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Published on September 28, 2009
ARMENIAN FM THANKED SWITZERLAND FOR MEDIATING IN ARMENIAN-TURKISH TALKS
- During his visit to New York, RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan met with some of his counterparts, including Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and Swiss FM Michel Kalmi-Rey. Discussion with Sergeay Lavrov focused on issues concerning bilateral relations, as well as regional problems. Edward Nalbandyan introduced his Russian counterpart to Armenian-Turkish process. Armenian FM also thanked Swiss Foreign Minister for assisting in Armenian-Turkish talks, expressing hope that opening of a Swiss representation office in Armenia would strengthen cooperation between two states, RA MFA press service reports.
Headlines for September 28, 2009
ARMENIAN GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING TEAM LEAVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH ONE SILVER MEDAL
Armenian Greco-Roman wrestlers Sasun Hambaryan, Arsen Julfalakyan and Yuri Patrikeev were defeated by their rivals on the last day of World Championship in Herning, Denmark. So, the Armenian team leave ...PYUNIK IN 23 ROUND OF ARMENIA’S CHAMPIONSHIP WINS HARD VICTORY OVER ULYSSES
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The reigning champion of Armenia "Pyunik" in his field won a hard victory over his closest pursuer Yerevan-based "Ulysses" with a score of 2:1 in a meeting at 23 round of Armenia’s football championship. ...WORLD GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Wrestlers from 15 countries were honored with medals upon completion of the World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship held Herning, Denmark from September 25-27. Turkey has come the 1st with 44 points ...ARMENIAN CHESS TEAM SUSTAINED FIRST DEFEAT AT JUNIOR OLYMPIAD IN TURKEY
Armenian chess team sustained their first defeat at Junior Olympiad in Turkey. Young Armenian players were defeated by Russians 1.5 – 2.5. After 4 rounds, Armenians are on the seventh position with 10 ...ARMENIAN FORWARD YEGHIA YAVRUYAN SCORED CONSOLATION GOAL IN ISRAEL’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Yeghia Yavruyan, forward of the Armenian national football team and Maccabi Tel-Aviv, scored a consolation goal in Israel’s championship in a match his team was losing to Hapoel Haifa. Concluding the ...RA CHESS FEDERATION VICE PRESIDENT APPOINTED WORLD CUP REFEREE
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has appointed Armenian Chess Federation Vice President Ashot Vardapetyan as the referee of World Cup tournament matches which will take place in Khanty-Mansiysk ...YERKIR UNION: GEORGIAN INTERIOR MINISTER'S STATEMENT UNDISGUISED CYNICISMс
Yerkir Union has slammed the statement Georgian Interior Minister Vano Merabishvili made on September 24. During a visit to Akhalkalaki, Mr. Merabishvili said that “the number of crimes in Samtskhe Javakheti ...TURKEY, ARMENIA TO SIGN DEAL FOR TIES
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The Turkish premier says Turkey and Armenia will sign a deal to establish diplomatic ties on Oct. 10. The two had said last month they would conclude discussions to normalize relations by mid-October, ...ALEXANDER SOTNICHENKO: TURKEY BETWEEN DEVIL AND DEEP (BLUE) SEA
Turkey is trying to maneuver to derive benefits for itself and not to offend Azerbaijan, a Russian expert said. “I don’t know what about the Armenian parliament but the Turkish Grand Assembly is going ...SECOND JUDICIAL REFORM PROJECT STARTS WITH AMERIA AND AUSTRIAN HULLA & CO.IN ARMENIA
Within the framework of the Second Judicial Reform Project in Armenia, Hulla & Co. Human Dynamics KG, Austria , in cooperation with Ameria CJSC was commissioned for the implementation of the “Technical ...CSIT 2009 OPENS IN YEREVAN
The Seventh International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technologies, CSIT 2009, kicked off in Yerevan on September 28. Opening the conference, Vice President of the RA National Academy ...VALENTIN GAFT: GOD BLESS ARMENIA
Yerevan Stanislavski Drama Theater hosted a recital of USSR People’s Artist Valentin Gaft. The prominent actor presented his poems dedicated to Vladimir Visotsky, Igor Moiseev and Nonna Mordyukova. ...AZERBAIJAN PROTESTS POSSIBLE OPENING OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH BORDER
Azerbaijan is against opening of the Turkish-Armenian border ahead of resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, said Hafiz Pashayev, Azeri Deputy Foreign Minister. “We are hopeful that Turkey will ...OSCE MONITORING OF ARMENIAN-AZERI BORDER DUE ON SEPTEMBER 29
