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IZRAELI COMPANY WILL GIVE "SHOGHAKN" ENTERPRISE $6 MILLION FOR GETTING DIAMONDS 04.09.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Izraeli company "LLD Diamond Ltd" intends to give Armenian "Shoghakn" enterprise about $6 million for getting Russian diamonds. Director of diamond processing "Shoghakn" enterprise Sergey Gasparyan has informed journalists about that. He has pointed out that "Shoghakn", which 100% shares belong to "LLD Diamond Ltd", intends to get 34000 carats of diamonds. As "Arka" agency informs, this is the quota of the enterprise from total volume of Russian natural diamonds, which will be given to Armenia in 2001. The director of the enterprise pointed out that the processing of Russian diamonds will let them have 150 workers in addition to 550 workers that they have. It should be reminded that according to the agreement "LLD Diamond Ltd" has to invest $2.265 million into the enterprise for 2.5 years. The agreement stipulates that in 30 months 1330 workers will be employed with the minimal salary of $300.

TOMORROW THE ELECTIONS FOR THE LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT BODIES WILL BE HELD IN Artsax 04.09.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The elections to Nagorno Artsax's self-government bodies will be held tomorrow, September 5. As "Mediamax" agency informs, the city election committee has registered 13 nominee candidates for mayor post. After that 7 withdrew their candidatures. Boris Arushyan, acting mayor also withdrew his candidature and appealed the voters to vote for the member of the union "Democratic Artsakh" Amik Avanesyan, who headed the city soviet in 70s. Representative of "Dashnaktutyun" party, deputy of National assembly Maxim Mirzoyan, who also headed Stepanakert's administration also a nominee candidate for the mayor post. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ON GEORGIA'S STATE DEBT TO ARMENIA RESTRUCTURING HAS BEEN SIGNED 04.09.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The negotiation between Armenia's finance and economy minister Vartan Khachatryan and Georgia's finance minister Zurab Nogaydeli held in Yerevan have resulted in intergovernmental agreement on restructuring of Georgia's $20 million state debt to Armenia. According to this document, Georgia must pay 4% - $800 000 of the total debt till the end of this year. The rest of the sum will be paid till 2021. The sides have agreed that the terms of the debt payment can not be changed because of the agreements regarding Georgia's debts to other countries-creditors within the frameworks of Paris club. As "Arka" agency informs, Georgia has reached the agreements for state debt restructuring with Austria, Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Ukraine. The ministers also have agreed to create permanent secretariat that will act to solve common problems. According to Zurab Nogaydeli, Armenia and Georgia intend to develop joint programs that might be introduced to Germany for financing. It should be reminded that earlier the coordinator of the ministry of economic cooperation and development of Germany for Caucasus region Tomas Hekfen has stated that his country is ready to assist the implementation of the regional projects in Caucasus, which will let Georgia and Armenia cooperate, in future it will let Azerbaijan and Armenia also find ways for cooperation. Armenia's finance and economy ministry and Georgia's finance ministry has signed also the agreement on further cooperation. Within the frameworks of the agreement the sides have reached agreements on agreed policy in the spheres of tax and custom's legislation, coordination of efforts for their harmonization. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

TRIAL CONCERNING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE BEGINNING IN SWITZERLAND 03.09.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Trial concerning the Armenian genocide in 1915 will begin in the Swiss capital tomorrow. The court's verdict to be returned September 14 will determine whether the events in 1915 are a crime to be treated according to "Law On Racial Discrimination" passed in 1997. As reported by "Mediamax" agency, 30 persons, 17 of which are representatives of the Turkish Association of Switzerland, will be interrogated in course of court hearings. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

PROTEST MEETING AGAINST "ARMENTEL" ACTIONS WILL BE HELD IN YEREVAN 04.09.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The protest meeting against "ArmenTel's introduction of per minute payment for internal phone calls will be held September 7. The initiator of the meeting is the organization "National democratic block", leaded by the deputy of the National assembly Arshak Sadoyan. Speaking at the "round table" about this question that has been organized today he has informed that the question of introduction a law, banning the per minute payment introduction till "ArmenTel" fulfills the terms stipulated in the agreement with the government will be examined at the meeting of the parliament. "Round table" participants including representatives of ten political parties and social organizations, claimed to deprive "ArmenTel" of the monopoly in the sphere of communication. The participants of the meeting that are leaders of some student organizations stated about the student strike that will be held September 6. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

