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Relations with neighboring Iran have Iran's First Vice-President Eshaq The visit is perceived by many vital importance for Armenia, President Jahangiri arrived in Armenia on October observers in the context of the recent Iran- Serzh Sargsyan said as he received a high- 14 on an official two-day visit expected to West nuclear agreement that envisages a ranking official of the Islamic Republic in revive Tehran's economic ties with its gradual removal of sanctions against Yerevan on October 15. northern neighbor. continued on page 3 In This Issue Armenia signs documents with a number Noyan Tapan Video Studio of African countries p.2 is offering professional video and photography for indoor Construction of oncology center starts in and outdoor events such as weddings, birthday parties, Stepanakert p.5 official events, seminars and conferences. Tel: 060 27 64 62 Address: Isahakyan 28, 3rd floor, Yerevan 0009 Armenia, Iran pledge to expand bilateral cooperation p.6 Tony Moroyan: Due to ArmTech Noyan Tapan Printing House Armenia Has Become Recognizable is offering coloured and black and white offset and digital in Silicon Valley... p.p.10-11 printing of books, brochures, booklets, journals, etc with high quality and low prices Tel: 060 27 64 62 American TV Host Dives into Armenian Address: Isahakyan 28, 3rd floor, Yerevan 0009 Culture 'Headfirst' p.16 18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 2 www.nt.am The Noyan Tapan Highlights POLITICS CIS Leaders Sign Military Cooperation Pact The leaders of the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have signed 17 agreements, includ- ing a statement on combating internation- al terrorism and an agreement on military cooperation through 2020. The agreements were signed at a sum- mit of CIS leaders - representing Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan - on October 16 in the Kazakh village of Burabay. Armenia was represented at the sum- mit by President Serzh Sargsyan. Representatives of Moldova, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine participated as observers. At a press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin said closer mili- tary cooperation is necessary because "the situation [in Afghanistan] is close to becoming critical." tion, he said, will furnish a "coordinated as "uncertainty in the global economy and He added that one of the goals of response" to that threat. rising political tensions." Islamist terrorists in Afghanistan is "to Putin also praised the CIS as a mecha- CIS leaders agreed that the next CIS penetrate the Central Asian region." nism for members to address problems summit will be held in Kyrgyzstan on The agreement on military coopera- caused by "negative external actors," such September 16, 2016.

Armenia signs documents with a number of African countries

On the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the International Organization of La Francophonie, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, signed seven documents on the development of rela- tions with the Foreign Ministers of six African states. Memorandum of Understanding on Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of two states was signed with the Republic of Senegal. Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations was signed between the Republic of Armenia and Democratic Republic of Congo. Memorandum on Cultural Cooperation and Memorandum on Cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs were

signed between Armenia and the Republic of Madagascar. Memorandum on Cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and Ministry of External Relations and Cooperation of the Comoro Islands. Memorandum on Cooperation was also signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and African Integration of Togo. Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Political Consultations was signed between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Côte d'Ivoire.

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 POLITICS The Noyan Tapan Highlights www.nt.am 3 Perincek v. Switzerland: Armenia says the European Court satisfied all its claims 1915 mass killing and deportation of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire amounted to genocide as defined by inter- national law," the Prosecutor General's Office said. The Court declared that Armenians have "the right to respect for their and their ancestors' dignity including their right to respect for their identity constructed around the understanding that their com- munity has suffered genocide." Finally, as regards the Perincek case, the Court ruled that subjecting him to crim- inal penalty did not fully contradict the European case law. Instead, it confirmed that the Swiss law had been applied wrong- The requirements set by the RA Armenia was involved in the case as a ly. Government in case of Perincek v. third party. "By intervening in the case as a "Therefore, the criminalization of the Switzerland were fully satisfied by the third party, the Republic of Armenia Armenian Genocide and the criminal European Court, the Armenian Prosecutor expected the European Court to exclude all penalty is considered lawful. However, this General's Office said in a statement. kind of wording that would in any way should be done exceptionally in compli- In a judgment delivered today the question the fact of the Armenian ance with the European Convention on European Court said Switzerland had vio- Genocide," the statement reads. Human Rights," the Armenian Prosecutor lated Turkish politician Dogu Perincek's "In the judgment delivered today the General's Office said. right to freedom of speech by convicting European Court underlined that it was nei- "Thus, all requirements set by the him for denying that the killing of ther required to answer that question, nor Armenian Government in case of Perincek Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915 did it have the authority to make legally v. Switzerland were fully satisfied by the amounted to genocide. binding pronouncements on whether the European Court," the statement concluded. Armenia, Iran Underscore Friendly Ties

From page 1 with which Iran is willing to develop rela- nessmen in Yerevan. Tehran and possible expansion of Iran's tions without limitations," said Iran's first The economic agenda also dominated ties with neighbors. vice-president. Jahangiri's talks with Abrahamian the pre- Hosting Jahangiri, Sargsyan empha- The two also discussed a number of vious night. This included cooperation in sized that Armenia has mutual economic other issues, among them also those con- the energy, transport and other sectors as interests with Iran and is interested in cerning the negotiations on the Nagorno- well as plans for the establishment of a "deepening high-level political dialogue Karabakh conflict settlement and the situ- free trade area between Iran and the and cooperation in all possible areas." ation in the Middle East. Both attached Eurasian Economic Union, an economic As quoted by his press service, the importance to the settlement of the crisis grouping of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan Armenian leader said that the discussions in Syria through "dialogue and peaceful and Kyrgyzstan that Armenia joined in and arrangements made during the Iranian negotiations". January. official's visit to Armenia "could mark the Earlier on Thursday Jahangiri and The building of infrastructure making beginning of a new stage in bilateral rela- Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Armenia a more efficient transit country tions." Abrahamian attended the opening of a for Iran has also been on the agenda of Jahangiri, for his part, also attached large forum of Armenian and Iranian busi- meetings with the Iranian delegation. importance to relations with Armenia, say- ing that his meetings in Yerevan will fur- ther strengthen the good-neighborly rela- Noyan Tapan Press-Center tions between the two nations. He empha- Noyan Tapan Press Center holds different discussions, press confer- sized that Armenia "has its own place in ences, round tables, teleconferences, seminars each week which Iran's foreign relations". are broadcast live on the Internet. We invite you to take advantage "During the hard times for us Armenia of the Center, as well as to place your banner in our Press Room. was a friend and continues to be a friend, Tel: 060 27 64 62. Address: Isahakyan 28, 3rd floor

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 4 www.nt.am POLITICS Opposition Party Calls Upcoming Constitutional Referendum 'Illegitimate' Armenia's leading opposition party has changes, but has also actively campaigned slammed the involvement of a Supreme for them. Court official in the planned referendum on "By doing so he violated the clear constitutional amendments, claiming that it requirements of the Constitution and laws, makes the process "illegitimate" from the in essence engaging in political activities," very beginning. the HAK said. "Secondly, publicly appear- The Armenian National Congress ing as an advocate of the draft put to the (HAK) believes that the drafting of the referendum, he, as the Constitutional Court changes themselves as well as the process Chairman, cannot be fair and impartial in ahead of the December 6 referendum have case its results are appealed." already violated Armenia's laws and cannot The HAK stressed that "the constitu- make the results of the vote stand whatev- tional referendum process will remain ille- er they are. gitimate and its results invalid from the The party led by former president Under Armenia's law on referendums outset unless Constitutional Court Levon Ter-Petrosian maintains that the the outcomes of referendums can be con- Chairman Gagik Harutiunyan resigns." proposed amendments to the Armenian tested at the Constitutional Court within Earlier, responding to similar concerns constitution are aimed at enabling incum- seven days after the publication of the voiced by other groups, Harutiunyan said bent President Serzh Sargsyan to indefi- results. In a statement released on Friday they were ungrounded. He explained that nitely stay in power in a different capacity the party noted, invoking the law, that the the commission that drafted the amend- after the end of his second and final presi- referendum process itself begins on the ments had already completed its work. dential term in 2018. first day of the launch of the campaign and Meanwhile, HAK parliamentary leader Sargsyan has denied this, saying that he ends after the expiry of a seven-day period Levon Zurabyan believes that Harutiunyan will not become prime minister or parlia- envisaged for appeals to the Constitutional also has personal interest in it. "In 2018, he ment speaker in case of Armenia's transfor- Court after the ballot. [Harutiunyan] will turn 70 and after that, mation into a parliamentary republic. The "During this period any circumstance under the Constitution, he cannot remain in president, his ruling Republican Party of that would predetermine the outcome of the post of chairman of the Constitutional Armenia and other political allies say that the referendum makes the referendum ille- Court. He has found a good job for himself such a radical change would, on the con- gal and invalid," the HAK stressed, adding after that - the job of the president of trary, decentralize power and facilitate the that Constitutional Court Chairman Gagik Armenia under the new Constitution," he country's democratization. Harutiunyan's involvement in the process said. Legal experts from the Council of as head of the commission that drafted the The HAK, along with a number of Europe's Venice Commission largely set of amendments can already be viewed other parliamentary and extra-parliamen- endorsed the draft amendments in as "a major predetermining circumstance." tary parties and groups, opposes the consti- September after most of the changes in the The HAK said that Harutiunyan not tutional changes proposed by the current text recommended by them were accepted only was actively involved in drafting the administration. by the Sargsyan administration. Russian-Armenian Tycoon intends to set up Political Party Ara Abrahamian, an affluent The Moscow-based businessman, Armenian businessman based in Russia, who anecdotally lost up to $1 billion in has revealed his ambition to set up and investments in Libya after the fall of the lead a political party in Armenia. Gaddafi regime in 2011, said he had Abrahamian, who heads the Union of numerous plans for Armenia ranging Armenians of Russia (UAR), said on from promoting democracy and dealing Wednesday that if he finally decides to do with vote rigging to rebuilding the coun- that, his party will also contest the next try's economy. "We know and understand parliamentary elections in Armenia due a thing or two, some mechanisms must be in 2017. created to avoid violations during elec- Among Abrahamian's other immedi- tions. We must turn to the president of the ate plans is also to set up what he republic," he said vaguely. described as a program of assistance to Abrahamian also said that when he Armenia. The 58-year-old tycoon emphasized, decides on his plans regarding political "If I see that there is a corresponding however, that if he engages in political activities he will travel to his native vil- team, a correspondent political force…, activities he is not going to criticize his lage of Malishka in the southern Vayots leaders of corresponding countries or opponents - political parties or figures - Dzor province of Armenia where he will support from businesses as well as mech- but will only be presenting his programs announce the decision. anisms of cooperation, of course I will to voters. Some observers in Armenia believe take the final decision in March on Nor does Abrahamian want to seek a that if Abrahamian establishes a political whether I will take part in the elections or change of government. "Naturally, I don't party it will be a pro-Russian type of not," the UAR president said at a press want a change of power. I want to partic- party that will lobby Moscow's interests conference in Yerevan. ipate in elections," he said. in Armenia.

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 POLITICS The Noyan Tapan Highlights www.nt.am 5 Francophone countries undertake to reinforce genocide prevention mechanisms Five resolutions were adopted during the 31st Ministerial Conference of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) in Yerevan, one of them related to the "prevention on geno- cide" initiated by Armenia. The resolution refers to the OIF Secretary General Michaëlle Jean's statement on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in which she paid tribute to the memory of the Armenian Genocide vic- tims and expressed her support to the Armenian people. The resolution notes that the humanity. an area of peace, tolerance, plurality, dia- Organization strongly condemns all geno- Under the resolution, the Organization logue and mutual understanding," cides and crimes against humanity that undertakes to reinforce the cooperation "Challenges to the 21st Conference of the have claimed a huge number of human between states and governments to put an member states of the UN Framework lives, pays tribute to the memory of the vic- end to the impunity of those responsible for Convention on Climate Changes (UNFC- tims of those crimes and pledges to take the crimes. CC)," "Refugees and Migrants," "Youth measures to reinforce the mechanisms of Also, the Ministerial Conference Participation in Francophone Structures." prevention of genocides and crimes against adopted resolutions on "Francophonie as The first two were initiated by Armenia. Moscow calls for Construction of oncology center renewed dialogue on starts in Stepanakert Karabakh settlement The Hayastan All-Armenian ing modern amenities. Given the Fund has begun the construction of old facility's limited capabilities, Moscow urges the According to her, the a state-of-the-art oncology center Dr. Hayriyan says, many patients parties to the Karabakh issue of Karabakh conflict in Stepanakert. The project is spon- opt to receive treatment in Yerevan conflict to refuse form settlement was discussed sored by the fund's French affiliate, or even abroad. Currently a staff of application of force and in detail during the visits with additional financial support medical professionals is being to demonstrate political will of the Armenian and from the government of NKR. receive advanced training in to reach a compromise, Azerbaijani Foreign Having laid the foundations, France. "The new Oncology official representative of Ministers to Moscow in crews are now building the ground Center is poised to be one of the the Russian Ministry of April-May. floor of the facility, which is locat- best in the region," Dr. Hayriyan Foreign Affairs Maria "The topic is on the ed on the same campus along with says. Zakharova has declared agenda of Russian FM the Stepanakert Republican The center will comprise gen- RIA Novosti reports. Sergey Lavrov's contacts Hospital and the Stepanakert eral and clinical-pathomorphology "Unfortunately, the with foreign counterparts. Policlinics. The Oncology Center laboratories; X-ray, mammogra- renewal of political dia- We are working in that of Stepanakert will comprise three phy, and MRI departments; and logue gets more compli- direction in close cooper- floors, with a total area of close to departments of surgery and inten- cated because of escala- ation with France and the 2,520 square meters, and will be sive therapy, including chemother- tion of situation in the United States. connected to the Republican apy. The facility will have 35 conflict zone, increased The Minister recently Hospital via the ground floor. The patient beds. number of victims, held a meeting with the center will offer the full comple- The French-Armenian commu- including civilians," she OSCE Minsk Group Co- ment of oncological diagnosis and nity continues to sponsor major said, adding that "further Chairs on the sidelines of treatment services, with the excep- health and education projects in escalation is simply inad- the 70th session of the tion of radiotherapy. According to Armenia and NKR alike. They missible." UN General Assembly, Dr. Armen Hayriyan, NKR's top include the Zangezur Cardiology "We call on the parties during which the parties oncologist and executive director Center, in Armenia's Goris Region; to refuse from the use of referred to practical issues of the Oncology Center, annually and the Yeznik Mozian Vocational force and demonstrate of conflict settlement more than 700 cancer patients School, in Shushi, a critically political will necessary ahead of the forthcoming receive inpatient care at the cen- needed, ultra-modern institution for reaching a compro- visit of the mediators this ter's old building, which is a run- which officially opened its doors mise," she said. month," Zakharoca said. down, 1960s structure sorely lack- some weeks ago.

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 6 www.nt.am The Noyan Tapan Highlights ECONOMY Armenia, Iran pledge to expand bilateral cooperation Top officials from Armenia and Iran pledge to expand the bilateral cooperation on the basis of the deeply rooted friend- ship between the two countries. At a meeting in Yerevan Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri dis- cussed a wide range of issued related to the expansion of trade and economic relations, energy projects, transport infrastructures, the perspectives of cooperation in the fields of agriculture, education and culture. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the Armenian Prime Minister said they discussed the construction of the third high- voltage power line, which is expected to e completed by 2018. They also agreed on the future steps connected with the construc- tion of Meghri HPP and gas distribution network in Armenian vil- lages bordering Iran. The parties referred to the North-South high- way and the Armenia-Iran rail project, stressing their key role in two countries." the improvement of regional cooperation and economic growth. "The success achieved within the framework of 5+1 talks cre- PM Hovik Abrahamyn assured of the willingness of the ates new and positive conditions for the development of relations Armenian Government to contribute to the establishment and and opens new spheres for the development of bilateral economic deepening of cooperation between Iran and the Eurasian cooperation," he said. Economic Union (EEU), particularly in the context of a future free He said construction of the third high-voltage power line that trade agreement. had been halted for a while is currently under way and will be The Armenian PM praised the positive momentum reached in completed in the shortest term. the talks on Iran's nuke program and stressed that agreements "We held discussions on the railway and cargo transportation, reached within that framework will benefit the region, contribute and we are confident we'll link the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea to regional and international security and steady development, as within the framework of cooperation with other countries of the well as open perspectives for the development of bilateral and region," the Vice-President said. multilateral cooperation. He added that Armenia's accession to EEU opens a new win- Iran's First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri noted, in turn, that dow from the perspective of development of economic relations "there is no obstacle for the development of relations between the between the two countries. Armenia hails EU authorization of talks on new deal Official Yerevan has welcomed the European Union's deci- sion regarding new talks on a legal framework for relations with Armenia. The EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday authorized the European Commission and the High Representative to open negotiations on a new, legally binding and overarching agree- ment with Armenia. "We attach importance to the decision of the EU Council to provide the European Commission with a mandate to open negotiations with Armenia on the creation of a new legal basis," Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said in a state- ment released by his office on October 13. "We are hopeful that the documents to be worked out as a Economic Union (EEU) formed by Russia, Belarus and result of the negotiations will best express the depth of Kazakhstan in January 2015. Armenia-EU mutually beneficial cooperation, reflect the joint It is expected that the new deal replacing the current EU- commitment to raise our relations to a new level and outline the Armenia partnership and cooperation agreement will cover con- comprehensive partnership in all areas of mutual interest," the crete areas of political and economic cooperation, but, as has minister stated. repeatedly been stated by the two sides, will not contradict The EU and Armenia have been moving towards the open- Armenia's membership commitments to the EEU. ing of the talks since 2013 when the South Caucasus nation The EU says it is committed to "further develop and unexpectedly decided to withdraw from the process of EU asso- strengthen comprehensive cooperation with Armenia in all ciation following more than three years of negotiations on a rel- areas of mutual interest within the Eastern Partnership frame- evant agreement. work." Instead, the government in Yerevan signed up to a Moscow- The official launching of negotiations is expected to take led customs union and became a member of the Eurasian place before the end of the year.

