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Headlines for October 15, 2009
ARMENIAN-RUSSIAN RELATIONS DISCUSSED IN ROSTOV-ON-DON
A theoretical and practical conference entitled “Nakhijevan-on-Don: strategic union of Russian-Armenian relations” will be held on Rostov on October 15, 2009. The agenda includes formation of Armenian-Russian ...GUL: TURKEY, ARMENIA "NOT WRITING HISTORY BUT MAKING IT"
The presidents of Turkey and Armenia sat side-by-side to watch a World Cup soccer match on Wednesday, in a show of unity meant to help defuse opposition to an agreement to reopen their border and restore ...IRANIAN PRO-REFORM CLERIC MEHDI KARROUBI FACES PROSECUTION
Iranian pro-reform cleric Mehdi Karroubi may be prosecuted over allegations he made following post-election unrest. Mr Karroubi had said that some of his supporters, detained after protests over the ...HERITAGE PARTY INTRODUCED BILL ON NKR RECOGNITION TO RA NA
Heritage parliamentary group sent a bill on recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic by Armenia to the Speaker of the RA National Assembly. “The bill will be brought to the floor in the near future ...RPA SPOKESMAN: NKR WILL NEVER BE A PART OF AZERBAIJAN
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Normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations is by no means linked to Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process, said a spokesman for ruling Republic Party of Armenia. “Turkish officials’ statements ...DRAFT LAW "ON ANTI-TRUST REGULATION" DISCUSSED IN YEREVAN
Discussion of the draft law "On the anti-trust regulation” was held in Yerevan. The working group is coordinated by the chairman of the "Political Economy" research center Andranik Tevanyan. As he ...ANCA JOINED WITH ARMENIANS AROUND THE WORLD IN OPPOSING THE TURKEY-ARMENIA PROTOCOLS
Less than 24 hours after the signing of the controversial Turkey-Armenia Protocols, Turkey’s top leaders outlined their preconditions to the opening of the Turkey-Armenia border, once again connecting ...FOOTBALL LAID FOUNDATION FOR ARMENIAN-TURKISH RECONCILIATION
UEFA President Michel Platini, who arrived in Bursa to watch the World Cup 2010 qualifier between Turkish and Armenian teams, said football matches are important events in sports. “Experience showed ...DESPITE BAN, AZERBAIJANI FLAG SNEAKED INTO BURSA ATATURK STADIUM
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Despite a FIFA ban, fans sneaked an Azerbaijani flag into Bursa Ataturk Stadium for Armenia-Turkey World Cup 2010 qualifier. The small Azerbaijani flag was seen in the stadium from time to time. The fans ...POLITICAL WILL IS THE GUARANTOR OF RA-TURKEY PROTOCOLS’ RATIFICATION
“We believe, it would be logical if Turkish Parliament were the first to ratify Protocols, as the closing of the border was initiated by Turkey,” RA Republican Party Parliamentary Faction Secretary Eduard ...CBA INTRODUCED CHANGES TO BANK REGULATIONS
CBA Council introduced changes to regulations on banking activities’ economic standards and publication and submittal of reports. The resolution was taken at CBA Council sitting held by CBA Chairman ...RA PRESIDENT TO ATTEND CSTO RRF TRAININGS
On October 15, RA President Serzh Sargsyan will pay a 2-day working visit to Astana to attend CSTO RRF trainings. RA Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, RA Security Council Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan ...RA GOVERNMENT HAS TO TAKE CARE OF ARMENIA’S ECONOMIC SECURITY
RA Government intends to gain time till the crisis is overcome in developed countries, ARF Dashnaktsutyun financial counselor, RA MP Ara Nranyan told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, commenting on RA government ...RPA SLAMMED RA JOURNALISTS’-RELATED INCIDENT IN BURSA
