Category: 2020

Armenian politician could become head of 15th arrondissement of Paris

Vorskanian Yeghisabet
PanArmenian, Armenia
– 17:53 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – Armenian and Turkish public figures Anouch Toranian and Agnès Evren are the main contenders to become the leader of the 15th arrondissement of Paris.

Evren is a current member of the European Parliament, formerly deputy head of the 15th arrondissement.

Evren has good chances of winning in a district with a population of more than 250,000 people.

Toranian, meanwhile, is a member of Socialist Party alongside Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris.


Armenia’s Gyumri on Forbes list of 17 most beautiful places to travel to in spring

Vorskanian Yeghisabet
Public Radio of Armenia

 

Based on the recommendations of travel experts, Forbes has compiled a list of 17 most beautiful places to travel to in spring. Among others, Forbes advises to visit Armenia’s second largest city of Gyumri.

“With new budget airline routes to Gyumri from Germany and Greece, Armenia’s second city is finally stepping into the spotlight for more than just its association with the 1988 Spitak Earthquake. Spring is a fantastic time to visit Gyumri as the harsh winters subside and flowers saturate the city as it prepares to celebrate Easter with juicy fruits and heaping plates of pilaf,” the article reads.

The publication notes that Gyumri is home to hip cafes and concept shops like Konjelazia Tourism& Design, several cultural spaces, unique places to stay like Masters’ House Bed & Bar and Loft Gyumri, and Armenia’s most humorous locals.

“Stop into Gwoog Gastrohouse for a local taste of Gyumri and try their Panrkhash, a dish made from cheese and lavash. Local herbs create tasty tea at Herbs & Honey, a beautiful cafe located in the center of Gyumri and the perfect place to stop before checking out a show at the Alikhanyan Puppet Theater. And, if you’re looking for a souvenir to take home from Gyumri, look no further than HayAr Jewellery where all accessories are made from repurposed bullets by Gyumri artist Artak Tadevosyan,” Forbes writes.

Other destinations on the list include: Hunza Valley (Pakistan), London (England), Aruba, the Natchez Trace Parkway (USA), Death Valley National Park (California), Cusco (Peru), Vancouver Island, (BC, Canada), Tbilisi (Georgia), Mexico City (Mexico), Isle of Skye (Scotland), the Willamette Valley (Oregon), Maui (Hawaii, USA), Morocco, Iceland, Bacalar, Quintana Roo (México),  Tucson (Arizona),

Canada’s Ambassador pays tribute to the memory of Armenian Genocide victims

Adrine Hakobian
Public Radio of Armenia

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Armenia Alison Marie LeClaire paid a private visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial and the Museum.

Ambassador LeClaire laid a wreath at the Genocide Monument and put flowers at the Eternal Fire.

Canadian Ambassador was accompanied by the AGMI Deputy Director Edita Gzoyan, who presented to the guests the history and symbolism of the Genocide Monument.

The Ambassador also visited the Genocide Museum, where the AGMI Acting Deputy Director presented the exhibition and details about the history of the Armenian Genocide.

At the end of the visit Ambassador LeClaire left a note in the Memory Book of Honorable Guests: “I would like to express my appreciation for the critically important work that you do in this museum. The tragedy that you commemorate here has so many lessons for today. The museum tells a terrible story in a compelling and powerful way. I will carry it with me always”.

Edita Gzoyan expressed gratitude to the Ambassador for the visit and gifted her some of AGMI English-language publications.

228 Iranian drivers placed under medical control in Armenia amid coronavirus fears

Nahapetian Samvel
Panorama, Armenia

To date, a total of 211 coronavirus tests have been performed in Armenia with only one positive result, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

The border checkpoints continue to be under toughened control, the ministry said. Currently, passengers arriving from Iran, Italy, China, Japan and South Korea are staying for 14 days under medical supervision regardless of their citizenship (France, Germany and Spain will be added to the list).

According to a government decision restricting Iran-Armenia border crossings, all trucks coming from the Meghri checkpoint have been escorted by police and regularly monitored by the ministry’s specialists.

According to the Health Ministry, a total of 857 drivers, including 228 Iranians, have been placed under medical control throughout Armenia, including at the State Revenue Committee’s customs warehouses before their return home, while Armenian drivers have been placed under supervision according to their places of residence.

World Health Organization regional experts have arrived in Yerevan to carry out an assessment of hospital preparedness and laboratory research in the fight against the novel coronavirus.

The National Center for Disease Control and Prevention has established an “Operational Call Center” at the following phone number: 060 83 83 00, which operates around the clock.

The death toll due to the deadly disease in China mounted to 3,123 on Monday. A total of 80,904 confirmed cases of the virus were reported in the country, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) reported. 