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 ECONOMY The Noyan Tapan Highlights www.nt.am 7 Ex-Armenian PM to become Eurasian Economic Commission Chief "We have made a decision on who will be the head of our com- mission after February 1, after Russia's presidency, after Viktor Khristenko," Russian Interfax news agency quoted Belarus President Alyaksandr Lukashenka as saying in addressing Sargsyan. "Please, tell us the name of Armenia's representative." "Sargsyan Tigran Surenovich, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia," replied Serzh Sargsyan. Lukashenka stressed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had approved the candidacy of Tigran Sargsyan, who headed the Armenian government in 2008-2014 and before that served as governor of the Central Bank of Armenia. He was appointed Armenia's ambassador to the United States in July 2014. "His [Tigran Sargsyan's] candidacy was supported by the Armenia's former Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, who cur- Russian president, who worked with him. They say he is a very rently serves as the country's ambassador to the United States, will experienced professional," the Belarus leader said. be appointed head of the Eurasian Economic Commission next At present, the head of the Eurasian Economic Commission year, it emerged on October 16. Board is Russia's Viktor Khristenko, while Belarus at present Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, who was, along with his holds the chairmanship of the EEU. opposite numbers from Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and The next summit of the Eurasian Economic Commission will Kyrgyzstan, attending a summit of the Eurasian Economic Union be held in Moscow in December. An arrangement was made that (EEU) in the Kazakh village of Burabay, was asked to name a can- before that a 10-member commission will be formed, with two didate for the post from Armenia that is going to assume the rotat- members appointed from each country. A member of the commis- ing presidency in the EEU's executive body in February. sion by his or her status is, in fact, equivalent to an EEU minister. New owner of Electric Networks of Armenia vows financial optimization, service quality improvement

full. Tashir Group has also fully undertaken its obligations in ENA managing. The company management will be transparent and socially clear, based on corporate social responsibility as its key component. ENA development priorities include introducing a bailout plan; financial optimization; service quality improvement; and financial and economic activity control, i.e. via adaptation of advanced technology. Our first steps will include modernization of distribution facil- ities infrastructure through efficient investments. We shall stand strong against any wrongdoings, corrupt employees and malevo- lent consumers. We shall save on the Company's costs by concen- trating internal resources, i.e. minimizing power losses, which will help to avoid higher electricity tariffs in part of ENA. We see the interests of the three million Armenians as our top value. To serve those, we must stop corruption practices both in and out of the Company. Samvel Karapetyan, President of Tashir Group issued a state- To support the people of the Republic of Armenia, a resolution ment today, welcoming the purchase of Electric Networks of was taken to reimburse the difference between the increased elec- Armenia. The statement reads: tricity tariffs and the ones previously applied before August 1, "As previously announced, on September 30, 2015, Tashir 2015 for citizens and small business, at the expense of myself and Group and Inter RAO signed the sale and purchase agreement for the Government of Armenia on parity basis. power assets in the Republic of Armenia. We are all ready for new approaches, new quality of work, and The Parties have agreed that CJSC Electric Networks of honest and constructive partnership. Armenia (ENA) will continue fulfilling its existing obligations in Thank you in advance for your strong cooperation."

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Š2122.Davitashen, 1800 sq.m., water, gas, electrici- sq.m., 199 sq.m., Price 1900 USD per sq.m., 2 bed- Š2998.North Ave, Newly built, 9/6, 181sq.m, 3bed- ty, possible to sell separately 600 sq.m., and 1200 rooms have a beautiful sight - 117 sq.m., 120 sq.m., rooms, capitally repaired, climate control, parking, sq.m. Price: 150 USD per sq.m. 124 sq.m.,Price: 1700 USD per sq.m., climate control, Price: 700.000 USD Š2121.Demirchyan str., 1338 sq.m.,building per- gas. Š2682.Aram Str., Newly built,13/6 187sq.m., 3 bed- mits. Price: 2million USD. Š93.Kievyan str., Given to the operation in October rooms,2 bathrooms, 2 open balconies, capitally rea- Š2013.Cascade. 1000 sq.m. building permits, first 2011, 16 floors, walls plastered, windows, exterior paired,heating systen, 2AC, 2 garages, view to gar- line, gas, water and electricity possibilities. Price doors, h -3, 15 m, gas,parking. Price: 1500-1600USD den. Price: 550.000 USD negotiable. 460.000USD per sq.m,parking-12 000 USD. Possible with mort- Š2958.Pushkin str., 5/2, 140 sq.m., stone building,4 Š1402.Hr. Kochar Str., 1100 sq. m.,facade -25 m. gage, for 13 years term. bedrooms,capitally repaired,heating system. Price: Price negotiable. Š94.Masiv. 3floors,8 flats,each flat has 3 bedrooms, Negotiable. Š2090.Lori region, close to Stepanavan, Gyargyar 210 sq.m., parking. Price: negotiable. Š2895.Northern Ave., Newly built, 3rd floor, village, 6 hectares, forest 2 hectare has building per- Š130.Antarayin str., 34 flats, 110-275 sq.m., 4 300sq.m,3bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,capitally repaied, mits, 3 water source, electricity. Price: 100.000USD. penthouses-200-275sq.m,available sevices-car wash, climate control, AC. Price: negotiable Š2406.Avan, Mher Mkrtchyan block, 1000 sq.m., cleaning service, garbage removal service, parking. Š2802.Amiryan str., Newly built,8/4, electricity, gas, water, the district is inhabited. Price: Price: Negotiable 166sq.m,3bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,capitally repaired, 30USD per sq.m Š131.Busand str., commercial, office and residen- central heating,AC,security system. Price:320.000 Š2310.Monument, Babayan str, 1000 sq. m, tial areas, penthouse, available sevices-car wash, USD. facade-25m, privatized, Price:350 USD negotiable cleaning service, garbage removal service, parking. Š1104.Komitas Ave., Aram Khachatryan str., 5/2, Š2107.Monument, 2400sq.m, building permits, Price: Negotiable 125sq.m.,stone bld, h-2.75m.,3 bedrooms, office, 2 building project. Price: 400 USD per sq.m. bathrooms, old repair, gas, garage. Price: 130.000