“I censure the fact that the bus taking Armenian journalists to Bursa stadium was pelted with stones,” RA Republican Party Parliamentary Faction Secretary Eduard Sharmazanov stated. According to Sharmazanov ...AKIN KAYACAN: ARMENIAN-TURKISH BORDER HAS TO BE OPENED
“Armenia and Turkey should have long ago initiated the rapprochement process,” NTV Turkish channel correspondent Akin Kayacan told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter in Bursa. “I’m aware of Armenian Diaspora’s ...VANIK AVETISYAN BROUGHT ARMENIA THE SECOND MEDAL IN EUROPEAN WEIGH-LIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Armenian weigh-lifter Vanik Avetisyan (w/c 62 kg.) became the first athlete below age 23 to lift 270 kg. weigh (119 jerks and 151 jolts) in European Championship. In recent competition, Diamin Vishevski ...JAZZ QUARTET OF GARY KESAYAN TO PERFORM TWO CONCERTS IN YEREVAN
"Jazz and classical music equally present in my works: fifty-fifty, and that creates a harmony in my music," Gary Kesayan voiced the formula of his jazz music at press conference on October 15 in Yerevan. ...ASSOCIATION OF HAMSHEN ARMENIANS PUBLISHES FIRST ISSUE OF THE HAMSHEN MAGAZINE IN MOSCOW
The first issue of the "Hamshen" magazine, a periodical of Hamshen Armenians was published in Moscow. The Magazine is published by the Moscow-based Association of Hamshen Armenians. The first issue ...RA PRESIDENT’S PRESS SECRETARY DENIES TURKISH MEDIA’S REPORTS
During his visit to Turkey, President Serzh Sargsyan did not conduct any briefing or make any statement, RA President’s Press Secretary Samvel Farmanyan said, commenting upon Turkish media reports that ...ARMENIAN-TURKISH RECONCILIATION PROCESS TO BE INTENSIFIED IN EARLY 2010
Armenian-Turkish dialogue has been constructive so far, according to Alexander Markarov, director of Yerevan branch of the Institute of CIS Studies. “Given the position of the Armenian ruling coalition, ...DAVID HAKOBYAN: ARMENIA NEEDS A NEW LEADER
By signing RA-Turkish Protocols, Armenia lost its last trump card – Armenian Genocide, Marxist Party leader David Hakobyan told a news conference in Yerevan. The main concern, in his opinion, is that ...OPPOSITION’S UNCOORDINATED STRUGGLE AGAINST PROTOCOLS LEADS TO NOWHERE
“As we could see from international and Turkish publications, Turkey has no problem with RA-Turkey Protocols’ contents and will do its best to ratify them,” Heritage Faction Leader Stepan Safaryan told ...TURKEY’S POLITICAL ELITE HAS ARRIVED AT DECISION ON RA-TURKEY RAPPROCHEMENT ISSUE
Turkish political elite has already arrived at an internal decision on RA-Turkey rapprochement issue, NAS Oriental Studies Institute Director Ruben Safrastyan told a news conference in Yerevan. ''Despite ...COOPERATION BETWEEN ARMENIAN AND UKRAINIAN REGIONS HAS MUCH PROSPECTS
On October 15, NA Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan received Arsen Avakov, the governor of Kharkov region, Ukraine. Welcoming the guest, Parliament Speaker noted that cooperation between various Armenian and ...FATIH TERIM: WE PLAYED AGAINST ARMENIA AS AGAINST ANY OTHER TEAM
Turkey’s coach Fatih Terim after the World Cup 2010 qualifying match against the Armenian team said that it is not easy to leave the team he succeeded with: "I am not easy to leave the national team. ...TURKEY'S RECENT CONDUCT DEMONSTRATES THAT COUNTRY'S NOT YET READY TO ACCEDE TO EU
The unpleasant incidents during RA Presdient Serzh Sargsyan's visit to Bursa demonstrate Turkish society's intolerance, NAS Oriental Studies Institute Director Ruben Safrastyan told news conference in ...DAVID HAKOBYAN: KARS TREATY ALSO STARTED WITH TURKEY'S «FRATERNAL STEPS»
