Archive for September, 2007

Georgian and Armenian life

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Today Armenia Now reports that the Georgian government is planning to demolish the Armenian district, Havlabar, around the new Cathedral in Tbilisi (photo courtesy of Ham) and to construct an ‘elite district’. Opinions vary, from yes, …

Spinning for a Good Cause: Schwinn Cycling enthusiast plans … - ArmeniaNow.com

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

ArmeniaNow.comSpinning for a Good Cause: Schwinn Cycling enthusiast plans …ArmeniaNow.com, Armenia - Sep 28, 2007By Suren Musayelyan This Saturday (September 29) will see yet another charity spinning marathon in front of Armenia Marriott Hotel in Yerevan which …

Armenians to celebrate teacher - Northern News Services (subscription)

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Northern News Services (subscription)Armenians to celebrate teacherNorthern News Services (subscription), Canada - 10 hours agoTraditionally in Armenia, which shares borders with Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Iran, the second week of October is a national holiday that honours …

• Armenian ensemble performs Sunday - The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

• Armenian ensemble performs SundayThe Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY - Sep 28, 2007On Sunday, Chookasian and his eight-member ensemble will introduce Central New Yorkers to a concert of Armenian music and dance. The St. Paul Armenian …

Back to Normal

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

The thing is, working methods and pace have radically changed in Armenia. Gone are the days where you could get away by starting at 10:00. Most offices and shops have started to open much sooner, some even require an 8:30 start up - now …

New section of Iran-Armenia gas pipeline seen by 2009

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Armenias government has announced it has postponed the deadline for completing the construction of a new section of the Iran-Armenia natural gas pipeline meant to connect the Armenian towns of Kajaran and Ararat from the end of 2008 to …

Russia Said to Boost Transport Links with Armenia

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

YEREVAN–Russia has promised to soon reopen its main border crossing with Georgia and upgrade a new Black Sea ferry link in order to further enable a major increase in its trade with Armenian, a se… Read Complete Article!

Tufenkian Foundation, ADAA collaborate to benefit young filmmakers

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

LOS ANGELES–In a new and innovative partnership, the Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) and the Tufenkian Foundation have joined to assist young filmmakers in Armenia. Working with the Manana … Read Complete Article!

Library of Congress Hosts Five Former US Ambassadors to Armenia

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

WASHINGTON–On Friday, Sept. 28, five former US Ambassadors to Armenia converged at the Library of Congress to talk about ldquo;United States-Armenia Relations, 1991-2006rdquo; to a capacit… Read Complete Article!

Ombusdman mediates “Royal Armenia” case - Panorama.am

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Ombusdman mediates “Royal Armenia” casePanorama.am, Armenia - Sep 28, 2007Ombudsman Armen Harutyunyan turned mediator in the criminal case against “Royal Armenia” concerning co-owner Gagik Hakobyan and the charge against him of …