Will Sisian citizens be satisfied?

Seventy percent of water pipeline in the Armenian town of Sisian will be changed within the framework of the program Improvement of Water Distribution Network.

The work began in spring.

The project foresees replacement of 27 km. tubes at the cost of 308 mln drams. However, the project has been changed during the work.

Jivan Margaryan, head of southern branch of "Armenian Water and Sewage" Company says totally 320 mln drams will be spend to replace 18 km. tubes.

The Company had to revise the draft, after the head of Sisian community Agassi Hakobjanyan suspended the execution of the

Will Sisian citizens be satisfied?

Seventy percent of water pipeline in the Armenian town of Sisian will be changed within the framework of the program Improvement of Water Distribution Network.

The work began in spring.

The project foresees replacement of 27 km. tubes at the cost of 308 mln drams. However, the project has been changed during the work.

Jivan Margaryan, head of southern branch of "Armenian Water and Sewage" Company says totally 320 mln drams will be spend to replace 18 km. tubes.

The Company had to revise the draft, after the head of Sisian community Agassi Hakobjanyan suspended the execution of the

Will Sisian citizens be satisfied?

Seventy percent of water pipeline in the Armenian town of Sisian will be changed within the framework of the program Improvement of Water Distribution Network.

The work began in spring.

The project foresees replacement of 27 km. tubes at the cost of 308 mln drams. However, the project has been changed during the work.

Jivan Margaryan, head of southern branch of "Armenian Water and Sewage" Company says totally 320 mln drams will be spend to replace 18 km. tubes.

The Company had to revise the draft, after the head of Sisian community Agassi Hakobjanyan suspended the execution of the

Presented report in a half empty hall

RA Ombudsman Armen Harutyunyan was in parliament today to present the 2009 Human Rights Report, but before that, he visited the halls for journalists and got acquainted with the conditions that had raised journalists' concerns.

Armen Harutyunyan also took note of certain technical inconveniences. NA Chief of Staff Gegham Gharibjanyan informed that all issues would be solved before the next four-day session and that there would be speakers.

Armen Harutyunyan presented the 2009 Human Rights Report in a half empty hall. In general, MPs are quite passive on Thursdays and there is almost nobody in the hall during the

Never late to discover

Self-taught painter Irina Saghyan opened her exhibition at the Artists' Union of Armenia.

Irina Saghyan, 40, is an educator by profession. She discovered her God-given talent of painting two years ago, picked up the brush and drastically changed her lifestyle.

Now she starts her day with painting pictures that reflect her mood, thoughts and emotions.

"I have so much to say...," this is what Irina expresses through her paintings, as well as affirms that it is never too late to start anew and that the important thing is to find what is harmonious in your life.

 

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Trainer set an example for students

It turns out that 1982 USSR champion Yuri Pudishev still wants to be on the football field.

The current assistant to the chief trainer of Brest's "Dinamo" has not only given advice to his students in the match with BATE in the ensuing round of the championship in Belarus, but has set an example by entering the field at the 90th minute. According to local presses, the 56-year old player had the ball several times and even initiated a dangerous goal, but his student's final pass was powerful.

Chief trainer of the "Dinamo" team Yuri Puntus commented on that

A. Kaprielyan: “Negotiations held though Saribekyan’s body isn’t yet returned”

 “Negotiations over the return of Manvel Saribekyan’s body are still being held though without any positive advancement,” Armen Kaprielyan, the head of the working group on Armenian hostages and captives committee told Panorama.am.

“Azerbaijani authorities handed Saribekyan’s death certificate to Red Cross international organization’s Baku office. Baku office sent it today to us, which has already been translated. We’re informed that the certificate should be given to Saribekyan’s family today,” Kaprielyan said.

Manvel Saribekyan was taken hostage on September 11 by Azerbaijani forces. According to Azerbaijani side Saribekyan committed suicide on October 5, and sent the death certificate to Red

Serzh Sargsyan to hold consultation at Shirak administration

President Serzh Sargsyan continues his working visit to Shirak region. Head of state attended the foundation laying ceremony of a medical center in Gyumri. He is due to hold a consultation at Shirak administration over Shirak region’s socio-economic problems. The President will attend a festive event to mark Day of Gyumri, will visit Cross-stone Park in Gyumri, near the Church of the Holy Saviour of All (Sourb Amenaprkich) to see cross-stones identical to those destroyed by Azerbaijanis in Nor Jugha.

