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30 Jun 2007
www.groong.com, June 30
The international tennis tournament started in the Spanish city of Alicante today. Armenian tennis players Hayk Zoranyan and Harutyun Sofyan will participate in the tournament together with 40 other sportsmen. The trainer of the Armenian team is Vahe Avetisyan.
29 Jun 2007
Arminfo, June 29
A photo exhibition opens today in Yerevan with the aim to raise public attention about the issue of persons missing as a result of armed conflicts or internal violence. The exhibition features photos from conflict areas throughout the world, and also shows families of persons unaccounted for in relation to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
"Helping reunify family members separated due to conflict or returning mortal remains has been a constant focus of the ICRC delegations in Yerevan and Baku as well as the ICRC mission in Nagorno Karabakh", says Yves Arnoldy, Head of the ICRC delegation in Armenia. "To this day, there remain nearly 4,300 missing persons in relation to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict whose fate is unresolved and whose families therefore live in the anguish of uncertainty. We hope that this exhibition will create better understanding amongst the population that this issue affects people on all sides and needs to be addressed".
Since 1992, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been working on the issue of the missing in relation to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, helping the authorities to search for information and answers to transmit to the families. "However, the responsibility to clarify the issue of missing persons remains with the authorities and results will obviously depend on the political will of all parties to drive this process forward", says Yves Arnoldy.
The exhibition is organised by the ICRC at the "Academia" gallery, 24, Bagramyan Avenue and will run daily until July 6 (except July 1) from 10 am to 6 pm.
29 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 29
"Health and Pharmaceutics EXPO 2007" sixth international specialized exhibition kicked off today at "Moscow House" center and will last until July 1. The exhibition presents main spheres of health and pharmaceutics. Around 50 companies from Armenia, Russia and Belarus participate in the exhibition.
"Health of each person is a great value and the basis of our economic development is the health of our population. The progress we see in the pharmaceutics and medical services sphere inspires us," Armenian deputy health minister Tatoul Hakobian said at the opening of the exhibition. According to him, "First of all we must pay attention to the quality of medical assistance and services," saying that in this sphere financial sector must also be taken into consideration but it must be secondary.
The exhibition has been organized by "LOGOS EXPO Center" company with the support of the Armenian Health Ministry. It is being conducted within the framework of Armenia's second international medical conference.
29 Jun 2007
www.lragir.am, June 29
In the first half of 2007 the level of water in Lake Sevan rose by 40 cm, stated the Andranik Andreasyan, chair of the State Water Board Committee.
Andranik Andreasyan said the tendency of rise of the level of water in Sevan continues.
In 2005 the level of water rose by 41 cm, in 2006 by 18 cm.
27 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 27
"Saint Armenia" exhibition held in Louver within the framework of Year of Armenia in France will be presented in the History Museum of Armenia in August-October. 212 samples have already been brought to Armenia (including 31 cross-stones).
The exhibition will be re-created just like it was in Louver; the relevant agreement has been signed with the administration of the museum.
The exhibition presented samples from St. Etchmiadzin Treasury, ancient manuscripts from Matenadaran, exclusive samples from the Armenia's history museum.
After the exhibition in the Armenia's history museums the samples will be returned to their places.
27 Jun 2007
Sao Paolo, Noyan Tapan, June 27
The opening of famous Brazilian Armenian photographer Manuk Poladian's exhibition "Armenia - 15 years of independence" took place at one of the exhibition halls of Sao Paolo's biggest cultural center "Cento Cultural Sao Paulo" on June 23.
Noyan Tapan was informed about this by the Press and Information Department of the RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Representatives of town authorities, consular institutions accredited in Sao Paolo, Head of the Brazil's diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Tatev Archbishop Gharibian, famous figures of the Brazilian Armenian community, as well as the staff of the Consulate General of Armenia were present at the opening.
The exhibition will last till July 29.
27 Jun 2007
www.careercenter.am, June 27
On 21 June, a letter of agreement was signed between CAPS and the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) State University about the establishment and strengthening of a Career center with focus on tourism sector. The pilot career center aims to develop links between the tourism universities and Armenian private enterprises; particularly identify, categorize and publicize job opportunities in Armenia’s tourism sector. The center will also provide job counseling to the graduates of the Slavonic as well as other universities offering tourism trainings.
The objective of this initiative is to:
• Facilitate job matching for tourism graduates and tourism employers increasing job placements made by the center by approximately 15-20 % in one year.
• Develop linkages between the tourism universities and Armenian private enterprises (tourism employers).
