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YEREVAN. – Turkish authorities have to realize they cannot blackmail the European Union, deputy of the European Parliament Frank Engel said in an interview with the Armenian News-NEWS.am.
According to him, the German leadership is reconsidering the state guarantees provided to those making investments in Turkey and these investments will undoubtedly be reduced. At the same time, Engel continued, Germany issued an official warning for German citizens traveling to Turkey, clearly indicating that they could be subject to casual and arbitrary arrests. This, according to the deputy, is an unprecedented language, but Germany does right thing under the current circumstances.
Unless the Turkish authorities understand that they cannot blackmail the EU and other partners and allies, and that Turkey is turning into a dictatorship where the rule of law is abolished, the European countries will have to reconsider their relations with Ankara in general.
The European Parliament has repeatedly called to freeze negotiations on Turkey’s accession to the EU, Engel said, adding that he believes that EU should finally pass into suspension of it, as well as suspension of financing at a preliminary stage.
Russian-Israeli blogger Alexander Lapshin sentenced to three years in prison by Baku Court of Grave Crimes has requested an extradition to Israel, the blogger’s attorney, Eduard Chernin, told TASS Wednesday.
“Today I met with Lapshin. He has submitted an application on extradition to Israel,” Chernin noted.
The attorney also added that Lapshin, who is a Russian, Ukrainian and Israeli citizen, refused to appeal the court judgment. “My client thanked the Russian Embassy for the readiness to support him in case he wishes to be extradited to Russia. But he wishes to be extradited to Israel, in connection with which he signed an application in the relevant form,” Chernin noted.
In his words, the issue is now up to the Israeli side, which, in case of a positive answer, must turn to the Azerbaijani Justice Ministry. Afterwards, pursuant to the procedure, a court session should be held, which will adopt a decision on the extradition.
On July 20, the Baku court sentenced blogger Alexander Lapshin to three years in jail on charges of public appeals to violent capture of authority and violation of law on infringement of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity.
YEREVAN. – Cooperation between Armenia and Israel in the field of information technology has a future, Israeli regional cooperation minister Tzachi Hanegbi said during a meeting with Armenian transport minister Vahan Martirosyan.
Martirosyan noted the importance of minister’s visit to Yerevan, while expressing hope that this visit will further deepen the Armenian-Israeli cooperation in the fields of transport, communications, telecommunications and IT.
Israeli minister highlighted the recent opening of direct flights, while stressing that this is a good incentive for deepening cooperation between the two countries.
Martirosyan presented transport system of Armenia and the expected program of reforms. He called promising Armenian-Israeli cooperation in the IT sphere given great intellectual potential between two nations.
In this context, Martirosyan invited Israeli official and representatives of Israeli IT companies to DigiTec Expo, which will be held in Yerevan this fall.
Hanegbi also noted the importance of the prospects for the development of the IT sphere, while expressing confidence that the cooperation between Armenia and Israel in this area has a future.
Martirosyan briefed the guest on the directions of development of the telecommunications area, the new technologies introduced by operators, while stressing that they already use Israeli devices. The issues of cyber security were also discussed.
YEREVAN. – Export of apricots from Armenia in 2017 hit a seven-year record, deputy agriculture minister Robert Makaryan said.
Over 26 tons of apricots have been exported since the beginning of summer, he told reporters on Wednesday. Although the apricot season is over, export continues thanks to the reserves in refrigerators.
The official added that the export of strawberries has doubled reaching 2.5 thousand tons.
Since the beginning of this year, export of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables has reached 65 thousand tons with Russia being the main market for the Armenian export.
YEREVAN. – Israeli regional cooperation minister Tzachi Hanegbi is on a three-day visit to Yerevan during which he met Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.
During the Tuesday meeting, Nalbandian noted the importance of the visit of the Israeli minister to Yerevan. Hanegbi, in turn, stressed that Israel wants to develop friendly relations with Armenia, and this is the main message of his visit.
The parties discussed various issues of the bilateral agenda, current regional and international problems.
The ministers noted importance of expanding the legal framework, holding meetings between the foreign ministers, strengthening of cooperation in international organizations, and intensifying inter-parliamentary exchanges.
Nalbandian and Hanegbi discussed the steps aimed at stimulating trade and economic relations, both sides noted the importance of the use of tourist potential.
During the conversation, the issues concerning deepening of mutually beneficial cooperation in spheres of culture, science and education were discussed.
Hanegbi presented Israel’s approaches over regional processes.
At the request of the guest, Nalbandian presented the efforts made by Armenia and OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs in the direction of creating appropriate conditions for a peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict.
Antique Armenian silver belt is offered for sale in one of the largest Turkish shopping websites.
The announcement says that the precious antique belt was made by Armenians. The belt was estimated at $ 120,000.
Armenpress News Agency, Armenia Tuesday Three grandmasters to represent Armenia in World Chess Cup qualifiers YEREVAN, JULY 25, ARMENPRESS. Three grandmasters will represent Armenia in the World Chess Cup tournament. This year, Levon Aronyan, Robert Hovhannisyan and Hrant Melkumyan will represent Armenia in the tournament in Tbilisi. The tournament will take place in September. Finalists of the event will be qualified for the world champion contender tournament.
