Many families lost their Chickens!

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Resident of Shaghat village of Sisyan region Armenuhi Khachatryan's said that her chickens have been placed in the refrigerator instead of the coop. With the chickens undergoing stomachache many die and their meet is not good for the villagers. Mrs. Khachatryan states that instead of letting the chickens die she has killed them instead. There is not a home in Shaghat that hasn't suffered damages. Villagers say bird meat is useless after it dies. Now villagers are keeping their eyes on the chicken coops to see if the chickens are ill so they can kill them early to be able to eat the meat.

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Russian Based Armenian Buisness promises 8 million dollars to the Armenia Hayasan fund

The President of Armenia attended a dinner for the Armenia Hayastan fund in Moscow and 150 Russian-based Armenia Entrepreneurs promised 8 million dollars to be given to the fund. This money can be used to restore water irrigation systems in Artsakh. This is good because it was vital to the area and those who live in that area.

http://www.a1plus.am/en/official/2010/11/17/dinner

Mahmoud Ahmadineja:"The peoples of the region must live in peace and friendship."

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad thinks that the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement is possible through negotiations, justice and mutual respect.

"The peoples of the region must live in peace and friendship." We are neighbors and cannot ignore our neighborhood. This is geography and history. If we try to resolve own problems fairly and friendly, solutions will be found to all problems,” Ahmadinejad said in an interview with Lider Azerbaijani.

“We repeatedly stated that Iran is willing to assist resolution of the conflict. We think the regional problems must be settled by the countries of the region. The interference of foreigners can escalate the conflict. Let the negotiations be continued and maybe a solution will be found with the help of God,” he said.

I think he is right, the war should stop because we are neighbors and we have been neighbors for a long time. if we support each other we can be good and strong countries.

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War on the Chess Board

Armenian Zaven Andriasyan has tied the first game with Artyom Timofeev, a well know Russian chess master. In the 2010 Cup of Russia, two classic games are played, and with one ending in a tie, a victory in the next match could decide the victor of the cup. Andriasyan defeated Vladmir Potkin in the semi-finals to advance to the finals.

PanArmenian Article

BOMB!

False bomb alert

"Yesterday evening the Armenian Rescue Service received an alarm about a bomb placed in the hall of public council at the Ministry of Defense".

"Later in the day, the service police reported the alarm as a hoax. Rescuers found no explosive device hidden in the vicinity of the Ministry".

If there was a bomb place at the Ministry of Defense, I wonder who and why someone would do such thing to Armenia.

Only 18% of Armenian Community in Istanbul know Armenian?!

Turkologist Ruben Melkonyan said that the Armenian community of Turkey faces numerous problems, including education. Around 47 Armenian schools operated in Istanbul during the 1970's. There are about 16 Armenian Schools in Istanbul today with 3,000 students. In the Armenian School, they do not learn about Armenian history. The Turkish policy is that, teachers should be only teaching Turkish history and language. Melkonyan, visited many of these Armenian schools, and he asked the students why they do not speak Armenian in Armenian schools. The students replied saying that it's not allowed and many of the teachers don't speak it, so why should they?. Only 18% of the Armenian community of Istanbul knows the Armenian language and uses it.

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I just think it's really sad that only 18% Armenians actually know the language. That is horrible. I just assumed that people in Istanbul, Turkey would know about the Armenian Culture, and Language then other European countries. I was just shocked, that the percentage was low. If it was about 50-60% it would have been better because that would be more than half of Istanbul.

New Members

"Two players have joined Hatis Basketball Club" ( a club from Armenian ), Ivana Podrug (Croatia) and Olympia Scott (U.S.) arrived in Yerevan to train for Euro Cup Tournament match against Dinamo-GUVD.

Hatis- Dinamo-GUVD game is scheduled for November 18 in Yerevan's Mika Stadium"

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The Disabled Being Neglected?

"Disabled people are neglected in Armenia. Wherever they go, they receive a negative answer. No one but their parents seems to care for them."

This was said by Nvard Mirzoyan, Chairwoman of "Mariam", an NGO seeking to help the disabled. NGOs "Mariam" and "Zeitun" have over 500 children registered, but in Armenia there are over 180,000 disabled people, 115,278 of whom are under 18 years old.