LOS ANGELES Free Concert Canceled, Fans Turn Rowdy Disturbance: Police go on alert to disperse thousands awaiting Hollywood show when some rush the stage, throw rocks and bottles. By ELISE GEE and HECTOR BECERRA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS Scores of fans angry at being shut out of an overcrowded free concert in Hollywood on Monday broke through barricades and rushed the stage, throwing rocks and bottles and damaging cars and equipment before they were dispersed by police. No one was seriously hurt, but at least six arrests were made after the disturbance at the scene of the aborted concert by the band System of a Down, said Deputy Chief David Kalish of the Los Angeles Police Department. Those detained were expected to be booked on charges ranging from vandalism to assault, police said. Several officers and concertgoers also were treated for minor injuries, police and witnesses said. The band's lead singer, Serj Tankian, said late Monday that the concert sponsored by radio station KROQ was intended to be a "thank you" to fans on the eve of the release of the band's new album. "We're from Los Angeles and we wanted to give them kind of a hometown thank you," Tankian said. "But we're definitely overwhelmed and stressed out at how things turned out." Fans had begun gathering early Monday for the concert, which was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. in a parking lot on Schrader Boulevard near Sunset Boulevard. But as more young people arrived and began overflowing the lot, the crowd--inside and outside--grew unruly. Police later estimated the crowd inside the fence at about 3,500 with several thousand more gathered outside. Several in the crowd said the situation worsened dramatically when someone climbed on the stage and began pulling down a promotional banner. Apparently fearing the concert was being called off, the crowd milling about the stage started throwing quarters. Then, "we ran out of change, so we started throwing bricks," said Marc Klasno, 17, of Lawndale. "People were tired of being here all day," said Angel Plascencia, 17, of Sylmar. People started chanting insults and throwing objects, including water bottles, tennis shoes and stones, he said. According to several people interviewed later, show organizers and others on the stage at times responded with taunts. "The security didn't even look prepared," Plascencia said. Police moved in when the crowd outside the fences burst through and rushed the stage, vandalizing and looting the equipment, in response to an announcement that the band would not perform. Police spokesman Jason Lee said about 160 officers, including some on horseback, took about 30 minutes to disperse the crowd, using "less than lethal" riot control methods. He said he could not be more specific. Several concertgoers later showed off bags of looted equipment, including microphones and amplifiers. Tankian said the band lost all of its touring gear, including a drum set, guitars, basses and amplification equipment. Tankian said he could not estimate the cost of replacing the equipment. He said he and other band members were distraught. "It was meant to be a beautiful day in L.A.," he said. * Times staff writer Rebecca Trounson contributed to this story. For information about reprinting this article, go to http://www.lats.com/rights/register.htm

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Police on horseback and in riot gear were called to disperse a crowd of fans Monday who smashed equipment at a free Labor Day concert in Hollywood that was canceled by fire marshals. Two-thousand fans showed up for the show by Los Angeles-based rock group "System of a Down" sponsored by local rock radio station KROQ in the parking lot of Club Vynyl in Hollywood -- far more than were expected. Los Angeles fire marshals canceled the concert and fans were ordered to leave, including some who had camped overnight to ensure a good view, the Los Angeles Police Department said. The LAPD used motorcycle officers and officers on horseback to disperse the crowd. According to the LAPD, some of the band's equipment was destroyed and stolen, but there were no immediate arrests.

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CONSTRUCTION OF STONE WALLS OF YEREVAN’S US EMBASSY NOT CONNECTED WITH THE NEW AMBASSADOR’S ARRIVAL http://www.azg.am/IMAGE/200115301.jpg Through holes of blue plastic upholstery surrounding the American embassy building of Armenia one can already see the high stone walls which replaced the iron fence. To our question why the US diplomatic representation decided to build those walls in Yerevan the head of the embassy’s press office answered in short American style: ‘Coming from security reasons’. We understand that the walls have security meaning. The issue here is the cause, which can be, for instance, the arrival of new US ambassador to Armenia. ‘The new walls don’t have anything to do with the arrival of the new ambassador’,- we were informed at the embassy’s press office. And they assured that the construction of stone walls was planned a long time ago. Simply it was being postponed because Yerevan’s mayor’s office delayed the delivery of corresponding license. The architects of the mayor’s office were probably discussing the possible changes of Baghramian Avenue’s outer look. Coming to the newly appointed US ambassador to Armenia we were informed at the press office that at present the US Senate is dealing with the case, and it will reconfirm the new ambassador to Armenia in September. AZG