The President is set to visit newly built premises of Mayor’s Office in Gyumri.
 

Source: Panorama | Armenian news

Serzh Sargsyan to hold consultation at Shirak administration

President Serzh Sargsyan continues his working visit to Shirak region. Head of state attended the foundation laying ceremony of a medical center in Gyumri. He is due to hold a consultation at Shirak administration over Shirak region’s socio-economic problems. The President will attend a festive event to mark Day of Gyumri, will visit Cross-stone Park in Gyumri, near the Church of the Holy Saviour of All (Sourb Amenaprkich) to see cross-stones identical to those destroyed by Azerbaijanis in Nor Jugha.

The President is set to visit newly built premises of Mayor’s Office in Gyumri.
 

Source: Panorama | Armenian news

Placido Domingo to stage concert in Yerevan

Yerevan will host the first ever concert of the renowned Spanish tenor Placido Domingo early in December.

The concert will be organized as part of the 11th Yerevan Perspectives International Music Festival, according to ARIT.am.
Yet, Armenians are still awaiting two unprecedented concerts featuring the world stars Joe Cocker and Goran Bregovic.
 

Source: Panorama | Armenian news

HAK relies on itself, but…

HAK leader Levon Ter-Petrosyan didn't give any comment after his meeting with the CE Secretary General.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the fulfillment of PACE Resolution 1677 and particularly addressed the issues related to the release of political prisoners, the revelation of the murders of March 1 and the reopening of "A1+" TV.

The sides also touched upon issues related to the Council of Europe's more active role in democracy and human rights protection in Armenia.

Levon Ter-Petrosyan reminded the CE Secretary General that the HAK had presented their issues of concern in a letter in advance.

In

Never late to discover

Self-taught painter Irina Saghyan opened her exhibition at the Artists' Union of Armenia.

Irina Saghyan, 40, is an educator by profession. She discovered her God-given talent of painting two years ago, picked up the brush and drastically changed her lifestyle.

Now she starts her day with painting pictures that reflect her mood, thoughts and emotions.

"I have so much to say...," this is what Irina expresses through her paintings, as well as affirms that it is never too late to start anew and that the important thing is to find what is harmonious in your life.

 

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4 hours giving autographs

"Juventus" newcomer, Serbian attacker Milosh Krasich spent several hours giving autographs for the team's fans.

Nearly 3,000 fans were at the premiere of the football player's shirt held at the club's store yesterday and asked the football player to sign his name on the shirts as well. Milosh Krasish spent 4 hours distributing shirts to the fans.

During the premiere, it became clear that the "Baloco" pastry company is now the Italian club's general sponsor. Milosh Krasich signed the shirts with the company's logo. "Juventus" fans call Krasich the "Serbian Nedved" in reference to the former Czech football player

Will Sisian citizens be satisfied?

Seventy percent of water pipeline in the Armenian town of Sisian will be changed within the framework of the program Improvement of Water Distribution Network.

The work began in spring.

The project foresees replacement of 27 km. tubes at the cost of 308 mln drams. However, the project has been changed during the work.

Jivan Margaryan, head of southern branch of "Armenian Water and Sewage" Company says totally 320 mln drams will be spend to replace 18 km. tubes.

The Company had to revise the draft, after the head of Sisian community Agassi Hakobjanyan suspended the execution of the

"Tatev’s wings" aerial tramway officially launched in Syunik

Tatev Monastery bells are ringing marking the launch of the events scheduled in Tatev for today. “Tatev’s wings” aerial tramway, connecting Tatev-halidzor villages, has been officially launched in the Armenian province of Syunik today with President Serzh Sargsyan being the first tramway passenger, Panorama.am reporter said from Syunik.

Tatev is hosting also over 800 guests, including the governmental delegation, other high officials who have arrived at Tatev to become witnesses of Tatev Revival. President Serzh Sargsyan is expected to deliver a speech, the Supreme Patriarch Karekin II will conduct blessing.

Spanning 5.7 kilometers across the spectacular Vorotan River Gorge, the

Dedicated 50 years of her life to books

Iskuhi Minasyan, 89, is sure that books will never lose their value no matter how much technology develops. She says being one of the 3 distinguished librarians of Armenia is the great appreciation of her long-running career.

