Category: 2022

Art: Kristina Oganezz’s ‘Dove of Peace’ to be displayed in Glendale

Chmshkian Vicken
Panorama
Armenia – April 9 2022

CULTURE 16:35 09/04/2022 ARMENIA

The Burbank Art Association will exhibit “Dove of Peace ” by Armenian artist Kristina Oganezz in Glendale, the US. The exhibition will run until April 29 at the GEO Gallery. This painting calling for the peace will be presented to the American public.

“I am glad that in these difficult times the Burbank Art Association presents my painting calling for the Peace. The picture shows a dove, the colors of the canvas correspond to the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Dove in the painting symbolizing peace and you can see above dove’s head are lines from the Bible reminding us about new beginning and a new life. I hope that peace will be established in the region soon!” Kristina Oganezz noted.

It should be noted that an exhibition of Oganezz’s works was recently opened in Los Angeles. In the United States, the works of the artist are regularly presented in different galleries, attracting a lot of people’s attention.

Kristina Oganezz is an honorary member of the Union of Artists of Armenia, a member of the Visual Artists Association in London, the Portrait Society of America and Estonia’s International Union of Artists.

The Armenian artist has had solo group exhibitions in Armenia and abroad. Her works are in private, state-museum collections. In particular, one of Oganezz’s works can be found in the Yerevan History Museum.

In 2020 Oganezz was awarded the Frida Kahlo Prize in Milan for her painting – Charles Aznavour’s portrait.

Newspaper: What processes taking place around Artsakh?

Emil Lazarian
NEWS.am
Armenia – April 9 2022
09:56, 09.04.2022

YEREVAN. – Past daily of the Republic of Armenia (RA) writes: For a long time, experts and politicians (understandably, except for pro-government circles) have been warning that these authorities have washed [their] hands of Artsakh [(Nagorno-Karabakh)] and left Artsakh out of the processes. These talks became more substantial after the [recent] Brussels meeting.

“In fact, in Brussels they were trying to ensure the start of peace talks, which were based on the 5 points presented by Azerbaijan. At least the first three of these points indicate that if the RA agrees with them, thus it renounces Artsakh, recognizes the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, renounces territorial claims today and in the future, refuses to raise at international organizations the issue of self-determination of the people of Artsakh.

“It is the biggest challenge that, by and large, the interests of Armenia and Artsakh are not represented and secured in this process,” says Hermine Mkhitaryan, an expert at the Hayatsk analytical center, in a conversation with Past.

This policy of the [Armenian] authorities is “irrigated” in a special way by the obvious and incognito pro-government circles.

 

Armenia political analyst: West is interested in what situation can be created here to force Russia to leave region

Arbi Tashjian
NEWS.am
Armenia – April 9 2022
14:08, 09.04.2022

Brussels is not the platform where the Armenian-Azerbaijani and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)-Azerbaijani issues will be resolved in the current situation. Political analyst Argishti Kiviryan stated about this in the TALK TIME program of Armenian News-NEWS.am, commenting on Wednesday’s meeting in Brussels between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev—and mediated by European Council President Charles Michel.

“This region is still in the Russian ‘zone,’ Russian peacekeepers are deployed in Artsakh, Russian soldiers are standing at a number of sectors of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. At the moment, all those who stand on the border are the ‘godfathers,’ to put it harshly, of this case.

But what is the interest of Brussels, Western circles? On the one hand, this is an attempt to prove that they exist. On the other hand, to develop the situation and check what opportunities there are, as they—either Brussels or the West—are not globally interested in the Artsakh or the Armenian-Azerbaijani issues. They are interested in what situation can be created here to force Russia to leave the region,” Kiviryan said.

According to him, this situation has worsened ever since the current Ukrainian war.

“We see that this is the objective of the West. Their main objective here is to ‘poison’ the lives of the Russians here,” the analyst said.

Armenia’s Khoznavar village is surrounded by Azerbaijanis on 3 sides after 2020 war

Andranik Taslakhchian
NEWS.am
Armenia – April 9 2022
14:36, 09.04.2022

After the war in the fall of 2020, a total of 250 hectares of pastures, 80 hectares of grassland, and 15 hectares of arable land in Khoznavar village of Armenia’s Syunik Province has passed to the adversary.

Khoznavar resident and former village head Varo Grigoryan told Armenian News-NEWS.am that this rural community is currently surrounded on three sides by Azerbaijani military positions, there is only one road out of the village, but it is under direct enemy fire.

“The enemy is 500-600 meters away from the road; the road is not safe. And the village is surrounded by Azerbaijanis, like a peninsula, and [the military forces of] ours are standing across,” he said.

Referring to the Armenian PM’s proposal of a “mirror withdrawal” of both troops, the former head Khoznavar noted that they have no place to withdraw. Otherwise, they would have to leave the village.

“It is not correct. In my view, they [i.e., the Azerbaijani army units] have come, settled. If they were going to go back, they would have been gone now,” he added.

Grigoryan said the situation in Khoznavar is calm, and there are no shootings.

Artsakh President: We cannot renounce our people’s right to self-determination

Antonian Lara
NEWS.am
Armenia – April 9 2022
17:06, 09.04.2022

STEPANAKERT. – An enlarged meeting of the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) government, chaired by President Arayik Harutyunyan, was held Saturday, Armenian News-NEWS.am has learned from the Office of the President’s.

First, the head of state presented the latest military and political developments in Artsakh, then noted the main things to be done in the system of state governance—and in accordance with the logic of the present-day situation.

