Author: Yeghisabet Arthur

Belarus-Armenia commission on trade and economic relations to sit in April

Yeghisabet Arthur
Belarus – Feb 20 2023

MINSK, 20 February (BelTA) – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Armenia Aleksandr Konyuk met with Deputy Prime Minister Mger Grigoryan of Armenia, BelTA learned from the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Yerevan.

The parties exchanged views on the state and prospects of Belarusian-Armenian relations, hailing the growth of mutual trade in 2022. The parties spoke in favor of maintaining high dynamics of cooperation in trade and economy, including industrial cooperation.

The parties also discussed the issues related to the upcoming meeting of the intergovernmental Belarusian-Armenian commission on trade and economic cooperation scheduled for April this year. It is expected to consider the whole range of topics of mutual interest.

Andrey Piontkovsky: Putin could include South Ossetia, Abkhazia, Belarus and even Nagorno-Karabakh in the Russian Federation

Yeghisabet Arthur
Feb 18 2023

Russian oppositionist, political scientist, and publicist Andrey Piontkovsky suggested that Putin, on the eve of the anniversary of the full-scale war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, could include South Ossetia, Abkhazia, Belarus, and even Nagorno-Karabakh in the Russian Federation. The expert stated this in an interview with Daria Kudimova.

According to the oppositionist, the events, or rather, the announcements of recent days, they have led him to such a conclusion. “Dance songs were planned for the evening of February 22, and on the morning of February 22, he, Putin, gathers both houses of the Federal Assembly. This means that some laws will be adopted,” Piontkovsky explained. In addition, Lukashenka was summoned to Moscow on February 20, and the presidents of South Ossetia and Abkhazia on February 21 and 22 (although Dmitry Peskov claims that there are no such meetings in the schedule of the President of the Russian Federation).

“I do not rule out that Putin will go for such a fake – expand the Russian Federation, take South Ossetia, Abkhazia into the Russian Federation, maybe kick his feet, strangle or shoot Lukashenka and also accept Belarus,” the expert expressed his opinion.

In addition, in Nagorno-Karabakh, the pro-Russian billionaire is pursuing the line “Let Nagorno-Karabakh become part of the Russian Federation.” “It will be presented as a great victory, as an expansion of the ‘Russian peace’. I understand this is madness, but in their logic, selling something to the population is a completely working option,” Piontkovsky said.

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Garo Paylan: I visited historical Armenian monasteries of Mush, Van which are unfortunately in ruins

Yeghisabet Arthur
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Armenia – Sept 3 2022
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13:26, 03.09.2022

I visited the historical Armenian monasteries of Mush and Van, which are unfortunately in ruins. Garo Paylan, the Armenian member of the Turkish parliament, wrote this on Facebook.

“The main responsible for restoring, repairing them is certainly the government of Turkey. However, as an Armenian people, we must remember our heritage, we must pursue their restoration,” Paylan added, and he attached a respective video.

Kalçık: Historical buildings reminiscent of Kurdish and Armenian identity are being destroyed

Yeghisabet Arthur
Sept 2 2022

Van ÇEVDER President Ali Kalçık said that all areas with historical buildings reminiscent of Kurdish and Armenian identity were destroyed by a conscious policy.

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The old city of Van, whose history dates back 3,000 years, is on the way to extinction as it is abandoned to its fate, although it is a protected area.

The Urartians founded the city on the south side of Van Castle 3000 years ago. The city, which was the cultural, artistic, economic and political center of the time, served as the capital of the Urartians for centuries. Kurds and Armenians lived together in the city, which tried to preserve its former glory until 1915. With the Armenian Genocide, the historical city was plundered and destroyed.

This ancient city was waiting to come to light under the ground, but it was left to its fate due to the conscious policy of the state. The historical city, which is the target of treasure hunters today, is used as a place for grazing, shelter and rest.

Van Historical Artifacts Preservation Research and Development Association (ÇEVDER) President Ali Kalçık said: “There were mosques, churches, artisans’ workplaces, Kurdish and Armenian neighbourhoods and a bazaar center in the historical Tusba. Such an important ancient social space has come to the point of complete extinction today. They repaired one or two mosques in this old city, but Kurdish and Armenian buildings such as historical Turkish baths, workplaces, mansions and houses have come to the point of extinction.”