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 FOR RENT The Noyan Tapan Highlights www.nt.am 9 YOUR CHOICE IS OUR CHOICE www.mrealty.am (010) 564631 (010) 562181 [email protected] 12 G. Lusavorich str., Yerevan, Armenia 3bedrooms, office, 3 bathrooms, capitally repaired, nished, swimming-pool, garden. Price: 4.000 USD 1 ROOM furnished. Price: Negotiable negotiable. Š2277.Kievyan str. duplex, 4 bedrooms, 3 bath- Š1142.Djrvej, Bagrevand community. Land-1000 Š2037.Baghramyan str., 5/2, 60sqm, 1 bedroom, rooms, capitally repaired, with or without furniture. sq.m., 3 storied bld.-700 sq.m., 5 bedrooms, 5 bath- euro repaired, gas, heating system, AC, modern fur- Price: Negotiable. rooms, pantry, playing room, capitally repaired, no nished,equipped. Price:negotiable Š2310 Busand str., Newly built, 190sq.m, 3bed- furniture/ can be furnished, if necessary /garage for Š2189.Vardanants str., Newly built,24/12, 90 rooms, 3bathrooms, capitally repaired, furnished, 2 cars. Price: 4 000 USD. sqm, 1 bedroom, capitally repaired, furnished, parking. Price: 2500 USD Š1293.Nork-Marash, Land-1100sq.m,2 storied equipped. Price: 1000 USD. Š2316 Northern Ave, Newly built,6th floor, bld-520 sq.m, 6 bedrooms,5 bathrooms, capitally Š2099.Sayat-Nova Ave., 12/6, 1 bedroom, capi- 227sq.m.,4bedrooms, 2bathrooms, guest toilet, cap- repaired, heating system, AC, swimming pool, gar- tally repaired,gas, heating system, AC, furnished, itally repaired, furnished,parking. Price:2500 USD den.Price7.000 USD equipped. Price:600 USD. Š2303 Hanrapetutyan str Newly built, 9/5, Š327. Nork-Marash, Land-500sq.m.,4 storied Š1972.Northern ave., 8/4, 80sq.m.,1bedrrom, 2 165sq.m, 3bedrooms,1bathroom, 1 guest toilet. building-600 sq.m., 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, cap- bathrooms, open kitchen, capitally repaired, climate capitally repaired, furnished, parking. Price: 2000 itally repaired, heating system, furnished, equipped, control. Price: 1200 USD USD swimming pool, garden, sauna, 2 car parking. Price- Š2171.Tumanyan str., Newly built, 5th floor, 94 Š2257.Northern Ave., Newly built, 17/16, 160 4000 USD sq.m., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, capitally repaired, sq.m.,3 bedrooms, capitally repaired, heating sys- Š1306. Tsarav Akhbyur /near Botanical garden/, central heating, furnished, equipped. Price: 1000 tem, AC, parking. Price: Negotiable Land-1000sq.m., 3 storied building-750sq.m., 6 USD Š2005.Northern Ave., Newly built,8/8, 130 sq.m, bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, capitally Š2367.Northern ave., Newly built, 9th flloor, 98 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, capitally repaired, heat- repaired, heating system swimming pool, garden, sq.m., capitally repaired, heating system, furnished ing system, furnished, parking. Price: 2200 USD. sauna, 2 car parking, with or without furniture. equipped. Price: Negotiable. Š1723.Northern Ave., Newly built,8/4., 170 sq.m 3 Price:6000-8000 USD negotiable bedrooms,3 bathrooms, open kitchen, capitally Š1288. Tsarav Akhbyur /near Botanical garden/, repaired, furnished, equipped. Price: 2000 USD. Land-560sq.m., 4 storied building-560 sq.m., 4 bed- 2 ROOMS Š1981.Vardanants Str., Newly built, 14/14, 140 sq rooms, 4bathrooms, a kitchen, office, capitally m,3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, capitally repaired, repaired, heating system, furnished, equipped, Š2302 North Ave, Newly built, 11/4, 137sq.m, heating system, AC, 3 open baconies, furnished, swimming pool,garden, 2 car parking. Price: 5000 2bedrooms,2bathrooms,capitally repaired, fur- equipped,parking. Price: 2000 USD. USD nished, parking. Price: 2000 USD Š1793.Teryan str., Newly built, 8th floor, 260 Š1197. Blur, Land-779sq.m.,2 storied building- Š2295 North Ave., Newly built,16/15, sq.m.,3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study, capitally 720sq.m.,4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, study, capitally 173sq.m.,2bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,capitally repaired, climat control, parking, unfurnished (possi- repaired, heating system, sauna swimming pool, repaired, furnished. Price:5000 USD ble to furnish), Price: 3500 USD. garden. Price:8000 USD Š1780.Amiryan str, Newly built, /13th floor, 82 Š1720.Amiryan str., Newly built,16/10, 179 sq.m, Š1312. Blur, Barbyus str., Land-450sq.m., 4 sto- sq.m, 2 bedrooms, capitally repaired, heating sys- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, capitally repaired, central ried building-470sq.m., 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, tem, AC, furnished, equipped. Price: 1700 USD heating, AC, cellar- 25sq.m, with or without furni- capitally repaired, heating system, AC, garden. negotiable. ture, parking, Price 3000 USD negotiable Price: Negotiable Š942.Teryan str. 4/3, 130 sq.m.,2 bedrooms, capi- Š2195.Northern ave., Newly built, 3rd floor, Š1317. Blur, Barbyus str., Land-900sq.m.,5 storied tally repaired, heating system, furnishred, equipped. 300sq.m, 4 bedrooms, 4 bath- building-800sq.m., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, capi- Price: 1500 USD. rooms, 2 kitchens, capitally tally repaired, heating system, AC, garden. Price: Š 1950.Buzand/Mashtots repaired,climate control, AC, Negotiable. area. Newly built,8th floor, 163 parking. Price:5000 USD Š1323.Monument, Babayan str, Land - 400 sq.m, 3 sq.m.,2 bedrooms, 2 bath- Š2261.Hin Yerevantsi, /North storied bld-300sq.m, each floor-100sq.m, 4 bed- rooms, capitally repaired,cli- Avenue/, Newly built, 10/3, rooms, 4 bathrooms, capitally repaired, heating sys- mate control, furnished, open 124sq.m., 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- tem, AC, furnished, equipped. Price: Negotiable balcony. Price: 2500 USD. rooms, capitally repaired, heat- Š1681.Northern Ave., Newly ing system, AC, furnished, built,6/2,130 sq.m.,2 bed- PREMISES equipped, parking. Price: 1700 rooms, 2 bathrooms, capitally USD repaired, heating system, Š2049.Teryan str, ground floor+basemnet, 1st line, Š2084.Tumanyan str., 4th AC,parking. 200sq.m, repaired. Price: 6.000 USD floor, 200sq.m, 3 bedrooms, 2 Price: 2000 USD. Š1693.Malatia-Sebastia 4 storied building, bathrooms, capitally repaired, Š1535.Busand str., Newly 1200sq.m, each floor-300sq.m, 2 separate climate control, parking. built, 7/4, 82sq.m,2bedrooms, entrances, climate control, 2 elevators, basement, Price:5000 USD capitally repaired, heating system, AC, parking, fur- parking. Price: 15USD per sq.m. Š2252.Northern ave, 7th floor, 350 sq.m., 3 bed- nished, equipped. Price: Negotiable. Š1526.Byuzand str., 5/semi-basement, 170 sqm., rooms, 4 bathrooms, study, open balconies, capital- Š2089.Northern ave., Newly built,8/6, 4-5 degrees below zero level,window glasses, cellar ly repaired, climate control, parking. Price 120sq.m.,2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms, capitally - 50 sq.m.,6 rooms, the largest is 30 sq.m., 2 Negotiable. reapired, climate control, furnished, equipped. entrances, 2 lavatories. Price 2000 USD per month, Price: 2500 USD negotiable. Š1738.Amiryan str., 8/8, 159sq.m.,2 bedrooms, 2 PRIVATE HOUSES Š1408.Zarobyan str., /parallel to Baghramyan bathrooms, capitally repaired, heating system, park- str./, 2 storied building,600 sqm. ground floor- hall ing. Price: Negotiable Š1335 Baghramyan str., Land-200sq.m, 3storied and kitchen,1st floor 5 rooms, bathroom, open bal- Š1951.Busand str., Newly built, 13th floor, bld-300sq.m.,4 bedrooms, 3bathrooms,capitally cony, capitally repaired, gas, heating system,park- 122sq.m, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, capitally repaired, furnished. Price: 3000 USD ing. Price: Negotiable. repaired, climate control. Price: 2500 USD Š1336 Aygedzor, Land-1000sq.m, 2 storied bld- Š1462.Teryan str., 3 storied building, 800 sq.m., Š1406.Sayat Nova ave., 7/3, 110sq.m., 2 bed- 240sq.m, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroosm,capitally capitally repaired, AC, parking, Price: 10.000 USD. rooms, 2 bathrooms, capitally reapired, heating sys- repaired, furnished. Price:2000 USD Š1945.Mashtots Ave., 5/1,2, 140sq.m., window tem, furnished, equipped. Price: Negotiable Š1337 Davtashen Land-406sq.m,3 storied bld- glasses, capitally repaired, AC. Price: 8000 USD Š2109.Northern ave., Newly built,10/4, 137sq.m, 306sq.m, 4bedrooms, 2bathrooms, capitally Š1943.Tumanyan str., Ground floor of the build- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, capitally repaired, cen- repaired, furnished. Price:3900 USD ing, 265sq.m.,1st line, capitally repaired, heating tral heating, furnished, equipped, parking. Price: Š1323.Monument, Babayan str, Land-400sq.m, system, cellar. Price: 7000 USD 2000 USD. 3storied bld-300sq.m, 4bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Š1868.Tumanyan str., Ground floor of the build- Š2243.Buzand str, Newly built, 17/4, 125sq.m, 2 capitally repaired. Price: Negotiable ing, 220sq.m.,1st line, facade-55m.,capitally bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, capitally repaired, heating Š1248.Aygedzor, Land - 1021 sq m ,3 storied bld. - repaired, h-5m., cellar. Price: 15.000 USD. system, AC, furnished, equipped. Price: 2000 USD 501 sq.m., 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, study, capital- Š2087.Northern ave., Ground floor of the build- Š Amiryan str, Newly built, 14/5, 120sqm, 2 ly repaired, central heating, AC, sauna, boiler room ing, 100sq.m,1st line, zero level, capitally repaired, bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, capitally repaired, heating garden, swimming pool, garage, alarming system, window glasses. Price: Negotiable. system, AC, partly furnished. Price 2000 USD security system. Price: 8000 USD. Š2033.Abovyan str, 388sq,m, Ground floor of Š999.Aygedzor, Land -1000 sqm, basement + 2 the building, 3 degrees above zero level, windoq floors- 310 sqm, capitally repaired, 4 bedrooms, 4 glasses, h-3m.,basement-235sq.m, capitally 3 ROOMS AND MORE bathrooms, newly furnished, equipped, sauna, repaired, heating system, AC. Price: 15.000 USD swimming-pool. Starting Price: 5000 USD. Š2031.Vardanants str, 500sq.m, ground floor of Š2358 V. Sargsyan str, Newly Built, 7/4, 145sq.m, Š1094.Noy block, Land-450sqm, 2 storied building the building, 2 entrances, facade-20m, window 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one guest toilet, capitally - 220sq.m, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, capitally glasses, without divisions, ,basement-250sq.m, renovated, furnished, underground parking. repaired, heating system, furnished, equipped, Price:8000 USD Price:3000 USD negotiable swimming pool, garden. Price: 2000USD. Š2027.Sayat Nova str, 95sq.m, ground floor of Š2353 V. Sargsyan str. 8/5, Newly built, 98sq.m, Š1195.Nork, Armenakyan str., Land - 2000 sq.m, the building, 2 entrances, 7 degrees above zero 2bedrooms,capitally renovated, furnished, Price 4 storied bld.-520 sq.m., 4 bedrooms, 4bathrooms, level, 4 window glasses, capitally repaired. Price: 1500 USD capitally repaired, heating system, sauna, gym, fur- 4.000 USD Š2347 Teryan str. Newly built, 10/8, 320sq.m,

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 10 www.nt.am ARMTECH 2015 The 8th ArmTech Armenian Global High Tech Industry Conference Held in Yerevan and Stepanakert By Gourgen James Khazhakian Yengibaryan said he thinks that the received a prize of $10,000, while the Chief Correspondent amount of US $10,000-$15,000 was an winner was granted opportunity to pres- absolutely attractive offer for start-ups ent its program in Silicon Valley. Part One: Yerevan which have high chances of failure (esti- ArmTech Congress is being held under mated 90%). the high patronage of the Armenian Armenian IT sector has made signifi- “We have already provided thirty Prime Minister, with the assistance of the cant progress in recent years, shifting grants in the amount of 50,000 Dollars; Governments of Armenia and Nagorno- from outsourcing to development and 16 of them are for Gyumri and Vandzor. Karabakh, the World Bank and with the marketing of their own support of Enterprise products, Tony (Anthony) Incubator Foundation (EIF). Moroyan, CEO and Sponsors of this year’s event Chairmam of Viasphere were PicsArt, National International and Co- Instruments, Cronimet Founder and Chairman of Charitable Foundation, the the ArmTech Congress, American Foundation for said on 12 October at the Armenia. The Partners of the opening of the eighth annu- Congress were Microsoft, al ArmTech Congress in Viasphere Technopark, Yerevan. Mr Moroyan said Synopsys Armenia, UNIDO, Armenia’s IT sector had a CRDF, Philip Morris steady position in the glob- Armenia, Feinberg and al IT field, and it was now Green Travel. To remind, the time to actively pro- ArmTech is being held alter- mote start-up companies nately in the USA and which are very important Armenia. The first Congress for the development of small countries We now have the technological center in was held July 4-7, 2007 in San Francisco, like Armenia. In Tony Moroyan’s words, Gyumri, which is working very actively,” USA. the ArmTech has been instrumental in he noted. As Armenian Prime Minister Hovik significantly improving the recognition Bagrat Yengibaryan said he finds the Abrahamyan said at the opening of of Armenia as a technological country conference an important platform for ArmTech Congress 2015, the annual which might help it establish cooperation high-tech ArmTech Congress in Armenia with the titans of Silicon Valley. is an important platform that helps dis- According to him, this co-operation and seminate innovative technologies, identi- recognition of the country will attract fy new investment and business opportu- additional investment into the sector that nities, and showcase the achievements of acquires strategic importance. The eighth the sphere. annual ArmTech congress is being held In PM’s words, in the recent years this year in Yerevan and Nagorno- Armenia has made significant progress in Karabakh on October 12-14. IT and high-tech sectors which is also This year a venture conference was due to the efficient government policy. conducted along with ArmTech, where 25 The Prime Minister reminded those companies presented their ideas and pro- present that in a bid to give renewed grams. Five of them were to receive impetus to the sector’s development and grants in the amount of $15,000 each for encourage the creation of new companies further development. and jobs, a legislative package was adopt- The money was thought to be enough ed last year. The package aims to support to prevent those companiess from wast- the IT industry, with tax privileges given ing their potential, according to Bagrat developing new projects. “The Microsoft to certified start-up companies in the sec- Yengibaryan, Director of Enterprise Innovation Center, the National tor. Incubator Foundation (EIF). Engineering Laboratory and last year’s “As a result, about 50 startup compa- “We need to understand what we offer initiative to propose the engineering city nies and over 200 new jobs were created assistance for. We have two key projects, project Jrvezh came into being thanks to in the sector within a few months,” Mr one aimed at assisting the absolute neo- ArmTech,” he added. Abrahamyan said. phytes (whose ideas are yet to be tested) Another feature of the event was a “We are consistent while continuing and the other offering a grant worth up to contest of business ideas entitled as with the policy on the further develop- 50,000 Dollars,” he told at a news con- “Clean Technologies: Armenia” involv- ment of IT industry in Armenia,” Hovik ference. ing 24 companies, of which the four best Abrahamyan noted. 18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 ARMTECH 2015 www.nt.am 11

Part Two: Stepanakert And… “Armenpress” reports, Vahe Torosyan informed. On 14 October, the Armenia’s 8th Armenian Vice President of He describes knowledge, particularly Global High Tech Industry Conference “Microsoft”: You can have in digital and high-tech sector, as the best Special Session Held in Stepanakert, the great dreams being small foundation for future. “You should never capital city of the Nagorno-Karabakh country forget that size does not matter in the Republic. sphere of modern technologies: In the According to Artsakhpress, IT sector YEREVAN, OCTOBER 12, current interconnected world you can be in Artsakh, development trends and edu- ARMENPRESS. “Microsoft” Vice a small company, a small country, but cation, start-up accelerator topics were on President Vahe Torosyan, an honorary have great dreams”, Torosyan said, the agenda. guest of the ArmTech 2015, was greatly adding that he wishes the new generation The Session moderator Bagrat excited seeing students and pupils at the to do their best for Armenia. Yengibaryan said that this special session Presidential Palace of Armenia, who in Artsakh aimed at making Stepanakert * * * one of the main knots of IT and added that adequate professional potential was In an interview with "Armenpress" available in Stepanakert. Tony Moroyan said that “…thanks to the Arayik Haroutyunyan, the Prime "ArmTech" brand Armenia has become Minister of the Republic of Nagorno- recognizable among the world largest hi- Karabakh, welcoming the participants of tech/IT corporations, in the center of the "ArmTech 2015", thanked for holding most competitive and aggressive compa- special session in Artsakh and expressed nies in Silicon Valley”. He stressed that in hope that it will be the best platform for a very short time the "ArmTech" man- business contacts, and the technology aged to achieve such results that have not community will have a chance to get yet reached any country in the world. acquainted with Artsakh technological "Despite the fact that Armenia is a small development potentials. country, its presence and influence in "We value the role of IT, as a key fac- Silicon Valley has been noticeable. We tor for economic development and have 30-40 Executive Directors in Silicon improving living standards,” he noted. received awards from the President of the Valley who work in a leading way compa- “Taking into account the Artsakh country. Being born and grew up in Paris, nies… On the other hand, within the unique situation and the troubling events Vahe Torosyan received Armenian Forum, we were able to bring to Armenia taking place around us, I would like to upbringing and now is glad to return to 5 major global experts who could be dec- emphasize the role of the development of his Armenian roots. “I mentioned during orated with the Nobel Prize, if it were local technologies and their application the meeting with the President a little ago given in the field of the information tech- in our country's defense sector. We plan that my heart has always been with nology", Anthony Moroyan noted. to provide tax privileged condi- Talking on the future plans, tions for the organizations of the Founder of the "ArmTech" this sector. The government will Forum noted two objectives: to continue to support technologi- create an international Pan- cal development in Artsakh,” Armenian network and a plat- said NKR PM Haroutyunyan. form which will unite the gov- As Artsakhpress reported, ernment, the industry and the answering questions of the education. "We are able to con- attendees, Artsakh Prime tribute and to increase foreign Minister said that it was investment as well. But to do planned to found an innovative this, you need to create a favor- technological university in the able business-environment", Shushi Branch of Armenian said Moroyan who has been National Agrarian University, in having experience of several accordance with the require- decades in engineering and the ments of modern teaching management as well in Silicon methods. Armenians. And I quickly realized, first of Valley. The conference participants discussed all thank to my parents, that being hard Tony Moroyan proudly noted that the IT sector related issues and make rec- working, and returning to Armenia with during this year “DigiTec Expo” exhibi- ommendations for their solution. great results will be the best way to con- tion has become very popular. According Senior government officials, execu- tribute to my motherland. When in 2006 I to a leading Armenian IT/hi-tec expert, tives of leading technology companies, decided to open “Microsoft” office in "…Not only the number of participants Artsakh young IT specialists and students Armenia, first of all I was thinking about increased, the Expo also has become attended the conference. you, the younger generation”, even more diverse." 18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 12 www.nt.am SOCIETY Armenia hosts 31st Ministerial Conference of the Francophonie

President Serzh Sargsyan participated on October 10 in the opening session of the 31st Ministerial Conference of the International Organization of La Francophonie at Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex. About 500 repre- sentatives from organization's member countries and of the General Secretariat of the International Organization of La Francophonie have arrived in Armenia to take part in the 31st session of the conference. Armenia's president delivered an address at the conference.

Address by President Serzh Sargsyan at the 31st Ministerial Conference of the Francophonie

Honorable Chairperson of the conference, Mrs. Secretary-General, tried her best to present the organization and its constituent Dear heads of delegation, institutions in the international arena. I am confident that under Ladies and gentlemen, her able leadership, the organization will continue the best tra- ditions of more than decade-long activities carried out by previ- I am greatly honored to herald the beginning of this repre- ous Secretary-General Abdou Diouf, the former president of sentative meeting, the 31st Ministerial Conference of the Senegal, and will achieve further success in the organization's International Organization of La Francophonie. This is an works. Congratulations, Mrs. Michaelle! exceptional event for our country, and Armenia is hosting the Armenia has ages-old ties with many of the Francophone members of the great Francophone family with the same excep- family countries. About one millennium ago, French was the tional sincerity and devotion. This conference is a wonderful language of official business correspondence and arts in the chance for all of us to once again honor the Francophone culture Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia which was situated along the and sum up the solemn Francophone atmosphere prevailing in coasts of the Mediterranean Sea. Today Armenia consistently Armenia during the whole year. I cordially welcome all of you fulfills the commitment undertaken under its membership in the to Yerevan. Francophonie to popularizing and advancing the French lan- Let me also congratulate Michaëlle Jean, the newly-elected guage. secretary-general of the International Organization of La Currently, being a part of an organization representing 80 Francophonie, who is participating in the works of the organi- states and governments from five continents, including also sep- zation's ministerial conference for the first time since taking arate entities, affords us new opportunities to reinforce our his- office. Throughout this brief period of tenure, Mrs. Jean has torical ties and establish and deepen new ones.

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Mr. Chairperson,

Presently, we live under conditions of new crises and threats that have emerged in the international arena, and can witness further widening of dividing lines. Hence, special importance have begun to acquire international and regional organizations which try to unite and not to divide. We must reinforce our insti- tutions, raise their effectiveness and importance. In this respect, the International Organization of La Francophonie holds vital significance: our unity is grounded first of all on values - isn't it? - which is a precious and eternal unifying factor in the pres- ent world. Unfortunately, there are also conflicts and crises that contin- ue to pose a threat to the security of some regions of the Francophone space and endanger their sustainable develop- ment. It was no accident that the main subject of the conference proposed by Armenia is "The Peace, Tolerance, Dialogue and mate change monitoring. It is the overall responsibility of each Mutual Understanding in the Francophone Space." We believe and every one of us to secure a healthy and safe future for our that through tolerance we can avoid a lot of problems and on the generations. In this respect, I am confident that the Francophone contrary, intolerance can result in crises, conflicts and even in community will made its contribution to the success of the 2015 the commitment of genocide, the gravest crime against human- United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Paris ity. We know about it from our own experience. at the end of this year. Availing myself of this opportunity, I would like to stress the Francophone family's solidarity and support for the Armenia Mr. Chairperson, people in the context of the commemoration of the Armenian Dear colleagues, Genocide Centennial, which was expressed in the statement made by the organization's secretary-general. We strongly By hosting this conference in Yerevan three years after believe that such crimes are possible to prevent only through Armenia's full-fledged membership, we want to reaffirm our concerted efforts and taking lessons from the past, preserve and country's devotion to the International Organization of La respect universal values, including those of the Francophonie. Francophonie, a space of cooperation and dialogue, under the Our goal is to build a society grounded on the principles of tol- auspices of which flourishes the Francophonie's treasure - its erance, peaceful existence and democracy. diversity. For us, the Francophonie is a culture, mentality and a There are other fields where we can work together - protec- set of moral values. tion of human rights, migration, environmental protection, I wish the conference productive work, and I also wish you issues pertaining to economic development and youth: those all an active and pleasant cognitive stay in Armenia. have long been classified as priorities by the Francophonie. I would like to lay special emphasis on the problem of cli- I welcome you!