Like Armenian-Turkish Protocols, Kars Treaty also started with 'fraternal steps', Maxist Party leader David Hakobyan told a news conference in Yerevan. Armenian people, he finds, should net agree to get ...BE AN ANGEL, SAVE ONE LIFE: OVER 1000 DONORS WERE ATTRACTED DURING THE EVENT
On October 3, Lovers’ Park in Yerevan hosted “Be an angel, save one life” charity rock festival, organized by Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry NGO. Blood donation point was operating during the concert, ...IRANIAN PRO-OPPOSITION WEB SITES REPORT AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI DEAD
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Opposition-run Web sites in Iran have released information on the death of country’s religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As it is known, Khamenei this Monday lost his consciousness and was hospitalized. ...PROTOCOL SIGNING CEREMONY PROVED THE DOCUMENTS TO BE FULL OF CONTRADICTIONS
RA-Turkish Protocols symbolizing the official start of diplomatic relations between the countries were concluded in indecisive and non-reassuring atmosphere, ex –RA Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan ...RA GOVERNMENT NOT PERMIT TO PASS TERRITORY IN JRVEZH PARK TO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES
The Armenian government on Thursday satisfied requirements of environment protection public organizations to prevent passing of 24 hectares of the Jrvezh forest park territory to municipal authorities. ...RUBEN HAYRAPETYAN: I DON’T ACCUSE VARDAN MINASYAN OF ARMENIAN TEAM’S DEFEAT
Following Turkey vs. Armenia qualification match which ended 2:0, Football Federation President Ruben Hayrapetyan said he didn’t accuse Armenian team’s chief coach Vardan Minasyan. “I don’t blame Minasyan ...CONSTRUCTION OF 26 ARMENIAN ROADS TAKEN UNDER SPECIAL GOVERNMENTAL CONTROL
RA Government introduced road construction-related changes to 2009 state budget. AMD 5 billion instead of AMD 6.8 billion scheduled will be allocated to 26 Armenian roads' construction. RA Prime Minister ...VARDAN MINASYAN: I CONGRATULATE TURKISH TEAM ON THEIR VICTORY
After the end of Turkey –Armenia qualifying match, terminated in Turkey’s 0:2 victory, head coach of Armenian football team Vardan Minasyan expressed his regret over Turkish team’s not making it to ...ARMENIA TO HAVE NEW NATIONAL PARK AND WILDLIFE PRESERVE
Government Thursday adopted a decision on opening ”Arevik” national park and “Zangezur” wildlife preserve in Syunik region. The new national park will have total area of 34 hectares, covering the water ...FINANCE MINISTRY EMPLOYEES TO BE AWARDED BONUSES FOR GOOD WORK
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan highly assessed Finance Ministry’s internal audit evaluation and financial control. Ministry staff will receive bonus in the amount of AMD 30 million for their money control ...SCRW SUMMARIZED FULFILLMENT RESULTS FOR 9-MONTH INVESTMENT BUDGET
According to South Caucasian Railways CJSC monitoring service- provided data, 443,8 rubles of concessionary investments were allocated within the last 9 months, SCRW press service reported. 371,3 million ...PRESIDENT’S VISIT TO TURKEY MARKED THE END OF FIRST STAGE OF RA-TURKISH PROCESS
RA President’s visit to Turkey marked the end of the first and beginning of the second stage of Armenian-Turkish process. The first stage was crowned by the signature of bilateral Protocols pending ratification ...URIAH HEEP: WE HOPE THE FIRST CONCERT IN ARMENIA WILL BE A GREAT SUCCESS, MAKING US COME HERE EVERY YEAR
“When we visited Armenian Genocide Museum History yesterday, we had contradictory feelings – pain and amazement. Seeing what was displayed there we couldn’t but feel sorrow, but we were also amazed that ...CHANCELLOR MERKEL'S CONSERVATIVES HAVE AGREED NOT TO RULE OUT TURKISH MEMBERSHIP IN THE EU