YERKIR SHOULD LIGHTEN UP Yerkir displays arrogance and naivete in its recent article on the Armenian-Turkish Reconciliation Committee. First, Yerkir’s claims to the contrary, the Armenian Assembly has never “closed the chapter on the Armenian Genocide.” In fact the Armenian Assembly is funding the first world-class museum on the Armenian Genocide a few blocks from the White House in Washington D.C. The Armenian Assembly also founded ANI, the Armenian National Institute, whose goal is to research and disseminate information on the Armenian Genocide. Leading scholars who have written seminal works on the Armenian Genocide, serve on its committee. Furthermore, the reconciliation Committee was not ÒstartedÓ by the Armenian Assembly, even if Van Kirkorian may be a prominent member of both. So where does Yerkir’s misinformed opinion come from, one wonder? Moving on to naivete, if Yerkir understands the political and cultural climate in the supposedly Democratic Republic of Turkey, which I have no reason to believe it does not, then surely it knows that the Turkish delegation on the Reconciliation Committee cannot today come out wit statements about the Armenian Genocide that would satisfy Armenians worldwide, as much as we, both in Armenia and in the Diaspora, would like to see this happen. Yerkir should have a bit more sophistication and realize that perhaps in private, other goals and views are taking hold and that these may, in due course, become public. I would assume, in fact, that the committee has many goals and I hope that they will achieve as many of these as possible in the future. Finally, it is bordering on the obscene to attack everyone involved, from the Armenian Assembly to Alex Arzoomanian for doing something brave-namely establishing dialogue with Turks. The Armenian Assembly, for example, claims to speak only for its constituency, i.e. those Armenian Americans who support the organization. As such, those members are as valid citizens of the Armenian nation as anyone else, including the editors of Yerkir. Yerkir should not forget that Diasporan Armenians such as myself lived through two traumas: first that of the Armenian Genocide, then that of exile. Perhaps it is impossible to compare the experience of the two “halves” of the Armenian people: Diasporans exiled in admittedly prosperous countries with those in a now independent Republic of Armenia who have been subjected to Soviet rule followed by war and economic collapse. That is not my role nor is it Yerkir’s. Yerkir should understand that both “parts” of the Armenian nation if indeed such a distinction is even useful at this point in our historical development - basically want the same thing: full justice for past persecution and a prosperous independent Armenia. Finally, the Turkish-Armenian Reconciliation committee is but one such organization. The Armenian-Turkish Business council is another. My own newly founded organization, Nor Alik, is in the planning stages for a conference to be organized along with a leading Turkish think tank. Nothing is stopping Yerkir and its editors from initiating its own dialogue with whatever Turkish group it desires. After all, Armenia is entering a new phase of democracy. Among other things, this means that private citizens as well as governments can initiate their own projects. Furthermore, Armenia and Turkey will both benefit from increased trade. And lest Yerkir forget, there is still a vibrant Armenian minority living within the border of the Republic of Turkey. To not dialogue with Turkey is to abandon these people to the whims of a historically oppressive state. Yerkir must surely understand that until the day that true and full justice has been achieved for the Armenian nation, that dialogue with Turkey can only teach Turkey and its citizens about the truth of its often dark and hidden past. Without such dialogue, public opinion in Turkey will never be ready for the changes which must and inevitably will happen. The Turkish-Armenian reconciliation Committee is one of many first steps in the right direction. By Christopher Atamian

WHAT CAN EXPLAIN HYSTERICAL CAMPAIGN BY ARF? What can explain the hysterical campaign being orchestrated by the ARF/ANC against the formation of the Turkish Armenian Reconciliation Commission? What is the real reason why the ARF, and to a lesser extent the ADL in Armenia, are reacting so violently? The truth is that these political parties see themselves as the self appointed “leaders” of the Armenian nation. How can this upstart group called the Armenian Assembly have the audacity to take the lead in doing such a thing without first getting the “permission” of these political groups? This I believe is the major reason for their vitriolic campaign to besmirch and demean an honest effort to find possible avenues of understanding between Turks and Armenians. It’s time to speak the truth. These political parties represent a tiny but vocal minority. The vast majority of Armenians reject their extreme nationalism. What Armenia needs today is peace and tranquility in the region especially with its biggest neighbor to the west. A policy of confrontation and hatred helps neither Armenia nor Turkey. Maybe this Commission will succeed in opening some avenues of cooperation. Maybe Turkish society is ready for an honest dialogue with moderate Armenians. Why not give this Commission a chance? This is what the debate should be about. All the vitriol and personal attacks against the leadership of the Armenian Assembly only serves to isolate the ARF even further from the mainstream community. It will not work. People are too sophisticated to be taken in. Let the Commission do its work. In the meantime the issue of the Genocide and other such subjects remain on the table to be taken up at the appropriate time and place. It’s time to lower the rhetoric and move on to the real need of helping Armenia now. By Michael Haratunian, Groong, August 10

US READY TO OFFER POLITICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO AZERBAIJAN YEREVAN, AUGUST 28, ARMENPRESS: The United States is ready to offer political support to Azerbaijan and financial aid to its border guards if tensions flare further with neighboring Iran over the oil-rich Caspian Sea, a visiting senior U.S. envoy said Monday. American assistance would first of all be political support, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Elizabeth Jones told reporters in Azerbaijan's capital Baku. But Washington could also provide Azerbaijan aid for border guards and customs officers to strengthen its borders and fight weapons and drug smuggling, she said, without providing any figures. Jones held talks with Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev and other officials Sunday and Monday before departing for the neighboring Georgia and Armenia.