Cuneiform inscription destroyed

Kalçık continued: “As the saying goes, wherever there is a cross, there is always a treasure. Following this logic, they seriously destroyed Van’s historical buildings and Van Castle, and took away many of their treasures. There is also Meher Kapı there. Meher Kapı is an inscription in cuneiform. On 12 September [1980], they smashed that inscription with cannons. They tried to destroy it in such an incomprehensible way. It is now in ruins in Tusba, the ancient Van. The authorities, who did not give importance to this historical city, turned Van Castle into a business. They cut people off from history, culture and tourism.”

A policy of destruction

Stating that the historical city must be reformed and cleared of treasure hunters, Kalçık said: “The old city has almost been turned into a molehill. Animals should be prevented from entering here. This old city is our culture. If taken seriously, it means a great income for the city of Van and its people. A great profit will be obtained both in terms of economy and tourism. Unfortunately, the administrators of the city don’t do that. Decision makers and local authorities are responsible for protecting the values, culture, history, geography, water and soil of this province. Van Castle, the old city of Van, and other historical structures in the Van Lake basin, which are the building blocks that provide our connection with history, should be preserved and restored in accordance with their original form. Unfortunately, stones have been removed and destroyed in all areas where historical buildings are located. The destruction of these buildings is the product of a conscious policy. It is to destroy life, culture, Kurdish and Armenian identity and all values that belong to them here. This is a deliberate practice.”

European Women’s Individual Chess Championship: Armenia’s Maria Gevorgyan 2nd in standings after 8th round

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European Women’s Individual Chess Championship: Armenia’s Maria Gevorgyan 2nd in standings after 8th round

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YEREVAN, AUGUST 29, ARMENPRESS. At the 8th round of the European Women’s Individual Chess Championship in Prague, Team Armenia’s Maria Gevorgyan, Elina Danielyan, Mariam Mkrtchyan, Lilit Mkrtchyan and Susanna Gaboyan all recorded victories while Anna Sargsyan lost.

Maria Gevorgyan is ranked 2nd in the standings with 6,5 points.

Poland’s Monika Soćko is leading the ranking with 7 points.

Elina Danielyan and Lilit Mkrtchyan have 6 points each.

125 chess players are competing in the 11-round tournament which will end on August 31.

First Armenian woman conference kicks off in Hasaka city [Syria]

Yeghisabet Arthur

Syria – Aug 30 2022

First Armenian woman conference kicks off in Hasaka city
A short while ago, the work of the first conference of Armenian women in the Armenian Social Council was launched, in Hasaka city, under the slogan “The Union of Armenian Women after the genocide of 107 years organizes hereself in Rojava revolution and the protection of Rojava land.”




About 150 delegates participate in the first conference of the Armenian women in the Armenian Social Council, in addition to the representatives of women’s organizations and unions in NE Syria.

Pictures of the martyrs were hung in the conference hall, and placards “Armenian women against violence and injustice,” and others stressing that Armenian women seek to “create equality in society.”

The work of the conference began with standing for a minute of silence in honor of the souls of the martyrs, then a member of the Armenian Social Council, Lusien Ardenyan, gave an opening speech in which she welcomed all the attendees and their participation in the first conference of Armenian women in north and east Syria.

According to the conference’s preparatory committee, that internal system draft of the Armenian Women’s Union will be discuss, which will be announced at the conference, and end up with a final statement.

While the work of the conference continues with videos about the work of Armenian women within the Armenian Social Council during the previous years.

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Construction boom named main culprit behind high air pollution levels in Yerevan

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 10:25, 25 August 2022

YEREVAN, AUGUST 17, ARMENPRESS. The level of air pollution in Yerevan has reached the red zone. The worst air pollution after the capital is recorded in the cities of Vanadzor, Alaverdi and Gyumri.

Deputy Director of the Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center Gayane Shahnazaryan told ARMENPRESS that this isn’t a new problem and it is associated with the widespread construction in Yerevan, increase of mining industry and open burning of landfills, while the gases in the atmosphere are a result of car emissions (automobile transport is the main movable source of pollution in Yerevan, while the natural gas consumption in households and gas-powered thermal power stations is considered the main immovable source).

