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Dr. Christina Maranci
Dr. Christine Moranci is the Arthur H. Dadian and Ara T. Oztemel
Chair of Armenian art and architectural history at Tufts University.
Her books include Medieval Armenian Architecture: Constructions
of Race and Nation (Peeters, 2001), Vigilant Powers: Three
Churches of Early Medieval Armenia (Brepols, 2015), and The Art of
Armenia (Oxford University Press, forthcoming 2018). Her articles
have appeared in Revue des études arméniennes, Dumbarton Oaks
Papers, Gesta, the Journal for the Society of Architectural Historians.
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News.am, Armenia
Nov 11 2017
Armenia is elected UNESCO committee member
YEREVAN. – Armenia has been elected member to an intergovernmental committee of the 1970 Convention of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Elections for the Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property (ICPRCP) to its Countries of Origin or its Restitution in case of Illicit Appropriation were conducted within the framework of the UNESCO General Conference being held at this organization’s headquarters in Paris, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.
This committee is the intergovernmental body of UNESCO’s 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property
And from the Second Regional Group, which comprises Eastern European countries, Armenia was elected a member to this committee for four years.
In May 2015, Armenia was elected a member also to UNESCO’s Subsidiary Committee of the
http://www.agbuwebtalks.org/?page=2
News.am, Armenia
Nov 11 2017
Armenia is elected UNESCO committee member
YEREVAN. – Armenia has been elected member to an intergovernmental committee of the 1970 Convention of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Elections for the Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property (ICPRCP) to its Countries of Origin or its Restitution in case of Illicit Appropriation were conducted within the framework of the UNESCO General Conference being held at this organization’s headquarters in Paris, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.
This committee is the intergovernmental body of UNESCO’s 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property
And from the Second Regional Group, which comprises Eastern European countries, Armenia was elected a member to this committee for four years.
In May 2015, Armenia was elected a member also to UNESCO’s Subsidiary Committee of the
Meeting of States Parties to the 1970 Convention, and again for a four-year term.
[already Hrant Dink's trial had become a witch hunt against Gulen supporters]
[already Hrant Dink's trial had become a witch hunt against Gulen supporters]
Armenpress News Agency, Armenia
November 11, 2017 Saturday
National minorities in Turkey are under hate atmosphere
– MP Selina Dogan
It is difficult for national minorities living in Turkey, including Armenians,
It is difficult for national minorities living in Turkey, including Armenians,
to exercise their rights of international guarantees and civil legal norms.
In addition, the minorities have appeared under the crosshairs of hate
speech in the state of emergency which was declared after the failed
military coup attempt, ethnic Armenian Member of Parliament of Turkey
Selina Dogan from the Republican People’s Party told Politik Yol in an
interview.
She stressed that after the death of Hrant Dink the issues of
Armenians living in Turkey became more visible and discussed.
“There is an increasing level of hate atmosphere in the country in the
recent years. And this has all become a domestic policy issue. A
revolution is being attempted, and the next day Fetulah Gullen is
being called Armenian. This is a card which is always kept in the
pocket and shown on every convenient occasion. It is unfortunate that
although the Turkish Criminal Code regulates hate crime, every time we
address this law we are unable to have any result. On the contrary,
every time we turn out to be guilty”, Dogan said.
Dogan says the national legislation of Turkey, which is still in use
which was adopted during the Ottoman Empire, should be amended in
compliance with modern requirements.
News.am, Armenia
Nov 13 2017
Turkey’s Erdoğan says Armenian churches in Diyarbakır were renovated,
interview.
She stressed that after the death of Hrant Dink the issues of
Armenians living in Turkey became more visible and discussed.
“There is an increasing level of hate atmosphere in the country in the
recent years. And this has all become a domestic policy issue. A
revolution is being attempted, and the next day Fetulah Gullen is
being called Armenian. This is a card which is always kept in the
pocket and shown on every convenient occasion. It is unfortunate that
although the Turkish Criminal Code regulates hate crime, every time we
address this law we are unable to have any result. On the contrary,
every time we turn out to be guilty”, Dogan said.
Dogan says the national legislation of Turkey, which is still in use
which was adopted during the Ottoman Empire, should be amended in
compliance with modern requirements.
News.am, Armenia
Nov 13 2017
Turkey’s Erdoğan says Armenian churches in Diyarbakır were renovated,
but they are in ruins
At a cultural heritage event in Istanbul, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke about the projects toward the renovation of Armenian churches in Turkey.
Erdoğan stated that 250 historical and spiritual buildings were renovated in the country ever since his political force, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), is in power, reported Diken news website of Turkey.
“For example, I would like to emphasize that the [Jewish] synagogue of Edirne [town], the Armenian Protestant and Catholic churches of Diyarbakır [town] were renovated,” said the Turkish president. “Our forebears used to do that; and now, we do the same.”
The said Armenian churches in Diyarbakır, however, are in ruins. Though they were somewhat renovated, Turkish troops had targeted Armenian churches during their fight against the Kurds, and they had turned them into ruins.
