13:56, 1 August 2022
YEREVAN, AUGUST 1, ARMENPRESS. The Center for Humanitarian De-Mining and Expertise began clearing operations of remnants of war July 18 in the Davit Bek community of Syunik Province.
In July, the Armenian de-miners cleared an area of 22,000 square meters. During the operations, the de-miners found one 85mm mortar shell, three 100mm mortar shells and one shell projectile.
The clearing operations in Davit Bek continue.
12:59, 28 July 2022
YEREVAN, JULY 28, ARMENPRESS. Increase in COVID-19 cases has been observed in Armenia in the past weeks, the BA.5 subvariant of Omicron is being circulated, Minister of Healthcare Anahit Avanesyan told reporters after the Cabinet meeting, adding that if the situation worsens, the government will apply all its tools to handle it.
“We understand that coronavirus is becoming an endemic disease, and there will be outbreaks in different parts of the world from time to time. It’s an active tourism season now, people travel. And of course, the infection should have been penetrated into Armenia for the umpteenth time. In recent weeks, we are registering an increase in coronavirus cases every week. We have the clear plan for expanding the hospital beds, and we should move forward based on the epidemic situation”, she said.
The minister noted that daily monitoring is being conducted, adding that the professional council will make some changes in its guidelines and policy within the course of time. “And we are ready for the expected waves, will see what happens. Now it’s a little bit difficult to predict”, she added.
According to the minister, they won’t return to travel-related restrictions, however, adds that all restrictions depend on the epidemic situation.
“If, God forbid, the epidemic situation worsens, we will, of course, apply all our tools to fight the disease. Ongoing research is always underway. At the moment, BA.5 subvariant of Omicron is being circulated”, she added.
By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijan and Turkiye are jointly filming TV series about the Second Karabakh War, Azernews reports.
In his statement, First Deputy Culture Minister Elnur Aliyev told Report.az that the filming is being carried out in cooperation with the famous Turkish studio Bozdag Film.
The first deputy culture minister pointed out that the series is initially planned to consist of eight episodes.
“The work is nearing completion. I don’t want to run ahead of the story, but I can say that the first series is expected to be released this year,” said Elnur Aliyev.
The first deputy culture minister noted that the name of the screenplay is already known.
“But it is too early to announce the name of the series because it is not certain. The series is the result of cooperation between Turkiye and Azerbaijan. Turkish and Azerbaijani actors will be cast in the series. We will try to make it a symbol of our cooperation,” he said.
The first episode is expected to be broadcast on Victory Day (November 8).
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan and Turkiye reached an agreement on cooperation in the film industry in 2021.
Azerbaijani Culture Minister Anar Karimov and Turkish Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister Ahmet Misbah Demircan discussed the production of joint films and series dedicated to Azerbaijan’s victory in the 2020 second Karabakh war.
The clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan resumed after Armenia launched large-scale attacks on Azerbaijani forces and civilians on September 27.
The 44-day war ended with the Russia-brokered peace deal signed on November 10 by the Azerbaijani, Russian and Armenian leaders.
The peace agreement ended the 30-year-old conflict between Baku and Yerevan over Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh region that along with the seven adjacent districts came under the occupation of Armenian armed forces in the war in the early 1990s.
For about three decades, Armenia failed to implement the UN Security Council resolutions demanding the withdrawal of the Armenian troops, which was the main obstacle to the resolution of the conflict.
17:20,
YEREVAN, 11 JULY, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 11 July, USD exchange rate up by 0.29 drams to 410.96 drams. EUR exchange rate down by 0.90 drams to 415.60 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate down by 0.03 drams to 6.69 drams. GBP exchange rate down by 0.89 drams to 491.34 drams.
The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.
Gold price down by 112.53 drams to 22966.26 drams. Silver price down by 2.79 drams to 253.68 drams. Platinum price stood at 16414.1 drams.