88 Armenian: Once a lodging house for Armenian traders the building is Penang’s top luxury boutique hotel

Garnik Tadevosian
Public Radio of Armenia

The 88 Armenian hotel on UNESCO World heritage site of Armenian Street in Penang is a top luxury boutique hotel and of the best places to stay in the city, according to Unreserved Travel.

The early Straits-Eclectic style building was originally a lodging house that hosted the enterprising Armenian traders, before being taken over by the Chinese migrant community who occupied the streets with successful copper and brass businesses.

However, the building was burnt down many years ago and abandoned, prior to being turned into an art gallery. The restored and refurbished establishment now offers a welcomed respite from the hustle and bustle of Penang’s busy streets for anyone looking to indulge in some down time, author Sandeep Dhanoa writes.

According to the article, 88 Armenian stylishly combines its history with sleek design, evident in its copper-clad complements and accents, weaved into an elegant interior, perfect for anyone looking to capture the moment with the help of Instagram.

Originally, Armenian Street was called Malay Lane, after a Malay settlement that used to exist around the area. By 1808, the street was renamed as Armenian Street due to the influx of Armenian traders who resided along the road.

The Armenians went on to establish St. Gregory’s Church within George Town in 1822, while the Sarkies Brothers founded the Eastern & Oriental Hotel in the 1880s. The Armenian presence was short-lived, however, as most of the Armenians had already left by the time the church was demolished in 1937.

The Chinese gradually took over most of Armenian Street around the mid 19th century.

UAE: RAK Ruler receives Armenian Ambassador

Nahapetian Zhanna
Al-Khaleej Today, UAE
 
 
RAK Ruler receives Armenian Ambassador
UAE
 
 
Mohamed Nass – Dubai – H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has received Mher Mkrtumyan, Ambassador of Armenia to the UAE.
 
Sheikh Saud welcomed the Armenian Ambassador, and wished him success in carrying out his duties to enhance mutual cooperation between the two friendly countries across various sectors.
 
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral ties between the UAE and Armenia and means of boosting them for the interest of their peoples.
 
Ambassador Mkrtumyan thanked the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah for his warm welcome and praised the distinguished level of bilateral relations that bind the two friendly countries in all fields.
 
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2 Glendale teachers honored with Armenian Genocide Education Awards

Liana Toganian
Los Angeles Times

R.D. White Elementary School teacher Saakanoush Markarian, second from right, won the Zaruhy “Sara” Chitjian Armenian Heritage Award at the annual Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon, in Burbank on Saturday. Left to right are Alice Petrossian, Hermineh Pakhanians, Markarian and Roxanne Makasdjian.
(Raul Roa / Glendale News-Press)

By Vera Castaneda
           

For the fourth time, the Armenian National Committee of America honored seven educators who have incorporated lessons about the Armenian Genocide into classrooms located in the Western region.

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution last year recognizing and encouraging education of the genocide during World War I, during which the Ottoman government killed more than 1.5 million Armenians. However, the group honored Saturday at the De Luxe Banquet Hall in Burbank had already been raising awareness of the genocide in public schools and universities for years.

Two Glendale teachers, Jennifer Davis and Saakanoush Markarian, were among those recognized for their efforts.

Davis, who has taught at Clark Magnet High School since it opened in 1998, was honored with the Armenian Genocide Education Award.

Her husband, Chris Davis, who also teaches in the same school, nominated her for the award, which goes to those who have gone above and beyond to educate their students about the Armenian Genocide.

Clark Magnet High School teacher Jennifer Davis, second from right, won the Armenian Genocide Education Award at the annual Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon, in Burbank on Saturday, March 7. From left are Alice Petrossian, Hermineh Pakhanians, Davis and Ellina Abovian.
(Raul Roa / Glendale News-Press)

Although she’s incorporated study of the Armenian Genocide into the classroom throughout her tenure, she facilitated a new project last school year. Davis helped get literary works recommended by the Genocide Education Committee approved for high school classrooms when she was the district’s English Curriculum Study Committee chair. Davis was one of the first to teach Dawn Anahid MacKeen’s “The Hundred-Year Walk,” a book about the author retracing her grandfather’s journey of surviving the Armenian Genocide.

As the 10th-grade English class read, students created artwork, poems and gathered historical research. They curated select pieces into a Google Site and shared it with the author.

“She was really touched by what they had created,” Davis said.

Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon, awards recipients Jennifer Davis, left from Clark Magnet High School, Glendale Unified Supt. Dr. Vivian Ekchian and R.D. White Elementary teacher Saakanoush Markarian. Jennifer Davis won the Armenian Genocide Education Award and Markarian won the Zaruhy “Sara” Chitjian Armenian Heritage Award.
(Raul Roa / Glendale News-Press)

When asked what she hopes students get out of the curriculum, Davis said, “I don’t want students to leave feeling despaired about the future. They are going to be our future. By learning about the tragedies of the past, we can change by showing kindness and compassion to one another regardless of religion.”

