased with the way the agreements, reached early
this year are being fulfilled, including those dealing with trade and
economic cooperation, as well as with the directions of political
cooperation, specifically within the framework of CIS and of the
Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)," Lavrov said.

According to Lavrov, he coordinated with Armenian officials during
the visit preparations for a meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign
Ministers, due to be held in Astana this month.