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SEPTEMBER 21 MARKS TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN INDEPENDENCE Tomorrow, September 21 will mark the tenth anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia. On that day, in 1991, the Armenian people voted for independence in a referendum. Festivities to celebrate the 10th anniversary will take place all over the country. The main celebration will be a concert at the Karen Demirchian Center in Yerevan. At the same time, an open-air concert will take place at Republic Square. The concert is expected to last well into the night. On September 21 the Armenian Public Television will announce the beginning of its new season. Tomorrow marks the 75th anniversary of National Radio and the 45th anniversary of television. Today, on the eve of the Independence Day, one of the biggest events celebrating the 1700th anniversary of Christianity took place in the Vazgen Sargsian Stadium in Yerevan. A choir of 1700 people performed Armenian spiritual and patriotic songs.

HArout jan man inch ir jamankn uni , hech chmtatses. Movses

Charles Aznavour To Visit Armenia YEREVAN (Armenpress)--Yerevan's City Council has made a decision to name a square in central Yerevan, located between the Moscow Cinema and the Yerevan Hotel, "Charles Aznavour Square." Charles Aznavour, the famous French-Armenian singer, is said to arrive in Armenia on a visit related to his charitable activities and the official celebrations of the tenth anniversary of the country's independence, reported RFE/RL. He will review the work of the Aznavour pour l' Armenie charity set up in the wake of the 1988 devastating earthquake in northern Armenia. He will also visit the cities of Gyumri and Vanadzor located in the area. Aznavour will also be present at the unveiling of his statue in Gyumri. The 77-year-old signer, who ended his long and successful career with a series of performances in Europe earlier this year, will have no concerts in Armenia.

"The Happy Bus" Awarded Top Honor At Yalta Film Festival YEREVAN (Armenpress)--At the International Film Festival held recently in Yalta (Ukraine) the movie entitled, "The Happy Bus", directed by Albert Mkrtchian won the highest award of the festival, the Grand Prix. Out of a possible of six, two Armenian filmmakers were awarded First-place awards. Journalist and TV producer Harutyun Azarian for his 18-minute documentary "With The Wings Of Dance," as well as Bagrat Simonian and Edik Gevorgian for a 20-minute short-length film called "In The Painting Plate." Chairman of the Cinematography Union Sergey Israelian, announced the news on Thursday during his press conference at the Yerevan Cinema House. Israelian added that this was a great success since the award winners are representing both the older and younger generations of filmmakers. Director and general manager of Hayk movie-studio Ruben Gevorgiants, who was among the jury at the Yalta festival, said that from the 1400 productions which were initially presented to the festival, only 10 films and 52 TV productions from 27 countries were selected. Russian Parliament speaker Genadi Seleznyev also attended the festival. Two other Grad Prix awards went to a movie produced in Kirgizia as well as to the TV series produced at Russian "TV Center." The Armenian filmmakers' participation was supported by the Secretary of the International Union of Journalists Ashot Jazoyan. Ruben Gevorgiants was given a special achievement medal of Alexander Dovjenko. Albert Mkrtchian mentioned that "The Happy Bus" has been invited to participate in numerous movie festivals. After being placed on the Berlin film market, the picture has had several offers from Australia, Finland, Korea and Austria. "The Happy Bus" has already been shown in many countries and has had positive reviews in the foreign press.

Kirk Krikorian Awarded Mesrop Mashdots Medal YEREVAN (Armenpress)--President Robert Kocharian announced a decree on Thursday awarding Kirk Krikorian, renowned American-Armenian benefactor and billionaire, the Mesrop Mashdots Medal for his exceptional and patriotic services to Armenia and its people

Diaspora-Motherland ERNEKIAN TO MANAGE ZVARTNOTS AIRPORT Argentinean-Armenian entrepreneur Eduardo Ernekian is at present visiting Armenia with an aim to negotiate with Armenian authorities on the right of undertaking the management of the Yerevan’s ‘Zvartnots’ airport. According to reliable sources the negotiations are on the final stage. The negotiations started this year and most possibly will be over by the end of the year. It is known that this Argentinean-Armenian businessman manages most of the airports of Argentina. And recently Ernekian’s company undertook the management of the Buenos Ayres airport, as a result of which the latter was fully modernized. Eduardo Ernekian is famous not only as an entrepreneur, but also as a philanthropist. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of ‘Hayastan’ Pan-Armenian Fund. [ September 25, 2001: Message edited by: MosJan ]

CANADIAN-ARMENIAN JEWELER TO OPEN COMPANY BRANCH IN ARMENIA Hambo Titizian, a Canadian-Armenian jeweler has bought a building in a Yerevan suburb to open a branch of his company in Armenia and to give jobs to between 200-300 workers. Armenians have been renowned for their art in jewelry since old times. Now they occupy a conspicuous place in world jewelry. In terms of integration and cooperation this sector is at the forefront in the Armenian economy. Experts say that the relevant legislation if not perfect in the world but is the most favorable in the region. The desire of Armenian jewelers working at different corners of the world to have their transnational network for their own sake and for the sake of Armenia can be regarded accomplished. Armenian jewelers from USA, Canada, Australia and many other countries, all in all 50 men, gathered on Thursday at a newly opened Metropol in Yerevan to outline their future plans and meet with Armenian president Robert Kocharian, who confirmed that jewelry and related crafts were given special attention by the government. Jewelry and diamond cutting continue to occupy the leading place in Armenian economy accounting for nearly 40 percent of export volumes. But the latest downward trends in the world market have affected Armenian jewelry too bringing export volumes down by 20 percent. The experts are very cautious in trying to foresee the affects of the US terrorist attacks on the sector development. The delay in delivery of 300,000 carats of Russian raw diamond may also affect the sector. The officials say it may cause some problems but the overall tendency is positive. Gagik Mkrtchian, the head of a department in the ministry says he has no doubts that the entire amount of raw diamonds will reach Armenia. Russia’s Putin’s last week visit to Armenia seems to have stepped up the process of bilateral Russian-Armenian agreements’ implementation. There are now 500 jewelry and 70 diamond cutting big and small companies in Armenia with almost 10,000 workers. In the recent three years the volumes of jewelry exports increased three times and those of diamond two times. In 1997 $22 million worth products were exported, in 1998 the figure was $45 million, in 1999 it came to $82 million and $110 million in 2000. © Copyright AZG

10-YEAR INDEPENDENCE BROUGHT FUNDAMENTAL REFORMS Human rights commission close to Armenian president held its regular Thursday session on September 20, where an announcement on the 10-th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence was adopted. Starting 1991 Armenia is an equal member of nations’ world family’,- is said in the announcement. Noting that ‘independence is really a great national achievement and a dream of many generations’, the human rights commission members underlined its positive role on raising the Karabagh issue and considered it a precondition of progress in human rights sphere. The commission also referred to formulation of multi-party system, economic, constitutional and juridical reforms. Among the improvements in people’s civil rights’ sphere the commission especially noted the freedom of speech and information. Nevertheless, accepting that the minimum normal living conditions of people in Armenia still continue remaining unsatisfactory, the commission expresses readiness to support programs elaborated in Armenia aimed at decreasing poverty, improving state system and struggling against corruption- ‘for the benefit of Armenia’s continuous independence and for securing human rights’ protection’. © Copyright AZG

AZERIS TO BRING UP NEW GENERATIONS IN THE ARMENIAN CHURCH YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 20, ARMENPRESS The Armenian church, located in the center of Azerbaijani capital Baku has been in poor condition for already 10 years, following mass escape of several hundreds of thousands of Armenians in Baku in late 80s and early 90s. Turned into a gambling place by the young people it is now likely to become a museum to display "the violence and atrocities of Armenians" towards Azeris. According to a Baku-based daily 525 Gazet, the head of a non-governmental organization 'Azerbaijan's Intellectual Development' Adile Shamilov has asked president Heydar Aliev, parliament speaker, Baku mayor, head of the Azerbaijan's Academy of Science and the leader of Muslims of the Caucasus Haji Allahshukyur *****zadeh to allow to turn the Armenian church into a museum. Shamilov suggested that photos, documents and books, showing the "atrocities of Armenians against the Azerbaijani and Turkish people" should be displayed in the museum. According to him, this building can become a center for studies, which will play an important role in the patriotic education of future generations and will "attract" lots of tourists.

NEW TV CHANNEL TO SHOCK THE PUBLIC, OWNER SAYS YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 20, ARMENPRESS: A Russia-based businessman of Armenian origin Tigran Karapetian is launching a new TV channel in Armenia from November 25. This will be the 18th acting TV channel in Armenia. "The new channel is called Alternative Information Means (AIM) and its credo is "to call things their real names," Tigran Karapetian told Armenpress. The channel will first broadcast seven and a half hours a day with four news bulletins, one of them in Russian. Karapetian said that about 90 percent of the programs will be in Armenian. The new channel is equipped with most advanced technique. Tigran Karapetian said he had brought together most professional staff. "None of the local TV channels has yet shocked the public and we are going to do it," Karapetian said, adding that the personnel's medium salary would be between $100 and $400. The new TV channel is a component of the AIM holding, a strong informational structure with a radio station, newspaper, statistical and sociological agencies. Karapetian said he had invested $3 million in the project.

ARARAT CEMENT PLANT SOLD TO SWISS HOLSIM YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 20, ARMENPRESS: The Armenian state property ministry, the chief state agency, tasked by the government to carry out privatization of still state-owned enterprises, announced on Wednesday the winner of an international tender for privatization of Ararat cement plant. A Swiss Holsim company, the second cement producing world company, was named as the preliminary winner of the tender. Holsim has plants in some 80 countries, including neighboring Azerbaijan. The tender commission is expected to issue the final verdict in a week after a thorough examination of the company's business plan, but as the state property minister David Vardanian said, the proposals offered by the company are the best ones. The Swiss company has offered $6 million for the plant, in addition to another $4 million for the surrounding land. It has also pledged $12 million worth investments in the next three years with a commitment to preserve the current 600 work places. To top it all, the company has also promised $6 million to cover the workers' social needs. And if we add some 1.2 billion worth Armenian Drams (AMD), inherited by the company as debts, we shall get a total of $30 million, which exceeds the government's expectations from the deal. The other bidding company, a Malaysian Ajikavo Group, failed to secure 158,000 AMD in advanced payment. Besides, its proposals to pay $8 million for the plant with vows to invest $100 million, but without mentioning specific dates, and create 2,500 jobs, were regarded as not serious.

USA PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES ARMENIA ON INDEPENDENCE DAY YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 20, ARMENPRESS US ambassador to Armenia Michael Lemmon met today with Armenia's president Robert Kocharian to convey USA president George Bush's congratulatory message to the Armenian people on the occasion of the Independence Day. The message, in particular, runs: "I would like to convey my best wishes and congratulations to all Armenians on behalf of the people of the USA on the occasion of the Independence Day of Armenia. This year the Independence Day coincides with the 1700th anniversary of Christianity adoption in Armenia. Thanks to the unbreakable soul of Armenians, their culture, religion and independence have been developing during years. Our countries will continue to work together to reach our common purpose of peace, stability and development. The establishment of peace in this region will give the Armenian people enormous opportunities to ensure future generations' economic prosperity and security. The USA has special relations with Armenia, owing to the more than 1 mln American-Armenians, who make their contributions to the development of the USA. I am sure that the friendship and co-operation between Armenia and the United States will become closer and deeper". According to the president's press office, Robert Kocharian once again expressed condolences on behalf of all Armenians on the tragic events in the USA. He said that the terrorism has no borders today and should be prevented by all possible means. As Kocharian said, Armenia is ready to bring its contribution to all efforts directed to combat it.