Iskuhi Minasyan of Sisyan has spent 50 years of her life in libraries. She has worked as a librarian and director of children's and district libraries.

Iskuhi had always dreamed of becoming a librarian and remembers how she always used to go to the library in her native Akhlatyan village and follow-up on the librarian's activities. She also used to read a

Google reports 32 per cent jump in net income

Google has reported a 32 per cent jump in net income to USD 2.16 billion for the July-September quarter of the year, as the Internet search titan benefited from display and online advertising.

In the year-ago period the company had a net income of USD 1.63 billion, Google said in a statement.

Google's revenues rose to USD 7.29 billion for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, from USD 5.94 billion in the same quarter last fiscal, thus registering a gain of 23 per cent.
 

Source: Panorama | Armenian news

Free textbooks for the socially insecure

The RA Minister of Education and Science has issued a decree on "Sums for compensation in exchange for textbooks given free to socially insecure children by RA state educational institutions". According to the decree, the sums for compensation in exchange of free textbooks for socially insecure children studying at state educational institutions will be calculated based on the number of students at the beginning of the 2010-2011 academic year in accordance with classrooms and in proportion with the sums in exchange of the total number of textbooks per classroom.

The "Textbook Circulating Foundation" has been assigned to calculate the

CoE SG and PACE President due in Armenia

The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland, and President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Mevlüt Cavuşoğlu, will arrive in Armenia to participate in the CoE Forum for the Future of Democracy to be held in Yerevan on October 19-21.

Discussions will bring together personalities from international and local politics, civil society, media and academia throughout Europe, EU, PACE officials, leading experts and politicians.

High officials from Armenia will attend the forum.

The forum starts at 12։45, October 21.

 

 

Source: The Armenian News by A1+

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE BORDER?

The leader of "Strong Turkey" party Tuna Beklevich affirmed that they had crossed the Armenian and Turkish border without let or hindrance. "The responsible for the security of the Armenian border, Russian colonel Andrei Guzheev affirms that we did not pass the border. Of course we did and we have pictures proving it", said Beklevich. In the evening of October 10, Turkish mass media reported that the leader of the party, Beklevich along with a few other members of the party, crossed the Armenian and Turkish border as a sign of protest.
 
What really happened at the border?

Armenia Beats Slovakia 3-1 in Euro Qualifying Soccer Match

Armenia Beats Slovakia 3-1 in Euro Qualifying Soccer Match

YEREVAN (RTE)–Armenia claimed its first win in Euro 2012 qualifying Group B with an impressive victory over Slovakia in Yerevan in a major boost to the Republic of Ireland’s qualification hopes.

Yura Movsisyan gave the home side the lead after 23 minutes, but Slovakia equalised through Vladimir Weiss before half-time.

However, Armenia were not to be denied and Gevorg Ghazaryan put them back in front just five minutes after the break before Henrik Mkhitaryan made certain of the win a minute from the end.

Slovakia had come into the match on

TEDxYerevan: Hans Gutbrod – Well Being and Happiness

TEDxYerevan: Hans Gutbrod – Well Being and Happiness

Hans Gurbrod is the Regional Director of the Caucasus Research Resource Centers (CRRC), which has conducted multiple research projects, over many years, with a specific emphasis on gathering quality data on social, political, and economic developments across the Caucasus. Hans has been working, cycling, skiing, paragliding, researching and teaching in the Caucasus region since 1999 and holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the London School of Economics.

About TEDx
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

Dedicated 50 years of her life to books

Iskuhi Minasyan, 89, is sure that books will never lose their value no matter how much technology develops. She says being one of the 3 distinguished librarians of Armenia is the great appreciation of her long-running career.

Iskuhi Minasyan of Sisyan has spent 50 years of her life in libraries. She has worked as a librarian and director of children's and district libraries.

Iskuhi had always dreamed of becoming a librarian and remembers how she always used to go to the library in her native Akhlatyan village and follow-up on the librarian's activities. She also used to read a

Dedicated 50 years of her life to books

Iskuhi Minasyan, 89, is sure that books will never lose their value no matter how much technology develops. She says being one of the 3 distinguished librarians of Armenia is the great appreciation of her long-running career.