19:15,
YEREVAN, JULY 11, ARMENPRESS. Russian and Turkish leaders will soon hold a meeting, ARMENPRESS reports, “RIA Novosti” informs, citing the Kremlin’s news service.
“Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. On the eve of the upcoming Russian-Turkish high-level meeting, the leaders discussed a number of issues of mutual interest,” the message said.
The parties, in particular, exchanged ideas on the situation created around Ukraine, including ensuring the safety of navigation in the Black Sea and coordination of efforts in the direction of grain export.
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School, New England’s only Armenian Elementary school, announced Thursday that Principal Houry Boyamian M.Ed., is planning to retire from her position. Boyamian has served in the role since the school was established 34 years ago.
Boyamian’s accomplishments as founding principal include:
“We are profoundly grateful to Houry for her years of dedication to the importance and the mission of Armenian education,” said Archpriest Antranig Baljian, pastor, St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church of Greater Boston, sponsor of SSAES. “I know I speak on behalf of the entire community when I say we cannot thank her enough. She built a solid foundation for our school and community that ensures that future generations can benefit from a superior bilingual Armenian and American education.”
Michael Guzelian, chair of the board of directors of SSAES, echoed Der Antranig Baljian: “Houry’s service to the community is immeasurable. Her commitment to the school over the years has been second to none.”
“I feel blessed having been part of a wonderful school community,” said Boyamian. “I cherish my years at St. Stephen’s; they have been the most fulfilling and rewarding years of my life.”
You can read Boyamian’s letter to the community here.
Houry Boyamian with St. Stephen’s Armenian School faculty and students
A search committee, chaired by Guzelian, has been formed to help SSAES find its next leader, with recruitment beginning immediately. Boyamian will stay in her current role until a successor is found and she will provide support during a transition period.
Established in 1984, St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School is dedicated to educational excellence in an environment rich in Armenian culture. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, it is the only Armenian Elementary school in New England, and is accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England. Accreditation by AISNE provides quality assurance that a school is meeting rigorous standards in all aspects of its operations and that it is operating in alignment with its mission.
Below is Boyamian’s letter to the St. Stephen’s Armenian School community.
Dear SSAES Teachers, Parents, Friends, and Supporters,
After 34 amazing years as Head of St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES), I am writing to inform you that I am planning to retire. I feel blessed having been part of a wonderful school community. I cherish my years at St. Stephen’s; they have been the most fulfilling and rewarding years of my life, challenges and all. Serving St. Stephen’s was not just a job, it was a mission. As a fierce advocate of the importance of Armenian education, coupled with my years of service to the School, the decision to retire was not easy. But I feel this is the right time for a new leader to the take the School to the next level.
One of the most satisfying benefits of being at the School has been watching our students: the development of their sense of identity, their growth, advancement and success at SSAES and beyond. Their involvement, active participation, and leadership roles in the Armenian community, here in the US, as well as in Armenia, has been a great source of pride for me.
Over the years I have been fortunate enough to work with wonderful colleagues who shared the same goals with me, and as a result I developed strong bonds with them. I have worked with various school boards and committees, dedicated teaching and administrative staff, as well as an incredible group of loyal volunteers, all for the betterment of our school. I am extremely proud of all the achievements we have accomplished together, such as the accreditation of the school by the Association of Independent Schools in New England in 2003; the introduction of the STEM Initiative in 2011; the three consecutive expansions of our physical plant between 1998 and 2012; and 18 Graduating Class Trips to Armenia, with an additional one this July, to name just a few.
I have shared my decision with the School Board of Directors. A search committee, led by Michael Guzelian, chair of the School Board, is being formed to help SSAES find its next leader. Recruitment will begin immediately; I will stay in my current role until a successor is found and provide support during a transition period.
It is with much love and fond memories that I leave my job. I wish the next Head of School much success. SSAES is a magical place; I will treasure it forever. My wish is to see our community and the community at large cherish, protect and contribute to the advancement of this beacon of light and hope for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Houry Boyamian, M.Ed.
