It’s a big noise, quite a big one, as, obviously, old and bad traditions still continue—Armenia’s security service isn’t separated from the Soviet KGB system, and, currently—from Russian special service as well.
Finally, I am optimistic about this new phase of EU-Armenia relations, as negotiations will not start from scratch. Quite the opposite, they will work on what has already been built and, therefore, we should be able to expect concrete results in a reasonable period of time.
Let’s look at it differently. Let’s imagine there is no base. What would be the dangers? Given our relations with Turkey…. Our relations are overshadowed by historical issues, the unresolved conflict around Nagorno-Karabakh. Ours is not a region where there are idyllic relations and everyone is always glad to see their neighbors and welcomes everyone …
Under these circumstances, my suggestion to the Armenian-American community is to refrain from making an early commitment to any candidate. The decision as to whom to support can be made later as the presidential race gets tighter and the candidates get more desperate for votes!
Analysts are warning that a focus on Islamic radicalisation in Georgia’s remote Pankisi Gorge may serve to divert attention from extremist threats elsewhere in the country.
As to the question on what it means for him to be an Armenian, Aznavour mentioned that being French is much important for him than to be an Armenian but he is an Armenian and he is not going to deny that. “I am Armenian and I am not going to deny that. It will be terrible. I do not like people who hide something because they are afraid of not being welcomed somewhere. You do not like Armenians? I leave, goodbye,” Aznavour mentioned.
Ironically, Talaat’s assertion that his government would have taken brutal actions against Armenians even at “a time of peace,” reconfirms long-standing Turkish genocidal practices as previously demonstrated by the Hamidian and Adana massacres of Armenians which were carried out when there were no wars.
World famous French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour will give a concert at the Dubai World Trade Centre on February 12. As “Armenpress” reports, in an interview with The National Arabic-language newspaper before the concert, Aznavour said his artistic talent developed in a family of artists that didn’t have much financial resources, but were rich with their heart and generosity. “I am very […]
Thus, although 2015 was a year of miscellaneous political and economic shifts, especially for countries of the region, Armenia’s economy succeeded in providing EAI by 2.9%. 2015 was also noteworthy, as some strategy documents have been adopted to develop innovation economy and SME, as well as to improve business environment in Armenia (particularly, the draft Tax Code, amendments in the Labor Code and etc.).
“The notion of bailing out a corrupt, foreign regime that continues to blockade and attack its Christian neighbor is out of step with America’s values,” stated Assembly Board Co-Chairmen Anthony Barsamian and Van Krikorian. “We urge the United States to use its considerable influence as a leading member of the IMF and World Bank to oppose any such bailout,” they continued.
