12:49, 9 April, 2022
YEREVAN, APRIL 9, ARMENPRESS. 250,798 tourists visited in Armenia in the first quarter of 2022, Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan said, presenting the figures.
“The number of tourists, who visited Armenia in the first quarter of 2022, is 250,798, the number in the same period of 2021 is 87,131, and in 2019 – 333,150”, the minister said.
Kerobyan also presented the data of 2016-2022 by months.
14:06, 9 April, 2022
YEREVAN, APRIL 9, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan held a telephone conversation with President of Russia Vladimir Putin, the Armenian PM’s Office said.
Prime Minister Pashinyan informed the Russian President about the results of the April 6 meeting held with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the mediation of President of the European Council Charles Michel.
The Armenian PM and the Russian President attached importance to the agreements on signing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan and starting the delimitation works. The Russian President expressed readiness to fully assist these processes.
The recent incursion of the Azerbaijani units into the responsibility zone of the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno Karabakh was touched upon. PM Pashinyan expressed the expectation of the Armenian side that Russian peacekeepers take concrete measures to ensure the withdrawal of the invading Azerbaijani units.
The Armenian PM and the Russian President also discussed the mutual economic partnership between the two countries and agreed that they will discuss in detail also these issues during Pashinyan’s upcoming official visit to Russia scheduled on April 19.
‘We support stable and lasting peace’ – Artsakh President
15:39, 9 April, 2022
YEREVAN, APRIL 9, ARMENPRESS. President of the Republic of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan chaired an extended-format session of the government today, his Office said.
Firstly, the President presented the latest military-political developments of the Republic and then outlined the main actions to be taken in the public administration system in accordance with the logic of the current situation.
“We support stable and lasting peace, but we can not bargain our people’s demand by refusing from the right to self-determination”, the President of Artsakh said, adding that given the new geopolitical realities, a number of changes will be made to the agenda of the government based on necessity.
He said that discussions will soon start with political forces on forming a common political agenda which first of all will be based on the risks expected from the external security challenges facing Artsakh.
“The talk is not about forming a coalition government. But we all understand that we need a firm internal unity. Therefore, my call is to all members of the Cabinet, all circles of the public to stand by each other in order to successfully overcome the problems facing our state and people”, he said.
The President also said that the government is going through strict savings of financial resources, but added that this doesn’t mean that the approved programs won’t be implemented.
During the meeting the President of Artsakh gave a number of instructions to the responsible officials over the issues discussed.
16:07, 9 April, 2022
YEREVAN, APRIL 9, ARMENPRESS. During their telephone conversation Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of Russia Vladimir Putin reaffirmed the importance of the consistent implementation of the 2020 November 9, 2021 January 11 and November 26 trilateral agreements on Nagorno Karabakh, the Kremlin press service reported.
Earlier today the Armenian PM’s Office reported that Nikol Pashinyan held a telephone conversation with President of Russia Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Pashinyan informed the Russian President about the results of the April 6 meeting held with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the mediation of President of the European Council Charles Michel.
16:54, 9 April, 2022
YEREVAN, APRIL 9, ARMENPRESS. Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, discussing the necessity of implementing the trilateral agreements on Nagorno Karabakh, the Kremlin press service said in a statement.
“The results of the talks held between Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan in Brussels on April 6 were discussed. Moreover, the necessity of fully implementing the 2020 November 9, 2021 January 11 and November 26 agreements on Nagorno Karabakh, reached by the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia, as well as intensifying the activity of the trilateral working group dealing with the development of economic and transportation links in the region was emphasized. Issues relating to the launch of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border delimitation works, as well as the preparations of a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan were discussed”, the statement says.
Earlier today the Russian President held a telephone conversation also with Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan.
Iran’s trade with EAEU member states grows 66% in 12 months
17:30, 9 April, 2022
YEREVAN, APRIL 9, ARMENPRESS. Iran’s trade with the members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) stood at $5.643 billion in the last fiscal year’s 12months (March 21, 2022-Mar. 21), registering a 66% growth compared with the corresponding period of last year, the spokesman of Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said, IRNA reports.
Russia with $583.658 million topped the list of Iran’s export destinations in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), followed by Armenia with $302.343 million, Kazakhstan with $188.866 million, Kyrgyzstan with $78.900 million and Belarus with $16.813 million, the spokesman said.
The EAEU member states exported $4.472 billion worth of goods to Iran during the same period, registering a 90% YOY rise.