27 Jun 2007
ARKA, June 27
Armenian Railway is to start operating Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan trips on July 1, Armenian Transport and Communication Ministry’s press office reported on Wednesday.
The train will stop at Armavir, Gyumri, Vanadzor and Sanahin stations. Under the agreement between Yerevan and Batumi, in July the tickets will be accessible enough i.e.
The press office says train cars are comfortable. Armenia and Georgia decided to set reasonable fares.
A fare in two-place coupe will cost AMD 18124 (about $53) and in four-place coupe AMD 9300 (about $26).
25 Jun 2007
Arminfo, June 25
A reconstructed monument dedicated to Armenian-French friendship was inaugurated in Chaville, France.
The festive ceremony was attended by Armenian Ambassador to France Edvard Nalbandyan, Mayor of Chaville Jean Levain and other guests. The monument was set in 2002; however, perpetrators broke it in December 2006 and stole the bronze parts.
23 Jun 2007
www.armradio.am, June 23
Armenian Grand Master Rafael Vahanyan played a draw with Russian Grand Master Andrey Sokolov in the 7th round of the `Royal' International Chess Tournament held in the Romanian city of Bazna. He currently occupies the second position with 4.5 points. The leader of the tournament is Alexander Khalifman of Russia, who has gained 5 points from 6 possible. Hungarian chess players Zoltan Ribley and Layosh Portish share the 3rd and 4th places with 3.5 points.
22 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 22
International tennis championship kicked off today in the French town of Tulon with the participation of athletes from more than 30 countries including Armenia which is represented by Hayk Zoranian and Harutyun Sofian. The coach is Vahe Avetisian. The Armenian tennis players are participating in the championship with the support of the Armenian Foreign Ministry.
Hayk Zoranian and Harutyun Sofian are distinguished members of the Armenian team, the core of the team and must acquire international experience for participating in the Davis Cup and promote the development of Armenian tennis.
22 Jun 2007
Azg Daily, June 22
"The organization of Golden Apricot international film festival gives an opportunity to the Armenian art critics and common art-lovers to watch foreign films that cannot be brought to Armenia in a commercial way. They mainly participate in Cannes and other international film festivals," Harutyun Khachatrian, the chairman and founder of "Golden Apricot" film festival said today at a press conference.According to him, "Golden Apricot" is not a mere one-week festival. The initiators get prepared for the annual festival for the whole year and apply serious foreign and inner cultural policy.Mr. Khachatrian said that they have selected such films for the festival that will increase the taste of the Armenian audience."Another very important aim of the festival is the presentation of Armenian films among the foreign art critics," Khachatrian said.In recent four years the Armenian films were presented in Japan, Argentina, Holland, France, Germany etc. A number of film sessions were held in Iran, Georgia, Russia, Tajikistan. Three programs of film presentation were carried out in Turkey.Golden Apricot fourth international film festival will launch on July 9 with the "Farm of Larks" film by Paolo and Vitorio Tavianis, famous Italian film-directors.Around 320 initial applications from 53 countries were presented to the festival. The leadership of the festival tried to include new works of distinguished film directors.
22 Jun 2007
www.caps.am, June 22
Armenia’s first ever IT Career Fair took place in Yerevan State University with the joint organization of four major universities offering IT careers – Yerevan State University, State Engineering University of Armenia, the American University of Armenia, Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University, as well as CAPS and the Union of IT Enterprises of Armenia.
Twenty-eight Armenian IT firms, among them some well known companies presented their vacancies to IT students and graduates.
"This IT Career Fair is important for students in finding their place in the labor market. It is a major step to develop relations among educational institutions, their graduates and companies," Hayley Alexander, CAPS Chief of Party said in his opening speech.
About 700 students and graduates of different universities attended the fair. In the University’s library hall, company representatives made short presentations in two sessions for students about their firms and ongoing projects.
Arsen Karamyan, Deputy Rector of Yerevan State University and Ara Avetisyan, Deputy Minister of Education and Science stressed the importance of educating qualified specialists in this priority sphere and expressed confidence that the fair will create new prospects for students now and in the future.
About 15 media representatives came to cover the event.
19 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 19
Armenian government-designed program "Public Work for Payment" kicked off in the Armenian province of Syunik.
Within the framework of the program 90 million drams will be provided to the province, 35 million of which will be directed to Kapan, 27 million to Goris, 22 million to Sisian and 6 million to Meghri. As part of the program, sub-programs will be carried out in rural areas for which 61.8 million drams will be provided from the provided sum.