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 14 www.nt.am The Noyan Tapan Highlights POLITICS Genocide scholars urge Germany to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide In a letter addressed to Norbert Luxembourg, as well as the European Office, and in Wolfgang Gust's major col- Lammert, President of the German Parliament, were significant and have lection of foreign office records: The Bundestag, Norbert Röttgen, Chairman of joined 20 other countries (including Armenian Genocide: Evidence from the the Foreign Affairs Committee of the France, Russia, Poland, Greece, Sweden) German Foreign Office Archives, 1915- Bundestag, and the heads of two factions, that have called for Turkey to deal with its 1916, all constitute a significant part of the International Association of Genocide Armenian past honestly. The front page the international historical record. Scholars urges Germany to recognize the New York Times headline of April 17, Germany, more than any country in Genocide of Armenians, Assyrians and 2015 underscored the importance of this the 20th century, has dealt with the after- Greeks in the Ottoman Empire. The letter ethical issue: "A Century After A math of genocide with exemplary courage reads: Genocide, Turkey's Denial Only and moral reckoning. Germany has been a "We write to you as the past presidents Deepens." world leader in its ability to face its past, of the International Association of The outpouring of world opinion in create a powerful culture of historical Genocide Scholars, the largest body of the spring of 2015 underscored the moral memory and deal with issues of recom- scholars who study genocide, concerning importance of official acknowledgement pense and social justice in the wake of the the resolution on the Armenian genocide of the Ottoman government's genocide Holocaust. Thus, a statement from that may be before you now. because its successor state, the Republic Germany affirming the historical facts The German government's engage- of Turkey, continues to carry on an and historical record of the Ottoman ment with the Armenian genocide is vital- aggressive campaign of denial and falsifi- Turkish genocide against more than 3 mil- ly important to the international perspec- cation of the historical facts. Not only has lion Christians-including more than a mil- tive in the aftermath of this history. The there been no restitution, but Turkey's lion Armenians according to the estimate German Bundestag's non-binding resolu- campaign to pressure foreign govern- of the German Embassy in tion of June 2005 concerning the annihila- ments and institutions (museums, school Constantinople in October, 1916-would tion of the Armenians in Turkey provides boards, media) to disallow the representa- have great moral significance for this cen- an important context for the new proposal tions of the Armenian genocide is a viola- tennial moment. that is now being considered in the tion of sovereign democratic rights and is We call on German legislators in this Foreign Committee of the Bundestag. ethically deplorable. centennial year of 2015 to officially In order for progress toward reconcili- German documents on the Armenian resolve in written form the forceful legal ation to be made between Turkey and the genocide are an important part of the his- opinions made by speakers of all parlia- Armenian Republic and the Armenian torical record. The documentary scholar- mentary factions on, April 24, 2015, con- people, acknowledgement of the histori- ship of Johannes Lepsius , the collection firming the genocide against the cal facts about one of the most devastating of eyewitness photographs of Armin T. Armenian, Assyrian and Greek popula- human rights atrocities of the modern era Wegner, the eyewitness accounts of tions of the Ottoman Empire. We believe must be made. As the Bundestag noted in numerous German diplomats, officers, German leadership will help Turkey to 2005. "The German Bundestag is painful- missionaries, nurses, engineers and rail- address its own struggles with historical ly aware from its own national experience way workers, and the massive collection memory and will help support progressive how hard it is for every people to face the of German diplomatic correspondence in forces inside Turkey, and Turkey's for- dark sides of its past. But it also believes the archives of the German Foreign ward progress as a proud nation." that facing one's own history fairly and squarely is necessary and constitutes an important basis for reconciliation." Furthermore, the 2005 resolution read: "The German Bundestag honors and com- memorates the victims of violence, mur- der and expulsion among the Armenian people before and during the First World War. The Bundestag deplores the deeds of the Young Turkish government in the Ottoman Empire that resulted in the almost total annihilation of the Armenians in Anatolia. It also deplores the inglorious role played by the German Reich which had made no attempt to intervene and stop these atrocities." In the centennial year, the opinions of Pope Francis I, the governments of Austria, Brazil, Belgium and

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 POLITICS The Noyan Tapan Highlights www.nt.am 15 Who should demand Armenian territories from Turkey? were a couple of inaccuracies in his and neighborly coexistence of our answer: The United States has 50, not nations. Unfortunately, the lack of 51 states; and Gerald Ford acknowl- political will on the part of the edged the Armenian Genocide as a Turkish authorities, distortion of the Congressman, before becoming letter and spirit of the protocols, fresh President. manifestations of denial, and continu- I just became aware of an impor- - "The Turkish proposal of estab- ously brought up preconditions tant interview Pres. Serzh Sargsyan lishing the so-called commission of intended to feed groundless demands had given to Turkish journalist Cansu historians has only one goal, which is of Azerbaijan thwarted the implemen- Camlibel of Hurriyet newspaper on to delay the process of the Armenian tation of the protocols…. After six April 24, 2015 in Yerevan. The article Genocide recognition, and divert the years of unfulfilled expectations, I was buried under the avalanche of attention of international community have decided to recall the protocols media coverage during the commem- from that crime. That is not only our from the parliament. On one occasion orations of the Armenian Genocide view but also the view of the interna- I said the Armenians are not going to Centennial. tional community that goes on recog- wait indefinitely for the Turkish Here are key excerpts from Pres. nizing and condemning the Armenian authorities to be able to find a con- Sargsyan's lengthy interview as pub- Genocide. The protocols contain no venient moment to finally ratify those lished in the Turkish Daily News, the clause of establishing any commis- protocols." In my opinion, the English edition of Hurriyet: sion on historical studies. The respec- Armenian Foreign Minister should - The President rightly pointed out tive paragraph in the protocol envis- immediately withdraw his signature that "the emotional and non-diplo- ages a dialogue aimed at restoring from the Protocols and declare them matic reaction of the Turkish leader- mutual confidence between the two obsolete. ship [to Pope Francis's acknowledg- nations, which entailed the establish- - "The Republic of Armenia has ment of the Armenian Genocide in ment of a sub-commission. never declared any territorial claims The Vatican on April 12] was yet Throughout the negotiations, the either on Turkey or any other country another proof that Turkey continued Armenian side has stressed on numer- since our independence. There has its policy of evident denial pursued at ous occasions at various levels also to never been such an issue on the for- a state level, thus taking upon it the the Turkish side that the veracity of eign policy agenda of our country, burden of the responsibility for the the genocide cannot be questioned and there is none today. That is a crime perpetrated by the authorities under any circumstances." Armenians clear-cut position." of the Ottoman Empire." who opposed to the Protocols, includ- If not read carefully, Pres. - "As a mighty power and champi- ing this writer, had made similar Sargsyan's last answer could easily be on of democratic values, the United objections. misunderstood. He is neither saying States has on numerous occasions - "It is already the sixth year since that Armenia has territorial claims stated its position regarding the the protocols have been signed: when from Turkey nor that it does not! Armenian Genocide. Out of 51 U.S. is the expedient time? …The years Armenia simply has not raised this constituent states 44 recognized and past have demonstrated that Turkey is issue officially because doing so condemned the Armenian Genocide. looking forward not to some conven- could have serious national security Throughout history various American ient moment, but instead is trying to implications given its powerful and presidents, such as Ronald Reagan, prevent the manifestation of the hostile neighbor on the Western Gerald Ford, described the atrocities unambiguous position of the interna- Front. Political parties, organizations, against the Armenian people as geno- tional community on the Armenian and individuals like this writer have cide. Even those U.S. presidents, that Genocide by imitating a process of frequently made territorial claims had not used the word 'genocide' dur- the Armenian-Turkish rapproche- from Turkey, but it is understandable ing their tenure, had used that term ment, claiming that recognitions were that Armenia's Head of State has to be while campaigning. It means that something that hindered the reconcil- much more circumspect in his public they never questioned the veracity of iation. The process of the Armenian- pronouncements. what had happened, and only due to Turkish reconciliation was launched Pres. Sargsyan stated several years certain political considerations upon my initiative, and pursued a ago that he leaves the pursuit of refrained from uttering the word very simple goal - to establish diplo- Armenian territorial claims to a future 'genocide.'" While Pres. Sargsyan matic relations without any precondi- generation, which implies that correctly characterized U.S. recogni- tions, and unseal the last closed bor- Armenia does indeed have territorial tion of the Armenian Genocide, there der in Europe, safeguarding peaceful demands from Turkey!