12:09, 8 April, 2022
YEREVAN, APRIL 8, ARMENPRESS. Ambassador of Armenia to Greece Tigran Mkrtchyan held an online meeting with Vice-President of the European Parliament Dimitrios Papadimoulis, the Embassy said.
“The Armenian Ambassador expressed his gratitude to the Greek representative of the European Parliament for his principled position during the debates in the Parliament on Nagorno Karabakh.
Tigran Mkrtchyan and Dimitrios Papadimoulis exchanged views about the resumption of negotiations for the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the preservation of the Armenian cultural heritage in Artsakh, the return of Armenian prisoners of war, the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and the immediate stop of Azerbaijani provocations.
The EP Vice-President welcomed the implementation of democratic reforms in Armenia and reaffirmed the European Union’s readiness to assist Armenia in human rights protection, democracy development, strengthening of the rule of law, as well as reiterated his unconditional support to Armenia”, the Embassy said in a news release.
The Literary Armenian News
Ringing the Bells! Fire! Fire!
I am ringing the bells! Town Square! Decibels!
Sirens of warning, they are selling Armenia off
They are beaten, they are scared.
A silly journalist by trade
A walk of fame, selfie laden journey from Gumri
A so-called revolution, fighting corruption
But then? Chaos, lost wars, lost territory
Artsakh sold to the Turks, Azeris, tyrants, lost
Our history, our misery, our pain as Armenians
Our demands for lost land, Kars, Ardahan, Erzerum, Van, Moush, …
Squandered away again through the poison of ink and stupidity
Mother Russia sold us to the Turk, threatening our sovereignty
The end is coming, lost pride, lost land, lost history, lost identity
They are erasing our identity, as the old Turk plan, from 1900
Listen well, listen and scream so we storm the palace!
That little bureaucrat and his silly minions are negotiation away
OUR VERY IDENTITY.
There will be no Armenia to speak of soon. Carved up further
Threatened and shredded till nothing is left to preserve
Artsakh is dismissed, disowned by animals in suites and ties
STORM THE PALACE! This is 1913 again! This is the end.
Bedros Afeyan
Beverly Hills, CA
4-3-2022
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Authored by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn, a motion proclaiming the month of April as Armenian History Month was unanimously approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
“As we prepare to commemorate the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide later this month, it’s important to also take time to recognize the vibrant culture and contributions of our fellow Armenian neighbors, community members and leaders,” Barger said. “We are fortunate to have the Armenian spirit alive and thriving in Los Angeles County.”
As the home to the greatest number of Armenians outside of Armenia, Los Angeles County and the Board annually commemorates the Armenian Genocide that began on April 24, 1915 and resulted in the tragic loss of 1.5 million innocent lives, according to the motion.
“Because Los Angeles County is home to the largest population of Armenians outside of Armenia, we have an opportunity and a duty to learn about and lift up Armenian history,” Hahn said. “This month, we will celebrate the rich culture of the Armenian people, highlight the many accomplishments of Armenian-Americans in our community, and join the local residents in the somber commemoration of the lives lost in the Armenian Genocide.”
In a separate motion, Barger named four honorees of Armenian heritage in recognition of their contributions and positive impact across Los Angeles County:
Sona Van was named an honoree for co-founding a non-profit medical group with various locations serving the indigent, while also writing poetry focusing on the Armenian Genocide.
Al Cabraloff is a member of the Armenian Education Foundation, an avid supporter of Armenian educational institutions and students of Armenian culture.
Ronald Altoon is an internationally renowned architect and board member of several higher education institutions.
Mariam Kuregyan is a lawyer and dedicated volunteer who has supported many causes, including helping women affected by domestic violence.
To learn more about the honorees, click here.
Released on the Chicago-based Cedille Records label, Armenian-American sisters Ani and Marta make their recording debut
The Aznavoorian Duo, Chicago-raised sisters cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian, join together to create this debut.
The album presents works by Komitas Vartabed, Aram Khachaturian, Arno Babajanian, Avet Terterian, and Armenian contemporary composers Serouj Kradjian, Alexander Arutiunian, and Vache Sharafyan. It will also feature a world premiere recording of a new piece by Peter Boyer.
The Aznavoorian Duo comments, “The idea for this CD sprung out of gratitude to the proud and soulful people of Armenia and our homage to the historical challenges they have overcome and continue to engage with.”
Celebrating the sounds of their homeland, the Armenian-American duo will be returning to the Chicago area to perform a recital featuring works from the album on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Nichols Hall at the Music Institute of Chicago in Evanston.
To purchase the album, click here. You can watch the album trailer below: