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28 Feb 2006
More than ever, 18.000 Visitors visited the 16th Reisepavillon – the International Fair for Alternative Travel and Eco-Tourism held from 03.-05.02.2006 in Hanover, Germany.
Around 300 exhibitors from more than 30 countries were promoting their products and destinations.
The German Minister of Environmental Issues, Sigmar Gabirel, was opening the fair together with the Minister of Education from Eastern Cape, South Africa, Mkhangeli Matomela.
Armenia was for the first time presented at a stall together with Georgia. Exhibitors on this year’s fair were the Armenian Specialist for Adventure Tourism - Avarayr Tour Company together with Tobia Birnbickel, German CIM Expert from the European Chamber of Commerce in Armenia (EUCCA) and the Georgian Tour Operator TTC along with a representative of the Borjomi National Park, Katja Setzkorn, also a German CIM Expert working in Georgia.
The whole presentation was initiated and organized by the European Chamber of Commerce in Armenia (EUCCA) and their German Legal CIM Expert Tobia Birnbickel. The presentation of Armenia was only possible because of the substantial financial support of Goetz Borchardt from ProSME, Armenia and thanks to the profound professional advice and support of the Armenian Tourism Development Agency (ATDA).
On Saturday, 04.02.2006, 2 pm Tobia Birnbickel held a press conference with the title “ Armenia – the land of beautiful landscape and rugged good looks” where they also promoted the first Guidebook for Hiking in Armenia, Adventure Armenia: Hiking and Rock Climbing, published by Kanach Foundation. Also EUCCA was promoting some Armenian Companies like Austrian Airlines Armenia, the Renco Hotels Golden Tulip and Congress Hotel, the lovely new Envoy Hostel and the precious Tufenkian Heritage Hotels.
All in all the presentation for Armenia was very successful, there were many people interested in the country and we had many long and interesting discussions. Hakob Gorginyan from Avarayr had a chance to find partners in other Tour Operators, Editors of Travel Catalogs and Internet Portals. Two German newspapers published articles dwelling on the presentation of Armenia as a special destination for adventure tourists.
The next Reisepavillon will take place in Hanover, Germany from 2.-4.02.2007.
28 Feb 2006
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 27. ARMINFO. In connection with March 8th, International Women's day, "Armavia" aircompany is offering airfare discounts of 25% to all female passengers until April 7th.
Discounted air tickets are currently being sold in all Armavia booking offices. 24 Feb 2006
AZG Armenian Daily #034, 24/02/2006
"Hay Arvest" (Armenian art) three-monthly magazine, which has been publishing since 2002 (the English version started in 2005), has created its website recently.
The website includes compressed content of the magazine’s past issues, the entire last issue as well as additional cultural materials. A website form allows "Armenian painters of the 21st century living abroad" to include their names in the online catalogue.
www.armenianart.am will enable to cement relations between "Hay Arvest" magazine and the Armenians of Diaspora.
22 Feb 2006
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Yerevan, February 22, Armenpress: The crew of the sailing ship Cilicia, replicated from a 13th century Armenian merchant vessel, are preparing to leave for Great Britain where their ship is spending winter, to resume the voyage up to the Russian Saint Petersburg through the North and Baltic seas.
The Cilicia docked at Portsmouth harbor on the southern English coast on August 19, 2005. Karen Balayan, the captain, said Cilicia's arrival in England was the second stage of its journey. Cilicia started its voyage from the Georgian port of Poti in July 2004, tracing the mediaeval trade routes of Armenian merchant sailors.
The third stage of its journey to 21 countries will resume in late spring 2006 when it leaves Portsmouth for Amsterdam then heads north through the Baltic Sea to St Petersburg in Russia, the final destination. They expect to arrive in St Petersburg to coincide with festivities to mark the year of Armenians in Russia. Balayan says that the ship will return to the Black Sea via the river waterways of Russia, before crossing overland from Georgia back to Armenia.
20 Feb 2006
YEREVAN, February 20. /ARKA/. The presentation of the "Behold The Country of Italy" catalogue was held in Yerevan on February 18. Italian Ambassador to Armenia Marco Clemente stated at the presentation that the catalogue represents the results of the Days of Italy in Armenia.
