Panorama.am
18:46 14/10/05
NO MONEY, NO STRUGGLE AGAINST CORRUPTION
The Budget of 2006 will distribute 1 billion and 904 million ARMD to the
General Prosecution department of RA, 304 million more from the previous
year. As the general prosecutor of RA Aghvan Hovsepyan noted that the
Prosecution’s building needs reconstruction. To the question what kind of
measures the prosecution initiates to struggle against corruption A.
Hovsepyan said, `The government doesn’t provide additional measures for
straggling against corruption’, and added, `We have already established two
departments for struggling against corruption and trafficking ‘.
/Panorama.am/
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Panorama.am
17:04 14/10/05
10 LITER PETROL PER DAY
>From the next year, duty machines of the government instead of 4 liter
petrol per day will waste 10 liter. Such kind of benevolence of the
government is connected with the budget of 2006, i.e. the expenses of the
government has increased with 6.7 billiard, 3 billion of which is overseen
for increasing the salaries.
The executive could normalize the expenses of communication and electricity,
the number of machines as well. For example, the number of duty machines for
the presidential staff will be 63 (there are 40 this year). /Panorama.am/

Panorama.am
16:07 14/10/05
DISORDER IN ETCHMIADZIN
`We are struggling against the vice-minister of defense Manvel Grigoryan,
who offers the candidacy of chief of the electricity networks Gagik
Avagyan’. `Yesterday there was a big disorder in Etchmiadzin’. `People were
afraid to leave their homes and came out’, `They were shooting and
threatening with guns’ told the women who have raised the act of complain
opposite the residence of the president.
One of the organizers of demonstration was the ex-candidate of the mayor of
Etchnmiadzin Susanna Harutiunyan. She told that yesterday evening a few
unknown men `took’ some 10 persons from the square of Etchmiadzin. `They
took them and beat, we don’t know even where they are now’, added S.
Harutiunyan nervously.
They also assured that during their meeting with Susanna Harutiunyan,
water-spray machines have come and tried to disturb the electors. And more,
when S. Harutiunyan had a campaign speech in TV, the whole city suddenly
remained without electricity. So the demonstrators demand from the
president, `Let the president answers why we are not secured.’
Any how the security servers could remove the demonstrators from the place.
/Panorama.am/
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

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| 17:19:49 | 14-10-2005 | Politics |
HACHIN ALDERMEN APPLIED TO COURT
Today 10 candidates for the posts of aldermen of Nor Hachin went to the
Local Electoral Committee head Gnel Galoumyan demanding the results recorded
in the 5 electoral areas. The LEC head refused to give them any results
except the general protocol of the Committee.
When the candidates some of whom have been elected already insisted on their
demand, Gnel Galoumyan called the police who arrived within a few minutes.
The Alderman explained the situation, and the police left the building.
According to our information, Gnel Galoumyan tried to leave the building too
in order to avoid carrying out their demand, but they did not allow him to
do it. Then Galoumyan cried, `They stole the keys to my safe’. After that
the 10 candidates applied to court and demanded to give them the results
recorded in the 5 electoral areas.

PanArmenian.net
Evans: Business May Have Important Role in Solving Conflicts
15.10.2005 20:10 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ «We believe that trade will lead to solving conflicts,» US
Ambassador to Armenia John Evans stated during Common Future regional
conference opened in Yerevan today. The event is organized by the American
Trade Chamber of Armenia. In the Ambassador’s words, though one cannot say
that trade and economy prevail over the conflict, however these can have an
impact on overcoming it. «Looking at the South Caucasus as a whole, one can
see that conflicts are frequent here and business and trade can have an
important role in solving these,» J. Evans said. In his opinion, the
business and government need each other and can help each other. He urged
all businessmen, who experience problems with business, address the American
Trade Chamber of Armenia. We will solve all problems together, he said. «It
is more important than other values,» Evans stated. Progress in reform of
the judicial and legal system provides ground for economy improvement, he
remarked. It should be noted that the American Trade Chamber of Armenia was
founded in 2000 to discuss and solve problems experienced by the business
community. The Chamber comprises 80 companies that hold US stocks or have a
large-scale commodity turnover with the US.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PanArmenian.net
US Helsinki Commission Urges Turkey to Withdraw Charges of Pamuk
15.10.2005 19:36 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The US Helsinki Commission has sent a letter to Turkish
Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan, urging him to withdraw charges against Turkish
writer Orhan Pamuk, reported the Armenian National Committee of America
(ANCA). Pamuk is accused of «publicly insulting the national identity of
Turks» in his statements over the Armenian Genocide. If Orhan Pamuk is
convicted, this will increase apprehensions of those, who are skeptical
about Turkey assuring commitment to liberty and democracy, Commission
Chairman, Senator Sam Brownback emphasized. The US Helsinki Commission is a
state structure, which follows fulfillment of the Helsinki Final Act of
1975. The Commission includes 9 members of the Senate and the House and a
member of each of the State, Defense and Trade Departments