YEREVAN, July 24. /ARKA/. The heads of Beeline and World Vision Armenia have visited Zepyur Camp in Armenia’s resort of Hankavan, where ‘Safe Internet’ classes are being provided to children.
The press office of Beeline says the aim of the classes is to teach 11-to-14-year-old teens a number of skills connected with internet and safe use rules.
As many as 20 teens from Talin are being trained.
“As a responsible IT company, Beeline wants its services to be used only for the benefit of clients,”
Andrey Pyatakhin, CEO of Beeline in Armenia, is quoted in the press release. “Safety in the network is very important, especially among teenagers, and we, on our side, are doing whatever is possible to equip them with necessary knowledge.”
Pyatakhin expressed confidence that the attendees of the classes will share their new knowledge with their families and friends, and this means the classes will produce a multiple effect making life better.
The classes are being conducted as part of ‘Safety of Children in Network’ program, which was launched in March 2017 by World Vision Armenia and Beeline.
The program implies the organization of 30 classes for 600 children from Yerevan, Talin and Kapan.
The aim of the program is to enhance children and their parents’ awareness of the safe internet usage rules.
ArmenTel CJSC, a subsidiary of Russian VimpelCom (trading as Beeline), provides fixed and mobile telecommunication services and a high-speed access to Internet. -0—
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Special for the Armenian Weekly
Armenia, Australia & the Great War
By Vicken Babkenian and Peter Stanley
University of New South Wales Press (September 1, 2016), 336 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1742233994; Paperback, $34.99
The cover of Armenia, Australia & the Great War (Photo: University of New South Wales Press)
To date, works of scholarship have addressed numerous facets of the Armenian Genocide, from the systemic organization of the genocide begun by the Young Turks in 1915 to the subsequent plight of surviving Armenians.
In their recent book, independent researcher Vicken Babkenian and military historian Peter Stanley have addressed a topic scarcely covered: Australia’s relationship with the Armenians and the Armenian Genocide. To do so, the authors have used a wide variety of sources, including newspapers, eyewitness accounts, memoirs, and written testimonies.
Armenia, Australia & the Great War reveals both a historic and modern connection between Armenians and Australians by highlighting the role of the latter in Armenian history and the lives of Australian-Armenians. It covers the period of massacres leading to the Armenian Genocide of 1915 as well as Australian assistance provided to Armenians during the Great War and throughout the first half of the 20th century.
The authors attempt to provide a complete history by presenting instances of Armenian retaliation, the origins of Armenians in Australia, the treaties that addressed the Armenian question, and the Sovietization of Armenia. In doing so, the book branches outside of Australia’s military history during the Great War and the experience of the Anzacs and Australian Imperial Forces.
The authors delve into Australia’s role in the establishment of the modern humanitarian relief movement, which was sparked by the United States and Great Britain following WWI. Babkenian and Stanley document the experiences of notable Australian citizens—including James Cresswell, Edith Glenville, and Cecilia John—who witnessed the atrocities against the Armenian people and risked their lives to persistently fight for the survival of the victims.
Like the U.S. and Britain, Australia participated in relief efforts. The book places a spotlight on how Australians, specifically, aided the Armenians. The authors trace the work of notable Australian figures through their journey as witnesses to the Armenian Genocide, organizers of Australian relief organizations, and, eventually, founders of orphanages—across the Middle East—in which they worked.
A unique feature of the book is its treatment of the relationships between certain Armenians and Australians that developed during the latter’s military or humanitarian service. These sections underscore a deep, personal connection between the Armenian and Australian peoples. Dozens of Armenians who have contributed to or are otherwise intertwined with Australian history are mentioned—from Aram Okosdinossian, an Armenian interpreter in the Anzac army in 1915, to Haroutune Dilanian, a genocide survivor and ex-orphan from the Australasian Orphanage who eventually migrated to Australia in 1971.
The authors have successfully explained their position on the Armenian Genocide and the reasons they thought it necessary to do so in an Australian context. The overarching themes of the book are the migration of Armenians to Australia, Australian relief efforts following eyewitness accounts of the genocide, the current-day role of Australia in recognizing the Armenian Genocide, and the country’s close relationship with Turkey and the significant Turkish community that resides in Australia.
The text references the history and the relationship between Australia and Turkey, including the role of the Battle of Gallipoli in that relationship, but the authors stress that these events should be viewed through an unbiased lens. Babkenian explicitly states that although Australians might feel distressed by the subject of the book, they must nevertheless confront the reality of the genocidal crime committed against the Armenians by the Ottoman Turks.
The readability of this book is one of its greatest strengths. In the prologue, the authors explain that they intended for the book not to have an academic tone. The combination of exceptionally well-researched topic and lack of academic tone make for a smooth read that will appeal to wider audiences.
The book also features a dedicated section of images, providing firsthand evidence of the Armenian Genocide and helping readers understand that a plethora of documentation is available.
Despite the complicated subject matter, the educational yet easy-to-read style of Australia, Armenia & the Great War will certainly help ensure that this praiseworthy book reaches a broad audience.