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Vandals destroy cross near Armenian church in Lvov |
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01.04.2008 16:46
Social
 Vandals destroyed a cross near the Armenian Church in Lvov March 29-30, the Western Information Agency Corporation quoted Armenian Church priest Father Tadeos as saying March 31.
Lvov City Council Deputy Vardkes Arzumanyan was the first to blow the whistle on vandals, appealing to the department for the protection of Lvov historical heritage. According to Father Tadeos, he was approached by a city official who offered help in renovating the cross at the expense of theArmenian community
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Response to Open Letter from 138 Muslim Scholars |
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01.04.2008 16:31
Social
 We extend to you the greetings and best wishes of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, from the spiritual center of all Armenians – the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
The open letter entitled “A Common Word between Us and You”, signed by 138 Muslim scholars and addressed to Christian leaders throughout the world, was received in Holy Etchmiadzin
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Zeyno Baran: Serge Sargsyan is a well-known leader in the West |
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01.04.2008 15:52
Politics
 Director of the Center for Eurasian Policy and Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute Zeyno Baran declared in an interview with Mediamax that “she has seen no statement that would indicate that the US Government officially supports Levon Ter-Petrosyan.”
“The fair negative attitude of the West was directed against the use of force, the restrictions on media and other measures undertaken by the authorities in power. I’m sure the reaction of the West was directed towards defending the peaceful democratic maturity of Armenia and must not be viewed as actions for or against concrete persons,” Zeyno Baran said
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Armenia to play a friendly match with Moldova |
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01.04.2008 13:45
Sports
 On May 28 the Armenian national football team will hold an away friendly match with the national team of Moldova.
Armenpress was informed from the Football Federation of Armenia that a corresponding agreement has already been reached between the Football Federations of the two countries
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Zeyno Baran: Azerbaijan is worried that Kosovo may be used as a precedent |
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01.04.2008 13:35
Politics
 Director of the Center for Eurasian Policy and Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute Zeyno Baran declared in an interview with Mediamax that “Baku’s sharp criticism of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs, especially the US, is a strategic step to reinforce the support of Azerbaijan’s position in the world.”
Zeyno Barak expressed the opinion that the adoption of the Resolution on Nagorno Karabakh in the UN General Assembly “was a response to the proclamation of Kosovo’s independence and the broad support it received in the West”
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Robert Kocharyan: Armenia must either recognize the independence of NKR or sign an agreement on mutual assistance |
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01.04.2008 12:46
Politics
 Yesterday RA president Robert Kocharyan visited Artsakh. At the airport the President and his spouse were welcomed by NKR President Bako Sahakyan, Speaker of the NKR National Assembly Ashot Gulyan, Prime minister Ara Harutyunyan, members of Government
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Armenian Americans for Sen. Barack Obama in the State of Pennsylvania |
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01.04.2008 12:17
Politics
 Armenians for Obama have been gearing up throughout the State of Pennsylvania in preparation for the April 22nd presidential primaries. Philadelphia grassroots activists have been working several hundred hours, registering voters, manning phones to call Pennsylvanians, and posting flyers and buttons to spread Senator Obama's message of Hope. Armenian Americans and volunteers from all walks of life have kept the Philadelphia regional headquarters in downtown buzzing, reported the Armenian National Committee of Pennsylvania
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ANCA ER Executive Director to take part in Genocide Education Awareness Panel in New York City |
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01.04.2008 12:13
Social
On April 7, 2008, at New York University Law School Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) Executive Director Karine Birazian will be participating on a panel organized by Miracle Corners of the World (MCW) and Jacqueline's Human Rights Corner for an event entitled "'Never Again?': Implications and Actions around the World"
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Serj Tankian and ANC Utah activists meet at concert |
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01.04.2008 11:15
Social
 Several Armenian National Committee Utah (ANC Utah) activists attended a Serj Tankian concert at In the Venue. After a spectacular show, ANC Utah Chairman Sarkis Bekearian met with Serj Tankian and band member Erwin Kachikian.
Tankian, who has been instrumental in raising Genocide awareness, discussed the importance of ANC initiatives, including H. Res. 106
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Armenian Assembly partners with leading Jewish group in Boston to support “Out of Darkness” |
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01.04.2008 10:45
Social
As part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide and other crimes against humanity, the Armenian Assembly of America partnered with the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Boston to support “Out of Darkness,” a performance dance exploring the tragic events of 1915
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