The OSCE will conduct regular monitoring of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border on September 29, RA Defense Minister’s spokesman, colonel Seyran Shahsuvaryan told PanARMENIAN.Net. The monitoring will be ...IT MONTH KICKS OFF IN YEREVAN
The IT Month in Armenia has kicked off in Yerevan on September 28, with opening of CSIT 2009 conference. “This month will be filled conferences and forums. The issues on the agenda will prompt the government ...RA GOVERNMENT APPROVES 2010 DRAFT BUDGET
The Armenian government has approved the 2010 draft budget, in which the presumed economic growth is 1.3%. “AMD 676.6 billion income and AMD 859.6 expenditures are calculated. The budgeted deficit will ...DIASPORA DOESN'T WANT RA PRESIDENT'S TOUR TO BECOME A PR ACTION
Armenian Diaspora doesn't want RA President's tour to be transformed into a PR action, said Hambik Safaryan, head of Hnchakyan Social Democratic party. Media reports represent the impending tour in a ...DAVID DAVTYAN: OPENING OF BORDER ARMENIAN DIPLOMACY VICTORY
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It's hard to understand the goal of political forces which are discussing the Armenian-Turkish in panic, said David Davtyan, expert at ANALITIKA.at.ua center. “Armenia a small country without its own ...SOME 1000 PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED OVER 17 YEARS BY ALL-ARMENIAN FUND HAYASTAN
On September 28 all-Armenian Fund Hayastan and HayPost signed an agreement on cooperation in collecting donations in the territory of Armenia between October 1 and December 31. "Every month we begin ...ARMENIAN FM THANKED SWITZERLAND FOR MEDIATING IN ARMENIAN-TURKISH TALKS
During his visit to New York, RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan met with some of his counterparts, including Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and Swiss FM Michel Kalmi-Rey. Discussion with Sergeay Lavrov ...AREVORDI ENVIRONMENTAL FESTIVAL DUE ON OCTOBER 25-29 IN YEREVAN
Arevordi (Sunchild), the only environmental festival in South Caucasus is held on alternate years. On October 25-29 , several cultural centers in Yerevan: NPAK, Naregatsi Art Center and Mariott Armenia ...MANY CIRCUMSTANCES CONCERNING MARCH 1, 2008 INCIDENTS REMAIN UNDISCLOSED
I find that Interim Parliamentary Committee's report inadequate, and hence introduce to you my conclusion concerning those developments, New Times party leader Aram Karapetyan told a news conference in ...HILLARY CLINTON TO LEAVE FOR ZÜRICH ON OCTOBER 10?
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US State Secretary Hillary Clinton may attend the ceremony of signing Armenian-Turkish Protocols on October 10. US Intelligence Services have already reserved a hotel room for her, German NZZ Online reports. ...YEREVAN TO HOST INTERNATIONAL ART CRITICISM FORUM
On September 29-30, Armenia will host International Art Criticism Forum, organized by International and RA Associations of Art Critics. The scientific conference will host art critics, historians, art ...THIS AUTUMN, PACE WILL NOT DISCUSS RA DOMESTIC ISSUES
“There’s no point in expecting PACE or other European structures to discuss RA and Turkey’s domestic issues this autumn,” Heritage Parliamentary faction Leader Stepan Safaryan noted at news conference. ...MOSCOW ARMENIAN THEATER TO STAGE CHARITY PERFORMANCES IN YEREVAN
By the invitation of “Moscow House” and under the aegis of Yerevan Municipality, Moscow Armenian Theatre (MAT) (chief founder: RA Embassy to Russia) is organizing guest performances in Armenia. During ...ARMENIAN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN IT CAN SERVE EXAMPLES FOR MANY COUNTRIES
Educational programs in the sphere of Information Technology, developed in Armenia can serve as examples for many countries, Chi-Foon Chan, president and chief operating officer of Synopsys told students ...VENTURE FUND TO SPONSOR 2010’S INNOVATIONAL PROJECTS TO BE FORMED IN ARMENIA
Venture fund to sponsor innovational projects will be formed in Armenia in 2010, RA Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsyan stated, summarizing results of Invention Competition, organized by ARPA organization ...STARS OF ARMENIAN AND UKRAINIAN POP MUSIC TO PERFORM IN KIEV OCTOBER 31
On October 31 in the framework of the "Yerevan-Kiev-transit" project a concert to be organized at the National Palace of Arts "Ukraine" in Kiev. "The essence of the new undertaking is not only the best ...SOVREMENNIK THEATRE MAY PLAY GUEST PERFORMANCE IN ARMENIA
President Serzh Sargsyan has received renowned Russian actor Valentine Gaft. During the meeting, the actor informed President of plans for organizing Sovremennik theatre’s guest performances in Armenia. ...STEPAN SAFARYAN: PRESIDENTIAL MEETINGS WITH ARMENIAN DIASPORA WILL CARRY IMITATIONAL NATURE