PanArmenian.net
Mann believes Yerevan and Baku Can Simultaneously Come out Victors at Talks
15.10.2005 19:17 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ There is a lull in the talks on settlement of the Nagorno
Karabakh conflict lately, however this is not due to the parliamentary
election in Azerbaijan, US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Steven Mann
stated. In his words, at present the attention of the Presidents of
Azerbaijan and Armenia is drawn to the coming election in those countries.
«We expect the NK talks to continue after the parliamentary election in
Azerbaijan and referendum in Armenia,» he said. In spite the parties have a
firm stands at the talks, the mediators observe a favorable atmosphere in
the negotiation process, S. Mann remarked. «If both parties display more
creativity, we will advance,» he said. As of the peace proposals made by the
International Crisis Group, «various ideas are considered,» the US Co-Chair
said. Noting confidentiality should be observed at the talks, S. Mann added,
«We consider various options of compromise. I believe both Armenia and
Azerbaijan will be able to simultaneously come out victors at the talks.
This is not an easy thing to do. However I suppose it is still possible.» It
should be noted that October 24-25 the OSCE MG US, Russian and French
Co-Chairs will meet in Washington to discuss future plans. Steven Mann also
noted that the cooperation between the Co-Chairs is rather fruitful,
reported RFE/RL.
From: Baghdasarian

PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy
of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian
Prelate, Western United States
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
Email: [email protected]
For more information:
Zanku Armenian (818) 243-3557
Mercata Group
Los Angeles Pontifical Banquet Draws Over 1,200 People Including Mayor
Antonio Villaraigosa
Inspired by His Holiness, Surprise Donation of $1,000,000 Made to Western
Prelacy