Currently, the government gives out pensions of anywhere between 8,000 and 11,200 AMD to disabled people. However, the Chairwoman of Zeitun NGO Zina Asatyran says this is not sufficient, as "(the disabled) cannot even buy medicine with the money." Both NGOs have appealed to businessmen and the government for assistance but have received no help. Asatyran said she has always "supported the authorities, thinking that they implement right policy" but that she understands "I have been wrong."

Source: http://www.a1plus.am/en/social/2010/11/17/invalid

Armenian Class

Armenian Class

I think period 2 Armenian is a great class. It is really fun and you get to learn about Armenia and how to use computers. Also you get to meet other Armenians you never knew. However it is possible that this class could be better. Perhaps if we get to listen to music or have some free computer time it should make it a lot more fun. Anyways this was a fun class and do look forward to taking it again.

Vanes Martirosyan: Undefeated

An amateur boxer, Vanes Martirosyan, is 28-0 with 17 KO's. Pretty incredible, but a Cuban boxer has called him out. He said:

“I’ve proven myself, especially this year. Now I want to let Vanes and fans around the world know that when you talk and my name comes out of your mouth, you better be ready to back it up. If Vanes spent as much time in the gym as he did on the Internet talking about real fighters, he might have been a world champion by now.”

So Vanes had something to say back to him:

"Lara is making me shake in my boots (said in a mocking tone). Didn't I make it clear that I want to fight top 10 guys? I'm done with amateurs. I don't want to be involved in his little American dream bullsh*t."

"Lara needs to get off my nuts. I'm not his golden ticket. I said I want champions or top rated guys. Lara can go get a belt then we can talk," he said.

Sounds like an epic fight is going to happen soon.

PanArmenia Article

Armenian Music Band Goes Big

Almazian’s Obsession launches soundtrack recording for Emir Kusturica and Johnny Depp’s new movie

October 30, 2010 - 18:19 AMT 14:19 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Almazian’s Obsession music band, guided by violinist Khachatur Almazian and cellist Tamara Savic launched the soundtrack recording for Cold Water, new movie by Emir Kusturica and Johnny Depp.

This has not been the first experience of the band’s collaboration with the renowned director.

In 2008, the band was personally selected by Kusturica to open his first Kustendorf Film and Music Festival in 2008

In March 2010, Kusturica & The No Smoking Orchestra performed in Yerevan, on the invitation of Khachatur Almazian, assisted by the Ministry of Culture.

A road-movie in Palestinian territory, called Cold Water is the story of Palestinian from Berlin, back to Middle East for the funerals of hs father and the wedding of her brother. The few kilometers between Gaza and Ramallah will become for him the journey of his life.

Almazian’s Obsession was born at the end of 2007 with the premise of changing the approach towards classical music with a mission to fuse brilliant virtuosity with feminine beauty. This unique ensemble, established by violinist Khachatur Almazian, cellist Tamara Savic and 20 attractive ladies with exceptional musical talent, was labeled by the media as the "New Classic for the New Millennium". Their repertoire, in classical crossover style, combines classical pieces in new arrangements, compositions written and dedicated exclusively to them, as well as some popular tunes.

Israel is a major threat to Turkey?!

The Turkish National Security made some changes in a document which contains threats against Turkey claiming that Israel is now a major threat to the country. Israel is now defined as a "major threat" in the document called Red Book. The Turkish National Security removed Syria, Bulgaria, Georgia and Armenia from the list of countries that pose a threat to Turkey. Greece still posses a threat against Turkey.

If you want to read the article here it is
http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/world/news/56075/Israel_defined_as_major_threat_in_Turkeys_Red_Book

Got cheese?

Because of the price of cheese increasing in Yerevan markets, sellers in Kapan refused to sell cheese for several days, saying that they either did not have cheese or tried to charge a large sum for it. One saleswoman said "the cheese price will continue increasing as it went up by 20% in a day" and that they expect prices to increase further. The Minister of Agriculture, Gerasim Alaverdyan, said that the increasing price of cheese is "caused by the demand. Large-scale farmers today sell a liter of milk for AMD 160" and that the prices would decrease in April or May.

Source: http://www.a1plus.am/en/social/2010/11/1/cheese

Armenian Church in Turkey Holds Mass Again After Many Years

For the past 30 years the Saint Kirakos Armenian church in Diarbekir, Turkey did not hold mass nor offer any prayers. However, last sunday the church held mass under Archbishop Aram Ateshian to the numerous Armenians that came from all over Europe, Syria, and Turkey.

The Mayor of Diarbekir Osman Baydemir welcomed everyone that came, and said that Diarbekir was their town as well as it is his. This showed he wanted to promote the development, and the improvement of relations with the Armenians.

Between the years of 1915 to 1960 the Saint Kirakos Church was used as storage of arms. It later became a bank office, and nobody thought it would ever hold mass again. After, many years the church was in poor condition since the 16th century, but starting last year it finished being rebuilt. It cost about $2.5 million with 70% of the money raised by Armenians living in Istanbul, Turkey & the other 30% came from the Diarbekir Municipality.

A chairman of St. Kirakos Church Fund hoped for having a holy mass and offering prayers at least once or twice a year after the reconstruction was done.

Before 1915, Diarbekir was 1 out of 6 provinces of Western Armenia, and its territory of 37,000 km was larger than the territory of the Republic of Armenia that had a population of 260,000 while 105,000 of the population were Armenian. Today it is a Kurdish town, but has very little population of Armenian, Turks, or even Assyrians.

Many Turkish nationalists including Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan do not support this process.

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http://www.armenianow.com/arts_and_culture/25518/lyturgy_armenian_church_diarbekir

578 shots heard along the Line of Contact

Over 34 instances of ceasefire violation were reported along the line of contact between NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces on the night of October 24 and during daytime.

Azerbaijan fired 578 shots in the direction of Hadrut, Martuni, Askeran and Martakert from different types of weapon, NKR MoD press service reports.

The NKR Defense Army neutralized the enemy by opening retaliatory fire.

578 Shots heard along the line of Contact

No Tobacco Day

Since 2009, October 12th has been observed in Armenia as National “No Tobacco” Day.This program is being implemented with support from the American Cancer Society, UK Cancer Research, and the Framework Convention Alliance. Most often, the smoking ban was violated by citizens in state and educational institutions, 71.46% and 70.9%, correspondingly.

According to information from the Center for Health Services Research and Development of the AUA

the results of the current monitoring program in Yerevan suggest that serious problems exist in the implementation of tobacco control policy.

Requiring appropriate solutions to protect all citizens of the RA from exposure to secondhand smoke at worksites and public places.The "No Tobacco" day is a great way to help people to stop smoking and realize what there doing.

No Tobacco Day in Armenia-link

Boxing !

"Super middleweight contender Sakio Bika likely will step in to challenge titleholder Andre Ward in the wake of the withdrawal of Andre Dirrell from their scheduled Nov. 27 fight."

"We're working on that. Bika is definitely interested in doing the fight," Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer, Bika's co-promoter, told ESPN.com. "It's not done, but it's being worked on."

I myself, personally would not take myself out of a fight unless I was on the verge of dying but now this gives Bika a chance to step in and show people what he's about.

Pan Armenian Article

15 Armenian civil servants take project management course

This is an article from the site PanARMENIAN.Net - ArmenTel CJSC CEO Igor Klimko handed certificates to 15 Armenian civil servants who took a project management course organized by the company.

The training was conducted by PM Expert company specialists in accordance with PMI PMBOK® standards.

“I am hopeful that this refresher course will help your efficient service for the welfare of the country,” Klimko said.

“Beeline University is open for all interested organizations and individuals who can make use of our potential and experience,” added Liana Khachatryan, ArmenTel HR Manager.

President of the Republic of Slovenia visits Armenia

On October 12, 2010 the farewell ceremony for President of the Republic of Slovenia, Danilo Tyirk was held today at the RA presidential residence. President Danilo Tyirk was in Armenia on an official visit. Tyirk had agreed to sign the documents were Armenian can travel easily to the European Nations for visits and etc.

Before the farewell ceremony, the two heads of state held private talks to sum up the results of the visit.

President Tyirk and the delegates visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin where they were greeted by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. They also visited the Depository and the Mother Temple. They have also visited the Armenian Genocide Monument where Tyirk has placed many flowers around the fire. The President of Slovenia and the accompanying delegation ended their official visit and left Yerevan.

