http://www.asbarez.c...0070501_103.htm [Asbarez does not use Unicode font, so I can't copy & paste the article here -- but I'll offer an English translation]
"The "Haylur" program of the Armenian Public TV satellite channel has begun broadcasting the news in Western Armenian, as had already been relayed to us by the channel's news division principal, Haroutioun Haroutiounian.
The news in Western Armenian is being broadcast twice a day, at midnight and 7:30am (Armenian time). This corresponds to 12 noon and 7:30pm for viewers on the west coast of the USA."
I don't have C1, but I want to subscribe just to show my support. Has anyone seen it? I wonder if the person reading the news in WA is actually a repatriate Western Armenian.
This is a more symbolic step than anything else. But it is such a big deal for someone like me, who longs validation from the Republic of Armenia. I'm sure some of the Western Armenians on here know what I mean when I say that. One more step in strengthening the ties between Armenia and the Old Diaspora. Bravo!
Also: Looking at the times it will be broadcast, it's obvious it is a direct appeal to Diaspora viewers.
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More info: http://www.blogrel.c...-haylur-spyurk/
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Here's a capture of the website. Can you tell I'm excited?
Edited by Gor-Gor, 01 May 2007 - 07:44 PM.