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 16 www.nt.am The Noyan Tapan Highlights SOCIETY American TV Host Dives into Armenian Culture 'Headfirst' From herding sheep while wearing tra- Yerevan T-shirt, and she put it on started walking with one of my producers. ditional clothing to experiencing modern Facebook... and a lot of Armenians saw it We started linking arms and I actually life in the bustling Armenian capital, and were very excited. And I finally said to thought: 'This is fantastic.' We should Yerevan, well-known U.S. television host Sona: 'Why don't I take you to Armenia?' adopt this in the West. It's time for us to and comedian Conan O'Brien says he's because she has never been there before. catch up." O'Brien said that while he knew dived into Armenian culture headfirst And so that was the story behind the trip." that the country marked the 100th anniver- while on a trip inspired by his ethnic O'Brien said they've had a lot of sary of the Armenian genocide this year, it Armenian assistant. adventures around Yerevan and across wasn't the reason he came at this time. The 52-year-old TV personality is Armenia during their four or five days of "But it certainly adds a lot of impor- regarded as the longest-working of all cur- filming, getting immersed in local culture. tance to the visit," he said. rent late-night talk show hosts in the "I went to a lot of different places and "I'm not an expert on world affairs. I United States, at 22 years. had a lot of really fun interactions. We know that it's very complicated because of A writer and producer for The tried to explore as much of Yerevan and Turkey's relationship with the United Simpsons for two seasons, O'Brien later Armenia as we could in the time that States and there's a whole geopolitical set took over David Letterman's position as we've been here. ... So I think people will of questions that are beyond me. But I take host of Late Night in 1993. Since 2010, he be surprised at how much we actually it from a very human, simple level, which has hosted Conan, another talk show, on accomplished while we were here. They'll is, I wanted to bring Sona here, and I want- the cable channel TBS. see that we really did dive into the culture ed to experience her culture with her and O'Brien has been in Armenia since last headfirst." meet her people with her," O'Brien said. week filming an episode of his show that The American comedian said he has "And you cannot come here and not go will air in November. noticed a few things that seemed funny to and visit the genocide memorial. It is an O'Brien, who also shot an episode in him, such as the presence of the fast-food integral part of this country's history and Cuba a few months ago, says it was his chain KFC. "When you get to a place like Sona's history so ... It was very moving to longtime assistant who gave him the idea Armenia, you're so excited to be on the go. ... I just thought, 'I don't know what the of visiting Armenia. other side of the world, away from all the politics are,' but I'm not gonna worry about "This all happened because I have an Western influences, all the stuff that we that." assistant who I've worked with for five think may be not the best thing for the While not noticing anecdotal gold years, Sona Movsesian, and she is always world, and then you see a KFC and you iPhones in Armenia, O'Brien says he did very active on behalf of the Armenian think: 'Oh my God. Why? Why did they notice the trait that he also sees with community of Los Angeles in the United let KFC here?" Armenians that live in the United States, States, and she is always talking about O'Brien says watching Armenian men especially in Los Angeles. Yerevan," O'Brien said in an interview walk with their arms interlocked was also "They [Armenians] are very intelligent with RFE/RL's Armenian Service very unusual. "You don't see that in the people, but they are also very strong, and I (Azatutyun.am). "A few years ago, she United States, and so when you first see it don't just mean physically strong, but spir- asked me to wear a Yerevan T-shirt and here, you think: Why are they doing that? itually very strong people," the popular she took a picture of me wearing this But then, I think, that's a great idea. So, I TV host says. Congressman Ted Lieu supports U.S.-Armenia Double Tax Treaty Asbarez 1973 U.S.-U.S.S.R. Tax Treaty, an outdat- tate the flow of investment between The Armenian National Committee of ed forty year-old accord. The ANCA America and Armenia. It is our hope that America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) is strongly believes that the lack of a double the Obama Administration responds posi- expressing its appreciation to tax treaty between the United States and tively to Congressman Lieu's principled Congressman Ted Lieu for authoring a let- Armenia creates legal uncertainty that support for this critical initiative," added ter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew in deters potential U.S. investors, diverts Hovsepian. support of a U.S.-Armenia Double Tax investment flows and disadvantages In his letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Treaty. The accord, if concluded, would, by American businesses seeking to invest in Lew, Congressman Lieu asserted that a limiting the prospect of double taxation, the Republic of Armenia. "modern tax treaty [between the U.S. and remove a major barrier to the growth of US "Our many ANCA supporters in Armenia] could facilitate the growth of - Armenia bilateral trade and investment - a California's 33rd Congressional District commercial relations, enhance job creation major goal of the ANCA. greatly appreciate Congressman Lieu's in both countries and provide Armenia In August of this year senior Armenian leadership in seeking to bolster economic with greater regional autonomy." The National Committee of America officials ties between the United States and Congressman's letter went on to state that met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Armenia," said ANCA-WR Chair Nora he is encouraged that "the United States Lew in Washington, DC to press for a new Hovsepian. "We are pleased that already has a number of tax treaties with U.S.-Armenia Double Tax Treaty. The cur- Congressman Lieu is so actively support- relatively small countries, such as Estonia, rent treaty governing double taxation ive of updating a tax treaty that, if adopted Jamaica, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta and issues between the two countries is the by the U.S. Senate, would serve to facili- Slovenia."

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 SOCIETY The Noyan Tapan Highlights www.nt.am 17 Rare Armenian masterpieces to go on display for the first time at the Bodleian Libraries A new exhibition at the Bodleian century-old tea set. woman's needle lace collar, an Armenian Libraries celebrates more than 2,500 years 'The Bodleian Libraries is honored to family's samovar (hot water vessel used to of Armenian history and culture with a take part in the commemorations for the prepare tea), and personal photographs sumptuous display of manuscripts, books, 100th anniversary of the Armenian from families affected by the Genocide. sacred objects and everyday artefacts from Genocide by helping to share the history The exhibition will also feature videos the Armenian community that have been and culture of the Armenian people,' said of the Oxford Armenian Choir performing handed down through the generations. Bodley's Librarian Richard Ovenden. 'We in the Weston Library and a short film Armenia: Masterpieces from an have collected Armenian books and docu- titled The Blessing by artist Krikor Enduring Culture features treasures from ments for over 400 years, and the Momdjian. the Bodleian's magnificent Armenian col- University has taken seriously the study of 'Armenian culture has shaped human- lections alongside items from private and Armenian culture for a very long time. ity and given it great gifts, from precious national collections in Armenia, the Through this exhibition, which features manuscripts, literature and art to religious Netherlands and the UK. items of exceptional beauty, we are able to and secular music,' said Theo Maarten Opening on 23 October, Armenia is the share with a much broader audience the van Lint, Calouste Gulbenkian Professor second exhibition to be held in the vibrancy and richness of this ancient cul- of Armenian Studies at the University of Bodleian's newly renovated Weston ture.' Oxford. 'In this exhibition, we present to Library. The Bodleian Library has been Highlights of the exhibition: the public the historical, artistic and other collecting Armenian manuscripts and - A rare and outstandingly beautiful cultural achievements of a people not printed books since the seventeenth centu- gospel illustrated by Mesrop of Xizan, an often in the focus of the public eye, in an ry, but this is the first time items from the Armenian master of the 17th century. effort to educate, fascinate and create a Libraries' rich Armenian collection have - A venerated holy book on loan from dialogue between nations and peoples.' gone on public display in a major exhibi- a UK-based Armenian family who have Scholarly interest in Armenian culture tion. passed down their copy through the gener- at the University of Oxford dates back at Armenia: Masterpieces from an ations. The book - known as The Narek - least 400 years, when the first Armenian Enduring Culture showcases more than is an 18th century copy of The Book of texts entered the newly founded Bodleian 100 stunning objects that demonstrate the Lamentation containing mystical prayer Library through benefactions from enormous achievements of a nation with a poems by Saint Gregory of Narek. This is Archbishop Laud (1573-1645). This year, rich, fascinating and often turbulent histo- the most venerated book in Armenian cul- the University commemorates the 50th ry. The 'enduring culture' in the exhibi- ture after the Bible, and healing powers anniversary of the establishment of an tion's title refers to the great antiquity of are ascribed to it. Often called the 'Saint of endowed Chair in Armenian Studies: the Armenian culture. This landlocked coun- the House', it is believed to protect the Calouste Gulbenkian Professorship. The try situated along the route of the Great family with whom it resides. current holder of the Professorship, Silk Road boasts a long history spanning - A brightly colored gospel manuscript Professor Theo Maarten van Lint, curated more than two and a half millennia, from featuring a 'hidden demon' that has been the exhibition with Robin Meyer, Lector in its first mention, carved into stone, in the rubbed out over the centuries by pious Latin and Greek Languages at the reign of King Darius I (c. 550-486 BCE) readers. Using hyperspectral imaging University of Oxford. The exhibition is the to the modern Republic of Armenia and tools, conservators at the Bodleian have first major exhibition in the UK of the numerous diaspora communities revealed the hidden demon and will dis- Armenian materials in almost 15 years. worldwide. The endurance highlighted in play the newly-discovered image along- Armenia: Masterpieces from an this new exhibition also refers to the suf- side the original manuscript. Enduring Culture follows Marks of fering and hardship which has befallen the - A collection of 20 ancient coins from Genius, the inaugural exhibition at the Armenians. 2015 marks the centenary of a private collector and benefactor to the Bodleian's new Weston Library, which the genocide perpetrated against the exhibition, which tell the story of opened to the public in March 2015. The Armenian population of the Ottoman Armenia's tumultuous political and eco- Armenia exhibition runs until 28 February Empire by the Young Turk government nomic history. 2016 and a programme of talks and events during World War I. - The only known copy of the first will be held over the course of the exhibi- In their honour, the Bodleian's book printed in Iran, a book of psalms dat- tion. Admission to the exhibition is free Armenia exhibition displays a rich cache ing from 1638. and booking is not required. of objects spanning more than two thou- - The Bodleian's oldest Armenian The Bodleian Libraries is grateful to sand years of cultural history: from coins manuscript dating from the 11th century: Mr Raffy Manoukian for his generous minted in the first century BCE during the a copy of John Chrysostom's support of the exhibition. reign of King Tigranes II to sumptuously Commentary on the Epistle to the The exhibition is accompanied by a and more modestly decorated manuscripts Ephesians. 276-page catalogue, Armenia: from the Middle Ages. The diverse range - Religious artefacts such as a silk Masterpieces from an Enduring Culture, of books, maps, art and artefacts on show altar curtain embroidered with silver edited by the exhibition's curators Theo reveals a culture that is both religious and thread, a priest's staff, and a ceremonial Maarten van Lint and Robin Meyer secular. The exhibition also features the brass bowl. (Bodleian Library Publishing, 2015). The treasured objects of survivors of the 1915 - Personal treasures that have been publication was produced with the gener- genocide including traditional Armenian carefully kept and passed down through ous support of the Calouste Gulbenkian needlework and needle lace items, family generations of Armenian families includ- Foundation and The Hakop Kevorkian photographs and an Armenian family's ing a traditional needlework headdress, a Fun.