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Serbian Director on Armenian Genocide

Serbian director Emir Kusturica has reminded Turkish director Semih Kaplanoglu, a man who is supposedly very against war crimes against humanity, about the Armenian Genocide, saying: “If Kaplanoglu is so sensitive to genocides, why wouldn’t he speak of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated in World War I years?" it is very nice to see important celebrity figures in the east European and Angolan area are aware of the Genocide, and are aware that people in Turkey who are so "against" genocide should recognize the one their old government once perpetrated.

PanArmenian Article

Another lie from Azerbaijan

Another lie from Baku’s wishful thinking that Iranian Vice President said that Tehran’s support for Azerbaijan in Karabakh issue.

but Iranian Vice President said the he never said “Iran initially supported, supports today and will continue to support Azerbaijan in Karabakh issue” in his speech at Iran-Azerbaijan conference entitled Azerbaijan: Past Experiences and the Upcoming Prospects, the official representative of Iranian Embassy in Yerevan, Mr. Zarei stated.

“Some of Azeri media might have misinterpreted the words of the Vice President. In reality, Iran supports peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict, without taking sides with either of the parties. Our position on the issue will always remain balanced,”Mr. Zarei emphasized in a conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.

http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/politics/news/54003/Another_instance_of_Bakus_wishful_thinking_Iranian_Vice_President_never_expressed_Tehrans_support_for_Azerbaijan_in_Karabakh_issue

Armenia beats Andorra 4:0

Armenia claimed its second win in Euro 2012 qualifying Group B with an impressive victory over Andorra (4:0) in Yerevan.Gevorg Chazaryan,Henrik Mkhitaryan and Yura Movsisyan put the home side 3-0 up after 33 minutes and Brazilian-born Marcos Pizzelli added the forth one shortly after the break, as the Armenians followed 3-1 victory over Slovakia with another win..

Armenian scored 7 points in “EURO-2012” qualifying campaign, which moves it top of Group B at least for a few hours.
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan also attended the match in the Republican Stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan.

This article is from=http://news.am/eng/news/34293.html

In my opinion this is a huge victory for Armenia and this means that Armenia has a chance to qualify for the 2012 campaign. Armenia has long awaited to be what they currently are and the president of Armenia was also in attendance at this game.

Teacher Uses Violence in School?!

A history teacher at Pushkin School of Yerevan was dismissed after using violence towards students.
I'm shocked that this happened, because no teacher should lay a hand on a student. Using violence towards students has no positive result.

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Minors going to Venereologists in Armenia!

Over the past five years, the number of people afflicted with STD's in Armenia ha grown to around 10,000. Even as the reporting was taking place, more people were diagnosed with an STD. Venereologist Gurgen Pursughyan says that people in his profession are trying to "prevent the spread of genital infections.", and are also "engaged in disease prevention". Over the past few years, the number of teenagers seeking medical attention for STD's has grown. However, a good aspect of this is the attitude of most Armenians towards people with STD's. Pursughyan says "Today the attitude to venereal diseases has changed. If earlier infected people were locked and isolated, today everyone is free to choose his doctor and receive treatment."

Source: http://www.a1plus.am/en/social/2010/10/13/venereologists

200 Years Later Bible Let Out of Archive

In Armenia, October 9 is celebrated as Holy Translator's Day or in armenian "Soorp Tarkmanchatz" every year in the St. Mesrob Mashdots Church of Oshagan. However, this year is more important than the rest because it has been many years that the old Shukhonts Bible handwritten in 1669 is being kept in the archives. This Bible has been kept in the archives of the Madenataran museum, Soorp Amenaprgeech Church, and the Soorp Garmravor Church for a full 200 years. This October 9th though, this old artifact was taken out of the archives to be presented on display during the Holy Mass, in armenian the Holy Badarak. This Holy Badarak though was very different as it took place at the 1st Armenian Church, Holy Etchmiadzin where the public were allowed not only to observe this old handwritten Bible, but touch it also to receive their blessings.

http://www.a1plus.am/en/social/2010/10/7/ton

http://www.armtown.com/news/en/a1p/20101007/201010072/

minimum wage raised

"Giving each citizen pre-election bribe of 3 drams the authorities put into their pockets 1000 drams. Effective steps to combat corruption in the country should have been taken long ago. The minimum salary should be 120 000 drams in Armenia instead of present 32 500."
The government of Armenia is going to raise the minimum wage for the Armenia's citizens from of present 32,500 dram to 120,000 dram .