Principal
Yerevan /Mediamax/. President of the European Council Charles Michel will continue to be actively involved in the process of building peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
EU Special Representative Toivo Klaar said this in an interview with Trend.
“I hope in the future we will see new meetings between the leaders – this format is of great importance. Ilham Aliyev, Nikol Pashinyan and Charles Michel managed to achieve progress on a number of important issues. We will continue to work at other levels as well. I personally, together with my team, as well as with colleagues from President Michel’s office, will interact with Baku and Yerevan. There are many key issues in which the EU has been and will continue to be actively involved in order to help,” Klaar stated.
Commenting on the issue of opening transport communications in the South Caucasus, the EU representative said:
“During the last meeting of the leaders on May 22, this issue was an important part of the discussions, and the leaders reached certain important agreements that formed the basis of the discussions at the meeting of the vice-premiers of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia last month for solving this problem. I am sure that it is possible to find a solution and move forward on this very important issue in the near future, because it is of natural interest to all involved. The EU will continue to pay great attention to resolving this issue.”
ArmInfo. Ishkhan Saghatelyan, a member of the ARF-D Executive Council, who is on a working visit to Strasbourg, held a number of meetings at thee European Parliament.
He held meetings with MEPs Peter Vitanov, Loucas Fourlas, Charlie Weimers and Vice-President of the European Parliament Heidi Anneli Hautala.
The sides discussed challenges to security of Armenia and Artsakh and Azerbaijan’s continuing aggression. Mr Saghatelyan drew the MEPs’ attention to the full realization of Artsakh’s right to self-determination and settlement of the conflict. Any solution that would imply Artsakh being part of Azerbaijan is unacceptable to the Armenian people, Mr Saghatelyan.
The Armenian MP informed the MEPS of the tasks of the Resistance Movement and of the domestic political situation in Armenia.
14:37, 4 July 2022
YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. The Institute of Oriental Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia organized an international conference today titled “The Arab states of the Gulf and the Armenian communities: current trends and issues”, aimed at discussing the cooperation opportunities between Armenia and the Arab states of Persian Gulf, as well as the development tendencies of Armenian communities in these countries.
A number of diplomats, representatives of academic circle were attending the conference.
In his remarks Armenia’s Ambassador to Tunisia and Morocco Arshak Poladyan said that the region, they are going to talk about today, is quite an interesting region in the East, where the interests of superpowers clash.
“Oil and religious factor in this region really turned into a political factor, and the region is interesting in this respect. I want to note that thanks to major efforts we managed, after Armenia’s independence, to start the process of establishing diplomatic relations with the Arab states of the East, and by 2000 we already had diplomatic relations with almost all Arab countries of the Gulf, except for Saudi Arabia, but we hope that we will manage to create new relations also with this country by the end of the year”, he said.
Ahlam Rashed Al Salami, Chargé D’affaires of the UAE Embassy to Yerevan, said that the Armenian communities are really enjoying high reputation in different parts of the world, and the Armenian community of the United Arab Emirates has a special place among many foreign communities.
“I know that the respectful participants will touch upon the UAE’s Armenian community, the achievements and current challenges. I have prepared a presentation on tolerance and co-existence in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE attaches big attention to tolerance and values in order to strengthen its positions as a global center of tolerance that is creating a respective environment for different cultures of the world, is becoming a homeland for all those nations who live in harmony and work on its land”, Ahlam Rashed Al Salami said.
Dean of the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the Yerevan State University, Ruben Melikyan, called this conference another proof that Armenia is a superpower of Orientalism.
“I don’t know when Armenia will become a political, economic and military superpower, but I have no doubt that it is a superpower of Orientalism”, he said, adding that these steps and studies could contribute not only to the development of scientific issues, but also they have a very important significance for the region.