Relevant commission has approved and put into action 12 sub-programs in Goris and 2 in Sisian. The commission has to approve tens of programs which will be brought to life in near future.
19 Jun 2007
Arminfo, June 19
Today organizational committee of the international film festival "Golden apricot" awarded Italian film directors, brothers Paolo and Vittorio Taviani with a special prize for the movie "Larks' farm" that tells about the Armenian genocide.
As Paolo Taviani said at the press-conference in Yerevan today, it is a great honor for him to get a prize named after the greatest film director.
To note, Taviani brothers were awarded with Armenian president's award for significant contribution in the matter of the Armenian genocide recognition.
18 Jun 2007
Noyan Tapan, June 18
Kobulet 2007 first contest-festival of Georgian folk song and dance will be held from June 28 to July 20, on the shore of the Black Sea, in the town of Kobulet. As NT was informed from A-Info, creative groups from all Georgian regions will take part in the festival. Folk song and dance groups have been also invited from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey as guests. Let's Make Friends at Sea entertainment event, Kobuletoba festivity and a number of other cultural events will take place in the days of the festival.
The organizers of the event are the Georgian Ministry of Culture, Monument Protection and Sport, the Ajarian Municipality, the Gamgeoba and Kobuleti town Sakrebulo.
The prize fund is 40 thousand laries (23.950 dollars). The participants will be awarded a number of expensive souvenirs, diplomas and medals.
18 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 18
Youth club Official of the “Youth and Community Actions Program” took place today in the community of Aragats of the Armenian province of Armavir.
Tigran Ghazarian, regional coordinator of the program, said that the program is functioning in 6 Armenian provinces in three of which youth clubs are functioning, in other 3 commissions of community actions are working.
The head of the “Youth and Community Actions Program” Nikolas Bruno expressed hope that the newly opened youth club in Aragats will not only promote the increase of the civil activation of the youth but will also serve for the regulation of community issues with direct participation of the young people.
The program is lasting for five years, it has kicked of in 2004 and is being carried out by the Academy for Educational Development (AED) funded by USAID. At the event present were governor of Armavir Ashot Ghahramian, head of Aragats village Ashot Kamavosian
18 Jun 2007
Arminfo, June 18
The second international festival of TV programs in the Russian language "Air Casket" will be held in Yerevan on June 19-23. The organizer of the festival is the International Academy of Television and Radio (IATR).
Works of 50 participants from 10 countries (Armenia, Germany, Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Moldova, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine and Estonia) are presented at the festival. The participants will present their programs in 4 categories: "News program", "Cultural program", "We speak Russian" (the best knowledge of the Russian language on air), and "Program reflecting the public's relations with Russia". The festival aims to expand creative relations between journalists and give knowledge of the best Russian language programs of the CIS and non-CIS countries. There will be no winners at the festival. All the participants will be awarded prizes by IATR. The first "Air Casket" festival was held in the "House of Moscow" in Riga on June 1-4, 2006. It was organized by IATR. In 2006, Armenia was represented by the programs of Radio Van (their author being Yegor Glumov), and Russian version of the news program "Horizon" on Shant TV channel (its producer, editor and presenter being Artyom Yerkanyan). To note, IATR is a non-governmental organization, whose members are over 200 professionals of TV and radio from 17 countries of three continents. The headquarters of the organization is in Moscow. Anatoly Lysenko is the President of the Academy and Chairman of its Presidium, and Leonid Zolotarevsky is the Secretary of Presidium.
18 Jun 2007
Noyan Tapan, June 18
The construction of Yerevan's Northern Avenue, according to the schedule, will finish by the end of the year. As Karen Davtian, Deputy Yerevan Mayor, reported at the June 18 press conference, construction of some structures adjoining the Avenue will also finish in that period.
Touching upon the 2007-2011 mid-term program of construction of transport networks, highways and pedestrian crossings, K. Davtian said that construction activities of underground roads in Vardanants-Khanjian, Khanjian-Tigran Mets streets, as well as high-speed highways without traffic lights in Heratsi-Koryun-Nalbandian-Charents streets have already started.
In his words, it is also planned to build an underground passage on the crossroads of Nalbnadian-Isahakian-Alek Manukian streets.
In Deputy Mayor's words, construction of apartments for residents of accident-prone houses of 4th degree is underway at present. Four tenement-houses are being built in Malatia-Sebastia and Achapniak communities for that purpose. 270 families will move to new apartments by the end of the year.
K. Davtian also said that making inventory has already started in the 30th district being considered a development zone. In his words, 50 out of 250 families residing in the district have already signed contracts with companies implementing development in the district.
It was also mentioned that measurement activities of unauthorized constructions built until 2001 are underway at present. In K. Davtian's words, unauthorized constructions built on state landplots are considered state ownership and their fate, to pull down or to privatize, will be decided only after the measurement.
16 Jun 2007
www.yerkir.am June 16
Proposals to turn the town of Shushi into a center for arts, crafts, education and tourism by 2020 have been drawn up by an American company, Sema Associates.
At the request of the Shushi Revival Fund, a group of the company’s architects headed by Iranian Armenian Seda Yagubyan visited the town in Nagorno Karabakh last year. They finalized the design plan after 4 months of work, which they gave free of charge.
16 Jun 2007
www.armradio.am, June 16
Armenian weightlifter, European Champion Hripsime Khurshudyan achieved
a gold medal at the World Youth Weightlifting Championship held in
Prague.
She had an advantage of 16 kg against Vola Nederazova of Bulgaria who
occupied the second position and, 25 kg against Era Li of Korea, who
came third.
15 Jun 2007
Works by Armenian artist Aram Dovlat were exhibited in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from May 29 till June 9.
The Information and Press Department of the Armenian Foreign Ministry told ArmInfo that the exhibition was held in one of the show-rooms of Abu Dhabi's Culture Fund with the support of Vahagn Melikian, Armenian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the UAE, and Patrice Paoli, French Ambassador to the UAE. 35 works by Aram Dovlat depicting various periods of the Armenian history were exhibited.
15 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 15
On the initiative of “Armenian Constitutional Legal Defense Center” NGO a new building of the Human Rights Armenian school will be built in the town of Vanadzor.
The head of the organization Gevorg Manukian told Armenpress that the municipality of Vanadzor has already provided territory, the projecting works have already ended. The construction will kick off next year.
The Human Rights Armenian school is functioning from 1996 in an old building in Vanadzor. Around 500 teachers, journalists, lawyers, members of NGOs have studied there since its operation.
“The main activity of the NGO is protection of human rights through educating about human rights. This school is only one direction of the activity of the organization,” Manukian said. With the efforts of the NGO a network of libraries have been created the headquarter of which is situated in Vanadzor, the branches are acting in Dilijan, Sevan, Hrazdan, Gavar and Artashat.
15 Jun 2007
Azg Daily, June 15
In summer, "Hayfest" international theatre festival will launch in Armenia. This is the fifth one and will include the third internationbal puppet and children theatre festival in its program. The particiapnts from 15 various countries will partake in the festival.
The Yerevan State Puppet theatre will represent "Lazy Houri" play based on the tale by Hovhannes Toumanian. Rouben Babayan, Art Director of the Yerevan State Puppet Theatre, stated that though "Hayfest" international theatre festival was established in 2003, it was recognized the main theatre festival of the South Caucasus.
14 Jun 2007
Arminfo, June 14
Meeting of the European Conference of Churches titled "Church and Society" will be held on June 15-19 in Echmiadzin. 35 representatives of the European Christian confessions will take part in the meeting.
It is envisaged to discuss the issues related to the meeting topic and the future European Constitution, the dialogue between the cultures. Moreover, a report will be heard on activity of the meeting, as well as on the role and place of Armenia in OSCE. The meeting participants will meet the Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin the Second and representatives of the highest clergy of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
14 Jun 2007
Noyan Tapan, June 14
The concerts of the drummer and composer Bobby Sanabria and "Quarteto Ache" group will take place in "Astral" club in Yerevan on June 14 and in the complex "Cascade" on June 15 within the framework of the program "American Jazz in Armenia", organized on the initiative of the US Embassy in the republic of Armenia. The American musicians will present the jazz music of African-Cuban style which has Cuban origins and was formed in New York in 1940s. On the invitation of the "Quarteto Ache" Armen Donelian, the American-Armenian pianist will also take part in the concerts.
At the June 14 press conference B. Sanabria declared that though this is the first time they are having concerts in Armenia, they are sure that the Armenians will like Latin-American jazz. "Currently jazz is spread all over the world. It includes elements of the cultures of different nations, that is why almost everybody likes it," the American musician expressed. B. Sanabria also mentioned that he has numerous Armenian friends in New York and is acquainted with Armenian culture to some extent.
According to Armen Donelian, though he was born in the USA, he was brought up in the Armenian spirit. "Since my childhood I have listened to Armenian music that is why there are Armenian tones in my works. Besides, I perform works of the Armenian composers during my solo concerts," the American-Armenian musician mentioned. In his words, he has cooperated with the jazz singer Tatevik Hovhannisian for many years whom he considers to be the "daughter of the Armenian jazz."
13 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 13
Fifteen anti-hail stations will be placed in 10 villages of the Armenian province of Armavir in the coming 2-3 months.
Samvel Galstian, deputy agriculture minister, told Armenpress that according to the agreement signed with the Argentinean “Sapoi” company, more than 70 percent of the equipment have already been imported to Armenia.
The deputy minister said that many local companies in Armenia expressed wish to produce anti-hail station devices. Thanks to it the self-cost of the stations will be cheaper which will give an opportunity to use them in other provinces as well.
At present 15 anti-hail stations are located in the Armenian province of Aragatsotn which have been put into usage from this year.
Galstian underscored the necessity of locating anti-hail stations in Armavir, Aragatsotn, Kotayk and Lori provinces as during the recent years the hail has caused great damage to the agriculture of the mentioned provinces. 13 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 13
“Energy network construction” public company is planning to construct a small Hydro Power Station on River Tsav which will have 2,860 kilowatt/hour power and will annually produce 8.6 million kilowatt/hour energy.
The initial projecting and calculation have been made by “Armhydroenergy project” CJST. The technical conclusion of the project is already ready and the permission of energy commission has already been received. For getting conclusion regarding nature protection issues, public hearings are being conducted. Such like hearing has been held in Kapan at the OSCE environment protection public information center with the participation of specialists from Nature Protection Ministry.
Onik Davtyan, representative of “Energy network construction” public company, noted that all the environment protection issues have been taken into consideration.
13 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 13
Armenian ambassador to France Edward Nalbandian, mayor of Burg-le-Valance, chairman of the French-Armenian friendship group in the Senate Bernard Piras opened in the hall of the municipality “The 15th Anniversary of Armenia’s Independence” photo exhibition.
Armenian Foreign Ministry press service told Armenpress that at the opening of this big photo exhibition present were member of the French National Assembly Patrick Labon, representatives of local governmental bodies of Ron-Alp county and Drom province as well as representatives of French-Armenian unions.
The ambassador thanked the authorities who contributed to the successful conduction of Year of Armenia in France.
“The 15th Anniversary of Armenia’s Independence” photo exhibition, was presented in Moscow, within the framework of Year of Armenia in the Russian Federation, in Great Britain and in Yerevan as part of events dedicated to the 15th anniversary of Armenia’s independence.
13 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 13
On June 21 residents of Yerevan and guests will have a rare opportunity to enjoy live music of different styles without having to buy tickets as it will be played for all music lovers on several downtown streets from 6 in the evening until late at night.
This unprecedented music festival is the initiative of the French Embassy in Yerevan. It will be supported by Armenian culture ministry and Yerevan municipality.
Julie Soren, a cultural attaché at the French Embassy, said to today's news conference that this festival was founded 26 years ago by a group of the French who decided to dedicate one day of a year to music. The festival soon expanded from France to other countries.
The festival is held on the occasion of France's National Holiday and on that day Armenian capital will join 340 cities in 100 countries across the globe to play music in its streets.
In Yerevan the festival will be started by the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra and Serenade group at Freedom Square. Lovers of rock music may gather at Charles Aznavour Square, while young musicians playing different music will gather at Moscow Square.
Classic music will be played also outside the Yerevan Conservatory and French music will be performed near Café de Paris café in downtown Yerevan on Abovian street.
Julie Soren said the Embassy plans to extend this festival next year to Yerevan suburbs as well as to Gyumri, Vanadzor and other Armenian towns.
12 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 12
Armenia's National Archives will announce soon a tender for digitization of some 1,050 documentary films, out of a total 2,000, kept in its store-rooms.
Amatuni Virabian, chief manager of the Archives, said since no Armenian company expressed interest in the project the tender will be announced in Russia. He said the work is supposed to be done in 2007 and 2010 on government funds.
He said the documentaries will be digitized, in all likelihood, in Moscow's Mosfilm or FilmFund studios. The government has already released 66 million Drams for digitization of 350 documentaries this year.
The CS Film company that privatized the ArmenFilm studio in Yerevan has committed, as part of takeover agreement, to digitize 450 documentaries and feature films free of charge. Virabian said the company has already digitized 40 films.
11 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 11
Armenia's main Zvartnots airport operated more take-offs and landings in the first four months of this year than a year ago, Armenian civil aviation department said.
It said in January-May of 2007 Zvartnots air traffic controllers operated 2,888 take-offs and landings against 2,410 in January-May of 2006. In the same time span some 187,741 passengers arrived in Armenia by air, up from 195,067 last year.
Aircrafts also brought 2,423 tons of cargo, up from 1,749 tons in the first four months of 2006 and took away 1,060 tons of goods against 1,182 last year.
Armenia's second largest airport in the town of Gyumri operated in January-May 129 take-offs and landings against 152 last year. Aircrafts brought 4,897 people, against 4,100 last year and took away 9,825 people against 11,000 in 2006 January-May.
11 Jun 2007
Noyan Tapan, June 11
First group Championship of Armenian men and women first group started on June 11 at Tigran Petrosian Chess-Player House. 48 men and 30 women chess-players take part in the competitions. The best 2 men chess-players and the best 3 women chess-players will receive the right to take part in the Highest Group Championship.
10 Jun 2007
www.panorama.am, June 10
The chess content for the candidacy of world chess championship is almost over in Elista. The winners will take part in World Chess Championship in Mexico, this September. On line media reports say Levon Aronyan (Armenia) – Alexay Shirov (Spain), Peter Leko (Hungary) – Yevgeni Barev and Alexander Grishchiuk-Sergei Rubliovksi games developed under similar scenario. Aronyan is scoring 2:1. The contest will continue until June 13.
09 Jun 2007
www.lragir.am, June 9
The Yerkir Union of NGOs initiated and funds the expedition of the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the Armenian Academy of Sciences to Artsakh which resumed on May 18, 2007 the excavations of Tigranakert, a town founded by the Armenian King Tigran the Great in the first century BC in Artsakh. The expedition is led by Dr. Hamlet Petrosyan.
On the first days of the excavations on the left bank of the Khachen River, the mountain near the village of Nor Maragha, the archeologists discovered a fragment of the 3.5 meters wide wall, built of large pieces of stone, the gate of the fortress and the remains of the tower built on the edge of the rock. The length of the wall is 20 meters. The archeologists suggest that the fortress had been built earlier than the town funded by Tigran Great, possibly in the period of the Kingdom of Urartu (8-7 centuries BC) or under the Armenian Yervanduni kings (6-4 centuries BC).
This year the excavations of Tigranakert will last until August 15.
The project of historical and archeological study of Tigranakert was launched by the Yerkir Union in 2005. In the first year of the project the exact location of the town was discovered, in 2006 the archeologists started digging in different parts of the town and around the town, revealing part of the wall of the citadel, part of a dam and part of the central town with remains of an early Christian basilica.
07 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 7
One of Renaults buses run by the Yerevan municipality has been adapted to transport people with walking difficulties. Due to changes they can get aboard and get off the bus without problems.
Arsen Gasparian from the municipality's transport department told at a round table discussion on the needs of people with various degrees of disability that the bus will be presented one of these days.
He said one of the trolley-buses which the municipality will buy this year, will be also adapted to transport people with walking disabilities.
He said every next year the municipality will buy 20 new trolley-buses, adding the experience will show how many such buses and trolley-buses the municipality will need.
07 Jun 2007
PanARMENIAN.Net, June 7
The Armenian National Football Team encouraged by its recent victory over Kazakhstan (2:1) successively gained the second victory by the efforts of Hamlet Mkhitaryan. This time, over the Polish Team players. The home team played with the leaders of the group “A” of the selection round in an impaired staff. At the same time 5 players from the main make-up had to miss the last game because of various reasons. Goalkeeper Roman Berezovski was also among those, who had caught a cold. Goalkeeper Gevork Kasparov from Iranian “Pas” football team replaced him.
Thus, winning over the Polish, the Armenian National Team rose to the 6th place, sharing it with the Belgium National Team in the group, which runs on the 5th place, also having 7 points but with one played game more. On August 22 the Armenian National Team will host another leader in the group “A” –the Portuguese National Team
06 Jun 2007
ARKA, June 6
Healthcare and Pharmacy EXPO 2007 sixth international specialized exhibition is to be held in Yerevan on June 29 - July 1 2007.
"The exhibition is to cover the main fields of activities in the sphere providing an excellent opportunity to all participants and visitors to get familiar with recent technologies in medicine and establish new business contacts during three days," reported the LOGOS EXPO Center that holds the event.
The main topics within the exhibition are preventive medicine, clinical medicine, stomatology, pharmacy, diagnostics, maternity and childhood, medical and laboratory equipments, hygiene and treatment with mineral waters.
Among the participants of the exhibition are major medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, producers and suppliers of medical equipment both for local and foreign companies.
LOGOS EXPO Center is the first exhibition company in Armenia (1999) and is the leader in organizing tradeshows, national and international exhibitions and congresses in Armenian and abroad.
During the last 6 years LOGOS EXPO Center organized over 72 specialized and international exhibitions in various economic sectors.
06 Jun 2007
www.tufenkianheritage.com, June 6
Introduction
New York–based James Tufenkian started his business with a simple plan: design beautiful carpets using ancient Tibetan weaving techniques. In the 20 years since he founded Tufenkian Artisan Carpets, he has built a multimillion-dollar corporate, philanthropic, and now tourism empire that employs 4,000 local artisans and craftspeople in Nepal and more than 1,000 in Armenia and that continues to have a profound influence on the economies of both countries. In Nepal, the non profit arm of the company has implemented worker-welfare programs, providing schools, housing, medical facilities, and a water-purification plant for workers. After the fall of Communism in Armenia in 1993, Tufenkian returned to his ancestral homeland and helped resuscitate the traditional art of carpet weaving, to build an economic engine for the developing nation. Today, the company has set its sights on tourism and is intent on creating an infrastructure in Armenia to introduce the country to the world. Tufenkian has already built three hotels in the Armenian countryside; he is constructing four more that showcase the design and craftsmanship of local artisans.
Introduction to “Dilijan Museum Renovation” Investment Project
According to 2004 July 8th RA Government resolution, Tufenkian Hospitality Ltd started implementing “Dilijan Museum renovation” investment project.
I.Project Vision. Two of the favourite activities of international tourists are tasting traditional dishes and shopping for arts and crafts. When these two activities are presented in a historic setting, as has been done in the “Old Towns” of major cities in Europe and the United States, the success is overwhelming. Therefore Tufenkian Hospitality is planning to restore Dilijan as one of the premier destinations for both local and foreign tourists, by developing the historic Sharambeyan Street which will provide an authentic shopping and eating experience, and will allow the Armenian craftsmen to create their art work and sell it in the only historic setting in the country. The goal of the project is to make Dilijan the one location outside of Yerevan that will be visited by every tour group coming to the country, revive the economy of Dilijan and to stimulate employment in the crafts sector of the country.
II.Development Plan. Investments have already been made for restoration of the existing structures in historic style in Dilijan. Additionally a Tufenkian Heritage Hotel with about 40 rooms and a restaurant capable of seating 80-100 guests will be build. The existing buildings on the street will be divided into:
1.Museum, showing a typical 19th century home with all its locally made furnishings.
2.Small shops in which craftsmen will work and create Armenian crafts. These would include woodworkers, carpet weavers, knitters, textile makers, embroiderers, and more.
3.Small shops in which traditional Armenian food items will be prepared and sold, such as lavash, pastries, and other baked goods.
4.Small shops in which a variety of great Armenian crafts, as well as the best Armenian products (dairy, meat, preserves, wine and etc) will be sold.
5.A gallery area where a weekly regional art fair will be held or an annual art festival in which art from around the country will be displayed and sold.
Introduction to Avan Dilijan Hotel Project
“Avan Dilijan” will be the fourth hotel of Tufenkian-Heritage Hotels chain. Tufenkian Heritage Hotels in Armenia are a network of luxurious boutique hotels, traditional restaurants and tourism facilities that provide visitors the experience of a revived Armenia. Tufenkian Hospitality ltd started the implementation of “Tufenkian-Heritage Hotels” project in August of 2001. The goal of this project is to build hotels in Yerevan and regions of Armenia, which will impact the socio-economic development of the country, and promote Armenia as a tourism destination.
With several new hotels in development, the Heritage Hotels currently consist of Avan Dzoraget Hotel (Lori Region), Avan Marak Tsapatagh Hotel (in Tsapatagh village on lake Sevan) and Avan Villa Yerevan Hotel. The construction of in the town of Dilijan, Areni village –Armenian wine country, Downtown Yerevan, has already been started. The hotel project in Stepanakert, Karabagh is in the design stage.
These exquisitely designed hotels extend a warm welcome and introduce business travellers, adventurous honeymooners, active seniors, families and exotic world travellers to Armenian heritage - rich with tradition, architecture, art, historical monuments, picturesque landscapes, and authentic cuisine. Each of Tufenkian Heritage hotels, is located within a scenic village setting, features luxurious rooms designed by the best Armenian architects, furnished with valuable paintings, furniture, and renowned Tufenkian carpets handcrafted by Armenian weavers. Guests can enjoy Western and Eastern Armenian cuisine based on fresh local ingredients and regional recipes in the hotel's restaurants in Lake Sevan and Yerevan, designed as Armenian medieval dining rooms.
Leading Armenian and foreign designers and architects were involved in the design of Avan Dilijan Hotel. In keeping with the Tufenkian Heritage Hotels’ concept of creating lodgings that compliments the surrounding environment, Avan Dilijan will be built from local materials, which will allow the hotel to blend with the natural surroundings. The hotel’s architecture is synonymous with that of the region and its heritage The hotel will have 40 rooms, a spa, conference facilities, play room for children and other facilities. The hotel is planned to open in 2009.
06 Jun 2007
www.ArmRadio.am, June 6
Literary exhibition "International Joyce" and the exhibition of photographs "Ireland through Russian Eyes" will be held at the National Museum of Architecture on Friday, 8 June 2007, to be followed by a talk on James Joyce by Mr. Vincent Deane, an Irish expert on Joyce.
The exhibition "International Joyce" was created by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs to mark the centenary of Bloomsday, 16 June 1904, the day immortalized by Joyce in his work "Ulysses". The photographic exhibition "Ireland through Russian Eyes" was created by Agni Publishing House, Samara.
05 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 5
Armenian Social Investments Fund is building three schools in Meghri region of the southern Syunik province.
Construction of a school for 110 students in the village of Lichk was started in 2006 and will be over, in all likelihood, before the start of a new academic year on September 1.
The UNDP is helping to construct the second school in the village of Vardanidzor that will be for 60 students. The third school designed for 50 students is in the village of Nrnadzor.
Arshak Ustabashian, head of the urban department at the regional governor's office, said some rural communities of the province still have schools which need to be replaced with new ones.
04 Jun 2007
Armenpress, June 4
Armenia's National Statistical Service said 72,000 tourists visited the country in quarter one of this year, up from 51,000 in the first quarter of 2006. It said the growth rate was 42 percent.
The National Statistical Service said also over 63,000 Armenians left the country in the reported period, 50 percent up from a year ago.
Some 29 percent of foreign tourists were from former Soviet republics, including 21 percent from Russia. Thirty-two percent were from European Union countries. The number of EU tourists grew from a year ago 41 percent.
The Statistical Service said the number of visitors from France, Germany and UK rose 51, 28 and 20 percent respectively.
Visitors from the USA made 20 percent, up 22 percent. The number of visitors from the neighboring Iran and Turkey also rose 21 and 24 percent respectively.
01 Jun 2007
Azg Daily, June 1
Karine Khodikian, RA Deputy Culture and Youth Affairs Minister, informed that a unique event is being held within the framework of the 15th anniversary of the Armenian Armed Forces and the liberation of Shoushi. In particular, the Artsakh based libraries received 3478 books. All of the books were newly printed, published within the framework of the state order. The collection included classical books, as well as modern literature, books for children, encyclopedias, translated books and critical literature. The collection will be distributed to the libraries located in both towns and the villages of Artsakh. The Artsakh people were glad to receive such a precious present, as the libraries of the republic are always crowded with readers of various ages. Mrs. Khodikian emphasized the importance of paying great attention to the book publishing, of supporting such state programs, as the demand of classical literature is great not only in Artsakh but also in Armenia. 01 Jun 2007
Arminfo, June 1
Armenia keeps on being the attractive country fort the Russian tourists, the poll data of RosBusinessConsulting Agency says. Thus, 20% of respondents wished to travel just to Armenia. 21.4% of respondents give preference to Georgia, 19.8% to Latvia and 20.8% to Russia. Ukraine has become the most popular tourist region: 29.4% of respondents expressed readiness to rest there. Tajikistan is of less interest to the Russians: only 5.3% of respondents wish to leave there. 27.1% of respondents said they do not consider any of the former USSR countries attractive for tourism.
Total of 11,000 people took part in the poll.
01 Jun 2007
PanARMENIAN.Net, June 1
A replica of Noah's Ark will be placed today on Mount Ararat 2500 meters above sea level. The replica ark is designed to the opening of G8 summit as a plea to world leaders to pay attention to the problem of global warming. Greenpeace initiated the construction of Noah's Ark. Size of the Noah's Ark is 10-4x4 meters. 20 Turkish and German carpenters worked on the replica ark. On May 29 Greenpeace activists climbed the top of Mount Ararat (5137 meters) and called on leaders of all nations to realize protection of planet's climate.
According to the Holy Bible Noah's Ark landed on the Mount Ararat after the Flood.
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