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the Free Democrats (FDP) have agreed not to rule out Turkish membership in the European Union in their coalition agreement, sources from both camps ...RUBEN SAFRASTYAN: TURKEY STILL FALSIFIES HISTORY
The Armenian and Turkish archives of the Ottoman period has no materials on the Armenian Genocide, which can be surprising for the Armenian side and strengthen Turkey's position on the Armenian Genocide," ...ONCE AGAIN, TURKEY SETS KARABAKH ISSUE SETTLEMENT AS PRECONDITION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ECONOMIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA
Trade relations with Armenia can start on the condition that the Nagorno-Karabakh issue is resolved, Turkish Foreign Trade Minister Zafer Çağlayan stated at 13th International Business Forum (IBF) ...NAREGATSI ART INSTITUTE TO HOST A MEETING WITH SCULPTOR ARTO TCHAKMAKTCHIAN
On October 16, Naregatsi Art Institute will host a meeting with a sculptor, painter and member of the Royal Canadian Academy Arto Tchakmaktchian. “A work of art constitutes a constant effort to project ...ARMENIA: YOUNG FOOTBALL PLAYER DIES OF HEART ARREST
Gevorg Sukiasyan, 17-year-old football player of Yerevan’s Furman Youth School died during the training. 17-year-old football player was urgently taken to hospital, after he felt unwell during the training. ...CAUCASUS TO BE VIEWED AS SINGLE UNITY
Turkish President Abdullah Gul has stressed the importance of making Caucasus a cooperation zone. Everybody is exerting efforts to carry Turkish-Armenian relations to an unreturnable process, Turkish ...ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED IN THE FRINGES OF AREVORDI FILM FESTIVAL IN ARMENIA
Water, waste treatment and climate change issues will be discussed with public in the fringes of Arevordi film festival from October 27 to 29 in Yerevan. The discussion is organized on the initiative ...GORAN LENMARKER OPTIMISTIC ABOUT NAGORNO-KARABAKH SITUATION
The situation when it comes to Nagorno-Karabakh is rather optimistic, said Goran Lenmarker , OSCE special representative of the Assembly for Nagorno-Karabakh, and the special envoy on Georgia. “There ...“OUR SHUSHI” 12TH INTERNATIONAL TELETHON LAUNCHED IN LOS ANGELES
“Hayastan” all Armenian foundation has launched “Our Shushi” 12th International Telethon in Los Angeles. Donation ceremony will be transmitted in all big American-Armenian communities and the entire ...RA-TURKISH PROTOCOLS’ CONCLUSION WILL HAVE A POSITIVE EFFECT ON THE REGION
RA-Turkish Protocols’ conclusion will have a positive effect on South Caucasus region, said Goran Lenmarker , OSCE special representative of the Assembly for Nagorno-Karabakh, and the special envoy on ...BAKU OFFICIALLY ACCUSED ANKARA OF SHOWING DISRESPECT FOR AZERI FLAG
Azerbaijan's Deputy FM Araz Azimov Thursday received Nihat Civaner, Turkey's Charge d'Affaires in Azerbaijan. During the meeting, Azeri official expressed official protest against disrespect for Azerbaijani ...TURKEY IS OFFENDED, ISRAELI CONSUL
Moti Amichai, Israel’s former Consul General in Ankara, believes that recent developments in Turkey’s policy are caused by fears that the country has lesschances for EU membership. Turkey introduced its ...COOPERATION BETWEEN REGIONS OF UKRAINE AND ARMENIA PROMISING
Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan October 15 received the governor of the Kharkiv region of Ukraine Arsen Avakov and his delegation. Welcoming the guests, the head of the Armenian government ...
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