Category: 2022

 11:16, 2 September 2022

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. Argentina's Vice-President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has avoided assassination after a gunman's weapon jammed as he aimed at her.

President Alberto Fernandez said the gun was loaded with five bullets but failed to fire when the gunman triggered it.

Fernández de Kirchner is involved in a corruption trial and was returning from court. She denies the charges.

Police said the gunman, who local media identified as a 35-year-old Brazilian man, has been taken into custody. They are attempting to establish a motive for the attack.

Addressing the nation late on Thursday night, President Fernandez said: "Cristina remains alive because, for a reason not yet technically confirmed, the gun, which contained five bullets, did not fire."

He went on to condemn the attacker and said the attempt on de Kirchner's life was one of the "most serious" incidents since the country returned to democracy in 1983.

"We can disagree, we can have deep disagreements, but hate speech cannot take place because it breeds violence and there is no chance of violence coexisting with democracy," the BBC quoted President Fernandez as saying.

 13:01, 2 September 2022

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the course of implementation of the trilateral agreements ( 2020 November 9, 2021 January 11 and November 26) on Nagorno Karabakh and prospects during a September 1 phone call, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

“An agreement was reached to continue contacts soon,” the Russian foreign ministry added in the readout.

 11:44, 2 September 2022

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. The Foreign Minister of Sweden Ann Linde welcomed the recent trilateral meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Council Charles Michel in Brussels.

“Welcome continued strong engagement by President of the European Council Charles Michel and the 4th meeting between leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan. Important for EU to be part of the process for peace and stability in the South Caucasus,” Linde tweeted.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met in Brussels on August 31 under the mediation of European Council President Charles Michel.

Issues related to the release of prisoners and the clarification of the fate of the missing, border delimitation and border security, de-blocking the region, the normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, and the Nagorno Karabakh issue were discussed.

An agreement was reached to continue substantive negotiations at the level of foreign ministers on the drafting of the peace treaty. The meeting of the foreign ministers will take place within a month.

The next meeting of the Commission on Delimitation and Border Security will take place in Brussels in November.

The next meeting of the leaders of the countries will take place in November.

 12:16, 2 September 2022

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. President of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan, together with his predecessor, 3^rd President of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan visited the Stepanakert Memorial and Military Pantheon to pay tribute to the memory of the fallen troops on the occasion of Artsakh Republic Day.

Harutyunyan and Sahakyan laid flowers and wreaths at the graves of the men and women who sacrificed their lives for Artsakh’s independence and freedom.

The Armenian Apostolic Church Prelate of the Diocese of Artsakh Bishop Vrtanes Abrahamyan, Artsakh government officials, Defense Army leadership and guests from Armenia participated in the official ceremony, the Artsakh presidency said in a press release.

 13:11, 2 September 2022

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan released a congratulatory address on the occasion of the 31^st anniversary of the Artsakh Independence Day.

“Dear compatriots,

The guarantee of the existence of the Artsakh-Armenians and the protection of their rights was the adoption of the Declaration of Independence of Nagorno-Karabakh. Unfortunately, the threats and security issues that plagued the Artsakh-Armenians during the three decades that followed have not stopped. Our compatriots who have gone through three wars are still facing many challenges today. Due to the will hardened by dangers, patriotism and living honorably in their land, our brothers and sisters remind the world at every moment of the right to live in their homeland, to raise children in a safe environment, to have a peaceful old age.

The issue of the status of Nagorno-Karabakh, which is being discussed on the internal and external platforms, is under the mandate of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, all other discussions have nothing to do with reality.

We have raised and will continue to remind in the meetings with international partners that the humanitarian issues caused by the 44-day war have not been resolved, a huge cultural heritage is on the verge of destruction, and the return of our compatriots who are in captivity and are held hostage is urgent.

Eternal glory to our dear ones who sacrificed themselves in all the Artsakh wars and a bow to all those who survived the wars.

Our message is to reach long-lasting peace in the Nagorno-Karabakh issue for the sake of the rights and security of Artsakh-Armenians,” Simonyan said in the address.

 13:40, 2 September 2022

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan released a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 31^st anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Artsakh.

“Dear compatriots,

On September 2, 1991, the declaration of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh was adopted, which put a start to a process primarily aimed at ensuring the security of the people of Nagorno Karabakh and guaranteeing their inalienable rights to live in their homeland.

Today, we celebrate this anniversary in a very tough period, in a difficult situation created after the 44-day war in Artsakh, when the wounds of the irreversible losses of the war are still open, when our priority issues continue to be ensuring the security of Artsakh Armenians and the inviolability of their right to live in peace.

The issues related to the threat of a new war, the status of Artsakh, as well as issues of socio-economic and humanitarian type are the permanent agenda priorities of Armenia and Artsakh. They cannot be solved without the existence of a politically and economically strong, developed Armenia, without full use of the existing potential, comprehensive cooperation with our international partners, without guaranteeing international rights and humanitarian norms.

Today, our people are once again facing new challenges, which we can overcome with endurance, joint efforts, realization of national potential and unification.

Armenia and Artsakh have gone through a heavy struggle, and that struggle has become a guarantee for Artsakh to remain Armenian, for Artsakh citizens to live and work in their homeland.

Today we bow to the memory of our compatriots who died for the rights and defense of Artsakh, and we are committed to a sustainable and lasting peace for Armenia, Artsakh and our region,” President Khachaturyan said in the address published by his office.

 14:48, 2 September 2022

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. One-of-a-kind musical performances are expected during the STARMUS VI Festival in Yerevan, STARMUS Founding-Director Garik Israelian said at a press conference.