Panorama, Armenia
Nov 11 2017
British-Armenian doctor pays regular visit to Armenia, improves his Armenian language skills
British-Armenian family doctor Gevorg Hopayan visits Armenia twice a year to deliver lectures for Armenian students. Born and raised in abroad, the doctor is currently taking efforts to improve his Armenian language skills, however he is learning Western Armenian since it is the version of the Armenian language used in his family.
A family medicine professor, Gevorg Hopayan is currently in Armenia to attend a scientific conference of young doctors, where he is set to present a report.
Both of Hopayan’s parents are ethnic Armenians, with his mother born in Greece and father – in Cyprus. “When I was four years old, we moved to England and I grew up there,” he says, adding his parents, who are descendants of the Armenian Genocide survivors, settled themselves in Britain in search for a better life.
Dr. Hopayan is married to a British woman and has two daughters, who still do not master Armenian, however he claims before his Armenian visits he also did not speak the language.
Speaking to Panorama.am, the doctor said to be very happy over his Armenian visits, naming Jermuk and Haghpat monastery as his favorite sites in the country.
Touching upon the development and achievements of medicine in Armenia, he hailed the upward trends visible in the sphere, adding there is still work to done.
Gevorg Hopayan pointed to the Soviet teaching methods maintaining in Armenia, when the medical students spend more time in classrooms rather than in hospitals, compared to the European and American students who spend more time with patients.
Dr. Hopayan says Armenian students are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and eager to study and will achieve better results if they receive some support.
Living and working outside Armenia, Dr. Hopayan was not indifferent towards the developments inside the country. During the 2016 April war, their organization “The Armenian Doctors Union” in England provided financial assistance to Artsakh.
At the end of our conversation, Dr. Hopayan hurries to add something to the question what he loves most in Armenia. “When walking around Yerevan, I can hear someone calling my name – Gevorg, When I turn back, I see they referred to a different Gevorg. It is a very pleasant thing for me, since I am not the only one with this name here,” he concluded.
Interfax - Russia's Defense Technologies Newswire
November 10, 2017 Friday 6:51 AM GMT
Pilots of Russia's airbase in Armenia to support motorized infantry,
armored units in drills
Pilots of fighter jets and army helicopters from Russia's airbase in
Armenia have headed for Southern Military District airfields to
improve their skills, the district's press office said.
MOSCOW, November 10. /TASS-DEFENSE/. Pilots of fighter jets and army
helicopters from Russia's airbase in Armenia have headed for Southern
Military District airfields to improve their skills, the district's
press office said.
"During two weeks, the pilots of Mikoyan MiG-29 [NATO reporting name:
Fulcrum] fighter jets and Mil Mi-8 [Hip] and Mi-24P [Hind] helicopters
will be reconnoitering an unfamiliar area, providing close air support
to motorized infantry and armored units and transporting paratroopers
and material supplies," the press office said.
The pilots will also practice interaction with other crews and the
ground control center while accomplishing incident injections and
dealing with emergency situations in the air and on the ground.
The flights will be performed at extremely low and high altitudes and
speeds both in the daytime and at night.
Each pilot is planned to log 40 flight hours.
[hope the UK Daily Mail doesnot hear about this after its spreadon captive ill-treated bears]
Pan Armenian, Armenia
Nov 13 2017
Exotic animals coming to brand-new shopping center in Armenia's capital
A brand new Exotarium will open at a newly-launched shopping mall in Yerevan, Armenia.
With a 600 sq. m. area, the new exotarium will host unique animals like leopard cats, turtles, a kangaroo to name a few.
The three-storey building of RIO mall, meanwhile, will host some 80 brands and have a parking lot with a capacity of 250 cars, as well as a food court on the third floor.
Attending the opening of the mall on Monday, November 13 were president Serzh Sargsyan and mayor Yerevan Taron Margaryan.
According to a representative of Tashir Group of Companies, the shopping center will create 500 new jobs.
At a cultural heritage event in Istanbul, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke about the projects toward the renovation of Armenian churches in Turkey.
Erdoğan stated that 250 historical and spiritual buildings were renovated in the country ever since his political force, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), is in power, reported Diken news website of Turkey.
“For example, I would like to emphasize that the [Jewish] synagogue of Edirne [town], the Armenian Protestant and Catholic churches of Diyarbakır [town] were renovated,” said the Turkish president. “Our forebears used to do that; and now, we do the same.”
The said Armenian churches in Diyarbakır, however, are in ruins. Though they were somewhat renovated, Turkish troops had targeted Armenian churches during their fight against the Kurds, and they had turned them into ruins.
Panorama, Armenia
Nov 11 2017
British-Armenian doctor pays regular visit to Armenia, improves his Armenian language skills
British-Armenian family doctor Gevorg Hopayan visits Armenia twice a year to deliver lectures for Armenian students. Born and raised in abroad, the doctor is currently taking efforts to improve his Armenian language skills, however he is learning Western Armenian since it is the version of the Armenian language used in his family.
A family medicine professor, Gevorg Hopayan is currently in Armenia to attend a scientific conference of young doctors, where he is set to present a report.