INDUSTRY OF "SU" SPORTING AIRPLANES AND REPAIR OF "SU" WAR-PLANES WILL BE DEVELOPED IN ARMENIA 20.09.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ A group of experts of "Sukhoy" aircraft designing bureau will arrive in Yerevan September 23. Terms of the orders for the production of SU-46, Su-31, SU-38 parts and also the possibility to develop the assembly of the sporting airplanes in Armenia will be discussed during the visit. "Sukhoy" bureau cooperates with the "Ruzdanmash" enterprise that will have preferential tax treatment at the initial stage. It should be reminded that the vice Prime Minister Ilya Klebanov stated during his visit to Yerevan in August that the agreement was reached on the production of the sporting airlines and the organization of repair of war-planes in Armenia. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

AZERBAIJAN IS AMONG THE COUNTRIES THAT MIGHT BE THE CENTERS OF THE TRAINING OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISTS 20.09.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ "Arka" agency informs that "Globe and Mail" newspaper issued in Canada has published the list of 16 countries that might be the centers for the training of international terrorists, Azerbaijan is included in the list of the countries participating in the international terrorism. The newspaper also informs that this list is prepared by the experts of the ministry of the migration affairs of Canada. Frontier guards are recommended to pay attention to the citizens of these countries and also to those who have been in these countries even once while examining documents of the people entering Canada. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

SERGE SARKISYAN THINKS ARMENIA HAS TO SUPPORT WASHINGTON IN THE WAR AGAINST INTERNATIONAL TERRORISTS 20.09.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ "It is impossible for Armenia not to support antiterrorist actions. This is definite', stated Armenia's defense minister, Security Council chairman Serge Sarkisyan. While answering the question about possibility of Armenia's support to Washington in case of its beginning of military operation against terrorism, the minister said, "I think today we have to support such actions necessarily". At the same time he emphasized that making decisions regarding such questions is exceptional prerogative of Armenia's President. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

MICRORAYON "TOWN OF HOPE" WILL BE BUILT IN SUBURBS OF YEREVAN 20.09.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Yerevan's City Hall has given "Diakonia" fund à 16-hectare area in suburbs of the capital for "Town of hope" microrayon building. 200 residences with homestead land, a school for 150 students, a college, a trade center, a policlinic will have been built within 7 years. The residences will be granted to families without means. "Diakonia" fund plans to invest $ 10 mln for the project implementation. Local builders are planned to be enabled and local building material is planned to be used in the construction activities. The construction will be started in October of this year. People will have house warming as early as next year. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

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However, we must be vigilant to not allow inaccurate or misleading reporting to play a role in shaping public opinion or to impair the ability of citizens to make sound judgments concerning our collective response to this national tragedy. With these thoughts in mind, in addition to taking part in blood drives, prayer services, fundraising campaigns, and other relief efforts, we can also do our part to help ensure accurate media coverage, particularly in regard to Armenia and the Caucasus region. One example of inaccurate coverage was broadcast by the CBS Evening News in its September 18th "Eye on America" segment. Commenting on Islamic terrorist groups active in the Middle East, CBS London Bureau-based correspondent Mark Phillips listed: "...Iraq... the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, the PFLP GC, The Palestine Liberation Front and the many branches of the Abu Nidal group including the Fatah Revolutionary Council and Black September. And, in Iran, the Mujahadeen. The poisonous alphabet soup of terror spills into Turkey and Armenia. And obviously to Afghanistan and bin Laden's al-Qa'ida group. And that's just radical Islamic terrorism leaving out all the rest." The inclusion of Armenia by CBS in a list of nations in any way linked to "radical Islamic terrorism," is completely without foundation. A video clip of this segment is one of several posted on the CBS News website: http://www.cbsnews.com/now/story/0,1597,31...78-412,00.shtml ================================================================ Action: ================================================================ 1) Please report media misrepresentations regarding Armenia to the ANCA. Please include relevant details, including: * Newspaper, magazine, television/radio station, or website * Date and time * Name of reporter * Description of coverage Forward to: ANCA Eastern U.S. 80 Bigelow Avenue Watertown, MA 02472 Tel: (617) 923-1918 Fax: (617) 926-5525 Email: ancaer@mediaone.net ANCA Western United States 104 North Belmont Glendale, CA 91206 Tel: (818) 500-1918 Fax: (818) 246-7353 Email: ancawr@anca.org 3) Visit the ANCA website to send a letter to media outlets that have provided inaccurate coverage of Armenia. A sample letter is provided for your reference, although a personalized letter is always more effective. http://www.anca.org 3) Contact the CBS Evening News to point out the inaccuracy of their September 18th "Eye on America" report that Armenia is somehow tied to "radical Islamic terrorism." You may wish to thank CBS for its otherwise excellent coverage and commitment to high journalistic standards. Al Ortiz Executive Producer CBS Evening News with Dan Rather 524 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019-2902 Tel: (212) 975-3691 Fax: (212) 975-1893 Email: evening@cbsnews.com ================================================================ ANCA Statement on the National Day of Prayer: ================================================================ On this national day of prayer and remembrance, the Armenian National Committee of America and the entire Armenian American community throughout the United States join with all Americans in condemning the September 11th terrorist attack on the United States, in mourning those lost in this tragedy, and in summoning our collective national resolve to stand up against - and hold accountable - the perpetrators of these terrible crimes and their supporters. On behalf of Armenian Americans from throughout the country, we extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends of the victims in Washington, New York and Pennsylvania, including those from our communities. Armenian American churches, institutions and individuals continue to contribute to the efforts to recover from this national tragedy. We stand with President George W. Bush as he leads the effort to discover those responsible for this atrocity and bring them to justice. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims of this attack on the American people. ================================================================ Armenia Supports U.S. Response to Terrorism: ================================================================ * Armenia has pledged its support for United States military action against terrorist camps in Afghanistan and other states in retaliation for last week's attacks. * The President of Armenia, Robert Kocharyan, was among the first to write to President Bush following the attacks to condemn the "evil of terrorism," and to "join the world in condemning this most deplorable and inhuman act of violence." * Armenians have suffered, first hand, from the same brand of pain and destruction inflicted by the perpetrators of the recent terrorist attacks against the United States. In 1992 and 1993 the government of Azerbaijan deployed hundreds of Afghan-trained mujahadeen mercenaries in their illegal and immoral war against the Armenian population of Nagorno Karabagh. ================================================================ Sample Letter to Media Outlets: ================================================================ Dear news editor: I am writing to pass along several points that may be of use to you as you cover the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11th. * Armenia has pledged its support for United States military action against terrorist camps in Afghanistan and other states in retaliation for last week's attacks. (See RFE/RL, 9/19/01, "Armenian Defense Chief Backs U.S. Anti-Terrorist Effort - www.armenialiberty.org) * The President of Armenia, Robert Kocharyan, was among the first to write to President Bush following the attacks to condemn the "evil of terrorism," and to "join the world in condemning this most deplorable and inhuman act of violence." (See www.president.am) * Armenian Americans continue to help our nation recover from this tragedy. For more information on blood drives, prayer services, fundraising, and other relief efforts, please contact the Armenian National Committee Eastern U.S. - Email: ancaer@mediaone.net, tel: (617) 923-1918; Western U.S. - Email: ancawr@anca.org, tel: (818) 500-1918. * The Armenian National Committee of America, on the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance, noted that "the entire Armenian American community throughout the United States joins with all Americans in condemning the September 11th terrorist attack on the United States, in mourning those lost in this tragedy, and in summoning our collective national resolve to stand up against - and hold accountable - the perpetrators of these terrible crimes and their supporters." (see www.anca.org) * Armenians have suffered, first hand, from the same brand of pain and destruction inflicted by the perpetrators of the recent terrorist attacks against the United States. In 1992 and 1993 the government of Azerbaijan deployed hundreds of Afghan-trained mujahadeen mercenaries in their illegal and immoral war against the Armenian population of Nagorno Karabagh. * Yossef Bodansky, the former director of the U.S. Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare, has documented the link between Azerbaijan and Bin Laden's extensive terror network. He wrote in the October 1999 issue of "Defense & Foreign Affairs' Strategic Policy" that "Among the mujahedin presently handled in Azerbaijan are numerous would-be shahids (suicide terrorists) who had been trained in Osama bin Laden's camps in Afghanistan." * Despite concerns for his travel safety, Pope John Paul II will still visit Armenia on September 25th to help celebrate the 1700th anniversary of Armenia's adoption of Christianity as its state religion. Thank you for your consideration of these points and best wishes to you and your colleagues as you cover this critically important story. 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HArout jan sa Ararat conyaki gortsarani dem dimatsna , depi Surb Sarkis gnalu janaparhin ankyuni vra, yes vro yerevan eyi der ashxatum eyin sra vra, bayst te siruna che to yes shat gitem inchi a metropol lava MGM-JR chen drel anun@ hesa Anet@ yereavnits het veradarna mi qani nor baner k@patmi mez.