System of a Down frontman, musician Serj Tankian, keyboardist Derek Sherinian, musician Rick Wakeman, drummer and producer Simon Phillips were also taking part in the press conference. Jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan was participating online.

Israelian said that world-renowned musicians are contributing to promoting science.

“It is a great honor to host musicians who are supporting science. We are convinced that we need support from the arts community to promote science. A large number of musicians joined STARMUS, supported the ideas and ideology of the festival. And this number is growing,” Israelian said.

Israelian said that a spectacular concert featuring Tigran Hamasyan, Derek Sherinian and Rick Wakeman will kick off the STARMUS VI.

On September 5, the Sonic Universe concert program will take place where the music stars will present science through music. The Stephen Hawking Medal Awarding Ceremony will take place during this event.

“All concerts at STARMUS are unique and one-of-a-kind in terms of combination. If you miss this STARMUS you’ll never see the same again. It’s not just about the concert but also the lectures,” Israelian said.

On September 7, STARMUS co-founder Brian May, the Queen guitarist, will lead other musicians at another concert. Nemra rock band and Jivan Gasparyan Junior will participate in the concert.

Serj Tankian said it’s an honor to join the festival.

“I’ve been talking to Garik Israelian for already a few years now, discussing the festival, doing some things together, we met in person at WCIT in 2019. Garik said he wants to bring STARMUS to Armenia. I said it’s a fantastic idea. Then he called me and encouraged me to join the festival, and I agreed. It’s really great to see astrophysics, scientific discoveries and inventions in one festival. I’m very happy that these kinds of festivals are organized in Armenia. Wonderful artists have arrived to Armenia. I am happy that I am part of this team,” Tankian said.

Tankian added that he will have a separate performance in honor of Alexander Kemurjian, the renowned Soviet-Armenian scientist.

English musician Rick Wakeman isn’t new to STARMUS. 10 years ago, Brian May offered him to join the festival.

“I think it is wrong that in the UK arts and science are separate from one another in schools, these are interrelated things, and you should never separate them. I think it is very important that STARMUS can combine these two. I am very proud to be part of this festival. It is very wonderful that I am here in Armenia,” he said.

Simon Phillips said this is his first participation in the STARMUS festival and his first visit to Armenia.

“This is certainly the best experience. It is always wonderful to come to a new country where you haven’t been. Derek and I have cooperated over the past 22 years in different projects and we wrote 9 albums together but we never performed live. Garik’s invitation was the spark. We’ve created a very sophisticated musical piece and we look forward to playing it for the Armenian audience,” Phillips said.

Tigran Hamasyan said that science and arts imply the combination of rather sophisticated structures.

“I personally get inspired by music, with other manifestations of arts, I try to see mathematics and geometry there. I think it is a very good initiative to combine arts and science in the festival,” Hamasyan said.

 15:24, 2 September 2022

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. Celebrations on the 875th anniversary of Moscow will take place in Armenia, starting September 5 in Yerevan.

The events are organized by the Dom Moskvi (House of Moscow) Cultural-Business Center.

The celebrations will start at the Pushkin public school in Yerevan with the opening of a Moscow Corner, followed by a I Love Moscow flashmob, a checkers tournament and a Russian song concert program, as well as a photography exhibition.

Dom Moskvi CEO Vahram Karapetyan said that the inauguration of a Russian Center will take place in the town of Hrazdan. “This is already the 8th center, after Yerevan, Vanadzor, Armavir, Kajaran, Ijevan and other towns. The purpose is to contribute to the deepening of Armenian-Russian relations. It is a platform for children where free classes are offered,” he said.

Russian Centers are planned to be opened in Goris, Meghri, Tsaghkadzor and Yeghegnadzor.

Special literature will be gifted to visually impaired children.

Celebrations also include sports events. A chess tournament will be held for the third time.

Founding Director of the Armenian Chess Academy Smbat Lputyan said that chess grandmasters and international masters will participate in the 2-round tournament.

Russian sabre fencer, six-time team European champion, two-time team world champion, 2016 individual Olympic champion, and 2016 team Olympic champion Yana Egorian will be the special guest at the fencing tournament.

A hockey tournament will conclude the celebrations.

 15:32, 2 September 2022

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. The new Ambassador of the Philippines to Armenia Igor Bailen (stationed in Moscow) presented his credential to President Vahagn Khachaturyan.

President Khachaturyan congratulated the ambassador on assuming office and wished productive work in all initiatives.

Ambassador Bailen thanked for the reception and said that he will put maximum efforts to enrich the bilateral agenda.

Both sides underscored that a big potential exists for enhancing partnership between the two countries and it is necessary to take steps to promote bilateral trade-economic ties and intensify direct contacts between the peoples of the two countries. Issues related to deepening cooperation in high technology, culture and tourism were also addressed, the presidency said.

 15:40, 2 September 2022

STEPANAKERT, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. 95 families displaced from the villages of Sghnagh, Moshkhmhat, Madatashen and Jraghatsner of Artsakh’s Askeran region received new homes in the newly built district of Astghashen.

The families were selected through a draw.

State Minister Artak Beglaryan said it is very meaningful that the ceremony is taking place on the Artsakh Republic Day during the difficult post-war period.

“Over 136 houses are being built here by state funds. Several dozens of other families will also receive new homes here soon. We are building the multiple of what was lost to keep Artsakh Armenian with our living, existence and creations,” he said.

The early draw was held in order for the owners of the homes to have the chance to start cultivating their farming lands. The construction and equipping work will be completed in a few months.

Meanwhile, Armen Mangasaryan, the Chairman of the Apartment Issues Committee of Artsakh, said that during the 1-year activity of the agency more than 1000 apartments were handed over to beneficiaries.