Markarian, who teaches in R.D. White Elementary, won the Zaruhy “Sara” Chitjian Armenian Heritage Award. The award, named after an educator who was also the daughter of genocide survivors, is awarded to those of Armenian descent who teach and preserve the Armenian heritage.

Markarian teaches under the Foreign Language Academies of Glendale Armenian program, where students are taught in Armenian across all subjects for half the day — strengthening their bilingual skills.

For the Forget Me Not Project, Markarian’s students gathered facts about the Armenian Genocide and choose one Armenian intellectual to memorialize. They wrote and presented the person’s full name, date of birth, profession, education and how they were killed.

Markarian was born in Armenia and moved to the United States in 1992. Although she studied chemistry in Armenia, she transitioned to majoring in liberal studies at Cal State L.A.

“When my son was born, I decided to become an educator because I love working with students. I love helping them emotionally and academically,” said Markarian who later earned a master’s degree in educational leadership at Cal State Northridge.

She added, “I’m just proud that I work with a district that delivers a program 50% in English, 50% in Armenian every single day, which helps our students to learn about their heritage and culture.”

The other honorees included Richard G. Hovannisian, Maria Armoudian, Michelle Herczog, Susan Quintana and Nancy Nazarian.



Network for Armenian Genocide Research launched at Oxford University

Emil Lazarian
Public Radio of Armenia

Phptp: ANC-UK

Network for Armenian Genocide Research has been launched at Oxford University.

A concert featuring the Chilingirian quartet, one of the world’s most celebrated ensembles marked the launch of the network at the Pembroke  College.

The Network for Armenian Genocide Research hopes to foster new research directions in the study of the Armenian genocide.

It seeks to create a thriving community of researchers at Oxford who study the Armenian genocide in a global context rather than merely in its local Ottoman setting, and whose chronological focus is not confined to the period between 1915 and the end of WWI.

As one of the first of the 20th century’s many genocides, the Armenian genocide provides a unique way into understanding the connective histories of state-sponsored human rights abuses in recent history. 

A central aim of the network therefore, is to make the Armenian genocide part of global conversations about human rights, witness and genocide prevention.

The founders hope to collaborate with scholars in Oxford, and across the world, whose research focuses on the Armenian Genocide, human rights, and/or historical dialogue.

The Oxford Network for Armenian Genocide Research was founded by Dr Suzan Meryem Rosita Kalaycı and Professor Theo Maarten van Lint and is based at Pembroke College and TORCH at the University of Oxford.

Lawyer Ruben Melikyan reports violation by Pashinyan in constitutional referendum ‘Yes’ campaign

Jagharian Tania
Panorama, Armenia

Lawyer Ruben Melikyan, who is leading the campaign for a “No” vote in Armenia’s constitutional referendum, promises to records all violations committed by representatives of the constitutional referendum “Yes” campaign.

“From today on, [Prime Minister] Nikol Pashinyan is on vacation and, according to his statement, he is going to campaign for constitutional changes.

Here a question arises: Does Armenian citizen N. Pashinyan have the right to use a state helicopter to travel to southern Syunik Province for the purpose of campaigning there?

Obviously no, since the “No” campaign representatives have no opportunity to make use of those resources and domestic aviation in general,” the lawyer said on Facebook.

“Dear My Step members, when are you going to say “No” to the daily breaches of the law?” he added.

Earlier on Tuesday PM Nikol Pashinyan said he was taking a vacation to fully engage in the campaign for a “Yes” vote in the referendum.

He was set to campaign in Syunik Province on Tuesday morning, announcing visits to Meghri, Kajaran, Kapan and Tegh.


Sports: Armenia appoint former Sevilla boss Joaquin Caparros

Chalian Meline
Football Espana
      
By colin – , 14:04

Former Sevilla boss Joaquin Caparros has been appointed head coach of the Armenian national football team, it has been confirmed.

The 64-year-old has been caretaker boss at the Andalusian club at the end of each of the last two seasons – stepping in for Vincenzo Montella and Pablo Machin respectively.

Armenia are ranked 102nd in the FIFA World Rankings while Caparros has been appointed as boss on a contract until November 30, 2021 – the conclusion of the qualification process for the 2022 World Cup.

The nation have lost each of their last three matches including a staggering 9-1 defeat in Italy last November.

The Armenian FA technical director is Spaniard Gines Melendez which is thought to have been the link between appointing Caparros.

Last month, Armenian news outlet ArmSport were cited by vbetnews.com as reporting that former Real Madrid boss Santiago Solari.

Caparros has managed multiple Spanish clubs including Athletic Club Bilbao, Villarreal, Deportivo La Coruna, Real Mallorca, Levante, Granada and Osasuna.