“We are in favor of a stable and lasting peace. But we cannot bargain for the demand of our people—renouncing the right to self-determination,” the Artsakh President said, adding that given the new geopolitical realities, a number of changes will be made as needed to the government’s agenda.

According to President Harutyunyan, discussions with Artsakh’s political forces will begin in the near future to form a joint political agenda, which will be based first of all on the risks expected from the external security challenges facing Artsakh.

“It is not about forming a coalition government. But we all realize that we need strong inner unity. Therefore, I also urge all members of the government, all circles of our society to stand with each other so that we can successfully overcome the problems facing our state and people,” said the Artsakh President.

Also, Arayik Harutyunyan noted that the Artsakh government is going through severe savings of financial resources, but this does not mean that the approved programs will not be implemented.

In addition, the President of Artsakh gave a number of instructions to those in charge of the relevant organizations on the matters discussed in the enlarged meeting.

Armenian President receives UNICEF Representative

Arbi Tashjian

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 12:52, 8 April, 2022

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, ARMENPRESS. President Vahagn Khachaturyan received today UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) Representative to Armenia Christine Weigand, the Presidential Office said.

In his remarks President Khachaturyan said Armenia highly values the role of the UNICEF in the protection of children’s rights, solving the problems of their health and living conditions in the country.

He particularly attached importance to the implementation of programs relating to children displaced from Artsakh as a result of the war, as well as those living in bordering communities. The President welcomed the UNICEF’s efforts aimed at introducing inclusive education in schools and pre-schools.

The joint programs relating to education were also touched upon.

The sides expressed confidence that in the future as well, taking into account the priorities and goals of Armenia, the UNICEF will closely cooperate with the relative circles of the government for the benefit of the protection of rights of children, teenagers and young adults.

Sasun Mikayelyan acquitted in March 1 case

Torgomian Varazdat

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 13:33, 8 April, 2022

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, ARMENPRESS. The Court of Cassation overturned Union of Yerkrapah Volunteers Chairman of the Board Sasun Mikayelyan’s guilty verdict in the March 1 case and acquitted him.

After the 2008 March 1 events, then-lawmaker Sasun Mikayelyan was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment on charges of organizing mass disturbances. He served 3 years in prison and was released under a pardon in 2011.

Armenia to hold census in October 2022

Bedik Zaminian

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 14:32, 8 April, 2022

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, ARMENPRESS. Armenia will hold a census on October 13-22, 2022.

Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan chaired a session on April 8 on the preparations for the national census.

The preparation works are organized within the framework of the guidelines of the UN and the UN European Economic Commission 2020 round censuses.

The questionnaire for the census was also discussed.

Greek MP condemns the fact that Armenian POWs are still held in Azerbaijan

Tatoyan Vazgen

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 14:43, 8 April, 2022

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, ARMENPRESS. Chairman of the Armenian parliamentary standing committee on European integration affairs Arman Yeghoyan and chief of staff-secretary general at the Parliament Vahan Naribekyan discussed in Athens the current situation in and around Artsakh, as well as the instable geopolitical situation with the Chairman of the standing committee on national defense and foreign affairs of the Parliament of Greece Konstantinos Gkioulekas, the Armenian Parliament’s press service said.

The Greek Member of Parliament attached importance to the issue of preserving cultural heritage, condemned the fact that Armenian prisoners of war are still held in Azerbaijan and in this context stressed the importance of an adequate response by the international community.

The sides touched upon the historic course of the Armenian-Greek warm relations and expressed confidence that the ties between the two brotherly peoples will further deepen. Mr. Gkioulekas congratulated the Armenian delegation on the election of the President of Armenia, and conveyed the greetings of the Speaker of Parliament and the members of the committee led by him.

The sides also talked about the Armenian Diaspora, its role and potential.

Armenian Ambassador to Greece Tigran Mkrtchyan also attended the meeting and delivered remarks.

The visit is carried out with the joint efforts of the Armenian, Greek and Italian parliaments within the framework of the EU-funded Twinning project.

Russia vows continuous support to ally Armenia in strengthening defensibility, border protection

Emil Lazarian

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 14:58, 8 April, 2022

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, ARMENPRESS. From positions of a key ally Russia will continue to help Armenia in strengthening its defensibility and border protection, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Moscow.

Lavrov welcomed Mirzoyan and said that the organizing works for the events marking the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Russia are in full swing and that this meeting is a good occasion to discuss future cooperation.

“Of course we are interested in further development of the Armenian-Russian ties. You’ve personally worked for a long time in the direction of encouraging the development of these ties. I welcome your contribution in your capacity both as Speaker of Parliament and Foreign Minister. We have a very rich dialogue between our foreign ministries, it is done on systemic basis. We are trying to introduce planning components. And today we will sign the plan of consultations for the next two years,” Lavrov said.

The Russian Foreign Minister said the coronavirus response situation is resolved and the existing partnership between experts must be increased.

“We are planning for another important event, another summit of our leaders, and today we will discuss how to ensure additional agendas that would relay new quality to our allied relations. We will continue to help you from our position as an ally in strengthening your defensibility and border protection, and of course, as a main trade partner, as the main foreign investor, we will continue to explore new projects that would allow to ensure stability of our trade, create new industrial capacities and jobs. Now the new package of proposals is being prepared aimed at significantly supplementing Russian investments in Armenia’s economy,” Lavrov said.