Iskuhi Minasyan of Sisyan has spent 50 years of her life in libraries. She has worked as a librarian and director of children's and district libraries.

Iskuhi had always dreamed of becoming a librarian and remembers how she always used to go to the library in her native Akhlatyan village and follow-up on the librarian's activities. She also used to read a

Dedicated 50 years of her life to books

Iskuhi Minasyan, 89, is sure that books will never lose their value no matter how much technology develops. She says being one of the 3 distinguished librarians of Armenia is the great appreciation of her long-running career.

Iskuhi Minasyan of Sisyan has spent 50 years of her life in libraries. She has worked as a librarian and director of children's and district libraries.

Iskuhi had always dreamed of becoming a librarian and remembers how she always used to go to the library in her native Akhlatyan village and follow-up on the librarian's activities. She also used to read a

Cafesjian Center for the Arts takes part in French Literature Days in Yerevan

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts takes part in French Literature Days in Armenia by hosting an exhibition dedicated to famous French writer and film director Alain Robbe-Grillet.

The exhibition, presented at the Cafesjian Center for the Arts on October 2-8, includes selections from the archives of the famous writer, currently held by the French Institute Mémoires de l'Edition Contemporaine (IMEC).

"This special exhibition, celebrating French literature, reflects the Cafesjian Center for the Arts continuing participation in international cultural exchange. We are pleased to be part of French Literature Days and in so doing

AMALYA KOSTANYAN PASSED AWAY

Today, Amalya Kostanyan, head of the Armenian Office of Transparency International Organization, passed away. She had heart problems.
 
Amalya Kostanyan was one of the most active figures of the social sector of Armenia who in particular held anti-corruption activities.

Source: Lragir.am - Armenian Online

Bayern footballers left without beer

The head coach of FC Bayern Munich Louis van Gaal has forbidden the team footballers to participate in Oktoberfest - annual beer festival in Munich.

Louis van Gaal took the decision after Bayern's unlucky defeat to Borussia Dortmund on October 3. It was the second recurrent defeat of the team.

After the defeat, Bayern drew back to the 12th place.

The Dutch specialist not only denied the footballers the pleasure of having beer but also made them train during the holiday.

 

Source: The Armenian News by A1+

Pasadena ANC Town Hall Meeting With Mayor Draws Diverse Crowd

Pasadena ANC Town Hall Meeting With Mayor Draws Diverse Crowd

PASADENA, CA—With a heat wave scorching much of southern California, a gathering in the cool confines of the Pasadena Armenian Center with Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard drew a strong turnout on September 29, 2010. Over seventy-five community leaders, activists and interested parties attended the Pasadena ANC's town hall meeting with Mayor Bogaard, continuing a tradition the organization has established in connecting local political and civic leaders with Armenian Americans residing in the City of Pasadena.

With opening remarks from Pasadena ANC leader Dro Hagopian, a trio of grassroots leaders from sister organizations introduced Mayor Bogaard to the town hall meeting. Representatives of the Pasadena AYF "Nigol Touman" chapter,

Potato price to reach 500 drams

Agriculture in Syunik region suffered 3 billion drams worth of damage due to poor weather conditions.

Compared to last year, the gross harvest of products has decreased.

Grain harvest has reduced by 10,000 tons compared to last year, said Head of the Agriculture and Nature Protection Department of Syunik regional council Kajik Khachatryan.

The region is also in demand of high-quality fertilizers.

Experts predict inflation of products in the region. Kajik Khachatryan seriously advised farmers to keep the potatoes and sell them in January. "If potatoes are sold for 230-250 drams a kilogram now, they will cost 500 drams

Potato price to reach 500 drams

Agriculture in Syunik region suffered 3 billion drams worth of damage due to poor weather conditions.

Compared to last year, the gross harvest of products has decreased.

Grain harvest has reduced by 10,000 tons compared to last year, said Head of the Agriculture and Nature Protection Department of Syunik regional council Kajik Khachatryan.

The region is also in demand of high-quality fertilizers.

Experts predict inflation of products in the region. Kajik Khachatryan seriously advised farmers to keep the potatoes and sell them in January. "If potatoes are sold for 230-250 drams a kilogram now, they will cost 500 drams