“Not only signing of RA –Turkish protocols threatens international recognition of Armenian Genocide, it also poses risks where Armenian Diaspora’s financial and political support is concerned,” Heritage ...STUDENTS COMPLETED SYNOPSYS COURSES AWARDED DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
A solemn presentation of diplomas and certificates to students of Armenian universities on completion of Synopsys courses was held today in Yerevan. The event was attended by the RA minister of education ...ARARAT-YEREVAN GAS LINE RECONSTRUCTION COMPLETED
Ararat-Yerevan gas line reconstruction was completed, resulting in gas flow capacity increase, ArmRosgazprom press service reported. Reconstruction works were conducted using new technologies, without ...BUST OF ADMIRAL ISAKOV TO BE ERECTED AT POKLONNAYA HILL IN MOSCOW
As part of the annual International Armenian Festival "Karot" to be held between November 23 and 29 in Moscow, the bust of Admiral Ivan Isakov will be erected at the Poklonnaya Hill. "The bust of Admiral ...ARMROSGAZPROM EXTENDS “NO PREPAYMENT ACTION” TILL MARCH 1, 2010
In accordance with multiple requests made by citizens, ArmRosgazprom CJSC extends “No prepayment action” till March 1, 2010, company’s press service reported. By paying 80% of contract-stipulated sum, ...AMBIK SARAFYAN: DIASPORA AND ARMENIAN AUTHORITIES DO NOT SHARE SIMILAR VIEWS
Diaspora doesn’t think Armenian-Turkish Protocols will improve Armenia’s situation, Ambik Sarafyan, Head of Social-Democratic Hnchakyan party in US, told a news conference in Yerevan. Protocols, he said, ...RENOWNED ARMENIAN PHILANTHROPIST AND BENEFACTOR KEVORK HOVNANYAN PASSES AWAY
President Serzh Sargsyan has expressed condolences on the death of renowned Armenian philanthropist and benefactor Kevork Hovnanyan, RA President’s press service reports. “With great regret I learnt about ...TURKEY, ESTONIA MARK FIRST ASCENT TO MOUNT ARARAT
On October 4-6, Estonia’s Foreign Minister Urmas Paet will be in Turkey on an official visit. On October 5-6, he is scheduled to meet with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davudoglu in Ankara and State Minister ...STEPAN SAFARYAN: RA-TURKISH AGREEMENT PURSUES LONG TERM GOALS
“According to Turkey’s announcement, RA-Turkish protocols will be signed by RA and Turkish Foreign Ministers on October 10. Yet, we’re informed the presidents will be the ones to sign protocols,” Heritage ...RA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: CILICIA-ARARAT 0:0
On September 28, Cilicia and Ararat drew in 23rd tour of RA Football Championship. The match in question was postponed, as Ararat participated in Armenia’s Superbowl match on September 24. According ...SERZH SARGSYAN CONGRATULATED ARMENIAN NATIONAL HERO NIKOLAY RIZHKOV ON HIS 80TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
President Serzh Sargsyan has addressed a congratulatory message to RA national hero and RF Federal Council member Nikolay Ryzhkov on the 80th anniversary of his birth, RA President’s press service reports. ...ARAM KARAPETYAN: I THINK OUR MOST LIVING ACTIVITIES YET TO COME
"We will actively participate in all those activities aimed at suspending the process of adoption of the Armenian-Turkish protocols," Aram Karapetyan , leader of the "New Times" party told a news conference ...UNIBANK ADOPTS MUTUALLY AGREED FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES
31 Unibank subsidiaries will offer more favorable foreign currency exchange rates as compared with market rates, bank’s press service reported. According to Vice Chairman of Unibank executive board, ...HERITAGE URGES PRESIDENT TO APPEAL TO RA CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
“Today, Heritage Party addressed a letter to RA President Serzh Sargsyan requesting him to appeal to RA Constitutional Court for the study of preliminary RA-Turkish Protocols,” Heritage Parliamentary ...U.S. IS FOR NORMALIZATION OF RELATIONS BETWEEN ARMENIA AND TURKEY WITHOUT PRECONDITIONS
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan met with Secretary of State Hilary Clinton in New York, U.S. Department of State reports. “I am very pleased to have this opportunity to meet with the Foreign ...U.S. URGES ARMENIAN PRESIDENT TO VISIT TURKEY FOR A SOCCER GAME
The United States said Monday that Turkish-Armenian efforts to normalize ties would benefit if President Serzh Sarkisian of Armenia visited Turkey for a soccer game between the two countries, AFP reports. ...
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