“I’d like to mention that the dust-caused air pollution in conditions of absence of precipitation is seen acutely in Yerevan but we are recording the pollution throughout the entire year and there are no significant differences compared to the previous year. The pollution recorded in Yerevan was this high and concerning in the last years as well,” Shahnazaryan said.

Shahnazaryan said it is highly important for the public and construction companies to display responsibility. The construction planning licenses already stipulate the required steps which construction companies should adhere to.

A monitoring conducted August 8-14 in Yerevan showed that the dust levels exceeded the admissible concentrate by up to 3,5 times.

“According to our monitoring results the most polluted areas in Yerevan were Arshakunyats Avenue and the adjacent area to the Circus. After Yerevan, the cities of Vanadzor, Alaverdi and Gyumri have the most pollution with dust, where the levels have exceeded the admissible concentrate levels from time to time,” Shahnazaryan said.

Nitrogen dioxide levels in Yerevan exceeded the levels again in the area of the circus. Results showed day-to-day changing data elsewhere in the city.

Meanwhile, Armen Lablajyan, the Director of the Yerevan Department of the Environment and Subsoil Inspection Agency said the pollution is caused by the construction boom, mining exploitation in Yerevan, as well as improper and uncovered cargo transportation of materials such as sand.

Lablajyan highlighted that construction companies must adhere to the safety regulations and adhere to the rules and use new technologies: water the construction sites to avoid emissions, keep sand and other similar materials in closed spaces, etc.

“We frequently organize meetings with businesses for preventive purposes and we involve relevant government agencies, for example city hall, as well as inspection agencies in charge of construction. We record the frequent violations and give instructions and then monitor their implementation,” Lablajyan said.

According to Lablajyan, they’ve recently received positive response from citizens who’ve noted that the levels of dust have decreased.

In one year, 29 construction companies were fined a total of 4,5 million drams for violations, with an additional 1,2 million drams fines for damages.

9 mines were monitored in 2022 and administrative penalties of 2,5 million drams were issued, while damages to the state were estimated to be over 23 million drams.

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International Army Games 2022: Team Armenia participates in Elbrus Ring tournament for first time

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YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, ARMENPRESS. The team of the Armenian Armed Forces participated for the very first time in the Elbrus Ring tournament of the International Army Games 2022 together with servicemen from 10 other countries, the Armenian Ministry of Defense said.

Participants completed 15 special tasks, overcoming obstacles and ice in mountainous terrain in difficult climate and psychological conditions, conducting live-fire marksmanship exercises and marching around Mount Elbrus.

The final and most difficult task was ascending the 5642 meter high Elbrus.

Allied relations with Russia are developing dynamically – PM Pashinyan receives Governor of Omsk

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YEREVAN, AUGUST 24, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan received the delegation led by Alexander Burkov, Governor of Omsk Oblast of the Russian Federation, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister welcomed the delegation’s visit to Armenia and noted that the allied relations with the Russian Federation are developing dynamically. Nikol Pashinyan noted that the periodic mutual visits and active discussions of representatives of Governments and regions contribute to this. The Prime Minister emphasized that there is a clear agenda for the development of cooperation in the economy, investments and other spheres, in the direction of which the two countries continue to cooperate closely.

Alexander Burkov thanked for the warm reception and noted that the Russian President has repeatedly mentioned the importance of developing allied relations with Armenia, so they are interested in further expanding ties with the regions of our country. According to the Governor of Omsk, interregional cooperation has great potential for development.

Cooperation in economy, trade, industry, aviation, education, culture and other spheres were considered promising.

The Prime Minister emphasized the steps towards the development of cooperation in the above-mentioned directions and emphasized the need for regular contacts and interactions.

Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals – 23-08-22

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YEREVAN, 23 AUGUST, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 23 August, USD exchange rate down by 0.53 drams to 404.93 drams. EUR exchange rate down by 4.10 drams to 401.85 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate down by 0.05 drams to 6.76 drams. GBP exchange rate down by 2.49 drams to 476.32 drams.

The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.

Gold price down by 257.66 drams to 22564.84 drams. Silver price down by 4.69 drams to 245.99 drams. Platinum price stood at 16414.1 drams.