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 18 www.nt.am The Noyan Tapan Highlights CULTURE System Of A Down to receive arts award for raising awareness of Armenian Genocide Rockers System Of A Down are to receive a special award for raising awareness of the Armenian Genocide, Contact Music reports.

The Armenian-American musicians are the recipients of the 2015 Parajanov-Vartanov Institute Award, a prize named after groundbreaking filmmakers Sergei Parajanov and Mikhail Vartanov, who fought persecution for their work in the Soviet Union. Serj Tankian's band launched the Wake Up The Souls Tour earlier this year to mark 100 years since the Armenian Genocide, in which up to 1.5 million citizens were systematical- ly murdered by the nation's government. The tour culminated with the group's first ever show in the country on the anniversary of the start of the atrocity on 24 April. "(The) 2015 Parajanov-Vartanov Institute Award will honor the Grammy-winning rock band System Of A Down for their virtuous commitment to justice exemplified by their historic 2015 Wake Up the Souls tour," a statement from the Parajanov- Vartanov Institute reads. Martin Scorsese, who accepted the honour in 2014 for his work The prize will be handed to the band at a ceremony in Los with The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project on the Angeles on 21 October. restoration of Parajanov's 1969 film The Color of Previous recipients of the award include Hollywood director Pomegranates. Khachkar Eurovision 2016: inaugurated in Iveta Mukuchyan Buenos Aires to represent Armenia On the afternoon of as part of the activities Armenia has chosen: Iveta Saturday 10 October for the centennial of Mukuchyan will represent the coun- the Armenian commu- the Armenian try at Eurovision 2016 in Stockholm. nity of Argentina Genocide. "Argentina "I'm very happy, thankful and unveiled a Khachkar in should thank the com- honored to be chosen by the Public Vicente Lopez, an munities who built the TV Company of Armenia to repre- important region of the country, not the other sent Armenia," Iveta commented. province of Buenos way," said Macri. "I love Eurovision and it's amaz- Aires, specially brou- Jorge Tossounian ing to get a chance to represent my ght from Yerevan, gave a speech on country on the big stage. Your sup- Prensa Armenia behalf of the Armenian port is very important to me, so I reports. community of the hope you will be next to me on this The author of the region, said: "Our responsible and important journey." Khachkar was the grandparents, those The Public TV Company of years Iveta decided to come back to young Armenian sculp- direct survivors who Armenia has announced an open con- her motherland, Armenia. tor Artak Hampartsu- were refugees like the test for songwriters from all over the Iveta studied at the State mian, one of the finest ones wandering world. Entries can be submitted by Conservatory in Yerevan. In 2012 she stone carvers in their around Europe today, Email to [email protected] no participated in the talent show The specialty. reached the shores of later than November 13. More details Voice of Germany where she made it With the presence this blessed country, can be found on the official all the way to the live shows. Today, of Mayor Jorge Macri seeking peace and Armenian Eurovision website. Iveta is a well-known and loved and over 500 members tranquility lost. Iveta Mukuchyan was born in singer-songwriter on home ground, of the Armenian com- Argentina only asked 1986 in Armenia. When she was 5 and acts as a role model for many munity, the Armenian them to be men of years old her family moved to young women. She definitely is an cross-stone was placed good will." Germany, but after living there for 20 eye-catching and dynamic artist.

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 The Noyan Tapan Highlights www.nt.am 19 Zodiac Weekly Forecast

Aries Leo Sagittarius (March 20-April 19) (July 22-August 21) (November 22-December 20)

Your charisma is powerful and You or someone else may want You finally have permission to you can be at your most persuasive you to feel guilty because you are seek expansion of an important goal. now. Manipulation in order to get unable to make things better. Travel, whether in body or by the dig- what you want is not necessary. Step Recognize that you are not the magi- ital pathway, brings a door opener. aside from such temptations. cian you would like to be and let go Teaching and any educational activi- Activities requiring physical energy of the guilt. Whatever happens now, ties will flow favorably. You have an are accented and favored now. You you are highly prone to think dark opportunity to show the world what have a need to get out and about to thoughts about yourself. This is pass- you can accomplish. refresh your spirit. ing. Let it go. Capricorn Taurus Virgo (December 21-January 19) (April 20- May 19) (August 22-September 22) This fall you are given a boost of The scales fall from your eyes as You are ready for an adventure. It power by Mars and Jupiter. They rep- an illusion is vaporized. This occurs may already have begun, but now you resent the help that comes to you in the territories of friendship, lovers, are clearly on target. Love life and from behind the scenes. Legal, edu- children, or yourself. Nothing really creative output have "go" signals and cational, and religious interests are has changed. You simply see what is you can move forward without hesita- bent in your favor. You can make and what is not there. Whatever the tion. You have plenty of energy and progress in these arenas at this time. disappointment, it is short lived. You this is a joyful time in your life. This is the week of greatest forward will recover quickly. Exercise serves you well now. Your motion. spirits are high. Gemini Aquarius (May 20-June 20) Libra (January 20-February 17) (Sep. 23-Oct. 22) You may be recognizing an illu- This is a quiet time for you. It is sion you have had about yourself and Beware the temptation to feel an opportunity to gather your your direction. This may be disap- sorry for yourself this week. If you thoughts and research options. Rest pointing, but you need to see it. want attention, then ask for it, rather your mind and your body. There is a Monitor your inner critic this week. than sulking because someone cannot huge output of energy just ahead and It may be serving up a plate of neurot- read your mind. Your imagination is you need to be ready to accommodate ic guilt to interfere with your attitude. vivid and may be dark right now. it. You are probably working on a You are not better or worse than any- Recognize that the scenario playing project: How to blend the new ways one else. We all have inner dreams in your head is probably not the with the old. Maybe you need to and expectations, some of which are whole truth. modernize your style. only hopes. Scorpio Pisces Cancer (October 23-November 21) (February 18-March 19) (June 21-July 21) This is a time to believe your Much of your attention is focused Your attention is still focused on dreams and make that push toward on one or more significant others dur- home, hearth, and family during this success. The Force is with you now. ing this period. Give as much as you period. September's eclipses may Activities requiring strength and/or truly want to give. If you have a have brought unsettling news that you endurance are favored. A transforma- sense that your help is being extract- are still chewing on. You were born tion is at hand and available if you ed from you, stop and look carefully with the wisdom of your ancestors. will reach for it. Help from those at what you are doing. Allowing Look to past experience to help you more powerful than yourself is avail- someone to "take" your energy is not deal with the present dilemmas. able if you need it. a healthy practice.

18 October #38 (1078) Š 2015 20 www.nt.am The Noyan Tapan Highlights Turkish writer's wish is to see the copy of Tsitsernakaberd Memorial built in Ankara

My wish is to see the copy of about different countries - China, Tsitsernakaberd Memorial opened in Finland, India, but never about Turkey, Turkish writer Kemal Yalcin Armenia and Armenians. 'It's impos- told a press conference in Yerevan. sible to tell about our pain,' she said, Kemal Yalcin is a Turk and a when I asked her why she avoided Muslim. He has nothing to do with telling about her Motherland and her Armenians. As a student he read in people. When I revealed my plans to Turkish textbooks that Armenians write about Armenians, she made me were traitors. He met the first promise I would visit Cilicia to find Armenian in Germany, where he has the heirs of Genocide survivors and been living since 1980. It was Meline, talk to them. Only after that she an Istanbul Armenian teacher. agreed to speak about her pain," "Meline was teaching us, telling Kemal Yalcin said. The Turkish writer visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial today. "I'm shocked and extremely excited," he said. "I have dedicated more than 5,000 pages to the Armenian people and the Armenian Genocide, but I know it's nothing compared to the sufferings the Armenian people went through. Believe that I carry that pain in my soul and I'm aware I have a lot to do to support your just cause," Kemal Yalcin added. The author's dream is to see the copy of Tsitsernakaberd built in Ankara. "I want Turks to lay flowers at the memorial to the innocent vic- tims every April 24 just like Armenians do," he concluded.

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