(Los Angeles, CA – October 13, 2005) – The Los Angeles Armenian American
community joyously hosted a Pontifical banquet for His Holiness Aram I,
Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, on Sunday, October 9, 2005,
drawing a capacity crowd of over 1,200 people from all segments of the
community. In addition to the many prominent members of the Los Angeles
Armenian American community, also in attendance were Gagik Kirakosian,
Consul General of the Republic of Armenia, Charbel Wehbi, Consul General of
Lebanon and several high-level public officials including Los Angeles Mayor
Antonio Villaraigosa, State Senator Chuck Poochigian, members of Congress
and other city officials.
In addition to honoring His Holiness, the banquet also served as a forum to
thank the many large church benefactors who have recently made large
donations to the Western Prelacy to advance several large-scale projects
underway, especially the construction of the new Western Prelacy
headquarters building in La Crescenta, California.
Charlie Gailian was the banquet’s Master of Ceremonies and one of the first
words of appreciation were for John and Asdghig Bedrosian who generously
underwrote the cost of the entire banquet as well as making other major
contributions to the Western Prelacy. The welcoming remarks were made by
Ara Bedrosian, a member of the Public Relations Committee for the Pontiff’s
visit who was followed by Khajag Dikijian, from the Western Prelacy
Executive Council, who outlined the themes of the visit and the many
important leadership roles His Holiness plays throughout the world. Hrair
Balian, the chairman of the Executive Council offered a toast to His
Holiness stating that this visit will usher in a new era of expanded
activity for the church in the western United States. Eastern Prelate
Oshagan Choloyan gave brief remarks and said that His Holiness, through his
multi-faceted work beyond the Armenian community, has earned our church a
special place on the world stage. California State Senator Chuck Poochigian
took to the podium to welcome His Holiness and thank him for re-energizing
the community with his visit and offered a special proclamation from the
state senate recognizing his visit on the occasion of his 10th anniversary
of being elected Catholicos.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa briefly addressed the banquet and
expressed his deep appreciation for the opportunity to meet His Holiness and
respect for the important role the church plays in the life of the city.
While the Mayor met privately with His Holiness briefly that evening, Mayor
Villaraigosa said he looked forward to the official meeting he will have
with His Holiness at City Hall on October 14 along with the rest of the City
Council.
His Holiness shared many important thoughts during his remarks at the
banquet. He first recognized the Consul General of Lebanon explaining the
important role the country has played for him while growing up there and
noted that Lebanon is not just a country but a living message of how people
of different cultures and religions must learn to live with each other. He
then directed his remarks to the Consul General of Armenia by stating that
“while we in the diaspora were not born in Armenia, however Armenia was born
inside us and lives in each of our souls.” He said that over the course of
the past many decades, the diaspora kept the hopes of freedom alive for
Armenia and has struggled for the Armenian Cause and a free, independent and
united Armenia. The Great House of Cilicia in Antelias has played its part
in this struggle by keeping the Armenian yerakouyn (tri-color) waving and to
this day works hard to help rebuild Armenia stated His Holiness.
The Catholicos then focused on the theme of values and community service.
He said, “people come and go, but values remain” and for that reason it is
important that we live life with high moral values always seeking to unite
together to build our communities and build bridges of understanding and
trust. “Positions don’t elevate people but rather people elevate
positions,” he said. In that context he also noted that the Great House of
Cilicia always seeks close collaboration with the Holy See in Etchmiadzin to
reinforce our national values and faithfulness by serving the people.
“While we are physically in Antelias, we live outside Antelias,” stated His
Holiness. “Antelias is alive in each of us.”
Inspired by His Holiness, one of the highlights of the evening was the
surprise donation of $1,000,000 by Khachik and Elo Mouradian to establish an
endowment fund for the Western Prelacy. This added to the generosity of the
many other major benefactors who were recognized during the evening by the
Catholicos for their major contributions including Mr. and Mrs. John and
Asdghig Bedrosian and Carolan Family for contributing $250,000 each; Mr. and
Mrs. Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian, Mrs.Ashkhen Pilavjian, Mrs. Rose
Kasimian, Forest Lawn Memorial Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Osko and Yeran
Karghossian and Mr. and Mrs. Krikor and Kohar Sulahian all of whom made
donations in excess of $100,000 each.
To honor some of the benefactors for their exemplary contributions to the
Western Prelacy building fund and to various schools and community centers,
His Holiness presented special medals of honor including the “Cilician
Eeshkhan (Prince)” medal to Mrs. Ashkhen Pilavjian for her sponsorship of
the ARS preschool at Holy Martyrs in addition to recent contribution to the
Western Prelacy building; and “Cilician Asbed (Knight)” medals to Mr. and
Mrs. Sarkis and Susan Kitsinian for their contribution to the Pasadena St.
Sarkis Church, Mr. and Mrs. Krikor and Kohar Sulahian, Mr. and Mrs. Tony and
Eileen Keusseyan, Mr. and Mrs. Osko and Yeran Karaghossian and Mr. and Mrs.
Varant and Houri Melkonian all for their various contributions to the
Western Prelacy building fund and other endeavors. His Holiness also
presented a special cross to Father Nareg Shrikian for his more than 50
years of service to the church and community.
Representatives from many of the major organizations in the Armenian
community of Los Angeles were in attendance including the Armenian
Revolutionary Federation Central Committee and Bureau, the Armenian Relief
Society, the Homenetmen, Armenian General Benevolent Union, the Board of
Regents of Armenian Schools, National Representative Assembly of the Church
and the Executive Council of the Western Prelacy. Also present were clergy
from various churches including a representative of the Diocese. Other
officials in the audience included various Armenian American judges and city
officials including Glendale Mayor Rafi Manoukian and City Councilman Ara
Najarian.
From: Baghdasarian

Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK
Oct 15 2005
Man `confessed killing to me’
15 October 2005 07:00
A woman told a jury at Norwich Crown Court yesterday a relative
confessed to her he had killed a man whose body was found burnt in a
field.
Detectives spent almost a year trying to identify the body of
42-year-old Armenian Hovanhannes Amirian, whose body was found at
Upton, near Peterborough in December 2002.
Armenians Nishan Bakunts, 28, and his father-in-law Misha
Chatsjatrjan, 44, allegedly killed their countryman Amirian – also
known as Sako – over a ‘family quarrel’, then sought to destroy
evidence linking them to him.
Sako was said to have been shot and stabbed in the medical room at
the Cooper Roller Bearings factory at King’s Lynn, where Bakunts was
a security officer. His body was then taken to the field and set on
fire.
Giving evidence yesterday, Bakunts’s sister, Irina Aroustamian, who
is seeking asylum to live in Belgium, said when she spoke to
Chatsjatrjan – her brother’s father-in-law – he had confessed to
putting eight bullets into Sako’s head.
She said he made his confession as at the time he thought he had
liver cancer and had three months to live.
Speaking through an interpreter, Ms Aroustamian said Chatsjatrjan
told her Sako had gone on his knees and pleaded to him: “Don’t kill
me, I have children”.
She said after the killing her brother helped Chatsjatrjan clean up
the room.
Cross-examined by Nigel Lithman, QC, defending Chatsjatrjan, she
denied she had been telling a “pack of lies.”
The jury also heard more details about the dead man Sako being wanted
for questioning about the murder of Pogosian Ernait, who was killed
on November 30, 2000 at Ostend, in Belgium.
Det Chief Inspector Kurt Devilder, of the Belgian police, told the
jury that he had helped with the identification of Sako by obtaining
DNA samples from the dead man’s child.
He said Bakunts was originally linked to the murder of Mr Ernait but
further investigations eliminated him from the inquiry and it was
found that references to him had been made maliciously.
He agreed that Sako was now suspected of being the culprit.
Det Chief Insp Devilder also said that Sako was known for extorting
money from members of the Armenian community and was a
“self-confessed Mafia man” who was feared within the Armenian
community in Belgium.
Bakunts, of Lichfield Road, Yarmouth, and Chatsjatrjan, who was
living in Holland, have both denied murdering Sako, who was the
Godfather of Bakunts and his wife Arpine Karapetian, 24.
The trial continues.

AZG Armenian Daily #186, 15/10/2005
Healthcare
‘GRAND HOLDING’ PRESENTS MODERN EQUIPMENT FOR OPHTHALMOLOGIC CLINIC
Aleksander Malayan, head of Malayan Ophthalmologic Clinic, and Hrant
Vardanian, director of “Grand Holding” signed a cooperation contract on
October 13. According to the contract, Hrant Vardanian will provide the
clinic with equipment that gives the digital image of retina. This is the
last word of ophthalmology. In exchange for the equipment the clinic will
provide the whole staff of “Grant Holding” with medical services free of
charge until the financial sources the company invested will be redeemed.
The cooperation contract is for 30 years. “Grant Holding” will continue
providing the clinic with various medical equipments under the same
conditions. “This contract is in the interests of both the clinic and our
staff and our people,” Hrant Vardanian said. “When I was undergoing
treatment in this clinic I had to leave for Moscow for further treatment at
Fyodorov’s clinic, as we didn’t have that equipment here. Today this problem
is solved,” he said.
According to Mr. Malian, today we should pay more attention to our health,
when each second a man becomes blind and each moment a child loses his
sight. 15 thousand people apply to the ocular clinic and 4 thousand of them
undergo operations annually. If years ago people had problems with eyesight
in the age of 60-65, now the patients apply to the clinic from the age of
50-55. Mr. Malayan conditioned this fact by ecological problems and the fact
that our society is not health conscious.
Mr. Malian said that there are many patients with diabetes and high blood
pressure. This instrument will greatly help in diagnosis of retina even in
the stage when the patient feels no changes in the organism. This example of
cooperation with “Grand Holding” is very important for the fact that the
clinic would be able to purchase the instrument on its on sources only many
years after. Mr. Vardanian assured that he will continue this cooperation,
realizing that the most important wealth of our nation is the health.
By Tamar Minasian
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress