Baroness Caroline Cox visited Artsakh
Times.am, September 23, 2014, https://www.times.am/?p=93745&
On 22 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Baroness Caroline Cox and accompanying her individuals. Central Information Department of the Office of Artsakh Republic President informs about this. Issues related to the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement, Artsakh's domestic and foreign policy and regional processes were discussed during the meeting, according to the source.
B. Sahakyan rated high the assistance of the Baroness to Artsakh considering it an exemplary demonstration of impartial friendship and sincere humanity.
General News on Armenia
Targeted Promotion of Armenia as a Tourist Destination in the French Market
National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, September 23, 2014,https://www.cf.am/eng/
On September 23-26, 2014 the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, along with local travel agencies, will represent Armenia in Top Resa leading International French Travel Market in Paris.
This year, an estimated number of 1200 exhibitors and 30000 industry professionals of around 160 tourist destinations are expected to take part in this leading exhibition.
Armenia’s rich cultural, historical and Christian heritage will be presented in travel guides and maps in French during the exhibition.
NCFA's participation in this major exhibition aims to promote the tourism of Armenia in European market, increase Armenia’s visibility as an attractive travel destination and contribute to the growth of tourist inflows.
Armenian president to pay working visit to United States
Aysor.am, September 23, 2014, https://www.aysor.am/en/news/
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will go on a working visit to the U.S. on September 23 to attend the 69th session of the UN General Assembly in NYC, according to the presidential press service.
During his visit, Serzh Sargsyan will meet with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjorn Jagland, and leaders of a number of states.
The president will deliver a speech at Columbia University. Serzh Sargsyan is expected to meet with leading U.S. experts in the field of international relations, as well as with Chairman of the National Ethnic Coalition Organizations (NECO) Nasser Kazemini.
President Sargsyan will also participate in the opening of the ArmTech 2014 Forum and meet with representatives of the Armenian community of the United States.
Yerevan market traders threaten to stop work
News.am, September 23, 2014, https://news.am/eng/news/
The employees of the Yerevan marts are threatening to stop their work unless the law on tax turnover tax is annulled, they said during a meeting with PM Hovik Abrahamyan.
The Prime Minister assured protesters that the law is targeted at making tax evaders pay taxes, while small and medium-sized business will not be hurt.
“If you want make them pay taxes, please do not do it at our expense. Do not expose us to terror,” one of the traders told PM, asking to annul the law that is to come into effect from October 1.
Rep. Costa condemns desecration of the Armenian Church in Syria
Armradio.am, September 23, 2014, https://www.armradio.am/en/
US Congressman Jim Costa has condemned the destruction of the Saint Martyrs Armenian Church in Deir ez-Zor.
“I strongly condemn the reported desecration of an Armenian Genocide memorial in Syria by the Islamic State,” Rep. Costa said in a twitter post.
Fighters from the Islamic State desecrated an Armenian Genocide memorial complex in the eastern Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor, near the site where vast numbers of Armenian refugees were forced to march to their deaths in the early 20th century.
Three non-government forces’ first rally to take place in Abovyan
Panorama.am, September 23, 2014, https://www.panorama.am/en/
The regional tour of the three non-government political parties – Prosperous Armenia, Armenian National Congress and Heritage – starts on September 25, before they hold a joint rally on October 10, the three parties said in a news release.
The first rally will take place in the city of Abovyan, Kotayk province. Rallies are also planned in Hrazdan, Sisian, Kapan, Ararat, Ijevan, Vanadzor and Gyumri.
Carlos Ghosn: “Armenia has huge opportunity to open to the world through its Diaspora”
Mediamax.am, September 23, 2014, https://www.mediamax.am/en/
Mediamax’s exclusive interview with Carlos Ghosn, Chief Executive of Renault, Nissan and Renault-Nissan Alliance
One of the most popular top-managers in the world, President and CEO of Renault and Nissan, Head of the Renault-Nissan Alliance Carlos Ghosn was in Armenia last weekend by the invitation of businessman and philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan.
Lebanese Carlos Ghosn born in Brazil became famous for orchestrating one of the most aggressive downsizing campaigns allowing to lead Nissan out of the deep crisis it used to face.
Carlos Ghosn paid a visit to Dilijan, visited the monastic complexes of Haghartsin and Geghard, Garni Temple, Matenadaran, Cafesjian Center for the Arts and Yerevan Brandy Company.
General News on Karabakh
Peoples must be prepared for peace, with inevitable concessions - Katherine Jane Leach
Tert.am, September 23, 2014, https://www.tert.am/en/news/
British Ambassador to Armenia Katherine Jane Leach finds it difficult to answer a question concerning a possible impact of the Scottish referendum on both European and post-Soviet countries that are facing the problem of national self-determination, including Nagorno-Karabakh – whether a referendum could be a solution for such countries.
The principles of territorial integrity and national self-determination are difficult to combine in each individual case, Mrs Katherine Jane Leach told reporters on Tuesday. They are, in any case, are conflicting principles. In some cases they are easily perceived, while in other regions, with religious and ethnic problems, it is more difficult.
Asked about her stance on Nagorno-Karabakh, which has Azerbaijan as its enemy, Mrs Katherine Jane Leach stressed the need for preparing peoples for peace, which implies talks about painful mutual concessions. However, there is no avoiding it.
Azerbaijan will not attend EuroNest meeting in Armenia – MP
News.am, September 23, 2014, https://news.am/eng/news/
The Azerbaijani delegation had announced two years ago that it will not participate in the EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly (PA) session to be held in Armenia.
Non-government Prosperous Armenia Party National Assembly (NA) Faction Secretary Naira Zohrabyan, who is also a member of the Armenian NA delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), told the aforementioned to Armenian News-NEWS.am.
Armenia-Turkey
Turkish rebels blamed for role in Deir ez-Zor church’s blowup
Tert.am, September 23, 2014, https://www.tert.am/en/news/
Armenian orientalists blame Turkish rebel groups for the devastating attack against the Genocide Memorial Church of Deir ez-Zor.
“Ever since the Islamists raised a wave of rebellions in Syria, Turkey took sides with the insurgents. The country then set two major tasks before itself: to topple Assad regime and to neutralize the Kurdish element in Syria, which was becoming active. It later sought to disperse the coordinated Armenian community to other parts [of the country] and to destroy the cultural and spiritual heritage belonging to the Armenians,” Turkologist Andranik Ispiryan told a news conference on Tuesday,
The expert said he isn’t absolutely sure that Turkey made immediate calls for destroying a monument in Syria but noted that the country is capable of realizing its plans will thanks to connections with the terrorists.
“The blowing up of the Holy Martyrs’ Church fits within that process, so it is quite possible that the Turkish militants who joined the terrorist have big role there,” he noted.
EAFJD calls to seek reparation along with recognition of Genocide
Panarmenian.net, September 23, 2014, https://www.panarmenian.net/
The executive director of European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) believes that new countries will adopt a law to criminalize denial of genocides ahead of the Armenian Genocide centennial.
“Those who recognized the Armenian Genocide, will, most possibly, pass the law to criminalize its denial,” Bedo Demirchyan told RFE/RL Armenian Service (https://www.azatutyun.am/
French Senator: Turkey should recognize Armenian Genocide
News.am, September 23, 2014, https://news.am/eng/news/
Turkey should recognize the Armenian Genocide to avoid repetition of the tragic events worldwide, French senator said during their visit to the Armenian National Assembly.
Phillip Caltenbach headed the delegation of Armenia-France Friendship Group that held a meeting with Armenian parliament speaker Galust Sahakyan.
Speaking about bilateral ties, Caltenbach stressed that the Armenian-French relations date back to the origins of the historical memory of the two nations.
News from International Sources
Armenia is 23 years old: results of independent life
Vestnikkavkaza.net, September 22, 2014, https://vestnikkavkaza.net/
Independence is an important historical achievement both for the Armenian state and for the Armenian people, but in the 23 years since the date of the declaration of the sovereignty of Armenia the country still hasn't coped with the challenges that it faced at the beginning of the 90s. Such an opinion was expressed by political scientists Richard Kirakosyan and Alexander Eskandaryan in conversation with correspondents of "Vestnik Kavkaza".
The director of the Center for Regional Research, Richard Kirakosyan, pointed out that independent life is still hard for Armenia. "The problems of the country are not in civil society, and not even just in the external threat from the frozen Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the closed borders, but in the internal problems caused by the revelry of corruption and the "facade of democracy".
News from Azerbaijani Sources
Azerbaijan blacklists German Bundestag member
News.az, September 23, 2014, https://www.news.az/articles/
Azerbaijan has blacklisted member of German Bundestag from Christian Democratic Party Manfred Grund, acting spokesman for Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry Hikmat Hajiyev told APA.
Visiting Azerbaijani territories occupied by Armenia without the permission of Baku and meeting with representatives of the separatist regime in Nagorno Karabakh, Grund disrespected Azerbaijani laws and international law.
“Armenian genocide” greatest slander in history - Turkish parliament speaker
Trend.az, September 23, 2014, https://en.trend.az/world/
The so-called Armenian genocide is the greatest slander in history, Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Chairman Cemil Cicek said, Anadolu news agency reported Sept. 23.
“There was no Armenian genocide, and this is a slander against the history of Turkey,” Cicek said.
Armenia and the Armenian lobby claim that Turkey’s predecessor - the Ottoman Empire allegedly carried out “genocide” against the Armenians living in Anatolia in 1915. The Armenians, increasing their propaganda of the so-called genocide in the world, have achieved its recognition by parliaments of some countries.