Both of Hopayan’s parents are ethnic Armenians, with his mother born in Greece and father – in Cyprus. “When I was four years old, we moved to England and I grew up there,” he says, adding his parents, who are descendants of the Armenian Genocide survivors, settled themselves in Britain in search for a better life.
Dr. Hopayan is married to a British woman and has two daughters, who still do not master Armenian, however he claims before his Armenian visits he also did not speak the language.
Speaking to Panorama.am, the doctor said to be very happy over his Armenian visits, naming Jermuk and Haghpat monastery as his favorite sites in the country.
Touching upon the development and achievements of medicine in Armenia, he hailed the upward trends visible in the sphere, adding there is still work to done.
Gevorg Hopayan pointed to the Soviet teaching methods maintaining in Armenia, when the medical students spend more time in classrooms rather than in hospitals, compared to the European and American students who spend more time with patients.
Dr. Hopayan says Armenian students are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and eager to study and will achieve better results if they receive some support.
Living and working outside Armenia, Dr. Hopayan was not indifferent towards the developments inside the country. During the 2016 April war, their organization “The Armenian Doctors Union” in England provided financial assistance to Artsakh.
At the end of our conversation, Dr. Hopayan hurries to add something to the question what he loves most in Armenia. “When walking around Yerevan, I can hear someone calling my name – Gevorg, When I turn back, I see they referred to a different Gevorg. It is a very pleasant thing for me, since I am not the only one with this name here,” he concluded.
Interfax - Russia's Defense Technologies Newswire
November 10, 2017 Friday 6:51 AM GMT
Pilots of Russia's airbase in Armenia to support motorized infantry,
armored units in drills
Pilots of fighter jets and army helicopters from Russia's airbase in
Armenia have headed for Southern Military District airfields to
improve their skills, the district's press office said.
MOSCOW, November 10. /TASS-DEFENSE/. Pilots of fighter jets and army
helicopters from Russia's airbase in Armenia have headed for Southern
Military District airfields to improve their skills, the district's
press office said.
"During two weeks, the pilots of Mikoyan MiG-29 [NATO reporting name:
Fulcrum] fighter jets and Mil Mi-8 [Hip] and Mi-24P [Hind] helicopters
will be reconnoitering an unfamiliar area, providing close air support
to motorized infantry and armored units and transporting paratroopers
and material supplies," the press office said.
The pilots will also practice interaction with other crews and the
ground control center while accomplishing incident injections and
dealing with emergency situations in the air and on the ground.
The flights will be performed at extremely low and high altitudes and
speeds both in the daytime and at night.
Each pilot is planned to log 40 flight hours.
[hope the UK Daily Mail doesnot hear about this after its spreadon captive ill-treated bears]
Pan Armenian, Armenia
Nov 13 2017
Exotic animals coming to brand-new shopping center in Armenia's capital
A brand new Exotarium will open at a newly-launched shopping mall in Yerevan, Armenia.
With a 600 sq. m. area, the new exotarium will host unique animals like leopard cats, turtles, a kangaroo to name a few.
The three-storey building of RIO mall, meanwhile, will host some 80 brands and have a parking lot with a capacity of 250 cars, as well as a food court on the third floor.
Attending the opening of the mall on Monday, November 13 were president Serzh Sargsyan and mayor Yerevan Taron Margaryan.
According to a representative of Tashir Group of Companies, the shopping center will create 500 new jobs.
New York Times
Review: ‘Intent to Destroy’ Shows That the Armenian Past Is Not Over
By KEN JAWOROWSKI11/9/2017
An Ottoman train used to deport Armenians, shown in Joe Berlinger’s documentary “Intent to Destroy: Death, Denial & Depiction.” Armenian Genocide Museum Institute/Survival Pictures
A level-headed documentary lies behind the hot-blooded title of “ Intent to Destroy: Death, Denial & Depiction. ” While there may be no completely dispassionate way to discuss its topic — the Armenian genocide — the film’s balance of emotion and composure helps make its stories even stronger.
Some 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks in the early part of the 20th century. What should be an accepted fact remains a provocative topic, as the Turkish government continues to ignore or deny the events and, as it has for a century, coerce businesses and push other governments to do the same.
Joe Berlinger, the director, uses old footage of survivors and insights from historians to provide an overview of the crimes. He also embeds himself with the cast and crew of “The Promise,” a recent fictional film set around 1915 that explores the fighting and mass killings. Mr. Berlinger’s plan is smart as well as symbolic — evidence shows that the Turkish government has often pressured studios into shelving movies about the genocide.
Discussions on the film set are intertwined with historical analysis, and there are explorations of crowd psychology, revisionism and German cooperation with the Ottoman Turks; it’s no stretch to see how the massacre of Armenians helped lay groundwork for the Holocaust.
At its core, “Intent to Destroy” is a call to remember the victims, both for their sake and for our own. “If you want to understand Yugoslavia, if you want to understand Rwanda, if you want to understand any other mass atrocity [that] is happening today , you should really look into the Armenian genocide,” one scholar says near the end of the documentary. “History is not in the past.”
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