"The publication of the catalogue represents the conclusion of the Days of Italy in Armenia. About 70 activities in the sphere of business and culture were held within the frameworks of the Days of Italy in Armenia," he said. Clemente thanked the organizers of these activities, particularly, Armenian businessmen, for the assistance in publishing the catalogue.
The Days of Italy in Armenia were held from October 5th to November 5th, 2005. 20 Feb 2006
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Yerevan, February 20, Armenpress: The Armenian government plans to spend thousands of US Dollars this year to advertise the country as an attractive tourist destination and especially its winter resort town Tsakhkadzor, on CNN, BBC and Euronews.
Mekhak Apresian, head of a department at the trade and economic development ministry, dealing with tourism said before launching the advertising campaign Armenia should prepare for an inflow of thousands of foreign tourist. He said the ministry had designed and approved an extensive plan of actions- opening of new cafes, restaurants and entertainment centers- to make Tsakhkadzor meet international standards.
He said the ministry would also print special booklets to advertise Tsakhkadzor and distribute them at Zvartnots airport. He said the plan also includes monitoring of ecological situation in the resort zone, establishment of a rapid reaction system. The 2006 budget has earmarked 29 million drams for Tsakhkadzor.
15 Feb 2006
AZG Armenian Daily #027, 15/02/2006
The 250th Anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is being celebrated in many countries of the world. Moscow, being one of the cultural centers of the world, was no exception. Recently, prominent musicians Vladimir Spivakov and Yuri Bashmet again and again conquered the hearts of the audience by brilliant performances.
The Moscow-based Nezavisimaya Gazeta informed that Vladimir Spivakov refused foreign invitations and participated in the celebration of Mozart’s 250th anniversary in Moscow. Meanwhile Yuri Bashmet participated in the gala concert held in Salzburg. Gideon Cramer, Mizuko Ushida, Cecilia Bartolli and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra led by Ricardo Muti also took part in the concert.
Both Vladimir Spivakov and Yuri Bashmet performed Mozart’s "Requiem". Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports that "the performance by Spivakov revealed the dynamic tempo of the piece, its active essence, while Bashmet managed to show the great spirit of the tragedy.
13 Feb 2006
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Yerevan, February 13, Armenpress: An exhibition of facsimile and hand-printed copies of medieval Armenian manuscripts and miniatures from the Matenadaran Institute of Manuscripts in Yerevan opened on February 5 in one of the biggest halls of Alexandria Library in Egypt.
Dedicated to the 1600-th anniversary of invention of Armenian alphabet the exhibition was officially opened by Taher Khalifa, the executive director of the Library and Armenia's ambassador to Egypt, Ruben Karapetian. On the same day Sen Arevshatian, Matenadaran director and Taher Khalifa signed a cooperation agreement between the two institutions.
On February 9 the Auditorium hall of the Library hosted a conference of Armenian and Egyptian researches on the topic of Armenian-Egyptian Historical and Cultural Contacts. As a first sign of cooperation Matenadaran presented 11 facsimile copies of manuscripts and miniature to the Library. The exhibition will be on display up to February 25.
10 Feb 2006
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Turin, ITALY: The Armenian delegation arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics 10 February 2006 at the Olympic stadium in Turin, Italy.
The 20th Winter Olympics opens with a glittering star studded ceremony.
Click here for more on Armenian team at XX Olympic Winter Games.
10 Feb 2006
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Yerevan, February 10, Armenpress: The Armenian government set up a special committee last Wednesday to organize and coordinate events for the entire Armenian nation. Prime minister Andranik Margarian was named Chairman of the Committee, whose members include high ranking officials from various government ministries.
During its first meeting, the committee approved a list of ten projects and discussed organizational matters for each. The committee will also prepare preliminary budget proposals and timetables for each event. Events planned include a cultural festival, One Nation-One Culture, to take place in June, an international movie festival in July called the Golden Apricot, and special seminars for Armenian teachers from the Diaspora.
The committee also approved the Armenian Economic Forum and the third Armenia-Diaspora Assembly in September.
09 Feb 2006
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Yerevan, February 9, /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Works to establish an alternative airport have started in Armenia, reported Minister of Finance and Economy Vardan Khachatryan. In his words, the President's instruction is already available, while consultations are held with the MOD.
All measures are taken to serve all types of planes at the Gyumri airport, the Minister said. "All necessary indicators are already confirmed, the Central Department of Civil Aviation is already provided with instructions. It is necessary to estimate the exact cost of it and the advantages to Armenia," Khachatryan said. In his words, works continue at Zvartnots airport: new anti-fog equipment is taken there, which will allow working in case of low visibility. 06 Feb 2006
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February 06, /PanArmenian.Net/; King of Pop Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine Jackson has arrived in Yerevan on a two-day call with a purpose to get familiarized with Armenian culture, Armenia and the Armenian show business. To note, the visit was initiated by American entrepreneur of Armenian origin Grigor Serobian.
During today's press conference Jermaine Jackson stated the family is going to build an entertainment complex including a restaurant, hotel and TV representing the story of the star family in Europe. He said a similar complex can be built in Armenia as well. He also noted if such project is implemented the possibility of Michael Jackson's concert in Yerevan is not ruled out.
When commenting on his impressions gained in Armenia Jermaine Jackson said he has visited some Yerevan museums and Holy Echmiadzin. The singer is also going to attend children's hospital in Yerevan. "Our family has established a fund for the assistance to African states to combat AIDS. Armenian hospitals may also receive some aid after this visit," Jermaine Jackson said. 02 Feb 2006
AZG Armenian Daily #018, 02/02/2006
Famous film director Atom Egoyan was born in Cairo and grew up in Canada. He shot many films that became popular and acknowledged in many countries. "The Sweet Hereafter," was nominated for Annual Academy Awards, "Family Viewing" was awarded the special prize at Berlin Film Festival, "Exotica" was given the prize for the best foreign film at the International Film Festival, Cannes.
"Where the Truth Lies," his last film didn't win any prizes in Cannes, but attracted the attention of the spectators. The film dwells on the lives of movie or pop stars. In the interview to "Moskovsky Komsomolec" Egoyan didn't agree with the opinion that the film was of commercial character.
"I never think of commercial profits when shooting my films. I am interested in types, characters and their behavior in different situations. It is not a sex thriller, as I had quite a different goal," he said about his last film.
Egoyan thinks that marketing is a kind of art and one should have creative thinking to make good advertisement for a film. It is wonderful when a film critic can explain the characters and the ideas of the film director to the spectators.
When shooting the film based on the novel by Rupert Holmes, Egoyan depicted the characters of the people living in the given period. The film is about both common and famous people. The lives of the famous ones are created by their fans.
Egoyan believes his film belongs to the "black" genre. It is a story of broken human lives and destroyed relations. The real tragedy is when the character can't create his life the way he wants and has to obey to the fate. The lives of all of characters are ruled by the fate, though they all try to control it. But they all come to the conclusion that the private life is a closed area where only imagination can penetrate.
The films of "black" genre have made certain influence on the art of Egoyan. But in this case, the narration is meant to belong to this genre. 1950s and 1970s are depicted in this film. "When shooting the film, the 1950s seemed to be very sensitive, while it was mere eroticism. 1970s seemed to be puritanical but, in fact, this was a period of spoiled moral values," Egoyan said.
02 Feb 2006
AZG Armenian Daily #019, 02/02/2006
On 28 January Saint Ephrem Ecumenical Research Institute of Kottayam, India, hosted "The Armenian Day" conference where lecturers and clergymen from 150 states opt in. As part of the program the participants got familiarized with Armenian miniatures and Byzantine icons. The speakers underscored the importance of studying Armenian along with other ancient languages.
On 31 January the Armenian embassy in Belarus organized a literary soiree dedicated to Armenian literature at the Friendship House in Minsk.
01 Feb 2006
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Yerevan, February 1. /Arka/. In the outland passenger traffic in 2005, 12,500 passengers more arrived in Armenia than left the country. The RA Statistical Service reports that in 2004 this number was 2,100 passengers. A total of 833,300 passengers left Armenia, and 845,800 arrive in the country. In 2005, the total passenger turnover was 1,679.1ths, a 13.6% increase compared to 2004.
Many passengers are transported by air. In 2005, a total of 574,700 passengers arrived in Armenia, and 582,600 passengers left the country by air. In 2004, 559,100 and 569,800 respectively.
A total of 257,600 passengers that arrived in, and 236,200 that left, Armenia used motor transport against 169,500 and 155,600 in 2004. A total of 13,500 passengers that arrived in Armenia and 14,500 that left the country used railway transport.
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