On October 15th they are going to vote for the minimum wage to be raised. for more information on this article read the following website: http://www.a1plus.am/en/politics/2010/10/13/salary

1.00 USD

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361.230 AMD

Azerbaijan Occupies 15% of Karabahk

Between October 4-14, the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair will conduct a field assessment mission in the territories around Nagorno-Karabakh. Both the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) experts have been invited to participate in the mission.

Masis Mayilyan, President of NKR Public Council on Foreign Policy and Security, says the mission is not to be allowed for Artsakh as it is initiated by Baku.

"The mission would yield positive results if it were initiated by Armenia, Artsakh and Azerbaijan. However, since it was initiated by Baku, the results will be used by Azerbaijan solely for propaganda purposes. This is also evidenced of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the UN GA session," Mr. Mayilyan told A1+.

For Armenia, it is imperative that the mission participants visit the regions of Shahumyan, Martakert and Martuni, which are still occupied by Azerbaijan.

"This is an area of 1000 square kilometers. We must at least preserve the balance and show the world that 15% of Karabakh territory is still occupied by Azerbaijan," he said.

Source: http://www.a1plus.am/en/politics/2010/09/27/masis-mayilyan

Ceasefire Violation From Azerbaijani

Ceasefire Violation from NKR and Azerbaijani

"Instances of ceasefire violations at the line of contact between NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces reportedly reduced last week."

"Between Sept. 19 and 25, Azerbaijan fired at NKR positions from different weapons in the direction of Hadrut, Martuni, Askeran and Martakert."

"The fire was stopped due to retaliatory measures taken by Karabakh armed forces."

Ceasefire Violations-CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE!

Gold Medal Weightlifting

An Armenian has won a gold medal in Turkey for weightlifting. On September 23, Tigran Martirosian, a 170 (77kg) pound man, lifted a total weight of approximately 822 (373kg) pounds, about 381 (173) pounds in Snatch, and about 440 (200kg) pounds in Clean and Jerk. That's quite an accomplishment, and a lot of weight to lift

Lost on a Mountain!

In an unfortunate event, a group of tourists got lost on Mount Azhdahak on September 25.

At 2:00 a.m. the group members Avag Hakobyan and Hasmik Manandyan got to the village of Dzoraghjugh and told the headman about the whereabouts of the group and that they were lost.

On September 26, the other nine members of the group were found near "Shoghan Aghbyur" luckily and transported to Martuni town.

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Armenian News

This is an article from the PanARMENIAN.Net that describes the current relations between Armenia and Iran.

Sevak Sarukhanyan: Iran unreliable ally for Armenia

September 27, 2010 - 17:34 AMT 12:34 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran will announce having nuclear potential in a year or two, an Armenian expert said.

“Being a small country with domestic tensions, Armenia can’t help resolution of the problem. So, Iran or Russia will hardly resort to Yerevan’s assistance,” Sevak Sarukhanyan, deputy head of Noravank center, told reporters on September 27.

Asked whether the sale of S-300 missiles to Azerbaijan might be aimed against Iran, he said the missiles can’t alter the military balance in the region.

“Iran will always be the dominating force in the region,” Sarukhanyan said, adding that Iran is an unreliable ally for Armenia.

He also noted that Tehran doesn’t interfere in Karabakh talks, since any meddling in the process conflicts with the country’s principles.

Russia extends humanitarian aid to Armenia

The Russian government has decided to extend humanitarian aid to Armenia, with 5000 tons of wheat and 1000 tons of refined sunflower oil to be transported to Armenia.

Transportation of cargo is currently in progress.

State Reserve Agency and Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations are in charge of further distribution of aid received.

This article is from: http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/society/news/54164/

Armenia Only Country To Serve As Bridge Between Iran And West!

I read in the article above that Armenia is the only country that can serve as a bridge between Iran and the west to prevent unfavorable developments. I think this is a good thing because I feel like Armenia really needs media attention right now and I think it' s nice that Armenia is an important country right now to Iran and the West.

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