ARMENIAN WEIGHTLIFTER WINS GOLD MEDAL YEREVAN, AUGUST 28, ARMENPRESS: Another Armenian weightlifter Aren Hakobian (85 kg weight category) won a gold medal in the youth world championship in Austria's Klagenfurt. The first gold medal was won by Garnik Abrahamian in the weight category of 45 kg. Two other Armenian athletes Arman Atoyan (69kg weight category) and Arkady Petrosian (77 kg) have come 2-nd and 3-rd respectively. All in all, out of 9 Armenian weightlifters 5 have won medals, of which 2 gold ones. 27

KERRY CAVANO WILL BE APPOINTED US AMBASSADOR TO CYPRUS 28.08.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The document on new appointment of Minsk Group American Co-Chairman Kerry Cavano will soon be signed. According to the information from diplomatic sources, he will take office of US Ambassador to Cyprus. As we have reported before Rudolf Perina, who is US Ambassador to Moldova at present, will become successor of Cavano. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH AGAINST CORRIDA IN YEREVAN 29.08.2001 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenian Apostolic Church has come out against corrida, which will take place on September 7, 8 and 9 on Yerevan stadium after V.Sargsian. The message spread by Saint Echmiadzin Press Office says church does not approve of entertainment actions presenting bloody scenes, which distort the norms of Christian morality. (It is remarkable that sacrifice, which is not a less bloody and cruel act, is accepted in the Armenian Apostolic Church.) Some animal protection international organizations also came out with an appeal to hinder corrida. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

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YEREVAN MAYOR INVITES HIS ISTANBUL COUNTERPART TO VISIT ARMENIA YEREVAN, AUGUST 27, ARMENPRESS: Mayor of Yerevan Robert Nazarian met last Friday with the delegation of Istanbul which was in Armenia for participation in the Second Pan-Armenian Games. The Armenian community in Istanbul sent the second biggest team (after Yerevan) to the Games, a total of 120 sportsmen with their coaches. Nazarian was said to emphasize the role of the Armenian community in Istanbul. He presented the delegation members with books about Armenia and Nagorno Karabagh. The head of the delegation Varujan Aslanian noted that the Armenian community in Istanbul is taking every effort to contribute to the improvement of Armenia-Diaspora relations. He said the community has 34 churches and 15 Armenian schools. He also said that before leaving for Yerevan they had met with Istanbul mayor who said he was willing to meet with Yerevan mayor. Nazarian said he was inviting his Istanbul counterpart to visit Yerevan.

ARMENTEL KEEPS TO ITS DECISION ON INTRODUCTION OF PER MINUTE CHARGES YEREVAN, AUGUST 27, ARMENPRESS: The board of directors of Armentel, the sole telecommunications operator in Armenia, has confirmed its previous decision on introduction of per minute charges for telephone conversations beginning from September 1. A spokeswoman for Armentel, Hasmik Chutilian, said no changes have been made to the decision. The subscribers will have the right to 120 minutes free of charge telephone conversation for one month and each additional minute will be charged 4 Armenian Dram. The tariff will later increase up to 6 and then to 8 Drams. Meantime monthly bill of 900 Drams will be preserved. The board of directors is also expected to discuss and publicize a new package of tariffs which might include some changes of tariffs for Internet use towards their reduction.

STATE SUPPORT FOR INEFFICIENT ENTERPRISES A BURDEN FOR SOCIETY, AEPLAC REPORT SAYS YEREVAN, AUGUST 27, ARMENPRESS: The indirect subsidization of inefficient enterprises by the state is too expensive for the society. According to a report, released by Armenian-European Policy and Legal Advice Center (AEPLAC), a large number of enterprises in Armenia accumulate debts on taxes and social transfers as well as on strategic supplies like water or electricity. Because no serious sanctions are applied to non-payers, the state in fact indirectly subsidizes them, creating an additional heavy burden on public finance. The experience of the recent years has shown that, as a result, the government cannot execute in full the planned budget expenditures for social protection of population, science and culture. The AEPLAC study suggests that this problem should be solved by a strict application of sanctions to non-payers, irrespective of their form of ownership or size. The enforcement of bankruptcy law in Armenia may be an efficient device to put an end to the indirect subsidization. It should force the indebted enterprises to either meet their obligations in full or exit the market. The report concludes that the business community and the public should be aware of the heavy social costs of keeping nonviable enterprises alive. A public support for the application of bankruptcy law to force such companies exit the market is thus essential