Harout jan among Armenians+in some other nation(s)+globally famous )

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ARMENIAN AND UKRAINIAN DEDICATE FIRST MONUMENT TO NEW YORK TERRORIST ACT VICTIMS Armenian expatriate Edward Sargissian and Ukrainian refugee Alexander Jeleznyak, who now live in New York, constructed a monument dedicated to the victims of the September 12 unprecedented terrorist act of New York. The ex-USSR citizens constructed a three-meters tall candle during one night (September 12-13) and brought the monument to the Union Square (Manhattan) of New York- thus becoming the authors of the first monument dedicated to victims of NY tragic events. Right after the monument was put up it was flooded by flowers. New York people were surprised to see a monument which was constructed in one night. They helped the two men to put it up in the Union Square. Edward Sargissian was the deputy mayor of Spitak city, saw the 1988 earthquake and of course felt the pain of American nation. And Ukrainian Alexander Jeleznyak also realized the grief of Americans- being the witness of Chernobyl nuclear plant blast. By this initiative they expressed the sorrow and grief of the entire mankind towards the tragic events. ‘We put this monument up together- Armenia and Ukraine present it to New York’,- says Mr. Sargissian. Many monuments will be put up dedicated to these horrible events, but this three-meter candle will remain in history as the first one. © Copyright AZG

http://www.azg.am/IMAGE/200116701.jpg The newly opened Metropol hotel, located in central Yerevan, will receive its first visitors today, a group of Belgian clergymen who have arrived in Yerevan to take part in festivities devoted to 1,700- th anniversary of Armenia’s adoption Christianity. Armenian president Robert Kocharian attended the opening ceremony on Monday. After ribbon cutting ceremony the president and the hotel’s owner, Armenian minister for transport and telecommunications Andranik Manukian made a tour around the hotel to see its modern facilities. The hotel’s owner described his new property as “more than a five star hotel.” The entire Armenian political and business elite, including force ministers attended the opening ceremony. The minister said his hotel has 40 rooms for 63 visitors. It is the first Armenian hotel which provides underground parking lot. It also has a conference hall, a restaurant, a swimming-pool and other facilities. More than 100 people will work for the hotel. Manukian avoided answering how much it cost him, but said “it took huge, very huge expenses.” © Copyright AZG

SWISS COURT CLEARS TURKS OF BREAKING ANTI-RACIST LAW OVER ARMENIAN GENOCIDE Twelve Turks accused of violating anti-racism laws by members of the Swiss Armenian community were acquitted by a district court in Bern on Friday. The representatives of Turkish organizations in Switzerland first appeared in court on 4 September when they were accused of denying the massacre of Armenians at the turn of the 20th century. Swiss-Turkish organizations said the term "genocide" could not be applied because the Ottoman government never attempted to wipe out the Armenian race. The presiding judge, Lienhard Ochsner, said the accused were not guilty of violating the country's laws against racism. During his summing up, Ochsner said the Turks in question were not in possession of the facts concerning the events of 1915. He argued that their knowledge had been colored by the one-sided account of the massacre they had learnt in Turkey. © Copyright AZG